The 5th International Conference

ICOMUS 2026

Smart Innovations for Sustainable Development: Integrating Science, Social, Economic, and Future Education Perspectives

An international, multidisciplinary academic conference hosted by LPPM Universitas Terbuka - bringing together researchers, educators, and practitioners across disciplines and borders.

Hosted byLPPM Universitas Terbuka
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Abstract30 August 2026
Full paper16 September 2026
ProceedingsE-ISSN 3048-2518
Study areas4 tracks
About ICOMUS

An open, international forum for multidisciplinary research

ICOMUS is the flagship international conference hosted by the Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM) of Universitas Terbuka through its Center for Scientific Research. It connects the sciences with the social, the local with the global, and the academy with the communities it serves - and publishes the best work in indexed proceedings and partner journals.

More about ICOMUS

Why take part

E-ISSN proceedingsConference proceedings E-ISSN 3048-2518, open access under a Creative Commons license.
Scopus / SINTA journalsSelected manuscripts may be published in Scopus- or SINTA-indexed journals (additional cost).
Best Paper AwardThe best manuscripts are nominated for the conference best paper award.
Conference theme - 2026

Smart Innovations for Sustainable Development: Integrating Science, Social, Economic, and Future Education Perspectives

Applied Science & Environmental ConservationEducation & Future LearningEconomy & Sustainable BusinessGovernance & Social Transformation
Scope & Tracks

Four areas of study, one conference

ICOMUS welcomes manuscripts in four multidisciplinary areas under the theme Smart Innovations for Sustainable Development. Choose the track that best fits your research.

Applied Science & Environmental Conservation Track 01

Smart innovation in applied science, technology, the environment, and conservation for a sustainable future.

Smart Innovation

Education & Future Learning Track 02

Open and distance education, learning technology, and lifelong learning.

Future Learning

Economy & Sustainable Business Track 03

Smart economy, sustainable business, entrepreneurship, and digital economic transformation.

Sustainable Business

Governance & Social Transformation Track 04

Smart governance, public policy, social transformation, law, and community empowerment.

Social Transformation

See the Call for Papers flow & requirements

Speakers

Keynote & plenary speakers

Leading international scholars and research leaders sharing their ideas at ICOMUS 2026.

Dr. Fauzan Adzima, S.T., M.Eng. Keynote Speaker ID

Dr. Fauzan Adzima, S.T., M.Eng.

Director General of Research & Development, Kemendiktisaintek, Indonesia

Prof. Tamas Kiss Plenary Speaker MY

Prof. Tamas Kiss

Sunway University, Malaysia

Dr. Jane Thomason Plenary Speaker GB

Dr. Jane Thomason

University College London, United Kingdom

Prof. Rahmat Budiman, S.S., M.Hum., Ph.D. Plenary Speaker ID

Prof. Rahmat Budiman, S.S., M.Hum., Ph.D.

Universitas Terbuka, Indonesia

Important dates

Timeline & deadlines

All deadlines follow Western Indonesia Time (WIB / UTC+7). Dates are indicative and may be extended.

30 August 2026

Abstract submission deadline

Submit your abstract (up to 200 words, 3-5 keywords) through the registration portal.

Important
31 August 2026

Abstract acceptance notification

Acceptance decisions are emailed to authors.

Upcoming
16 September 2026

Full paper submission deadline

Upload your full paper using the template for inclusion in the proceedings.

Upcoming
22 October 2026

Conference day

Plenary and parallel sessions - hybrid at the UT Convention Center & Zoom.

Main event
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Partners

Partners & hosts

ICOMUS 2026 is organised together with like-minded institutions and partners.

KemendiktisaintekKemendiktisaintek
Universitas TerbukaUniversitas Terbuka
LPPM Universitas TerbukaLPPM Universitas Terbuka
Pusat Penelitian Keilmuan
ICE InstituteICE Institute

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Join an international, multidisciplinary academic community at Universitas Terbuka. Abstract submission is now open.

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