Submit your abstract: https://form.brin.go.id/s-f/cesa-2027
The Comparative Education Society of Asia (CESA) is an association of educational scholars across Asia and beyond engaged in the comparative study of educational systems, traditions, and practices. Founded in 1995, CESA promotes Comparative Education as a scholarly field across Asia while amplifying Asian voices in educational debates worldwide.
CESA holds biennial conferences across Asia—including China, Japan, Indonesia, Thailand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Pakistan—bringing together scholars, policymakers, and practitioners to exchange knowledge, share diverse perspectives, and foster collaboration across the region. As a member of the World Council of Comparative Education Societies (WCCES), CESA also contributes actively to the development of the global comparative education community.
Twenty-four years after CESA was last held in Indonesia in Bandung in 2003, the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), through its Research Organization for Humanities and Social Sciences, is honored to welcome the CESA community back to Indonesia for the 15th Biennial Conference (CESA 2027) in Jakarta, from 22–26 November 2027. Together with Hiroshima University, BINUS University, The SMERU Research Institute, and the Indonesian Academy of Sciences (AIPI), BRIN will host this five-day gathering under the spirit of Gotong Royong—Indonesia’s longstanding tradition of collective cooperation and shared responsibility.
In an era of rapid digitalisation and technological transformation, placing people—learners, educators, and communities—at the heart of educational change has never been more important. Under the theme “Human-Centered Education in the Digital Age: Voices from Asia and Beyond,” CESA 2027 invites scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to critically reflect on how education can remain responsive to human needs, values, cultures, and diverse contexts amid accelerating technological change.
The conference seeks to foreground Asian perspectives and experiences while creating space for dialogue across regions and traditions. It aims to explore how education can harness the possibilities of digital technologies while safeguarding human connection, cultural diversity, inclusion, equity, and meaningful participation—working together toward more human-centered education systems for the future.
On behalf of the organizing committee, it is our great pleasure to welcome you to the 15th Biennial Conference of the Comparative Education Society of Asia (CESA 2027), to be held in Jakarta, Indonesia.
CESA Conference 2027 provides an important international forum for scholars, researchers, educators, policymakers, practitioners, and students to engage in critical dialogue on contemporary issues in comparative and international education. The conference brings together diverse perspectives and experiences from across Asia and beyond, fostering meaningful conversations on how education systems, institutions, communities, and societies respond to changing social, cultural, technological, economic, and environmental contexts.
Building on the longstanding tradition of the Comparative Education Society of Asia, CESA 2027 seeks to strengthen scholarly exchange and promote deeper understanding of educational transformations across different contexts. The conference will provide opportunities to share research findings, exchange ideas, explore emerging challenges and possibilities, and develop collaborative initiatives that contribute to more inclusive, equitable, and transformative education.
Hosted in Jakarta, Indonesia, the conference also offers an opportunity to engage with the rich diversity of Indonesia and its educational experiences. As one of the world’s most culturally and geographically diverse countries, Indonesia provides a particularly valuable context for comparative education, where local knowledge, national policies, global influences, and community practices intersect in shaping educational change.
We are confident that your participation and contributions will enrich the intellectual discussions of CESA 2027 and help foster new collaborations and perspectives across Asia and beyond. We warmly invite you to join us in Jakarta for this important gathering and to be part of a vibrant community committed to advancing comparative education research and practice.
We look forward to welcoming you to CESA 2027 in Jakarta, Indonesia!
Honorary Chair
Prof. Dr. Arif Satria
Head of BRIN
Conference Director
Muhammad Najib Azca, Ph.D.
Acting Head, Research Organization for Social Sciences and Humanities (OR IPSH), BRIN
Advisors
1. Dr. Trina Fizzanty
Head, Research Center for Education, OR IPSH, BRIN
2. Dr. Nawawi
Head, Research Center for Law, OR IPSH, BRIN
3. Dr. Aji Sofanudin
Head, Research Center for Religion and Belief, OR IPSH, BRIN
4. Dr. Aulia Hadi
Head, Research Center for Society and Culture, OR IPSH, BRIN
5. Dr. Ali Yansyah Abdurrahim
Head, Research Center for Population, OR IPSH, BRIN
6. Dr. Ahmad Helmy Fuady
Head, Research Center for Regional Studies, OR IPSH, BRIN
7. Dr. Indriana Kartini
Head, Research Center for Politics, OR IPSH, BRIN
Conference Chair
Rahmatika Dewi, Ph.D.
Researcher, Research Center for Education, OR IPSH, BRIN
Secretary
Uswatun Hasanah, Ph.D. in Ed.
Researcher, Research Center for Education, OR IPSH, BRIN
Treasurer
Yuyun Libriyanti, M.Pd.I.
