An International Tri-Conference

The Tri-Conference 2025 is an international conference that features the following; International Conference on Open and Distance eLearning (ICODeL), International Symposium on Education, AI, and Cybersecurity (ISEAC), and International Symposium for ASEAN Studies (ISAS).

The events will be held in a hybrid format, maximizing the affordances of different modes of delivery. The events will take place online and at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna, on 24 - 28 February 2025.

Plenary and paper presentations will be delivered online, while unconference sessions, including a Hackathon and Cultural Festival, will be conducted face-to-face at the UPOU Headquarters.

The International Conference on Open and Distance eLearning (ICODeL) is a biennial international conference series on open and distance e-learning (ODeL) that will be held on 27 February 2025.

It aims to provide a forum for distance education and e-learning scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to share and reflect on experiences, and collaboratively create and explore spaces and possibilities for development.

The International Symposium on Education, AI, and Cybersecurity (ISEAC) is a symposium that brings together experts and practitioners from various fields to explore the latest advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity, and its impact on education.

This will be held on 26 February 2025 via online and on-site, at the UPOU Headquarters, Los Banos, Laguna.

The International Symposium on ASEAN Studies (ISAS) is a composite of hybrid (virtual and in-person) activities that showcases the creative and research works of higher education students and faculty from the 10 ASEAN member countries which produces films, multimedia materials, and researches that reflect the narratives of their countries and regional culture.

This will be held on 25 February 2025.

Our world today is becoming increasingly interconnected. However, we are also facing a range of complex and interrelated challenges that require from multidisciplinary to pluridisciplinary solutions. Among the most pressing issues we face today are sustainable education, one health, and threats in digital landscapes.

With the theme,“Constancy, Change and Co-existence”, this event will serve as an anchor for the ICODeL, ISEAC, and ISAS.

Yes, there are registration fees depending on the number of conferences a person will attend. Registration fees and different payment procedures are given below that cater to both local and foreign attendees.

• For 1 Conference:

  • Online: local attendees must pay P 2,500.00 and US$ 50.00 for foreign attendees

  • In-Person: local attendees must pay P 3,000.00 and US$ 60.00 for foreign attendees

• For 2 Conferences:

  • Online: local attendees must pay P 4,000.00 and US$ 80.00 for foreign attendees

  • In-Person: local attendees must pay P 5,000.00 and US$ 100.00 for foreign attendees

• For 3 Conferences:

  • Online: local attendees must pay P 5,000.00 and US$ 100.00 for foreign attendees

  • In-Person: local attendees must pay P 6,500.00 and US$ 130.00 for foreign attendees

Conference paper presenters are eligible to apply for conference fellowship grants to cover their registration fees. Slots are limited.

For payment procedure, attendees can deposit their payments to:

For local attendees:
Bank of the Philippine Islands Los Banos Branch – Batong Malake, Los Banos, Laguna Philippines

Account Name: UP Open University Foundation, Inc
Philippine Peso Account No.: 0911 0656 14

For foreign attendees:
Bank of the Philippine Islands Los Banos Branch – Batong Malake, Los Banos, Laguna Philippines

Account Name: UP Open University Foundation, Inc
US Dollar Account No.: 0914 0660 93
SWIFT CODE : BOPIPHMM

Credit card payment is accepted.

Yes, your school can send multiple teams to the hackathon. Each team should ideally consist of 3-5 members.

It is crucial to ensure that for senior high school students, there is at least one faculty adviser assigned to each team. This guideline helps maintain a supportive and supervised environment during the hackathon for all participating students.