Welcome to TILE-TEC 2027 @ Chengdu, China

Theme: Connecting Cultures, Transforming Learning: Human-AI Collaboration for the Future of Transnational Education

5th International Conference on Teaching, Learning and Educational Technology (TILE-TEC) will be held in Chengdu, China, from 23–25 April, 2027. TILE-TEC 2027 brings together educators, researchers, academic leaders, educational technologists and practitioners to explore how technology, pedagogy, people and international partnerships can transform teaching and learning across borders.
Under the theme “Connecting Cultures, Transforming Learning: Human-AI Collaboration for the Future of Transnational Education,” the conference will examine emerging opportunities and challenges in transnational education (TNE), with particular emphasis on human-AI collaboration, innovative pedagogy, inclusive learning, emerging technologies, assessment, curriculum transformation and sustainable international partnerships.
We welcome research papers, practice-based innovations, case studies, institutional experiences and thought-provoking perspectives that contribute to the future of learning and teaching in an increasingly connected world.

Conference Publication

The proceedings of the 4th UK-China Teaching, Learning, and Educational Technology (TILE-TEC) Conference have been published and are available on IEEE Xplore.

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Conference Topics

1. Human–AI Collaboration in Teaching and Learning:

Exploring how generative AI, AI agents and intelligent systems can augment educators and learners and support personalised, adaptive and human-centred learning.

2. 2.Transnational Education: Connecting Cultures, Institutions and Learners:

Exploring cross-border education, intercultural learning, international partnerships, student experience and innovative models of TNE.

3. Innovative Pedagogies for Future-Ready Learning:

Reimagining teaching through active, experiential, project-based, collaborative, blended and student-centred approaches.

4. Assessment, Feedback and Academic Integrity in the Age of AI:

Rethinking assessment, feedback, academic integrity and authentic learning in an era of generative and intelligent technologies.

5. Inclusive, Equitable and Human-Centred Digital Education:

Advancing accessibility, inclusion, digital equity, culturally responsive pedagogy, student wellbeing and responsible educational technology.

6. Immersive, Intelligent and Emerging Learning Technologies:

Exploring XR, virtual laboratories, robotics, intelligent learning environments, learning analytics, simulation and other emerging technologies.

7. Educator Development, Curriculum Innovation and Institutional Transformation:

Examining academic development, AI and digital competence, curriculum renewal, educational leadership and sustainable institutional change.

8. Sustainable Partnerships, Quality and the Future of TNE:

Exploring sustainable international partnerships, quality assurance, employability, graduate outcomes, policy, governance and the future of transnational education.

Important Dates

15 January, 2027

Full paper Submission Deadline

29 January, 2027

Extended Abstract Submission Deadline

22 February, 2027

Acceptance Notification

15 March, 2027

Camera Ready Paper Deadline

25 March, 2027

Author Registration Deadline

23-25 April, 2027

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