About the Conference

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.