APCG 2026Welcome to the 19th Asia-Pacific Conference on Giftedness (APCG) 2026 in

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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7th to 11th February 2026, University of Business & Technology, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

The Asia-Pacific Conference on Giftedness (APCG) 2026, hosted in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from February 7 - 11, 2026 is a transformative gathering of global educators, researchers, and practitioners.

This year, under the overarching theme of Fast Forward: Vision 2050 for Gifted Education, we aim to collaboratively envision the future of gifted education and identify actionable steps to ensure a brighter future for gifted learners.

Theme

Building a better future together

Fast Forward: Vision 2050 for Gifted Education is focusing on addressing critical challenges and seizing opportunities in gifted education.

Increased Diversity

Adapting to the growing diversity in the gifted population.

Personalized Learning

Creating tailored educational experiences for every gifted learner.

Twice Exceptional Support

Enhancing support for gifted students with unique challenges.

21st-Century Workforce

Preparing gifted students to thrive in a dynamic global economy.

Conference Dates

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Date
  • Call for Abstracts/Full Papers Begins
20ᵗʰ February 2025
  • Abstract/Full Paper Submission Deadline
30ᵗʰ September 2025
  • Announcement of Paper Acceptances
30ᵗʰ November 2025
  • Registration Deadline for Presenting Authors
15ᵗʰ December 2025
  • Regular Registration Deadline (Co-authors, Convenors & Participants)
20ᵗʰ January 2026
  • Conference Dates
7ᵗʰ – 11ᵗʰ February 2026

Youth Summit Dates

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Activity
Date
  • Youth Summit Registration Begins
25ᵗʰ April 2025
  • Youth Summit Paid Registration Closes
15ᵗʰ December 2025
  • Youth Summit In-person Sessions
7ᵗʰ to 11ᵗʰ February 2026

Gifthone Dates

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Activity
Date
  • Gifthone Registration Begins
25ᵗʰ April 2025
  • Gifthone Registration Closes
15ᵗʰ June 2025 [Now Closed]
  • Shortlisted Teams Announced
3ʳᵈ August 2025
  • Virtual Gifthone Runs
15ᵗʰ August 2025 to January 2026
  • Final In-person Pitching (selected teams only)
7ᵗʰ to 11ᵗʰ February 2026

Welcome to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia!

Come join us for APCG 2026

in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia!
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