For researchers in Education, Psychology, and Educational Technology, the ultimate goal is often an SSCI (Social Sciences Citation Index) journal publication. However, the review cycle for SSCI journals can be notoriously long (12+ months).
A strategic approach for 2026 is to target high-quality international conferences that offer dual value:

1. Guaranteed Scopus/Ei Indexing for the conference paper (Fast result).
2. Special Issue Recommendations to partner SSCI journals for excellent papers (High impact).
Here are the top recommendations for 2026 that bridge the gap between conference proceedings and top-tier journal publication.

1. ICETT 2026 - The Tech-Ed Leader
The 12th International Conference on Education and Training Technologies (ICETT 2026) is a premier venue for the intersection of technology and pedagogy. It is well-regarded for its stable indexing history.
• Conference: 2026 12th International Conference on Education and Training Technologies
• Date: April 17-19, 2026
• Location: Seoul, South Korea
• Focus: Learning Management Systems (LMS), AI in Education, Gamification.
• Indexing: Scopus and Ei Compendex.
• SSCI Potential: Excellent papers are often invited to submit extended versions to the International Journal of Information and Education Technology (IJIET) (Scopus) or partner SSCI journals in EdTech.
• Website: https://www.icett.org/

2. ICDEL 2026 - Distance Learning & Equity
With the permanent shift toward hybrid learning, ICDEL has become a critical platform. It focuses on the methodology and sociology of distance education.
• Conference: 2026 11th International Conference on Distance Education and Learning
• Date: May 22-25, 2026
• Location: Hangzhou, China
• Focus: Online Learning Platforms, MOOCs, Digital Equity, Adult Education.
• Indexing: Scopus and Ei Compendex.
• SSCI Potential: Topics here align well with SSCI journals like Distance Education or Computers & Education. Editors from these journals often attend or recruit from this conference.
• Website: https://icdel.org/

3. ICEPS 2026 - Psychology & Education
For researchers whose work touches on Educational Psychology (e.g., cognitive load, student motivation, mental health), ICEPS is the ideal venue.
• Conference: 2026 13th International Conference on Education and Psychological Sciences
• Date: January 14-16, 2026
• Location: Bali, Indonesia
• Focus: Child Development, Counseling Psychology, Special Education.
• Indexing: Scopus (for specific proceedings) or International Journal publications.
• SSCI Potential: Strong overlap with SSCI Psychology/Education categories.
• Website: https://www.iceps.org/

The "SSCI Conference" Myth vs. Reality
It is important to clarify a common misconception: Conferences themselves are rarely indexed in SSCI. SSCI is strictly for journals.
How to get SSCI via a Conference:
1. Select Best Paper Award: Aim to win the "Best Paper" award at conferences like ICETT. These papers are almost always invited for journal submission.
2. Extended Version: You must expand your conference paper by at least 30-40% (adding new data or analysis) before submitting it to the partner SSCI journal to avoid "Self-Plagiarism."
3. Networking: Use the conference Q&A to speak with Keynote Speakers, who are often Editorial Board members of SSCI journals.