Researcher, Research Center for Education, OR IPSH, BRIN
Program and Academic Division
1. Dr. Ibnu Salman, M.Pd.
Researcher, Research Center for Education, OR IPSH, BRIN
2. Suarman Halawa, Ph.D.
Researcher, Research Center for Education, OR IPSH, BRIN
3. Dr. Deni Hadiana
Researcher, Research Center for Education, OR IPSH, BRIN
4. Novi Sylvia, M.Ed.
Researcher, Research Center for Education, OR IPSH, BRIN
5. Hasan Albana, M.Pd.
Researcher, Research Center for Education, OR IPSH, BRIN
6. Nurul Qolbi Izazy, M.Pd.
Researcher, Research Center for Education, OR IPSH, BRIN
7. Anggraeni Dian Permatasari, M.Sc.
Researcher, Research Center for Education, OR IPSH, BRIN
8. St. Aflahah, M.Ed.
Researcher, Research Center for Education, OR IPSH, BRIN
9. Dr. Syahrul Ramadhan
Researcher, Research Center for Education, OR IPSH, BRIN
10. Dr. Opick Abdurrahman Taufik
Researcher, Research Center for Education, OR IPSH, BRIN
11. Dr. Happy Fitria
Researcher, Research Center for Education, OR IPSH, BRIN
12. Dr. Hastangka
Researcher, Research Center for Education, OR IPSH, BRIN
13. Ramadoni, Ph.D.
Researcher, Research Center for Education, OR IPSH, BRIN
14. 1 representative from Research Center for Law (to be confirmed)
15. 1 representative from Research Center for Religion and Belief (to be confirmed)
16. 1 representative from Research Center for Society and Culture (to be confirmed)
17. 1 representative from Research Center for Population (to be confirmed)
18. 1 representative from Research Center for Regional Studies (to be confirmed)
19. 1 representative from Research Center for Politics (to be confirmed)
20. Five representatives from BINUS University (to be confirmed)
21. Five representatives from The SMERU Research Institute (to be confirmed)
22. Assoc. Prof. Nozomi Sakata, Ph.D.
Center for the Study of International Cooperation in Education (CICE)
Hiroshima University, Jepang
23. Asst. Prof. Manjuma Mousumi Akhtar, Ph.D.
Center for the Study of International Cooperation in Education (CICE)
Hiroshima University, Jepang
Public Relations and Participant Administration Division
1. Astrid Tiara Murti, Ph.D.
Researcher, Research Center for Education, OR IPSH, BRIN
2. Dr. Fitri Nurmahmudah
Researcher, Research Center for Education, OR IPSH, BRIN
3. Virgiawan Listanto, S.Pd., M.Si.
Researcher, Research Center for Education, OR IPSH, BRIN
4. Muhammad Fadly Suhendra, S.Ikom., M.Hum.
Head of the Public Relations Team, KST Sarwono Prawirohardjo, Bureau of Public Communication, General Affairs and Secretariat
5. Asst. Prof. Nissa Aulia Belista Utami, Ph.D.
Center for the Study of International Cooperation in Education (CICE)
Hiroshima University, Jepang
General Services, Venue and IT Facilities Division
1. Edy Surojo, S.ST.
Head of the Sarwono Prawirohardjo Science and Technology Area Management Team
2. Oky Dwi Prayitno, A.Md.
Head of the Sarwono Prawirohardjo Science and Technology Area Management Team
3. Supriadi, S.Kom.
Head of the IT and Network Team, KST Sarwono Prawirohardjo, BRIN
Participant Registration Division
1. Dr. M. Zainudin
Researcher, Research Center for Education, OR IPSH, BRIN
2. Dr. Aldila Rahma
Researcher, Research Center for Education, OR IPSH, BRIN
3. Dr. Abdul Kadir
Researcher, Research Center for Education, OR IPSH, BRIN
Hospitality and Refreshments Division
1. Lisa’diyah Ma’rifataini, M.Pd.
Researcher, Research Center for Education, OR IPSH, BRIN
2. Nur Alia, M.Psi.
Researcher, Research Center for Education, OR IPSH, BRIN
3. Restu Riandini, A.Md.
Executive Secretary, OR IPSH, BRIN
Administration and Correspondence Division
1. Restu Riandini, A.Md.
Executive Secretary, Research Center for Education, OR IPSH, BRIN
2. Tjetjep Kurnia, S.E.
Technical Policy Reviewer / Secretariat Administrator, Research Center for Education, OR IPSH, BRIN
3. Agung Tulus Wibowo, S.AP.
Junior Expert Archivist / Secretary to the Head of OR IPSH, Bureau of Public Communication, General Affairs and Secretariat, BRIN
