Distinguished Guests, Esteemed Speakers, Respected Colleagues, and Participants,
It is with great pleasure and honor that we welcome you to the 2026 International Conference on Smart Education and Data Mining. From June 26 to 28, 2026, we gather in Hangzhou, China, a renowned scenic and tech-driven city blending timeless Jiangnan charm with cutting-edge digital vitality, celebrated as the cradle of China’s digital economy and a leading hub for educational technology innovation and digital industry development.
This year’s conference theme, focusing on Smart Education and Data Mining, is particularly timely and critical as education systems worldwide undergo profound transformation. We are excited to explore how cutting-edge technologies—from AI-driven educational tools and adaptive learning systems to big data analytics in education and the ethical implications of AI in learning environments—can empower personalized learning, enhance teaching effectiveness, and foster equitable access to quality education.
We are privileged to have with us an exceptional lineup of keynote speakers. Please join me in welcoming:
• Assoc. Prof. Pavel Loskot
IEEE Senior Member, Zhejiang University, China
Speech Title: On Responsible Use of AI in Academic Teaching and Learning
• Prof. Ben Kei Daniel
ACM Member, IEEE Senior Member, University of Northern British Columbia, Canada
Speech Title: Beyond AI Readiness: Towards Sustainable and Responsible AI in Higher Education
• Prof. Aras Bozkurt
Anadolu University, Türkiye
Speech Title: The Symbiotic Future: Mastering Hybrid Intelligence Through Human-AI Collaboration
Following the inspiring keynote speeches, the session proceeded to the oral presentation segment, where three presenters delivered academic reports and engaged in in-depth discussions centered around the conference theme. The lively atmosphere fostered vibrant exchanges and meaningful academic dialogue, contributing to the advancement of research in the fields of Smart Education and Data Mining.
The 2026 International Conference on Smart Education and Data Mining (SEDM 2026) has offered an outstanding interdisciplinary exchange hub for attendees to communicate academic viewpoints, exchange practical research experience and spark innovative thinking, fueling sustained advancement in educational data mining and intelligent teaching infrastructure.
Building upon the fruitful academic dialogue accumulated in this discipline over the years, SEDM 2026 has fulfilled its mission as a top-tier venue for cross-domain knowledge exchange and joint innovative exploration. Global academics, teaching specialists, and frontline practitioners have presented multidimensional research insights, establishing robust grounds for in-depth collaboration and pioneering discoveries within smart education and educational data mining.
We wish to convey our sincere gratitude to every attendee. Your pioneering research outcomes, profound academic wisdom and full participation are the cornerstone of SEDM 2026’s great achievements. Having gathered in Hangzhou, we will carry forward the academic consensus, cooperative ties and shared visions cultivated at this conference. We firmly believe these outcomes will drive substantial advances worldwide toward data-supported, inclusive and revolutionary smart education.
This conference marks a remarkable milestone in our joint endeavor to upgrade education via educational data mining and intelligent educational technologies. Thank you for your precious presence and contribution. We look forward to reconnecting with all of you in Hangzhou and embarking on new academic explorations in the years ahead!
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