WORLD IMMERSIVE LEARNING LABS SYMPOSIUM 2026

From Vision to Action: Building Sustainable Immersive Futures

CALL FOR PARTICIPATION

March 4-6, 2026
University of the Philippines Open University Headquarters,
Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines

About the symposium

The World Immersive Learning Labs Symposium (WILLS) 2026 invites educators, researchers, technologists, policymakers, and industry innovators to explore how immersive technologies—such as Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), Mixed Reality (MR), and Artificial Intelligence (AI)—can advance sustainability across education, industry, and society.

Hosted at the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), this three-day event will serve as a platform for sharing transformative ideas, breakthrough projects, and practical strategies that move us from vision to action in shaping a more sustainable, equitable, and immersive future.

We welcome participation from:

  • Educators integrating immersive and AI technologies for sustainable teaching and learning
  • Researchers studying the intersections of immersive tech, sustainability, and social impact
  • Developers creating XR applications that address sustainability challenges
  • Professionals & Policymakers applying immersive technologies in environmental, cultural, healthcare, and governance contexts

Topics of Interest

(But not limited to)
  • Immersive learning labs for sustainability education
  • XR and AI for climate action, heritage preservation, and community resilience
  • Game-based learning and gamification for sustainability goals
  • Cross-border and intercultural immersive collaborations
  • Ethical, environmental, and social considerations in XR deployment
  • Sustainable design and operation of immersive platforms and infrastructures

Presentation Formats

  • Full Academic Papers
    • In-depth research eligible for peer review and possible journal publication
  • Short Papers in Practice
    • Case studies, project updates, and preliminary findings (published in symposium proceedings with ISBN & DOI)
  • Creative & Demonstration Sessions
    • Live or recorded demonstrations, immersive storytelling, and design showcases
  • Short Video Presentations
    • 10-minute videos (16:9 aspect ratio) highlighting innovative applications and lessons learned

Important Dates

  • October 31, 2025 – Deadline for applications to participate
  • December 30, 2025 – Submission deadline for full papers and digital presentations/ posters
  • March 4–6, 2026 – Symposium dates

Supporting Journals

Selected peer-reviewed papers may be published in The International Journal of Information Technology in Governance, Education, and Business (IJITGEB). Short papers and other contributions will appear in the Together Research Archive with ISBN and DOI, ensuring accessibility via ORCID, Google Scholar, and other academic databases.

International Journal in Information Technology in Governance, Education and Business

Organizing Partners

Mixed, Augmented and Virtual Realities in Learning Research Group

Future Hub Immersive Lab at the Kyoto University of Foreign Studies

University of the Philippines Open University

the Venue

University of the Philippines Open University Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines

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