SPUP successfully conducted the pre-conference session of its 9th International Interdisciplinary Research Conference (IIRC) on May 14, 2026, at the SNAHS HyFlex Rooms. Anchored on the theme, “Futures Thinking: Smart, Sustainable, and Socially Responsive Research and Innovations,” the activity gathered faculty members, researchers, academic leaders, students, and partner institutions for meaningful discussions on innovation, sustainability, and the role of data analytics in education and research.