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2026 COHREP International Conference: Call for Participation

We invite you to participate in the 2026 Council of Hospitality and Restaurant Educators Philippines (COHREP) International Conference, hosted by Sejong University (Sponsor: KODISA Foundation). This significant event will feature conference sessions jointly managed by the ten scholarly associations affiliated with KODISA, ensuring a broad and diverse range of academic and professional expertise. 

While we anticipate the attendance of approximately 100 or more professionals and academics from the Philippines, all interested parties are welcome and encouraged to attend and submit their valuable research and contributions.

1. Conference Details

1.1 Title: 2026 COHREP International Conference at Sejong University

1.2 Dates: Thursday, February 5 – Friday, February 6, 2026

1.3 Theme: Management Innovation and global competition strategy in hospitality industries

1.4 Hosts: Sejong University  (Sponsor: KODISA Foundation).

1.5 Venue: Sejong University Convention Center (Offline Mode)

1.6 Registration Fee: None (No Registration Fee Required)

2. Conference Schedule (Tentative)

2.1 Day 1: Opening Ceremony, Joint Symposium, Standup Presentations, KODISA Editorial Meeting

 10:00-14:00 Registration Desk Open

 11:00-12:30 KODISA Editorial Meeting (Box Lunch provided)

 12:30-13:30 Conference Concert (Gamseongjidae – Main Hall), 

 13:30-14:00 Opening Ceremony

 14:00-      Joint Symposium, Standup Presentations

2.2 Day 2: Local and Global Sessions, Closing Ceremony, Technical Tou

3.   Call for Conference Papers

3.1 Themes: Hospitality & Tourism Industry, General Business & Management, Social Science

3.2 Submission Deadline: Abstracts (January 15, 2026), Full Paper (January 30, 2026)

3.3 Format: See the following template, http://kodisajournals.org/bbs/board.php?bo_table=notice&wr_id=1

3.4 Paper Submission: Email Professor Seul Ki Lee at seul.ki.lee.80@gmail.com

4. Publication Opportunity

4.1 Papers aligning well with KODISA journal scopes will be considered for publication in SCOPUS, ESCI, and KCI journals.

5. Conference Contact: 

5.1 Professor Seul Ki Lee, seul.ki.lee.80@gmail.com

Seul Ki Lee, PhD

Chair, 2026 COHREP International Conference

Editor-in-Chief of JKR