About Themes Program(Updated) Dates(Updated) Hosts Information(Updated)
About the Conference
The 2025 ICPP Conference aims to bring together scholars, educators, and practitioners from around the world to explore the rich potential of phenomenology in shaping contemporary pedagogy. By grounding educational practices in humanistic and phenomenological inquiry, in addition to other approaches, this conference seeks to foster a deeper understanding of education as a lived, meaningful, and relational experience, emphasizing the importance of thoughtful and reflective practices in teaching and learning. This conference will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, paper presentations, and workshops, providing a platform for participants to engage in meaningful dialogue and collaborative inquiry. It is an opportunity to connect with a global community of educators and researchers who are committed to reimagining education as a thoughtful and transformative practice.
We are excited to announce that the 2025 ICPP Conference has received a large number of registrations, exceeding 300 participants,
representing dozens of academic institutions from China and more than ten countries internationally!
Conference Themes
This conference invites scholars, policy makers, and educators from all fields of education to submit abstracts within one of the four conference streams:
a.Returning Lived Experience to Pedagogical Practice
Education is both an art and science. As our educational systems and research increasingly adopt abstract, instrumentalist, and technical models, we risk losing the importance of the human relationship that exists at the center of all teaching and learning. In this stream, we invite submissions that re-turn and re-center the lived experience of pedagogy and educational practice in a variety of contexts, including schools, post-secondary institutions, and child care centers. Submissions are also welcome to share the research findings regarding new educational thoughts, teacher qualities, hidden variables of classroom teaching and learning, student narratives in lesson studies, particularly the role of phenomenology in understanding the lived experiences of learners and educators.
b.To the Things Themselves: Humanizing Technology in Education
The role of technology in education has been an ever-present question. With the rise of Generative AI and its ubiquitous presence in the lives of children and youth, we can no longer ignore or minimize the critical space occupied by the human-“thing” relationship in education. In this stream, we invite submissions that explore the relationship between technology and other “things” – both new and old – and lived experience in education.
c.Creating Educational Systems of the Future: Revisioning Educational Programs
For decades, our educational systems have been structured around the industrial model. As education gains increasing importance worldwide, we need to re-vision and re-create our educational systems. This applies to both the education we provide to children and youth, and the education we provide to those who become educators. In this stream, we invite submissions that explore new models of innovative education.
d.Exploring the Edges of Education & Fringe Pedagogy
Often, the most insightful ideas first appear as ‘fringe’ and seem to have little to do directly with pedagogy or education, but then provide important insights for phenomenological pedagogy practice. In this stream, we invite submissions that explore emerging new forms of educational and pedagogical research and practice that provoke questions about thoughtful pedagogy. Interested in the conference, but don’t see a fit with the first three streams? Consider submitting your presentation here.
Join us as we embark on this journey towards a pedagogy that honors the depth and richness of human experience, fostering a more reflective and compassionate approach to education.
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Conference Program (Updated)
The conference program has expanded to include over 12 Keynote Speeches, 16 Parallel Sessions featuring more than 50 Presentations from leading experts in the field.
All sessions will be conducted in English and Chinese, with simultaneous translation subtitles provided on site.
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Important Dates (Updated)
Conference Dates: April 11-14, 2025 Venue: Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
Abstract Submission: Abstract submission is currently closed.
Registration Dates: Registration is currently closed.
For any further inquiry about abstract submission and registration, please kindly email to the Institute of Education Research (ier@szu.edu.cn) and CC to the Conference Chair Professor Shuying Sean Li(sean.li@szu.edu.cn).
Thank you for your participation!
We look forward to welcome all distinguished guests from across the globe in April.
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About the Co-Host Universities
Shenzhen University (SZU) and SZU Faculty of Education
Shenzhen University (SZU), is an internationally well-known comprehensive public university located at Shenzhen City. As one of the pioneer institutions in China's Reform and Opening-up Era, the university has developed in parallel with Shenzhen's rapid growth as a global innovation hub. SZU ranks 351–400th by THE, 184 by US News, and 151-200 by ARWU 2024. The Faculty of Education of Shenzhen University , originated from Bao'an Normal School founded in 1947, was establish in January 2022 after going through several institutional reforms. The faculty offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs in education and provides non-degree training programs for education community at large.
SZU Institute of Education Research (IER)
The Institute of Education Research at Shenzhen University was established in 2021 to integrate the seven research centers that focus on various domains of education. With 37 full-time faculty members and researchers, the institute prioritizes scholarship that advances educational research and innovations that can transform educational practices. IER carries out national 16 national research projects and over 30 provincial projects, publishing more than 100 papers in prestigious journals.
