Announcement From: Faculty of Computing and Informatics

� CALL FOR PAPERS: International Summit of Island School Leaders (PAKSI 2026)

Attention to all Faculty Members, Researchers, and Postgraduates/Undergraduates,

We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity to showcase your research on an international stage. Submissions are now open for the International Summit of Island School Leaders 2026 (PAKSI), co-organized by the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation Sabah, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), and Institut Aminuddin Baki.

This year's summit will explore the critical theme: "Strengthening Digital Leadership and Collaborative Partnership for Quality, Equitable, Inclusive and Sustainable Education."

� Event Highlights
• Date: 12 October – 13 October 2026
• Venue: The Pacific Sutera Hotel, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah (Physical and Online attendance options available)

� Featured Sub-Themes
Researchers from diverse academic disciplines are encouraged to submit papers addressing:

• Technology & Innovation: Digital Education Transformation, Innovation and Technology, STEM Education and TVET.
• Leadership & Management: Educational Leadership, Financial Management, Resource Development, Infrastructure Development, and Networking.
• Society & Environment: Student Well-being, Arts, Culture and Heritage, Environmental Conservation and Sustainability, Action Research.

⏱ Deadlines & Important Dates
• Abstract Submission Deadline: 31 July 2026
• Notification of Acceptance: 12 August 2026
• Full Paper & Payment Deadline: 12 September 2026

� Registration & Special Student Rates
Special Early Bird Rates apply for submissions completed before 31 July 2026