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Call for papers open · Abstract deadline 22 October 2026
Madrasah Higher Education in the Age of AI
Curriculum, Quality Education, Research, Internationalization and Employability
International Conference on Madrasah Higher Education in the Age of AI ICMHEAI–26
4 November 2026
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Languages Arabic, English, Bangla
No registration fees for paper presenters
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Conference sub-themes
18 Oct
Abstract submission deadline
No fees
For paper presenters
Tk. 1,000
Participant registration
Conference overview
An academic platform for a question that cannot wait
The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence is reshaping higher education across the world. Madrasah higher education is also facing new opportunities and challenges relating to curriculum transformation, quality assurance, teaching and learning, research capacity, international engagement and graduate employability.
The International Conference on Madrasah Higher Education in the Age of AI (ICMHEAI-26) aims to provide an academic platform for scholars, researchers, educators, policymakers and institutional leaders to critically examine the present state and future direction of Madrasah higher education in the context of AI-driven educational transformation.
The conference particularly seeks to explore how the distinctive intellectual and educational traditions of Madrasah higher education can engage effectively with emerging technologies while maintaining their academic identity, ethical foundations and relevance to contemporary society.
Call for papers
Scholars, researchers, faculty members, postgraduate researchers, educationists and professionals are invited to submit original and unpublished research papers related to the conference theme.
We warmly invite scholars and researchers from Bangladesh and abroad to contribute to this important academic conversation and help envision an innovative, globally connected and ethically grounded future for Madrasah higher education in the age of Artificial Intelligence.
Research areas
Twelve sub-themes
Papers may address, but are not limited to, the following areas.
Curriculum Transformation and AI
Curriculum reform in Madrasah higher education, integration of AI and digital literacy, interdisciplinary curriculum development, integration of Islamic and contemporary knowledge and future-ready curricula.
Artificial Intelligence in Teaching and Learning
Generative AI in higher education, AI-assisted teaching, personalised learning, responsible use of AI, academic integrity, AI literacy and ethical challenges of emerging technologies.
Research and Innovation
Research capacity in Madrasah higher education, research methodology, AI-assisted research, publication quality, research ethics, collaborative research and development of a sustainable research culture.
Internationalization of Madrasah Higher Education
International academic collaboration, student and faculty mobility, joint research, global recognition, credit transfer, international benchmarking and networking among Islamic higher education institutions.
Graduate Employability and Skills Development
Employability of Madrasah graduates, future skills, communication and digital competencies, entrepreneurship, career development, industry-academia collaboration and preparation for changing labour markets.
Governance, Leadership and Institutional Transformation
Academic leadership, institutional governance, strategic planning, digital transformation, data-informed decision-making, and institutional readiness for AI.
Islamic Ethics and Artificial Intelligence
Islamic ethical perspectives on AI, responsible innovation, Maq˰˯id al Sharīʻah and emerging technologies, academic integrity and ethical frameworks for AI use in Islamic higher education.
Madrasah Higher Education and Sustainable Development
Contribution of Madrasah higher education to sustainable development, social responsibility, community engagement, inclusive education and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Policy and the Future of Madrasah Higher Education
National policy frameworks, regulatory challenges, equivalence and recognition, pathways for reform and future models of Madrasah higher education.
Islamic Education and Contemporary Thought
Classical foundations, contemporary Islamic thought, educational reform, intellectual challenges and emerging perspectives in Islamic education.
Arabic Language and Linguistics in the Contemporary World
Arabic language teaching, applied linguistics, translation, digital learning, contemporary linguistic research and innovative approaches to Arabic education.
Key dates
Important dates
All deadlines close at 23:59 (BST). Countdowns below are calculated live against your device clock.
22 October 2026
Abstract submission
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Notification of acceptance
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Extended abstract
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Registration
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EventCall for papers
Submitting your abstract
Submissions are received online through Google Forms. The abstract form is open; registration will open soon. Abstracts are pasted as text of up to 250 words.
Submission guidelines
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Structure your abstract
The abstract should clearly state: (i) The research problem, (ii) Objectives, (iii) Methodology, (iv) Major findings or expected findings and (v) significance or justification of the study.
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Keep it original
Submissions should be original and directly relevant to the conference theme or one of its sub-themes.
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Present your paper
Authors of accepted abstracts will be invited to submit an extended abstract for presentation at the conference.
Who can join?
Faculty members, researchers, PhD and MPhil scholars, postgraduate students, Madrasah and university educators, policymakers, education administrators and professionals working in relevant fields are encouraged to submit.
What you receive
- Conference kit
- Food and snacks
- Certificate of participation or presentation
- Opportunity for Best Paper Award
- Publication opportunity
Submit via Google Form
Both abstract submissions and participant registrations are handled through Google Forms. The abstract form is open now; registration will open soon.
Submission methodOnline — Google Form
AbstractPaste as text — maximum 250 words
In the formName, email, affiliation, sub-theme
Conference languagesArabic · English · Bangla
The abstract form is open. Have your abstract text (maximum 250 words) ready. For questions, write to the conference contact at kamilcenter.iau@gmail.com.
Authors of accepted abstracts are invited to submit an extended abstract by 30 October 2026.
Registration
Fees and benefits
Registration closes 31 October 2026. There are no registration fees for paper presenters; participants pay a nominal fee of Tk. 1,000/-.
Paper presenter
Freefor paper presenters
No registration fee applies to paper presenters.
- All sessions and panel discussions
- Conference kit
- Food and snacks
- Certificate of presentation
- Eligible for Best Paper Award
- Publication opportunity
Participant
Tk.1,000per person
Payable at registration.
- All sessions and panel discussions
- Conference kit
- Food and snacks
- Certificate of participation
- Publication opportunity
All participants receive
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Conference kitProgramme, materials and delegate badge
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Food and snacksRefreshments throughout the day
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CertificateOf participation or presentation
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Best Paper AwardPresenters are eligible to compete
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Publication opportunityEligible papers considered for publication
Panel discussion
International panel speakers
Four international panellists from the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) will join the conference.
Prof. Dr. Mohamed Aslam Bin Mohamed Haneef
Deputy Rector (Research, Innovation and Development)
International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)
Prof. Dr. Shukran Abd. Rahman
Principal Director (Office of Strategic Institution Transformation)
International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)
Asst. Professor Dr. Mohammad Mohiuddin
Special Officer to the Deputy Rector (Research, Innovation and Development)
International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)
Dr. Mohammad Nazmus Sayadat
Assistant Professor (Department of FIDS)
AHAS Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences · International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)
Further panellists and session details will be announced as the programme is finalised.
Get in touch
Conference contact
General enquiries are handled by email and are answered in the order they arrive. Abstract submissions and registration are handled through Google Forms — see the submission section.
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Mohammad Harunar RashidConference contact · Assistant Professor (Arabic)
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kamilcenter.iau@gmail.comAll abstract and registration correspondence
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01819 727305WhatsApp · also available on mobile
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Islamic Arabic UniversityDhaka, Bangladesh · organiser
Ready to contribute?
Submit an abstract Registration will open soonJoin the conversation on the future of Madrasah higher education — 4 November 2026.