Flex Conference (Physical / Digital)

International Conference on Applied Creativity and Problem Solving (ICACPS - 26)

Conference Programme

Tentative Conference Agenda

Explore the proposed two-day programme organised around conference-aligned SDGs and their mapped Session Tracks.

Conference Format Hybrid Conference In-person and virtual participation
Programme 2 Days 26–27 September 2026
Academic Scope 11 Tracks Conference Session Tracks
Agenda Structure 4 SDG Sessions SDG-focused technical sessions
Conference SDG Alignment 4 SDGs SDGs 4, 8, 9 and 17
Tentative Agenda & Timings

Session timings, sequence, track grouping and allocations are tentative and subject to change. Final timings will be confirmed closer to the conference. All timings follow the local time of the conference location.

SDG-Based Agenda Structure

The conference-aligned SDGs are distributed across the four Concurrent Technical Sessions and show the conference's overall SDG alignment for each part of the programme. Session Tracks follow their own sequence and are scheduled once.

Day 01

Conference Schedule

26 SEP 2026 HYBRID
  1. 09:00 AM 09:30 AM

    Registration, Welcome Kit Collection & Virtual Check-in

    Participant arrival, credential verification and virtual lobby access.

    HYBRID
  2. 09:30 AM 09:45 AM

    Networking Tea & Digital Welcome

    Informal networking for on-site and virtual participants.

    HYBRID
  3. 09:45 AM 10:30 AM

    Welcome Address, Opening Plenary & Keynote Presentation I

    Opening of the conference and introduction to its research focus.

    PLENARY
  4. 10:30 AM 12:30 PM
    4
    SDG-Focused Technical Session I

    SDG 4 · Quality Education

    3 TRACKS
    Track 01
    Innovative Approaches to Applied Creativity
    Track 02
    Design Thinking as a Catalyst for Problem Solving
    Track 03
    Critical Thinking and Creative Solutions
  5. 12:30 PM 01:30 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and networking opportunity.

    BREAK
  6. 01:30 PM 03:30 PM
    8
    SDG-Focused Technical Session II

    SDG 8 · Decent Work and Economic Growth

    3 TRACKS
    Track 04
    Ideation Techniques for Enhanced Creativity
    Track 05
    Creative Strategies for Organizational Innovation
    Track 06
    Process Optimization through Creative Problem Solving
  7. 03:30 PM 04:00 PM

    Interactive Q&A, Day 1 Summary & Group Photo

    Closing interaction and key takeaways from the first day.

    CLOSING
Day 02

Conference Schedule

27 SEP 2026 HYBRID
  1. 09:00 AM 09:15 AM

    Participant Check-in & Day 2 Welcome

    On-site attendance confirmation and virtual lobby access.

    HYBRID
  2. 09:15 AM 10:00 AM

    Keynote Presentation II

    Expert address on the future of the conference research domain.

    PLENARY
  3. 10:00 AM 12:00 PM
    9
    SDG-Focused Technical Session III

    SDG 9 · Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    3 TRACKS
    Track 07
    Decision Making in Creative Contexts
    Track 08
    Solutions Development through Collaborative Creativity
    Track 09
    Brainstorming Techniques for Effective Ideation
  4. 12:00 PM 01:00 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and professional networking.

    BREAK
  5. 01:00 PM 03:00 PM
    17
    SDG-Focused Technical Session IV

    SDG 17 · Partnerships for the Goals

    2 TRACKS
    Track 10
    Innovation Tools for Creative Practitioners
    Track 11
    Creative Workshops: Fostering Innovation in Practice
  6. 03:00 PM 03:30 PM

    Publications, Best Paper & Best Presentation Awards

    Publication guidance and recognition of outstanding research contributions.

    AWARDS
  7. 03:30 PM 04:00 PM

    Valedictory Session, Closing Remarks & Group Photo

    Conference summary, acknowledgements and formal conclusion.

    CLOSING
Conference-Aligned SDGs The conference aligns with the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
4 Quality Education 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 17 Partnerships for the Goals

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