This Open access book consists of the proceedings of the Institute for the Future of Education (IFE) Conference 2026. The contributions therein showcase the distinctive innovations emerging from Latin America, challenging the traditionally North-centric narratives in educational research and spotlighting the region's unique strengths and perspectives. By prioritizing a South-to-South perspective and highlighting the integration of advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), the proceedings broaden the scope of educational innovation discourse and empower local scholars to contribute meaningfully to the global academic landscape. This book enables readers to gain an understanding of how educational innovations are uniquely implemented and sustained in Latin America and other similar regions. It provides practical insights and evidence-based strategies adaptable to similar socio-economic contexts, empowering educators and policymakers to implement practical changes in their own settings. By highlighting successful South-to-South initiatives and integrating advanced technologies like AI, this book fosters a more inclusive and diverse dialogue on educational innovation.

Shares scientific research from local Latin American scholars and researchers Features diverse, real-world examples of successful educational innovations, offering practical insights and strategies Showcases the application of AI and digital technologies tailored to the challenges of developing educational systems

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Elvira G. Rincon-Flores holds a Ph.D. in Education Sciences from the University of Salamanca (USAL, Spain), graduating cum laude. She is a researcher in the Department of Experimentation and Impact Measurement at the Institute for the Future of Education, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico, where she also serves as a professor and thesis advisor.

Luis Portales Derbez has authored seven books and published more than thirty articles in peer-reviewed, indexed journals. Additionally, he has participated in over fifty academic conferences. Throughout his career, he has led applied research projects employing the Action Research methodology, which has not only contributed to academic knowledge but also aimed at enhancing the well-being of individuals in vulnerable circumstances. He was a research professor at the University of Monterrey (UDEM), Mexico, where he directed the Center for Well-being Studies and co-founded the Social Transformation Lab.

Francisco José García-Peñalvo is a full professor in the Department of Computer Science and Automation at the University of Salamanca (USAL, Spain), with four six-year periods of recognized research, one six-year period of recognized transferring and innovation, and five five-year periods of recognized teaching. He received the Gloria Begué Award for teaching excellence in 2019 and the Maria de Maeztu Award for research excellence in 2023.

Juanjo Mena is an associate professor and head of the Department of Education at the University of Salamanca (USAL, Spain). He completed his Master degree (with honors) in the Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology in 2004, and obtained his Ph.D. with distinction and special mention of 'European Doctor' in 2007. He is also Treasurer and National Representative of the International Study Association on Teachers and Teaching (ISATT).

María Soledad Ramírez-Montoya is a research professor at EGADE (Escuela de Graduados en Administración y Dirección de Empresas) Business School and the Institute for the Future of Education, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Level 3 in the National System of Researchers, Mexico. She focuses her activities on the dynamization of initiatives for education, with innovation, research, and global sense, as a means of social transformation and impact for lifelong learning and sustainable development.

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The impact of sleep hygiene and structured napping on the well being of engineering students a case study of the rest hive.- Psychometric study of the clinical learning environment instrument in mexican medical residents.- Enhancing conceptual mastery of molecular geometry and intermolecular forces through gamification the case of molecular lotería.-Gratitude in the lives of professors a phenomenological analysis of faculty experiences.- Relation between motivation and learning style in journal writing among medical students.- Scientometric analysis of the scientific literature on health sciences education in latin america.- Development of a predictive model for depression and anxiety diagnosis in students using wearable devices and artificial intelligence.- Lifestyle evolution in medical students cross sectional comparative evidence.- Machine learning based recommendation system for geospatial and temporal prioritization in response to epidemic outbreaks in Peru.- Evaluating the potential of generative ai as a teaching tool the case of an engineering mathematics course project.- Room line a simulation audio plugin of professional music production studios on headphones for critical listening development.- Forging demigods translation teachers perceptions of technology use in translator training.- An educational application of minecraft as a ludic strategy for promoting cultural heritage tazumal archeological park.- Educational technologies for digital systems labs designing on site and remote experiences to foster deeper learning.- Advancing acoustics education with mobile technology an innovative approach.- Experiential and immersive learning under the education 6 0 paradigm application in the teaching of differential equations with ethical and sustainable impact.- Enhancing engineering education with generative ai impact of noodle factory technology on student engagement and learning.- Assessing transdisciplinary competences in engineering students a comparison of nlp techniques for the matic analysis.- Artificial intelligence in action how educational story telling enhances competencies and engagement in engineering.- Enhancing student motivation in the electromagnetism course a comparative study of virtual reality and traditional experiments.- Applying and comparing a similarity based algorithm and other machine learning models to predict dropout in tecnologico de monterrey mexico.- The impact of technological Tools on Students' Understanding of Quantum Mechanics.- Artificial Intelligence and Video Game Production for the Development of Programming Skills.- Customized Generative AI to teach force applications of collaborative robots in Learning Factories.- Collaborative Learning with Multitouch Tables: Insights from a High School Classroom Implementation.- Achieving high proficiency in life Cycle Assessment implementation for undergraduate engineering students.- Avatar Customization in the Educational Metaverse: User Perceptions and Its Impact on Virtual Identity.- Multicultural Design Education through Generative AI and XR: Sensory Modular Habitats as Collaborative Learning Frameworks.- Enhancing Communication Skills in Entrepreneurship Education Through Virtual Speech Technology.- The AI-Crafted Classroom: Orchestration Strategies Rooted in Purpose and Pedagogy.- Educational Innovation with AI in Higher Education: An Exploratory Comparative Study between Mexico and Spain.- Mapping Gender Inclusion in Maker Spaces: A Mixed- Methods Study of FabLabs in Latin America.- Learning Reinforcement through Conversational Media: A Digital Innovation Approach to Education.- Can GenAI Design Physics PBL-Type Problems.- Does AI really understand me? University Students' Perceptions of Emotional Recognition in GAI tools.- NoTouch-ID: A Universal Scalable Platform with Face Recognition to Visualize Relevant Information.- A Formal Specification for Instructional Design: Enabling Flexibility and Automated Quality Assurance through Semantically-Rich Models.- Visual Approach to Narratives Using Comics and Generative Artificia…