INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE AND CALL FOR PAPERS

ICON-IECE 2026 (International Conference on Islamic Early Childhood Education) is proudly organized by the Association of Early Childhood Islamic Education (Perkumpulan Pendidikan Islam Anak Usia Dini - PPIAUD).

ICON-IECE 2026 (pronounced: Ay-kon i-si) aims to bring together researchers, lecturers, practitioners, and students to exchange ideas, share experiences, and present cutting-edge research results in all aspects of Islamic Early Childhood Education. This year, we emphasize the urgency of sustainability and interdisciplinary approaches in the field.

All honorable authors are cordially invited to contribute to the conference through the submission of research abstracts (obligatory for presenters) and full papers (optional for publication). We welcome high-quality research describing original, unpublished results of conceptual, constructive, empirical, experimental, or theoretical work.

The Theme of ICON-IECE 2026:
"Driving Sustainability in Islamic ECE Research: Integrating Ecotheology, STEAM, Gender, and Child Protection"
Sub-themes of the conference:
1. Sustainability in ECE Research and Policy: Shaping the future of Islamic early childhood education.
2. Ecotheology and Environmental Education: Instilling spiritual and ecological values in early childhood.
3. STEAM-Based Learning Innovations: Advancing Islamic ECE through Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics.
4. Gender, Inclusion, and Child Protection: Strengthening social justice and safety in early childhood settings.
5. Teachers, Families, and ECE Practices: Enhancing collaborative practices for holistic development.
Join us in this global forum to make integrated Islamic early childhood research Easy (i-si) and impactful for future generations.