LIKHA Summit 2026

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗽: 𝗕𝟮𝗖!

The 1st Business and Consumer Conference (B2C) is part of the LIKHA Summit’s five subconferences, taking place on August 25-27, 2026, in Butuan City, Philippines.

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲:
B2C Conference aims to share innovative ideas, showcase their research output, and facilitate solutions to current issues in Business and Customer-oriented sectors. This is the first conference from the Carag State University’s Cabadbaran Campus, jointly organized by the College of Business and Accountancy and the College of Tourism and Hospitality Management.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀:
• Business and Management
• Accounting and Finance
• Tourism Management
• Hospitality Management

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Submit your papers here: https://bit.ly/LIKHASummitCallforPapers
For inquires, email: [email protected]

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲, 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁. 𝗦𝗮𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼 𝘁𝗼 𝗛𝘂𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗖𝗼𝗻!

The 3rd Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences Conference or HuESSCon (formerly LIKHA Dunong) is part of the LIKHA Summit’s five subconferences, taking place on August 25-27, 2026, in Butuan City, Philippines.

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲:

HuESSCon is an interdisciplinary conference that brings together scholars, researchers, educators, practitioners, and policymakers across the Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences to promote transformative, human-centered research.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀:

STRAND 1: HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Transformative Societies, Digital Cultures, and Human-Centered Innovation for Sustainable Futures

THEMATIC TRACKS
• Community Development, Social Innovation, and Participatory Engagement
• Cultural Innovation and Creative Approaches to Social Issues and Engagement
• Gender, Inclusion, Identity, and Safe Spaces
• Governance, Public Policy, and Social Accountability
• Social Media, Language, and Communication
• Human Behavior and Well-being
• Society, Culture, History, and Indigenous Knowledge Systems
• Social and Behavioral Inquiry in Contemporary Contexts
• AI, Digital Innovation, and Contemporary Issues in Humanities and Social Sciences

STRAND 2: EDUCATION
Transformative and Intelligent Education for Sustainable Futures

THEMATIC TRACKS

• Critical, Reflective, and Transformative Teaching Practices
• Culture, Creativity, and Arts-Based Education
• Curriculum Innovation and Instructional Design for Future-Ready Education
• Global Citizenship, Intercultural Competence, and Education for Sustainable Futures
• Human Movement, Wellness, and Holistic Education
• Inclusive, Responsive, and Future-Ready Basic Education
• Innovative and AI-Enhanced Teaching, Learning, and Assessment
• Language Education in a Multilingual Turn
• Lifelong Learning and Continuous Education in a Rapidly Changing World
• Literature, Imagination, and Humanistic Education in the 21st Century
• STEM Education for Sustainable and Intelligent Futures
• Strategic Leadership and Innovation in Educational Management
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Submit your papers here: https://bit.ly/LIKHASummitCallforPapers
For inquires, email: [email protected]

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗜-𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗦

The 3rd International Conference on Climate Action, Resilience, and Environmental Sustainability (I-CARES) is part of the LIKHA Summit’s five subconferences, taking place on August 25-27, 2026, in Butuan City, Philippines.

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲:

The conference discusses innovations, research, and practices that build climate-resilient and environmentally sustainable communities.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀:

Cluster 1: The Climate Resilience and Adaptation focuses on enhancing systems, communities, and practices to adapt to climate change and reduce vulnerability. Tracks include:

• Climate Adaptation Science and Strategies
• Disaster Risk Reduction and Community Resilience
• Climate-Smart Agriculture
• Indigenous Knowledge and Localized Responses

Cluster 2: The Nature, Policy, and Planning for Sustainability focuses on integrating environmental approaches, governance, and planning for sustainable development. Tracks include:

• Nature-Based and Ecosystem-Based Solutions
• Environmental Governance, Policy, and Planning
• Urban Sustainability and Green Infrastructure

Cluster 3: The Innovation, Economy, and Climate Action focuses on leveraging innovation, youth, and economic systems for transformative climate solutions. Tracks include:

• Circular Economy, Waste Management, and Resource Efficiency
• Technology and Innovation in Climate Solutions
• Youth Engagement and Climate Leadership
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Submit your papers here: https://bit.ly/LIKHASummitCallforPapers
For inquires, email: [email protected]

𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝗼-𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗦!

The 3rd International Geo-STEMS: GeoSpatial Technologies for Earth Monitoring Symposium (Geo-STEMS) is part of the LIKHA Summit’s five subconferences, taking place on August 25-27, 2026, in Butuan City, Philippines.

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲:

Geo-STEMS is an annual gathering of experts, researchers, practitioners, industry partners, policymakers, and enthusiasts in geospatial science and Earth observation. The symposium serves as a platform to explore emerging advancements in Remote Sensing, Photogrammetry, Spatial Information Sciences, and geospatial applications for Earth monitoring, environmental analysis, hazard assessment, resource management, and sustainable development. Through interdisciplinary discussions, Geo-STEMS aims to strengthen understanding of dynamic Earth systems while promoting innovative and resilient approaches to environmental and societal challenges.

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Submit your papers here: https://bit.ly/LIKHASummitCallforPapers
For inquires, email: [email protected]

𝗟𝗲𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗖𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗡!

