The 6th Southeast Asian Conference on Education (SEACE2026) and the inaugural Southeast Asian Conference on Arts & Humanities (SEACAH2026) were held from February 05-09, 2026, at the Singapore EXPO, Singapore. 356 delegates, representing 238 institutions from 50 countries across the world, discussed the intersection of technology and human value, and their implications within the education and cultural aspects.
Read on to find out more about conference statistics, and what our delegates had to say about last year’s event.
(All data sourced from the 2026 Post-Conference Survey Results)
Over 90% of delegates hold postgraduate degrees, with over 55% employed as university faculty. The event boasts strong regional and global engagement, as seen in the diaspora of its delegates. Last year's largest delegate groups came from Japan (12%), Philippines (10%), Taiwan (10%), the United States (8%), and Singapore (6%).
While delegates primarily attend IAFOR conferences to present their latest research, their conference feedback reveals a wide range of motivational aspects which encourage attendance in both the plenary and parallel sessions.
Participants reported being motivated by the opportunity to network with and receive feedback from scholars and industry professionals from diverse backgrounds, engaging with leading plenary speakers who are active in global research, and the ability to submit to open access publishing opportunities.
What to Expect at the Event
The event offers delegates the chance to exchange the latest ideas, attend panels and workshops, and interact with peers as well as some of the leading figures in the field of education.
What’s more, IAFOR conferences are organised in partnership with some of the world’s leading universities and academic associations.
"This is my 2nd time attending the IAFOR conference. I like this conference very much. There are many research presentations on many topics which I can join and gain some diversities. Also the vibe of the conference was so nice and friendly. I will surely join the next one if possible."
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Learn from leading experts
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Build a global network
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Present with impact
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Explore new perspectives
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Publish your work
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Experience new culture
Delegate Satisfaction at a Glance
Data in the following sections are based on the 2026 Post-Conference Survey Data that was collected from 69 respondents out of 356 delegates within 30 days of the conclusion of the event.
Our conferences are designed to deliver academic value, professional growth, and a welcoming international environment. Feedback consistently reflects high levels of overall satisfaction across programme quality, organisation, and networking opportunities.
“Thank you for giving me the opportunity to participate in your conference. As a stay at home mom, I am thankful to have been included as an online participant.”
Connect with Other Delegates
International, intercultural, and interdisciplinary dialogue lies at the heart of our Forum. SEACAH provides multiple opportunities for academics to expand their personal and professional networks, as well as engage with local culture.
“I love the conference setting, topics and network possibilities with participants from different backgrounds and nationalities. I believe this is a big strength of this conference. It would have been good to create more opportunities for networking by maybe introducing “topic fora” or meeting points during the breaks, so that we as participants can network by guided topics, for example.”
IAFOR is a platform for international, intercultural, and interdisciplinary collaborations. Our delegates found the opportunities to connect with fellow participants during the conference to be a good networking opportunity by 95.65 percent of the respondents. Delegates attending the conference onsite found the networking experience to be a good opportunity to build connections with over 81.63 percent satisfaction. Our conference’s hospitality and ambience is pleasant and inviting, with a 4.35 out of 5 rating from the respondents.
Learn from Experts in Your Field
The conference performed well in terms of academic content delivery, with the overall score of 88.41 percent. The plenary sessions and featured presentations were found to be engaging, with an overall satisfaction rate of 87.54 per cent. As for delegates’ presentation, 95.65 percent of the respondents found parallel presentations to be wellprepared and informative.
Receive Support from Submission to Presentation
Delegates attending the event found the overall pre-conference support helpful. They have received useful information from IAFOR prior to joining the conference, rating information provided on the website at 4.45 out of 5. The submission system was found to be very easy to use by 89.86 percent of the respondents. Our email communication was prompt, clear, and highly effective, with an overall score of 91.59 percent. The registration system was seamless and effortless, with over 91.30 percent of the respondents rating it at 4.58 out of 5.
Would Delegates Recommend the Conference?
“Feeling inspired and recharged.”
The diversity that can be seen at IAFOR conferences is always growing, thanks to a steady influx of new delegates attending each conference.
SEACAH consistently ranks high in peer recommendation by delegates. 84% of delegates reported that they would recommend the conference to friends and colleagues, which makes the consistently growing number of delegates come as no surprise!Read Last Year's Conference Report
IAFOR produces conference reports that provide concise and coherent overviews of the ideas, conversations, and areas of research present. These include key themes and takeaways, referencing programme(s), speakers, and attendees, which are curated and archived for both those who attended the event and those who did not to stay abreast of many of the developments and insights provided by the conference and the collective intelligence of its participants. The reports are not meant to be, and indeed cannot be, exhaustive, and yet they aim to make a significant intellectual contribution drawn from the unique collaborative and contrastive space of IAFOR events.