2ND IC-NEXUS 2026
The 2nd International Conference on Nonformal Education for Experiential and Uplifting Societies 2026

Bachelor of Nonformal Education (BNE), Universitas Bengkulu, Indonesia proudly presents 2ND IC-NEXUS 2026, an international academic forum that brings together academics, researchers, educators, practitioners, students, and community development stakeholders to share knowledge, experiences, innovations, and best practices in nonformal education.

πŸ“Œ Theme:
β€œStrengthening Basic and Community Skills Through Learning Cities for Sustainable and Inclusive Societies”

✨ Opening Speech ✨

Prof. Dr. Indra Cahyanidata, M.Si.
Rector of Universitas Bengkulu

Prof. Dr. Dra. Gunarti Dwi Lestari, M.Si., M.Pd.
President of Indonesian Association of Non-Formal Academia

πŸŽ™οΈ Keynote Speakers πŸŽ™οΈ

Dr. Mohd Afifi bin Baharudin Setambah
Beyond a Single Shade: Differentiated Pedagogy Driving Malaysian Learning Cities
Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), Malaysia

Dorothy Lucardie OAM
Building Inclusive Learning Communities: The Role of Adult Education in Realising Lessons from Australia

Dr. Sardin, M.Si.
Recognition Without Reach: Community-Based Learning for Realizing Social Capital
Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

Dr Leone Wheeler, EdD, MBIT, BCA
Hon. CEO of the Australian Learning Communities Network Inc. (ALCN)

Dr. Dedy Wahyudi, S.E., M.M.
Mayor of Bengkulu Province, Indonesia

πŸ‘₯ Invited Speakers πŸ‘₯

Dr. Adi Irvansyah, S.Pd., M.Pd. β€” Jakarta State University
Dr. Ari Putra, M.Pd. β€” University of Bengkulu
Lenni Manti, Hutauruk, M.Ed. β€” University of Bengkulu
Rahmawati, S.Pd., M.Pd. β€” Makassar State University
Kartika Ayu Ningsih, M.Pd. β€” Bogor Ibn Khaldun University
Dr. Lesi Oktwianti, M.Pd. β€” University of Siliwangi, Tasikmalaya
Muryanti, S.Pd., M.Sc. β€” University of Riau
Dr. Asti Putri Kartiwi, S.E., M.Pd. β€” University of Bengkulu
Dr. Muhamad Affandi, S.Pd., M.Pd β€” University of Palangkaraya
Arifah Prima Satrianingrum β€” University of Samudra

πŸ“… IMPORTANT DATES

πŸŽ‰ EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION
πŸ“Œ 5 – 20 September 2026
✨ Register early and take advantage of the Early Bird opportunity!

πŸ“ Abstract Submissions: 5 September – 6 November 2026
πŸ“© Abstract Acceptance: 5 September – 6 November 2026
πŸ“š Full Paper Submissions: 5 September – 6 November 2026
πŸ’³ Participant/Presenter Registration & Payment: 5 September – 6 November 2026
🎀 Conference Presentation: 18 November 2026

πŸ’» Venue: Zoom
πŸ“† 18 November 2026

πŸ“š All accepted full papers will be published in the Abstracts & Proceedings with an ISSN number: 3124-4106, and will be posted to participants after the conference.

πŸ† The Best Presenter Award will be selected for each sub-theme.

πŸ”— Registration:
https://s.id/Register2ndICNEXUS2026

πŸ“ž Contact Person:
ADMIN 1: +62 895-2511-6803
ADMIN 2: +62 853-7766-1186

🀝 In Association with:
IKAPENFI: Ikatan Akademisi Pendidikan Nonformal Indonesia
(Indonesian Association of Non-Formal Academia)

APPENFI INDONESIA: Asosiasi Program Studi Pendidikan Nonformal Indonesia
(Indonesian Association of Non-Formal Education Study Program)

🌟 Don’t miss the Early Bird period!
Be part of 2ND IC-NEXUS 2026 and join an international academic community to strengthen collaboration, expand academic networks, and share innovative ideas in nonformal education for building sustainable, inclusive, and empowered societies.

Let’s connect, collaborate, share ideas, and create meaningful impact through nonformal education.

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