i-iARC 2026 welcomes educators, teachers, lecturers, students, researchers, and practitioners who wish to showcase their innovative ideas or share findings from their action research.

Participation may be individual or in a group, according to the competition requirements.

i-iARC 2026 features two competition tracks:

Innovation

This track is for participants who wish to showcase an innovation, product, module, teaching approach, digital tool, technology, intervention, or creative solution that contributes to the improvement of teaching, learning, educational practices, or professional development.

Action Research

This track is for participants who wish to present an action research project conducted to address a specific issue or challenge in educational or professional practice. The project should demonstrate a systematic process of planning, implementation, data collection, reflection, and improvement.

Participants may submit entries for either one or both competition tracks. Participants who wish to participate in both the Innovation and Action Research tracks are required to submit a separate registration for each entry, and the applicable registration fee will be charged for each submission.

Both Innovation and Action Research tracks are open to participants from the following categories:

• IPTA / IPTS / Polytechnics
• IPG / Matriculation Colleges
• KV / ILP
• Secondary Schools
• Primary Schools

Participants may choose either Online or Physical participation.

Early Bird Registration: 17–31 August 2026
Normal Registration: 1–7 September 2026

Online Participation

The registration fee includes:

• Online presentation – present your paper virtually
• e-Certificate – will be provided to all presenters
• Medal by request. Additional postage charges apply

Physical Participation

The registration fee includes:

• Physical poster presentation – present your poster at the venue
• Refreshments – provided during the event
• Certificate – will be provided to all presenters
• Medal – will be provided

All registered participants in both the Innovation and Action Research tracks are required to submit their competition materials by selecting ONE of the following submission options:

• Poster Only
• Poster + Article

All materials must be submitted by 13 September 2026 through the official Poster & Article Submission Form.

Please ensure that all submitted materials are the final versions and that the title and participant information are consistent with the details provided during registration

All participants are required to present their work according to the mode of participation selected during registration. Participants should be ready at least 10 minutes before their assigned presentation time.

The detailed presentation schedule and assigned presentation time will be provided to registered participants before the competition.

Physical Participants

The physical presentation will be conducted through a poster presentation at:

Date: 23 September 2026 (Wednesday)
Venue: Lecture Hall, Block N24, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Johor Bahru

Each participant/team will be allocated 8 minutes for the presentation.

• Participants are required to prepare and bring a printed A2-size poster to the competition venue.
• Participants are responsible for setting up their poster at the designated presentation area before the judging session begins.
• Participants must be present at their poster according to the assigned presentation and judging schedule.
• Participants will present and explain their work directly to the appointed judges.
• Participants should be prepared to respond to questions from the judges.
• Participants are advised to arrive early for registration and poster setup.

The detailed presentation schedule, assigned presentation time, and other relevant information will be provided to registered participants before the competition.

Online Participants

The online presentation will be conducted via Google Meet. Each participant/team will be allocated 8 minutes for the presentation.

• Participants must join the Google Meet session according to their assigned presentation time.
• The Google Meet link and presentation schedule will be provided to participants at a later date.
• Participants are required to use the official i-iARC 2026 Virtual Background throughout the presentation. The virtual background can be downloaded from the i-iARC 2026 website.
• Participants are advised to join the session at least 10 minutes before their assigned presentation time.
• Please ensure that your camera, microphone, internet connection, and presentation materials are ready before joining the session.
• Participants must follow the instructions provided by the session moderator and judges throughout the presentation.

Innovation Poster Competition Requirements

Participants under the Innovation Track are encouraged to design their posters creatively according to the nature and uniqueness of their innovation. There is no fixed poster layout or design template; however, the poster must communicate the innovation clearly, effectively, and visually.

Participants may organise and present the information according to their own creativity, but the poster should include the following essential information:

1. Title of Innovation

The poster must clearly display the title or name of the innovation

2. Innovator(s) / Team Information

Include the name(s) of the innovator(s) or team members and their institution, school, or organisation.

3. Background / Problem Addressed

Briefly explain the problem, issue, need, or challenge that led to the development of the innovation. The poster should clearly show why the innovation was developed and what problem it aims to solve.

4. Objectives

State the main objective(s) of the innovation clearly.

5. Description of the Innovation

Provide a clear and concise description of the innovation, including:

• What the innovation is
• Its main purpose
• Target users or beneficiaries
• How it works or is used
• Platform, technology, product, module, approach, or method used, where applicable

6. Key Features / Project Highlights

Highlight the main features, functions, components, or strengths of the innovation. Participants are encouraged to use images, screenshots, diagrams, illustrations, or other appropriate visuals to demonstrate the innovation.

7. Evidence of Implementation / Evaluation

Provide appropriate evidence that demonstrates the development, implementation, use, testing, or evaluation of the innovation.

Evidence may include, where applicable:

• Product screenshots or photographs
• User testing
• Evaluation results
• Pre- and post-results
• User feedback
• Testimonials
• Survey findings
• Other relevant supporting evidence

8. Impact / Benefits

Clearly explain the impact or benefits of the innovation on its intended users or context. This may include improvements in areas such as teaching and learning, engagement, achievement, efficiency, motivation, professional practice, problem-solving, user experience, or other relevant outcomes.

