The International Multicultural Education Conference (IMEC) 2025 was held online via Zoom on November 5, 2025. Involving Universitas Tanjungpura and the Indonesian Association for Educational Research (ARIPI), the international conference provided an academic forum for lecturers, researchers, education practitioners, and participants from diverse backgrounds to exchange ideas on multicultural education, educational innovation, and cross-border scholarly collaboration.

Education for Harmony and Inclusive Transformation

IMEC 2025 carried the theme “Education for Harmony: Multicultural, Technological, and Socio-Cultural Innovations for Deep Learning and Inclusive Transformation.” The theme highlighted the importance of education that respects cultural diversity while responding to technological developments and social change. Deep learning, sociocultural innovation, and inclusive educational transformation were central topics of the academic dialogue.

The conference featured speakers from Indonesia, Malaysia, India, and Brunei Darussalam. This international exchange offered an opportunity to broaden perspectives on education that responds to social and cultural differences while strengthening academic networks across countries and institutions.

Expanding Academic Dialogue and Collaboration

Through scholarly presentations and discussions, the conference offered a platform to explore tolerance, equality, and inclusion in education. Discussions also highlighted the role of technology in learning, the integration of multicultural perspectives into educational practices, and the importance of research grounded in social contexts.

For the field of Sociology Education, academic forums such as IMEC 2025 are relevant to the study of diversity, social interaction, cultural identity, and contextual learning. The ideas exchanged during the conference may serve as references for teaching, research, and community engagement addressing multicultural societies.

IMEC 2025 is expected to encourage sustained international academic communication and cooperation, including knowledge exchange and the development of educational practices that respect diversity. A recording of the event is available below.

IMEC 2025 Conference Recording

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