DSFC 2026 – DNSC REP

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 (DSSC), 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.

Futures of Education

Futures of Nature & Environment

Futures of Work

Futures of Build Environment & Design

Futures of Fishery & Agriculture

Futures of Peace & Development

Futures of Technology

Futures of Business & Entrepreneurship

NEW

Futures of Philippines – Japan Relations

Call for Abstract Submissions

Online submission of abstracts is open until 20 September 2026. Presenters and attendees will receive a Notice of Acceptance within three (3) working days of submission via the official DSFC email at dsfc@dnsc.edu.ph.

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Important Dates

30 JulFirst Call for Abstract

~~15 Aug~~ 30 AugSecond Call for Abstract

~~15 Sept~~ 20SeptDeadline of Abstract, Full Paper, & Poster Submissions

~~20 Sept~~ 30 SeptDeadline of Registration

20 Sept - 01 OctSubmission e-copy of Posters and PPTs

01 - 02 OctConference Dates

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
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 30 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.
Additional Paper Registration: Each additional paper presented by the same registered participant shall incur 50% of the applicable conference registration fee.

For inquiries, email us at: dsfc@dnsc.edu.ph
For more updates, visit us at: DNSC RDE Facebook Page

Plenary Speakers

DR. JOSE V. CAMACHO, JR.

Chancellor,
University of the Philippines Los Baños

HAYLEY PRING

Senior Associate
Energy & Climate
Grattan Institute, Australia

DR. MARSHALEY J. BAQUIANO

Professor
University of Guam

DR. MARVIN JOSEPH F. MONTEFRIO

Associate Professor
National University of Singapore

DR. RAYMOND ANDAYA

PSpecially Appointed Associate Professor Hiroshima University, Japan

MR. JONAS VICTOR MACUTO

Mindanao Development Authority

Pre-Conference Speakers

DR. JONATHAN S. CABRERA

Assoc. Prof. & Director for Research
Davao Oriental State University

Topic GIS and MaxEnt Model for Mapping Agri-Food Systems

DR. ALEYLA ESCUETA-DE CADIZ

Professor & Director
Philippine Genome Center Mindanao (PGCM)
University of the Philippines Mindanao

Topic Pitch, Partner, Prosper: Strategies for Securing External RDE Funding

DR. JOHN LEE CANDELARIA

Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Hiroshima University, Japan

Topic Demystifying Academic Publishing: What do Publishers and Editors Look For?

DR. EDISON ROI D. MACUSI

Assoc. Prof. V & Publications Unit Head
Editor in Chief, Davao Research Journal
Davao Oriental State University

Topic Writing and Publishing Systematic Review: A Practical Guide

Keynote Speakers

HON. ONO HIROTAKA

Consul General of Japan in Davao

MR. EMMANUEL DE GUIA

Resident Futurist, Senate Committee on Sustainable Development Goals, Innovation, and Future Thinking

About the Speaker

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📄 PASUC Endorsement

View the official endorsement issued by the Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC) supporting the conference.

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🎥 Previous DSFC (2025) Conference

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