9. Innovativeness / Uniqueness

Highlight what makes the innovation creative, innovative, or different from existing practices or solutions. Participants should clearly demonstrate the unique features, added value, practicality, or potential contribution of the innovation.

10. Poster Design and Presentation

Participants are encouraged to demonstrate their creativity in designing the poster.

The poster should:

• Be visually attractive and well organised.
• Present information clearly and concisely.
• Use appropriate text, images, diagrams, figures, screenshots, tables, or graphics.
• Ensure that all important information is easy to read and understand.
• Clearly showcase the innovation and its key strengths.

Poster Size:

For Physical Participants, the poster must be printed in A2 size and brought to the competition venue on 23 September 2026. The content should be clearly readable from approximately one metre away.

For Online Participants, the poster should be prepared in a format suitable for online presentation and screen sharing.

Poster/ Article Submission:

All participants are required to submit the final softcopy of the poster in PDF format through the official i-iARC 2026 Poster & Article Submission Form by 13 September 2026.

Note: Participants are free to determine the layout, arrangement, visual style, and presentation of their poster. The headings listed above do not need to appear exactly as written, provided that the required information is clearly presented in the poster.

For participants who wish to submit an article under the Innovation Track, please download and use the official Innovation Article Template through the following link:

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Action Research Poster Competition Requirements

Participants competing under the Action Research Track must ensure that their poster clearly presents the complete action research process. The poster should include the following components:

1. Title

The title should clearly and accurately reflect the overall focus of the action research.

2. Teaching and Learning Reflection

The poster should include a clear reflection on the teaching and learning issue, problem, or situation that led to the action research. The reflection should demonstrate a clear connection between the identified issue and the purpose of the study.

3. Objectives

The objectives of the action research should be clearly stated and written according to the SMART principles:

• Specific
• Measurable
• Achievable
• Relevant
• Time-bound

4. Methodology

The methodology should clearly describe how the action research was conducted and should include:

• Action research model or design
• Participants/samples
• Intervention or action implemented
• Research instruments
• Data collection procedures
• Data analysis methods

5. Research Findings

The findings should be presented clearly and should directly address the objectives of the action research. Relevant tables, graphs, figures, or other forms of evidence may be used to present the findings effectively.

6. Discussion

The poster should include a critical discussion of the findings. The discussion should explain the meaning and significance of the findings, particularly in relation to the identified issue and the improvement of educational practice.

7. Originality, Creativity and Application

The action research should demonstrate:

• Originality in addressing the identified issue
• Creativity in the action or intervention implemented
• Practical application within the educational context
• Potential contribution towards improving teaching, learning, or professional practice

8. Technical Quality of the Poster

The overall technical quality of the poster will be considered, including:

• Quality and relevance of content
• Organisation of information
• Clarity and readability of text
• Appropriate use of graphics, figures, tables, or images
• Overall poster layout and visual presentation

9. Poster Size and Display

For Physical Participants:

• The poster must be printed in A2 size.
• Participants are required to bring the printed poster to the competition venue on 23 September 2026.
• The poster must be displayed at the designated presentation area.
• All content should be clearly readable from approximately one metre away.

For Action Research Online Participants:

• The poster should be prepared in a format suitable for online presentation and screen sharing.
• Participants should ensure that all text, figures, and other information can be clearly viewed during the online presentation.

10. Poster/Article Submission

All participants are required to submit a softcopy of the final poster in PDF format through the official i-iARC 2026 Poster & Article Submission Form.

Submission Deadline: 13 September 2026

Participants who choose the Poster + Article submission option must also submit the final version of their article through the same submission form.

For participants who wish to submit an article under the Action Research Track, please download and use the official Action Research Article Template through the following link:

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Important Requirement for the Action Research Track:

All entries submitted under the Action Research Track must be genuine action research projects. The study must demonstrate the application of an appropriate action research model or cycle throughout the research process. The poster should clearly demonstrate the key stages of the action research process, including:

Identification of Issue / Reflection → Planning → Action / Intervention → Observation / Data Collection → Reflection → Improvement

A research project that only reports findings without demonstrating an action or intervention and a systematic action research cycle may not fulfil the requirements of the Action Research Track.

Participants who wish to compete in either the Innovation or Action Research track must complete the official registration form.

Before submitting your registration, please ensure that all participant information is accurate, particularly the spelling of names, as the information provided will be used for certificate issuance.

i-iARC 2026 Registration Link: https://forms.gle/e3FTTv6USsbbkLWy9

Registration Deadline: 7 September 2026

Poster & Article Submission

This submission link is only for participants who have completed their i-iARC 2026 registration: https://forms.gle/EcH7Yn41Uksaeue57

Please prepare the final version of your poster and article before completing the submission form.

Submission Deadline: 13 September 2026

Please ensure that all required materials are submitted by the deadline. Late or incomplete submissions may affect the review and judging process.