IRCITE: Ideation, Utilization, and adoption: Streangthening the Research-to-practice Cycle in IT Education
Ideation, Utilization, and adoption: Streangthening the Research-to-practice Cycle in IT Education On March 19, 2026, I had the opportunity to attend the PSITE International Research Conference on Information Technology Education (IRCITE) at Bulacan State University – Main Campus in Malolos City, Bulacan. With the theme “Ideation, Utilization, and Adoption: Strengthening the Research-to-Practice Cycle in IT Education,” the event gathered students, educators, and IT professionals to discuss how research can move beyond papers and become real solutions in society. A Day of Ideas and Innovation From the start, the conference emphasized that IT research should not end in the classroom or in a journal. The talks and presentations highlighted how ideas can be transformed into systems, applications, and platforms that answer real needs in communities and industries. For me, this shifted how I see IT projects: not just as academic requirements, but as part of a bigger cycle of innovation. The ...