2026 EdTec – International Conference on Education & Learning Technology, 13-14 September, Rome

ABOUT CONFERENCE

Conference Name: 2026 EdTec – International Conference on Education & Learning Technology, 13-14 September, Rome

Conference Dates: 13-14 September 2026

Conference Venue: Courtyard by Marriott Rome Central Park, Via Moscati 7 •00168 Rome • Italy

Online Application Form: Click Here

Deadline for Abstract/Paper Submissions:15 February 2026

Contact E-Mail ID: convener@eurasiaresearch.info

Organising Scholarly Association: Teaching & Education Research Association (TERA)

TERA President: Dr. Lynne Celli, Higher Education Executive (retired), Adjunct Professor, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA, USA

Conference Language: English

Conference Themes: Teaching, Education & Learning

(Vernacular Session, e.g., European Languages, Arabic, Bahasa, Thai, Chinese, Turkish, Japanese, Russian, will be organised for a minimum of 5 participants of a particular language)

(Only English language, full-length, original papers will be considered for publication in conference journals)


KEYNOTE SPEAKER


Dr. Khalegh Barati

The University of Jordan, Jordan

Topic: Integrating Artificial Intelligence to Enhance Inclusive Education for Students with Special Needs in Jordan and the UAE: Perspectives of Teachers and Parents.

Abdel Rahman Mitib Altakhaineh is Associate Professor of English language and (applied linguistics). The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan. His research interests include morphology, psycholinguistics, quality assurance and technology in language learning. As of August 2025, Dr Altakhaineh published 118 research papers in Scopus-indexed journals such as Lingua, Folia Linguistica, Studia Linguistica, Languages, Canadian Journal of Linguistics, Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, Psycholinguistic Research, Quality in Higher Education, Applied Linguistics Review and others. a.altakhaineh@ju.edu.jo

Achievements

Two grants (one in language acquisition and the other in neurolinguistics)

Contribution to Current Job Profile

118 research papers in Scopus

Roles and Responsibilities

Associate Prof of English Language and Linguistics.

LinkedIn Profile:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/abdel-rahman-mitib-altakhaineh-60659072/?originalSubdomain=jo


KEYNOTE SPEAKER


Dr Frauke Kempner

University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia

Topic: Smart Teaching with AI: Driving Innovations to Enhance Student Learning and Teaching Practices

 

Brief Biography

Dr Khalegh Barati is a Nexus Fellow in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering and an Education-Focused Lecturer in Engineering Construction and Management at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia. He completed his PhD in 2018 and holds formal teaching qualifications, including FULT, GCULT, and the TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. His scholarly work centres on engineering education, with a particular focus on the use of Artificial Intelligence to enhance student engagement, learning outcomes, and assessment design. Dr Barati has supervised over 30 MSc students, published extensively in international education and engineering conferences, and led multiple funded projects in educational innovation.

Achievements

Nexus Fellow and Education-Focused Lecturer in Engineering Construction and Management at UNSW, PhD-qualified academic with a sustained focus on engineering education, Holds professional teaching certifications (FULT, GCULT, TAE40116), Research leadership in applying Artificial Intelligence to enhance student engagement and assessment, Supervised 30+ MSc students across engineering disciplines, Published widely in international education and engineering conferences, Secured and led multiple funded projects in educational innovation and curriculum development

Contribution to Current Job Profile

As an academic, a Nexus Fellow, and an education researcher, I contribute by bridging engineering practice with education scholarship to improve curriculum, teaching, and assessment. My work focuses on integrating Artificial Intelligence into engineering education to enhance student engagement, learning outcomes, and ethical assessment practices. I design and evaluate evidence-based learning and assessment aligned with Assessment for Learning principles, lead funded educational innovation projects, supervise postgraduate students, mentor colleagues in education-focused research, and contribute to institutional and international education initiatives through publications and collaborations. 

Roles and Responsibilities

Lead innovative engineering education initiatives, including curriculum design and teaching improvement, Integrate Artificial Intelligence to enhance student engagement, learning outcomes, and assessment practices, Supervise and mentor postgraduate students and early-career academics in education-focused research, Support faculty development and capability building in teaching and learning, Conduct and publish research in education and engineering forums, Lead funded educational innovation projects, Contribute to institutional and international education initiatives and best practice sharing

Profile Web Link

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-khalegh-barati-661126121

University Portal: https://www.unsw.edu.au/staff/khalegh-barati