The 5th International Computing & Information Sciences Conference 2026 (CISCon) is part of the LIKHA Summit’s five subconferences, taking place on August 25-27, 2026, in Butuan City, Philippines.

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲:

CISCon builds on its tradition of promoting academic exchange and regional collaboration in digital technologies. Over the course of the conference, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in research colloquium, workshops, keynote speeches, panel discussions, and interactive sessions, allowing them to engage in meaningful conversations and gain valuable insights into the smart futures. The event is also a platform to connect with like-minded individuals, forge new partnerships, and explore untapped possibilities in the digital realm.

CISCon invites participants to immerse themselves in the vibrant atmosphere of Caraga State University, where they can experience the institution’s esteemed community of scholars and researchers at the forefront of their respective fields. This event also presents an opportune moment for attendees to venture out and explore the captivating natural wonders that the Caraga region has to offer.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀:

CISCON 2026 is organized into three primary tracks focusing on the intersection of technology and societal impact:

Track 1: Intelligent System and Data-Driven Science (AI, machine learning, robotics, and complex algorithmic frameworks)
Track 2: Digital Innovation, ICT, and Technopreneurship (Emerging digital technologies, cybersecurity, and IT-driven business ventures)
Track 3: Information Systems Practices and Applications (Software engineering, HCI, and systems for public governance and smart communities)
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Submit your papers here: https://bit.ly/LIKHASummitCallforPapers

For inquires, email: [email protected]

Slots are filling fast for the 4th LIKHA Summit hosted by the Caraga State University! Below are the registration fees for local and international participants. These fees include a conference kit, a certificate, a soft copy of conference proceedings, and meals and snacks for the first two days of August 25-27, 2026.

Join the gathering of leaders, researchers, innovators, and changemakers to demonstrate how innovation can fuel a sustainable, intelligent, and progressive future by clicking this link: https://bit.ly/LIKHASummitCallforPapers. See you at Butuan City, Philippines, soon!

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For inquires, email: [email protected]

𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢 𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪: The 3rd edition of the LIKHA Summit last September 30-October 4, 2025, at the Caraga State University (CSU), Butuan City, Philippines, welcomed over 200 researchers, experts, and leaders for its weeklong discussions on innovations for sustainable development across four (4) sub-conferences and two (2) parallel events.

The summit, following the theme "From Vision to Impact: Driving Sustainable Futures through Research and Innovation," aligned with the LIKHA framework, which captures CSU’s commitment to enhancing global competence through innovation and entrepreneurship.

Its notable resource speakers included: Dr. Chi-Fan Huang from Tatung University, Taiwan; Dr. Johannes Bleher from the University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany; Chancellor Alizedney M. Ditucalan from MSU - Iligan Institute of Technology; CHED Commissioner Dr. Desiderio R. Apag III, D.Eng., PCpE.; Dir. Enrico C. Paringit from the UP Department of Geodetic Engineering and DOST-PCIEERD, and Atty. John Paul T. Romero, ABE from the Bureau of Agricultural and Fisheries Engineering.

This year, the summit aims to bring more international and local speakers to discuss the impact of innovation on the development of a sustainable, intelligent future. Join us on August 25-27, 2026, by submitting your papers via https://bit.ly/LIKHASummitCallforPapers.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗣𝗔𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀!

The 4th LIKHA Summit, hosted by the Caraga State University, now accepts papers across five (5) flagship subconferences. Please can the QR Code or click https://bit.ly/LIKHASummitCallforPapers to know the full details of the submission. Submit your papers before June 26, 2026, and see you at Butuan City, Philippines, on August 25-27!

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝘃𝗲 (𝟱) 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝗴𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀:

1. The 5th International Computing & Information Sciences Conference (CISCon) highlights interdisciplinary approaches that blend computing and engineering to solve real-world challenges.

2. The 3rd Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences HuESSCon (formerly LIKHA Dunong) looks into the fields of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences to advance transformative and human-centered research.

3. The 3rd International Geo-STEMS: GeoSpatial Technologies for Earth Monitoring Symposium 2026 pushes the advancements in geospatial technologies, artificial intelligence, and digital innovations.

4. The 3rd International Conference on Climate Action, Resilience, and Environmental Sustainability (ICARES) 2026 discusses innovations, research, and practices that build climate-resilient and environmentally sustainable communities.

5. The 1st Business and Consumer Conference (B2C) explores emerging trends, innovative strategies, and research in business, marketing, entrepreneurship, and consumer behavior.

For more details, please email [email protected]

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The LIKHA Summit is an annual forum organized by the Caraga State University. This event serves as a venue where key stakeholders from regional government line agencies, local government units, researchers, extension workers, and students meet and exchange knowledge on the use of Science and Technology for sustainable development. Moreover, the summit aims to foster dialogue and stronger collaboration as well as to continue the momentum in building R&D-based development networks supporting regional and Mindanao-wide development.

Welcome to the official page of the LIKHA Summit, proudly hosted by Caraga State University in Butuan City, Philippines. This year, we bring the spotlight to the impact that innovation creates for the development of a sustainable and intelligent future.

Engage, innovate, and lead with researchers on August 25-27, 2026, at Caraga State University for an inspiring gathering of ideas, collaboration, and transformative discussions.

The call for papers for the summit’s subconferences begins on May 18, 2026. More details will be announced here.

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For inquires, email: [email protected]