The 2nd International Forum on Music Education Development in the Era of Digital Intelligence Call for Papers
UNESCO, in Reimagining Our Futures Together: A New Social Contract for Education, emphasizes the need to rethink knowledge production and educational ecosystems in response to rapid advances in digital technologies. The 2nd International Forum on Music Education Development in the Era of Digital Intelligence invites scholars, researchers, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and music educators worldwide to exchange innovative ideas and research. The forum focuses on interdisciplinary dialogue surrounding the interactions among humans, intelligent technologies, the brain, and behavior while promoting the development of China's independent knowledge system in music education.
Forum Theme
Intelligent Technology Revolution · Cultural Ecosystem Iteration · Music Education Innovation
Parallel Forum Topics
Parallel Forum Topic 1. Music Education Theory, Research Methods, and Assessment
Music education theory and methodology
Assessment and measurement
Other topics in music education
Parallel Forum Topic 2. Intelligent Technologies, Cognition, and Psychology
Artificial intelligence and music education
Music learning and cognition
Music education psychology
Parallel Forum Topic 3. Music Teaching, Curriculum, and Teacher Development
School music education reform and innovation
Music teacher education and professional development
Creativity and creative music education
Eligibility
University faculty, researchers, postdoctoral fellows, doctoral and master's students, and music educators from around the world.
Submission Category
Full Paper Presentation (completed original research).
Submission Materials
First Page: Title, Author(s), Affiliation(s), Email address
Full manuscript (abstract, keywords, main text, references)
One-page Statement of Originality
Manuscript Length
Chinese: 5,000–8,000 Chinese characters (excluding references)
English: 3,000–5,000 words (excluding references)
Abstract: up to 300 words
Review Process
All submissions will undergo double-blind peer review. Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere. Chinese-language manuscripts should follow APA 7th edition.
Best Paper Awards
Up to five Best Paper Awards will be presented. Awards may be withheld if submissions do not meet the required academic standard.
Important Dates
Call for Papers Opens: June 30, 2026
Submission Deadline: July 30, 2026
Peer Review: August 1–10, 2026
Notification of Acceptance: August 11, 2026
Forum Dates: September 10–12, 2026
Submission Guidelines
A review fee of MOP 150 is required for each submitted paper. Please use the QR code below or click the link to complete the payment via the "BOCHK Smart Payment" platform.
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Submit both Word (.doc/.docx) and PDF (.pdf) versions to: ifmed.must@gmail.com
Email subject: AuthorName_Affiliation_PaperTitle
For double-blind review, upload a separate Title Page including author name(s), affiliation(s), preferred track, and contact information. Beginning with page 2, remove all identifying information.
Registration
Accepted authors will be invited to present at the Young Scholars Forum. There is no registration fee. Participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation expenses.
Contact
Conference Secretariat: Dr. Xie & Miss Wang
Email: ifmed.must@gmail.com
Telephone: +853 88973902