Henan University (HENU) and HENU Faculty of Education
Henan University, established in 1912, is a comprehensive and key national research university located in Kaifeng and Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China. As one of China’s oldest institutions of higher learning, Henan University has a rich history and has evolved into a prominent educational institution. HENU is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and research contributions in China. HENU ranks 400-500 by ARWU 2024. HENU Faculty of Education was established in 1923. The reputable Faculty of Education offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs in Education and Applied Psychology.
Gannan Normal University (GNNU) and GNNU College of Educational Sciences
Gannan Normal University, established in 1958, is a comprehensive provincial university located in Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province, China. As one of the key higher education institutions in southern Jiangxi, GNNU is recognized for its strengths in teacher education and regional service in southern China. The GNNU College of Educational Sciences was established in 2003. The College offers bachelor's and master's degree programs in Education, Early Childhood Education, and Psychology.
Please visit the following links for more information about the co-hosts:
● Shenzhen University: https://en.szu.edu.cn/
SZU Faculty of Education: https://fe.szu.edu.cn/en/
● HENU Faculty of Education: https://en-jyke.henu.edu.cn/index.htm
● GNNU College of Educational Sciences: https://jkxy.gnnu.edu.cn/
To find more about the Cities from Youtube:
Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roQb8OuIJfk
Shenzhen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8JySHN3VjA
Hong Kong: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaTcRZK0PRM
Macao: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVO1QR42d6g
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Other Information
Preparing Your Trip to China (Updated)
Prepared to enjoy the conference? Before you make your travel arrangement, you’ll still need to make a few preparations, but that’s where we can help. Here’s what to know ahead of travelling to China. From navigating cashless payments to tackling language barriers, our travel tips will make your trip as smooth as ever.
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Visa Information
(1) Visa-free entry into Mainland China
Foreign nationals from 54 countries are currently eligible for the 240-hour transit visa-free policy, which is effective at 60 ports in 24 provinces of China, including Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport. The list of Visa-free countries can be found at: https://english.www.gov.cn/news/202412/17/content_WS6760ead6c6d0868f4e8ee0c1.html
(2) Applying for a Chinese visa
If you need a Chinese visa to visit, please apply online at https://cova.mfa.gov.cn/ or visit https://www.visaforchina.cn/globle/ for more information. If needed, you can contact the conference organizing committee (ier@szu.edu.cn) to request the conference invitation letter.
Travelling information for arriving at Shenzhen University (Updated)
Directions to the Conference Venue: Huixing Building (Updated)
We are delighted to welcome you to the 2025 ICPP Conference. To reach our venue at Shenzhen University’s Huixing Building(汇星楼), we kindly suggest the following approach:
1.Please enter through the Main Gate of SZU where you will be greeted by campus security.
2.Present your 2025 ICPP conference notification or conference handbook to security staff.
3.Proceed to Huixing Building(汇星楼).
The Huixing Building(汇星楼), where all conference activities will take place, is conveniently located within a pleasant 10-minute walk from the Main Gate. We have included a campus map for your reference, which highlights the pathway to the venue.
About the Weather of Spring Shenzhen
Spring in Shenzhen extends from March to May, with temperature between 18~27℃, and sometimes could be warm and humid.
Hotel Reservations (Updated)
The conference has contracted discounted rates with two hotels near the conference venue- Shenzhen University. When you make your reservation, please be sure to mention that you are with the 2025 ICPP Conference to access the discounted room rates.
1. Sentosa Hotel Apartment Taoyuan Branch, Shenzhen Address: Block B, Jinniu Plaza, Tianxia International Center, Nanshan Distinct, Shenzhen, China
Tel: +86-755-26039888
Website: http://taoyuan.sentosahotelshenzhen.com/ |
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| 2. Sentosa Hotel Emerald/Feicui Branch, Shenzhen Address: Tiansha Emerald Pearl Garden, No.1,Jinji Road Nanshan Distinct, Shenzhen, China Tel: +86-755-26390888 Website: http://www.sentosahotelshenzhen.com/ |
| 3. Hamps Hotel Shenhen Address: No. 3818, Baishi Road, Nanshan Distinct, Shenzhen, China Tel: +86-755-86511111
Website: http://en.hampsshenzhen.cn |
Detailed conference brochure will be available at various social media soon!
Any questions? Please feel free to contact Professor Shuying Sean Li at sean.li@szu.edu.cn
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