The 9th International Conference on Art and Design Education (ICADE) is an annual international forum organized by the Faculty of Art and Design Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia. Held in a hybrid format on September 24, 2026, the conference brings together scholars, educators, artists, designers, researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers from around the world to share knowledge, research, and innovative practices in arts, design, education, and digital transformation.

Under the theme “Innovation and Creativity in Arts, Design, and Digital Transformation in the Era of Globalization: Addressing the Challenges of Sustainable 21^st-Century Education and Industry,” ICADE 2026 responds to the growing need for creative and sustainable solutions in a rapidly changing world shaped by artificial intelligence, digital technologies, and global interconnectedness. As education and creative industries face unprecedented opportunities and challenges, the conference provides a platform to explore how innovation, creativity, and cultural values can drive meaningful transformation.

Aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ICADE 2026 encourages interdisciplinary dialogue on quality education, technological innovation, cultural sustainability, social inclusion, and the future of creative industries. More than a venue for presenting research, the conference offers opportunities for international collaboration, professional networking, and the exchange of ideas that contribute to shaping a sustainable, inclusive, and innovative future.

Through discussions across arts, design, media, culture, and education, participants are invited to become part of a global community committed to advancing knowledge, creativity, and positive societal impact in the 21^st century.