4. Dewi Arsita, A.Md.
Secretary to the Head of OR IPSH, Bureau of Public Communication, General Affairs and Secretariat, BRIN
Certificates and Proceedings Division
1. Khofifa Najma Iftita, S.Pd.
Researcher, Research Center for Education, OR IPSH, BRIN
2. Sumarni, S.Pd., M.Si.
Researcher, Research Center for Education, OR IPSH, BRIN
3. Asst. Prof. Pratiwi Tri Utami, Ph.D.
Center for the Study of International Cooperation in Education (CICE)
Hiroshima University, Jepang
Prof. Stella Christie (TBC)
Human-Centered Education in the Digital Age: Voices from Asia and Beyond
The theme “Human-Centered Education in the Digital Age: Voices from Asia and Beyond” places people at the heart of educational transformation in an era of rapid digitalisation and technological advancement, including AI. It invites scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to reflect on how education can remain responsive to learners’ needs, experiences, values, well-being, and diverse contexts while harnessing technology to enhance educational quality and access. By highlighting “Voices from Asia and Beyond,” the theme creates a space for diverse perspectives to explore how cultural, social, and local contexts can shape more inclusive, equitable, meaningful, and human-centred approaches to education in the digital age.
Sub-theme 1: People, Values, and Digital Learning
This sub-theme focuses on learners, teachers, and communities as human beings with dignity, agency, values, and cultural identities. It explores lived experiences, meanings, and practices of digital learning in classrooms and communities, and asks how technology can serve people and their diverse contexts rather than the other way around.
Topics:
- Human Dignity, Agency, and Well-Being in Digital Learning Environments
- Inclusive Education for Social Justice in a Digital Age
- Cultural Identity, Indigenous Knowledge, and Human-Centered Digital Futures
- Religion, Ethics, and Inclusion in Human-Centered Digital Education
- Human-Centered Digital Learning in Early Childhood Education
- Youth Agency, Civic Participation, and Digital Citizenship
- Protecting Young Learners in Digital and AI Environments: Perspectives from Asia and the Global South
- How STEM Is Understood: Meaning, Identity, and Learners’ Experiences
Sub-theme 2: Systems, Structures, and Digital Education Ecosystems
This sub-theme examines the structures that determine whether digital education is fair and meaningful: policy, governance, economics, infrastructure, institutions, and international cooperation. It asks who holds power, who makes decisions, and who gains access, and how human-centered approaches can be sustained at the system level.
Topics:
- Science, Technology, and Society (STS) Perspectives on Ethical and Inclusive Digital Education
- Ethical and Inclusive Innovation Ecosystems for Education
- The Economics of Digital Education: Access, Affordability, and Public Value
- Human-Centered Skills, Digital Labor Markets, and the Future of Work
- Power, Decision-Making, and Access in Digital Education Governance and Regulation
- Educational Institutions and Organizational Transformation in the Digital Era
- School Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity in Digital Education Systems
- Access to STEM in Digital Learning: Policy, Infrastructure, and Intersectional Barriers
- Student Mobility, South-South Cooperation, and the Digital Internationalisation of Education
Sub-theme 3: Futures, Sustainability, and Transformative Education
This sub-theme looks ahead. It explores what kind of education is needed to remain humane and responsible toward society and the planet in the long term, drawing on futures thinking, posthuman perspectives, and education for sustainability.
Topics:
- Artificial Intelligence, Humanity, and the Future of Education
- Posthuman Perspectives and Planetary Futures in Education
- Governance, Policy, and Transformative Education for Sustainable Futures
- Futures Thinking and Transformative Education
- Climate Education, Sustainability, and Planetary Citizenship
Sub-theme 4: Critical Perspectives on Digital and AI in Education
This sub-theme offers a critical lens on digital and AI in education. It questions whether digitalisation is truly human-centered or whether it reinforces existing hegemonies, inequalities, and ecological harm. Contributions may test assumptions, present empirical evidence, and amplify decolonial and Global South voices.
Topics:
- Impact of Digital and AI on Knowledge, Teachers, and Students, Including Their Well-Being
- Environmental Challenges of Digital and AI in Education: Costs, Dependencies, and Implications for Sustainable Development
- De-colonising Education: Digital Technologies and the Reinforcement of Western Hegemony
- Digital and Structural Inequality in Diverse Societies
- Post-Pandemic Schooling: Technology Adoption, Teacher Workforce, and Lasting Change
Proceeding and Journal Publications
Submission of a full manuscript to a journal is not mandatory for CESA 2027 participants. Participants who are interested in pursuing proceeding or journal publication may optionally submit their full manuscripts to the procedding and journals listed below after submitting their abstracts through the conference system. Please carefully review the respective journals’ author guidelines when preparing your manuscript. Submissions must be made directly through the proceeding or journal submission portals. Manuscripts may be submitted after the conclusion of the conference.
