Programme

Conference Outline

Wednesday, March 31Thu, April 1Fri, April 2Sat, April 3Sun, April 4

Location: Tokyo International Forum | Hall B5

09:30- Conference Check-in | Hall B5 Foyer

10:00-10:35: Welcome Address & Recognition of IAFOR Scholarship Winners | Hall B5
Joseph Haldane, IAFOR, Japan

10:40-11:05: Keynote Presentation | Hall B5
11:05-11:20: Q&A

11:25-11:50: Keynote Presentation | Hall B5
11:50-12:05: Q&A

12:10-12:30: Cultural Demonstration | Hall B5

12:30-12:35: Conference Photograph | Hall B5

12:35-13:35: Extended Break

13:35-14:35: Featured Roundtable Session | Hall B5

14:40-15:40: The Forum | Hall B5
The Forum is a plenary session designed as a platform for international, intercultural, interdisciplinary – and inclusive – discussions, joining experts and practitioners alike in an open dialogue format. Come share your thoughts and experiences as global educators and researchers.

15:45-16:45: Conference Poster Session & Welcome Reception | Hall B5 Foyer

19:00-21:00: Conference Dinner | Shunju Tameikesanno
This is an optional ticketed event

Location: Tokyo International Forum | The Glass Building

09:30-: Conference Check-in | Glass Building, 4F Foyer

09:45-10:30: Conference Orientation for First-Time Presenters | Room 409 (4F)

This session provides an overview of what to expect at the conference, including guidance on preparing your presentation, publishing opportunities, and ways to engage with IAFOR. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited.

10:30-10:45: Coffee Break | Glass Building, 4F Foyer

10:45-12:25: Onsite Parallel Session 1

12:25-13:25: Extended Break

13:25-15:05: Onsite Parallel Session 2

15:05-15:35: Networking Coffee Break | Glass Building, 4F Foyer

15:35-17:15: Onsite Parallel Session 3

17:30-18:00: Flash Presentations | Room 409 (4F)
Maximise your visibility with the opportunity to network and showcase your research highlights. Simultaneously, you will gain a comprehensive overview of other presenters, helping you identify potential collaborators and must-see sessions. This session is open to all delegates, including those who have already presented.
Pre-registration is required. Space is limited.

Location: Tokyo International Forum | The Glass Building

09:15-: Conference Check-in | Glass Building, 4F Foyer

09:30-11:10: Onsite Parallel Session 1

11:10-11:25: Coffee Break | Glass Building, 4F Foyer

11:25-13:05: Onsite Parallel Session 2

13:05-13:20: Break

13:20-15:00: Onsite Parallel Session 3

15:00-15:30: Networking Coffee Break | Glass Building, 4F Foyer

15:30-17:10: Onsite Parallel Session 4

17:10-17:25: Break

17:25-19:05: Onsite Parallel Session 5

Location: Tokyo International Forum | The Glass Building

09:15-: Conference Check-in | Glass Building, 4F Foyer

09:30-11:10: Onsite Parallel Session 1

11:10-11:25: Coffee Break | Glass Building, 4F Foyer

11:25-13:05: Onsite Parallel Session 2

13:05-13:20: Coffee Break | Glass Building, 4F Foyer

13:20-15:00: Onsite Parallel Session 3

15:10-15:30: Onsite Closing Session | Room 409 (4F)

Conference Venue: Online via Zoom
All times are Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)

09:25-09:30: Message from IAFOR

09:30-10:30: Online Forum | Live-Stream Room 1

The Forum is a plenary session designed as a platform for international, intercultural, interdisciplinary – and inclusive – discussions, joining experts and practitioners alike in an open dialogue format. Come share your thoughts and experiences as global educators and researchers.

10:30-10:40: Break

10:40-12:20: Online Parallel Session 1

12:20-12:30: Break

12:30-14:10: Online Parallel Session 2

14:10-14:20: Break

14:20-16:00: Online Parallel Session 3

16:00-16:10: Break

16:10-17:50: Online Parallel Session 4

17:50-17:55: Message from IAFOR

*Please be aware that the above schedule may be subject to change.


Conference Programme & Abstract Book

The draft version of the Conference Programme will be available online on February 16, 2027. Corresponding Authors will be notified of this publication by email.
The Conference Programme & Abstract Book will contain session information and a detailed day-to-day presentation schedule. The final schedule, along with details on how to access the online sessions and what to prepare for your presentation, will be available on the Conference Website from March 09, 2027. ---->


Featured Presentations

To be Announced


Featured Speakers

To be Announced

Important Information Emails

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Previous Programming

View details of programming for past AGen conferences via the links below.