About the Journal

About the Conference

The International Conference on Community Engagement for Sustainability (ICoCES 2026) is an international academic forum organized by the Center for Research and Community Engagement (LPPM), Universitas Wahid Hasyim. The conference provides a platform for academics, researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and community leaders to exchange ideas, share research findings, and present innovative community engagement initiatives that contribute to sustainable development.

ICoCES 2026 emphasizes the role of universities and communities in addressing social, environmental, economic, educational, health, and technological challenges through participatory and sustainable approaches. The conference encourages interdisciplinary collaboration and promotes practical solutions that strengthen community resilience and empowerment.

Conference Theme

Community Engagement for Sustainability

Focus and Scope

  1. Education and Capacity Building
    • Community literacy and numeracy programs
    • Digital literacy and ICT empowerment
    • Inclusive education initiatives
  2. Health and Wellbeing
    • Public health programs
    • Nutrition education and healthy eating behavior
    • Community-based maternal and child health initiatives
  3. Food Security and Quality Assurance
    • Hygiene and sanitation training for food handlers
    • Halal assurance and certification processes
    • Sustainable agriculture and aquaculture practices
  4. Environmental Sustainability
    • Climate change adaptation and mitigation
    • Waste management and recycling initiatives
    • Renewable energy adoption in rural areas
  5. Economic Empowerment and Entrepreneurship
    • Women's empowerment through MSMEs
    • Digital marketing and e-commerce training
    • Cooperative development and financial literacy programs
  6. Social and Cultural Engagement
    • Preservation of local wisdom and cultural heritage
    • Community arts, crafts, and creative industries
    • Youth leadership and volunteerism in sustainability projects
  7. Governance and Policy Support
    • Participatory community planning and decision-making
    • Policy advocacy for inclusive and sustainable development
    • Monitoring and evaluation frameworks for community programs
  8. Engineering and Technology for Community Development
    • Appropriate technology solutions
    • Infrastructure development
    • Renewable energy engineering
    • Smart and sustainable cities
    • Digital automation technologies
  9. Foreign Language Studies and Community Engagement
    • Language access for sustainability knowledge
    • Multilingual education for empowerment
    • Intercultural communication and social cohesion
    • Language and digital literacy

Publication Information

Accepted and presented papers will be published in the official proceedings of ICoCES 2026. All submitted manuscripts undergo a peer-review process to ensure academic quality, originality, and relevance to the conference theme.

Important Dates

  • Full Paper Submission Deadline: 10 August 2026
  • Acceptance Notification: 10 September 2026
  • Registration and Payment Deadline: 15 September 2026
  • Conference Day: 24 September 2026

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