The 4th UK-China Teaching, Learning, and Educational Technology (TILE-TEC 2026) Conference will be held in Chengdu, China on May 22-24, 2026. It aims to bring together scholars, researchers, educators, students, and professionals from the UK and China to discuss the evolving role of Generative AI in higher education, with a focus on transnational education (TNE). With the rapid development of AI technologies, particularly Generative AI, the higher education sector faces unique challenges and unprecedented opportunities. This conference provides a platform for participants to exchange insights, share innovative practices, and explore the implications of AI-driven tools in transforming teaching, learning, and educational technologies. Scope.

Submission Guidelines

• 1. Full Paper (Presentation and Publication)

• The paper must be written in English.

• All submissions will undergo a peer-review process by the conference committee.

• The paper should be at least 2 pages, maximum 5 pages including all figures, tables, and references, more pages will be charged.

• The paper should be submitted as a PDF document in .pdf format.

• Submitted paper must be unpublished.

• Accepted papers will be invited for oral presentation or poster presentation and will be included in the conference proceedings.

• Your manuscript should be submitted as a PDF document in .pdf format.

2. Abstract (Presentation only)

• Abstracts will be considered for presentation (oral/poster) only without publication.

• The abstract must be written in English.

• Abstracts should be no more than 300 words and clearly outline the title, purpose, methods, and outcomes of the research or practice being described.

• All submissions will undergo a peer-review process by the conference committee.

List of Topics

• 1. Generative AI in Teaching and Learning
• 2. AI and Academic Integrity
• 3. Student Engagement through AI
• 4. AI in Assessment and Feedback
• 5. Ethical Implications and Data Privacy in AI Applications
• 6. Preparing Students for an AI-Driven Future
• 7. The Role of Faculty in AI-Powered Learning Environments

Committees

General Chairs

• Ce Zhu, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, China

• Wasim Ahmad, University of Glasgow, UK

Programme Chairs

• Mark Edwards, TNE Institute, UK

• Rebecca Wakelin, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, China

Technical Program Committee Chairs

• Haimeng Huang, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, China

• Masood Ur Rehman, University of Glasgow, UK

Publication

The accepted papers passed through the peer-reviewed process after proper registration and presentation will be published into conference proceedings, which will be submitted to be indexed by EI Compendex and Scopus.

Venue

Crowne Plaza Chengdu West

Address: No.1 Xixin Avenue, High-Technology West Zone Chengdu, Sichuan 610041 Mainland China

Contact

Conference Secretary：Ms. Lorna Ren

Conference Email：Wasim.ahmad@glasgow.ac.uk