DSFC 2026
The Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges XI (PASUC XI), in collaboration with Davao del Norte State College (DNSC), Davao del Sur State College (DdSSC), Davao Oriental State University (DOrSU), Davao de Oro State College (DdOSC), University of Southeastern Philippines (USeP), and Southern Philippines Agri-Business and Marine and Aquatic School of Technology (SPAMAST), invites researchers, faculty, and graduate and undergraduate students to submit research abstracts and posters for the 2nd Davao Sustainable Futures Conference 2026 (DSFC 2026). With the theme "Futuring Together for SDG 17: Local Action, Global Connections," the conference will be held on October 1–2, 2026 at the Grand Regal Hotel, Davao City, Philippines. DSFC 2026 provides a platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and innovative research that advances sustainable development through strong partnerships and shared action.
Conference Thematic Areas

Futures of Education

FOE

Futures of Work

FOW

Futures of Fishery and Agriculture

FFA

Futures of Technology

FOT

Futures of Nature & Environment

FONE

Futures of Built Environment & Design

FOBD

Futures of Peace and Development

FOPD

Futures of Business & Entrepreneurship

FOBE

Call for Abstract Submissions

Online submission of abstracts is open until 30 August 2026. Accepted abstracts (both oral and poster presentations) will receive a Notice of Acceptance on or before 10 September 2026 through the official email of the Davao Sustainable Futures Conference at dsfc@dnsc.edu.ph.

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Important Dates
15 MayFirst Call for Abstract
15 JunSecond Call for Abstract
15 JulThird Call for Abstract
30 JulLast call of Abstract
30 AugDeadline of Abstract, Full Paper, & Poster Submissions
10 SeptDeadline of Registration
Program of Activities
Date Time Activity Particular
October 1, 2026 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM Registration Registration, Release of Conference Kits & OR
9:00 AM – 12:00 NN Pre-Conference Skills-Building Sessions Skills-Building Sessions (Simultaneous)
12:00 NN – 1:00 PM Lunch  
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Opening, Plenary Sessions Plenary Talks
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Social Dinner Networking
October 2, 2026 8:00 AM – 12:00 NN Breakout Sessions Breakout Sessions (Simultaneous)
Registration Fees
Category Registration Fee
Professional (Presenter / Attendee) 5,500.00 Php
Graduate Student (Presenter / Attendee) 4,500.00 Php
  • All fees are non-refundable.
  • Payments shall be made via bank transfer. Complete banking details will be included in the Acceptance Email.
  • The deadline for payment of the registration fee is 10 September 2026.
  • Registration fees cover access to all sessions, welcome receptions, conference kit, certificate of participation, social program, lunches, coffee breaks and 1-night accommodation.
For inquiries, email us at: dsfc@dnsc.edu.ph
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