DATE
19 – 22 OCTOBER 2026
LOCATION
KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
Learnnected: Empowering Education in a Connected World
DATE
19 – 22 OCTOBER 2026
LOCATION
KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
Learnnected: Empowering Education in a Connected World
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ABOUT THE
INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION FOR INFORMATION PROCESSING
The International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP) is a global, non-governmental, non-profit umbrella organisation uniting national societies and professionals in the field of information and communication technologies (ICT).
“Founded in 1960 under the auspices of UNESCO, following the first World Computer Congress in Paris (1959), IFIP plays a central role in advancing knowledge, collaboration, and innovation in ICT worldwide.”
What IFIP Represents
- A leading voice in ICT: The world’s foremost multinational and apolitical organisation dedicated to information and communication technologies and sciences.
- Internationally recognised: Holds formal consultative partnership status with UNESCO and is acknowledged by the United Nations and other global bodies.
- Truly global membership: Represents IT societies from 56 countries and regions across all five continents, connecting a community of more than 500,000 members.
- A network of expertise: Brings together over 3,500 scientists and professionals from academia and industry, structured into 13 Technical Committees and 101 Working Groups.
Activities and Contributions
- Conferences and events: Sponsors around 100 conferences each year, covering topics from theoretical informatics to the societal impact of ICT, including hardware, software, and networked information systems.
- Publications: Produces 30–40 books annually, adding over 15,000 pages of research and insights to the IFIP Library, which now holds more than 500 titles. These are widely available through IFIP’s publisher and online platforms such as Amazon.
- Flagship journal: Publishes the IFIP TC3 Journal: Education and Information Technologies (Springer), advancing thought leadership in the intersection of education and ICT.
Through its global network and commitment to knowledge sharing, IFIP continues to shape the future of information and communication technologies for the benefit of society worldwide.
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ABOUT THE
IFIP TECHNICAL COMMITTEE – 3
IFIP TC3 for the 2026 Computers in Education Conference
“IFIP TC3 (Technical Committee 3 – Education) is the IFIP arm responsible for all aspects of computing, informatics, and digital technologies in education.
It brings together researchers, practitioners, and policy-makers to explore, critique, and advance the role of technology in teaching, learning, assessment, management, and professional development.
Chair: Professor Don Passey, United Kingdom.
Working Groups
TC3 operates through Working Groups that focus on specific sub-areas of education and ICT.
The current WGs are:
- WG 3.1: Informatics and Digital Technologies in School Education
- WG 3.3: Research into Educational Applications of Information Technologies
- WG 3.4: Professional and Vocational Education in ICT
- WG 3.7: Information Technology in Educational Management
Membership in Working Groups is open to individuals who contribute through research, practice, or policy, including by presenting at TC3 conferences, collaborating on initiatives, or participating in WG activities.
TC3 Conferences & Events
TC3 regularly organises major international conferences, notably the World Conference on Computers in Education (WCCE), and the IFIP TC3 Open Conference on Computers in Education (OCCE).
These conferences serve as premier venues for sharing research, policy, case studies, and practice relating to computing in education.
Some recent examples:
- OCCE 2025 (Open Conference on Computers in Education) will be held in Rabat, Morocco, 28-31 October 2025.
- WCCE 2022, held in Hiroshima, Japan, offered a hybrid format and addressed themes including equity, digital access, instructional design, and policy in education.
Publications
TC3 produces a scientific journal “Education and Information Technologies”, which is published by Springer six times a year. There is a print (ISSN: 1360-2357) and an electronic (ISSN: 1573-7608) version of the journal available.
For information on subscription and rates, please contact Springer Customer Services – customerservice@springer.com.
Looking Forward: 2026 Computers in Education Conference
For the 2026 conference on Computers in Education, TC3 intends to build on previous themes while also addressing emerging global priorities. Key expected focus areas include:
- Breakthrough technologies such as AI (artificial intelligence), generative models, robotics, VR/AR (virtual/augmented reality), mobile and ubiquitous computing, data science and learning analytics.
- Equity, inclusion, and access, ensuring that advances in educational technology do not exacerbate existing inequalities but help reduce them.
- Teacher and educator professional development, including how to support educators in adopting, adapting to, and evaluating new technologies.
- Policy, governance, and ethics, particularly around privacy, algorithmic bias, and the societal impact of AI and automation in educational settings.
- Educational management, leadership, and administration in the digital era, including digital infrastructures, decision-making systems, and leveraging technology to support educational institutions.
TC3 expects the 2026 conference to be a forum for new research, innovative practices, lessons from field implementations, policy debates, and international perspectives. All levels of education (from early years through lifelong learning) are likely to be represented.
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ABOUT THE
INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS SOUTH AFRICA
IITPSA (Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa), formerly Computer Society South Africa (CSSA), is a professional body, recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
Established in 1957, the Institute has a long and proud history of service to, and representation of, South Africa’s ICT professionals and practitioners, attracting a broad and active membership from all levels of the ICT Industry.
In 2015, IITPSA’s Professional Member programme (denoted by the professional designation “PMIITPSA”) was accredited by IFIP’s IP3 (International Professional Practice Partnership).
IITPSA’s aims are to further the study, science and application of Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs); maintain and promote Codes of Conduct and Ethics for our members; define and promote standards of ICT knowledge; promote the formulation of effective policies on ICT and related matters; and extend the knowledge and understanding and usage of ICTs in the community. This is achieved by engagement with both Industry and Government on ICT policy, regulations and professional activities, combined with a commitment to the wider community to ensure the beneficial use of ICT.
Adherence to IITPSA’s Code of Ethics and Code of Good Practice assures others that IITPSA members are committed to ethical and professional behaviour.
Through initiatives like SA Computer Olympiad (involving 30 000+ learners annually), SA Computer Applications Olympiad (involving 13 000+ learners), and the Standard Bank Challenge for university students, IITPSA reaches out to young South Africans to raise awareness of the use and application of ICTs.
All IITPSA members are encouraged to develop themselves through participation in lifelong learning / continuing professional development.
Working together with organisations such as SAQA and IFIP’s International Professional Practice Partnership (IP3), IITPSA helps to establish and grow appropriate, relevant professional standards for the ICT profession.
IIPTSA Vision
To be an inclusive community of ICT professionals that leads the promotion and development of a thriving digital society
IIPTSA Mission
Leading ICT professionalism and ethical digital transformation
WCCE 2026 SPONSORS
We are immensely grateful for the generous support of our sponsors, whose contributions are pivotal in making WCCE 2026 a resounding success.
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Get in touch
Conference Organisers
Phone: +27(0) 82 770 3855
Email: wcce@africamassive.co.za