The Faculty of Vocational Studies, Universitas Airlangga, proudly presents the 8th International Conference on Vocational Innovation and Applied Sciences (ICVIAS) 2026.
Carrying the grand theme "Applied Digital Innovation for Work-Ready Solutions," this conference serves as a transformative platform for TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) educators, students, researchers, industry practitioners, and public-service organizations to present and disseminate their applied research, technological prototypes, and teaching innovations.

The 8th ICVIAS 2026 addresses real-world industry challenges by highlighting the interconnectedness of applied AI, information systems, digital health, and data-driven business innovations. This synergy is key to building adaptive and sustainable workflows in a rapidly evolving digital economy.
Objectives of the Conference:

• To provide an international academic and practical platform to present applied research and functional prototypes.
• To shift the conference culture from merely paper-oriented presentations to practice-based, solution-oriented engagements.
• To bridge the gap between vocational academia and industry needs through the Industry Problem-Solution showcase.
• To facilitate high-quality publication opportunities for selected papers in Scopus and SINTA-indexed journals.