About the Conference

Information Technology for Development (IT4D) is an international conference that aims to serve as a forum for researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and development workers who wish to share their experience and knowledge of how the power and capabilities of information technologies (IT) can be harnessed for social equity, democracy, and economic advancement in developing countries like Nepal.

Established in 2012, this annual conference brings together researchers, entrepreneurs, and development practitioners from around the world who are interested in exploring the use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) for the development of Education, Health, and Environment.

Topics of Interest

Topics include, but are not limited to:

AI in Education
Artificial Intelligence In Education And Personalized Learning
IT4D
Information Technology For Development (IT4D)
Social Media
Social Media, Misinformation, And Polarization
Ethical AI
Ethical AI And Algorithmic Accountability
Digital Inclusion
Digital Inclusion And Equity
Data Governance
Data-Driven Governance And Policy
ICT Sustainable
ICT For Sustainable Development
Emerging Tech
Emerging Technologies For Social Impact
HCI
Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) For Development
Case Studies
Case Studies And Field Research From South Asia/ Nepal

Important Dates

Concept Paper Submission

1 June 2026

Full Paper Submission

15 August 2026

Camera-Ready Submission

1 October 2026

Conference Date

20-21 November 2026

Submission Guidelines

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Abstract Submission Guidelines (IEEE Style)

Authors are invited to submit concept papers (500–800 words) adhering to IEEE standards. These are structured extended abstracts that provide a clear overview of the proposed research.

Format
  • Length: 500–800 words
  • Template: IEEE Conference Template (Word/LaTeX)
  • Font: Times New Roman (as per IEEE template)
  • Layout: Single-column or as specified in template
Required Structure
  • Title (concise and informative)
  • Author(s), affiliation(s), and email(s)
  • Introduction / Background
  • Objectives / Problem Statement
  • Methodology / Approach
  • Results / Expected Outcomes
  • Conclusion / Implications
  • Keywords (4–6)

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Full Paper Submission Guidelines (IEEE Style)

Authors of accepted concept papers must submit full papers following IEEE conference standards.

Format
  • Length: 4–6 pages (including references)
  • Template: IEEE Conference Template
  • Layout: Two-column format
  • Citation Style: IEEE referencing style
Content Requirements
  • Original and unpublished research
  • Clear problem definition and contribution
  • Proper methodology and evaluation
  • Relevant literature review
  • Results, discussion, and conclusion

Submit via EasyChair:

https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=it4d2026

Submit via Email

it4dconference@deerwalk.edu.np

Review Process

All submitted concept papers and full papers will undergo a double-blind peer review process by the Program Committee. Acceptance decisions will be based on originality, technical quality, relevance to the conference themes, clarity of presentation, and contribution to the field of IT for development.

Contact Information

Conference Secretariat

DWIT College, Kathmandu, Nepal it4dconference@deerwalk.edu.np it4d.org