Selected papers will be considered for publication the following journals
- CESA 2027 Proceeding https://penerbit.brin.go.id/conference/cesa/
- Journal of International Cooperation in Education (JICE) https://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/journal/jice
- STI Policy and Management Journal https://www.stipmjournal.org/index.php/stipm
Note: All submissions to these journals will undergo a standard peer-review process. Publication is not guaranteed, as acceptance will depend on the quality, originality, and relevance of the manuscript to the scope of the selected journal.
Abstract Submission
Submitted abstracts should present original work and must be written in English. Abstracts should be relevant to the conference theme and/or its sub-themes.
Abstract-only submission (required for initial acceptance):
Please download the abstract template of CESA 2027 here.
Full paper for Proceeding or Journal submission (optional, post-conference):
Authors of accepted abstracts may, but are not required to, submit full manuscripts to the conference proceedings or partner journals after the conference. Full paper submission is entirely optional and is subject to the respective publication venue’s submission guidelines and review process.
Submission system:
Upload abstracts via the conference submission portal https://form.brin.go.id/s-f/cesa-2027
Review process and notification
All abstracts will be reviewed by the Program Committee for scientific quality, originality, clarity, and relevance to the conference scope.
Presentation formats and guidelines
CESA 2027 offers two presentation formats: Oral Presentation and Poster Presentation. Authors should follow the guidelines below when preparing their presentations.
Oral Presentations
- Presentation duration: 15 minutes for the presentation, followed by 5 minutes for questions and discussion. The final presentation duration and session arrangements will be confirmed in the conference program book.
- Presentation format: Presentations should be prepared in PowerPoint (.ppt or .pptx) format.
- Content: Presentations should clearly communicate the research problem and objective (s), the methods applied, the key findings, conclusions and implications or contributions.
- Submission of presentation slides: Authors may be asked to submit their presentation slides before the conference. Further instructions and deadlines will be announced by the organizing committee.
Poster Presentations
- Poster orientation: Portrait orientation is recommended.
- Recommended size: A0 (84.1 × 118.9 cm).
- Content: Posters should clearly present the research problem and objective (s), the methods applied, the key findings, conclusions and implications or contributions in a concise and visually accessible format.
- Poster display: Authors are expected to be available during the designated poster session to present and discuss their work with participants.
- Submission and display instructions: Further instructions regarding poster submission, printing, and display will be provided by the organizing committee.
Registration Fee
Early Bird Registration Rates | ||
Category | Rate (IDR) | Rate (USD) |
Member CESA | Rp3,115,000 | $175 |
Low Income Country (LIC) Non-member | Rp2,670,000 | $150 |
Non-member (Regular) | Rp3,560,000 | $200 |
Student Member (All Countries) | Rp1,780,000 | $100 |
LIC Student Non-member | Rp1,780,000 | $100 |
Student Non-member (Regular) | Rp2,225,000 | $125 |
Regular Registration Rates | ||
Category | Rate (IDR) | Rate (USD) |
Member CESA | Rp4,895,000 | $275 |
Low Income Country (LIC) Non-member | Rp4,450,000 | $250 |
Non-member (Regular) | Rp5,340,000 | $300 |
Student Member (All Countries) | Rp2,670,000 | $150 |
LIC Student Non-member | Rp2,670,000 | $150 |
Student Non-member (Regular) | Rp3,115,000 | $175 |
Payment Information
Bank: [Bank name — to be provided]
Account Name: [Account name — to be provided]
Account Number: [To be provided]
Notes:
Early Bird Payment Deadline: 30 August 2027
Regular Payment Deadline: 30 September 2027
Benefit:
(i) Access to opening and closing ceremony including conference banquet
(ii) 2-refreshment break and 1-lunch per day
(iii) Access to all scientific sessions
(iv) Conference kit and e-certificate
*The registration fee does not include accommodation, local transportation, or publication fees
**Please note that presentation slots are assigned by the organizing committee; you may not be able to select your preferred day
National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Sarwono Prawirohardjo Science Park – Jakarta, Indonesia
Jenderal Gatot Subroto Street, No. 10, RT.2/RW.2, Kuningan Bar., Kec. Mampang Prpt., South Jakarta, Jakarta, 12710.
Research Center for Education, Research Organization of Humanitieas and Social Sciences, BRIN
Jl. Gatot Subroto No. 10, Kuningan Barat, South Jakarta 12710, Indonesia
+6285121388349 (CESA Secretariat)
Email: cesa2027.brin@gmail.com
