All participating authors must strictly adhere to the following formatting and submission requirements:

1. Word Count: Abstracts should be between 150 to 200 words.
2. Keywords: Include 3 to 5 keywords.
3. Title Block Format: Below the title of the study, explicitly state the name of the author(s) and their institutional affiliation. You must underline the name of the specific paper presenter.

1. Upon receipt of the notice of acceptance, authors must submit the full manuscript to qualify for Best Paper awards.
2. Formatting: The paper must follow the IMRAD format (Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion), be single-spaced, and use Arial font consistently across all parts of the document.

1. Digital and Smart Technology Innovation
   Coverage: Innovations primarily enabled by computing and digital technologies.
   Includes: Software and mobile/web applications, AI and machine learning, data analytics, IoT, information systems, digital platforms, automation, smart systems, and other ICT-enabled solutions.
2. Engineering, Product and Emerging Technology Innovation
   Coverage: Innovations involving physical products, engineered systems, prototypes, processes, and emerging technologies.
   Includes: Devices, machines, electronics, equipment, materials, energy technologies, manufacturing solutions, engineering systems, product prototypes, and innovative technical processes.
3. Social, Environmental and Sustainable Innovation
   Coverage: Innovations primarily designed to create social, community, economic, educational, cultural, or environmental impact.
   Includes: Education, business and economic development, community and public-service solutions, environment and disaster resilience, sustainable livelihoods, traditional knowledge and local heritage, culture, and other solutions addressing societal needs.

T – Traditional Knowledge and Local History

H – Humanities, Arts and Society

E – Environment and Disaster Risk Reduction

B – Business, Economics and Development

E – Engineering, Technology and Innovation

S – Science and Mathematics

T – Teacher Education and Pedagogy

(Note: Evaluators reserve the right to re-categorize your paper’s track based on their assessment. Only those who submit a full paper by October 10 will qualify for the “Best Paper” awards in their respective categories.)

Whether participating in the general paper presentations or the primary pitching competition, all proponents must adhere to the virtual engagement rules:

1. Slide Limit: A 10-slide presentation is expected for every presenter, featuring only the salient parts of the paper.
2. Video Submissions: Students must prepare and submit a 10-minute pre-recorded video presentation of their slides.
3. Live Defense: Proponents must be on board live during their scheduled time to defend their work.
4. Panel Format: A unified 15-minute live Q&A session will take place after every batch of 5 presenters.

1. Time Limit: Each qualified entry is strictly given seven (7) minutes for the pitch presentation, followed by five (5) minutes for the question-and-answer session.
2. Slide Limit: A maximum of ten (10) substantive presentation slides is permitted, excluding the title and reference slides.
3. Live Defense: Only the designated student presenter or student team members may respond during the question-and-answer period; advisers and mentors are not permitted to answer on behalf of the participants.
4. Penalties: A penalty of one (1) point will be deducted for every thirty (30) seconds exceeding the allotted pitching time, up to a maximum deduction of five (5) points.