This conference explores how all of these pressures are driving innovation across interconnected domains. We welcome submissions that examine practical strategies for thriving amid these transformations across the following areas:

• January 5, 2026: Abstract Submission Opens
• March 6, 2026: Abstract Submission Deadline
• March 27, 2026: Notification of Acceptance
• April 10, 2026: Deadline for registration
• April 17, 2026: Deadline for uploading presentation slides
• April 24, 2026: Conference Date
• May 8, 2026: Final Proceedings Submission

1. Abstract Submission: Abstracts may be submitted between January 5 and March 6, 2026, using the Google Forms submission portal at : https://dub.sh/GITM2026submit
   Submitted abstracts must represent previously unpublished work that has not been presented at domestic or international journals or conferences. Authors may submit a maximum of two abstracts (as first or corresponding author).
2. Abstract Format: Abstracts must be written in English and may not exceed 800 words total. The submission form will prompt you to select your presentation type (oral or poster), enter your abstract title, provide four sections (Introduction, Methodology, Results, and Discussion - each with a maximum of 200 words), enter 4-6 keywords, and provide author information for up to 5 authors (including title, full name, degree(s), role/position, and institutional affiliation) as well as contact information for the corresponding author. Preliminary or expected results are acceptable for the Results section. Please do not include in-text citations, references, graphics, tables, figures, equations, or appendices in your abstract. 
3. Confirmations of Receipt: A confirmation message will be displayed upon submission, and you will receive an automated confirmation email. If you do not receive confirmation, please check your spam folder. If still not found, please contact us at icconf@mail.mcu.edu.tw.
4. Review Process: All submitted papers will undergo peer review. Notification of the results will be sent to the email address that you provided by March 27, 2026.
5. Registration: Upon acceptance, all authors of accepted abstracts will be asked to register, confirm all information about their presentation and that at least one of the listed authors will be present at the scheduled time on the day of the conference. Registration Fee: NT$150 per presentation (regardless of the number of authors). The registration fee includes access to all conference sessions, conference materials, and poster sessions. Registration must be completed by April 10, 2026. Further details regarding payment methods will be announced on the conference website. Authors who would like their papers to appear in the proceedings also need to submit a copyright authorization form. Authors will have a chance to revise their papers after their presentation and submit them for the proceedings by May 8, 2026.
6. Slides: Please upload presentation slides by April 17, 2026.