Artificial intelligence has become a defining force in contemporary technological development, reshaping how knowledge is generated, decisions are made, and complex challenges are addressed across different fields. Advances in machine learning, generative models, intelligent automation, and data-driven systems have expanded the capabilities of computational technologies, enabling new approaches to scientific investigation, industrial processes, environmental management, healthcare, education, and urban development. As these technologies continue to evolve, their influence is increasingly reflected in the systems and institutions that adopt them, as well as in the everyday experiences and opportunities of individuals and societies.

The growing integration of artificial intelligence into scientific and professional practice has opened new possibilities for addressing complex challenges through advanced data analysis, predictive capabilities, and interdisciplinary collaboration. However, its increasing adoption also raises important questions concerning reliability, transparency, accessibility, data privacy, algorithmic bias, cybersecurity, and accountability. Addressing these challenges requires an approach that considers not only technological performance but also the scientific, social, economic, and environmental contexts in which AI operates, ensuring that its development remains responsive to human needs.

In this context, the AI & The Human Sphere (AI-Sphere) conference provides an interdisciplinary platform for examining recent developments in artificial intelligence and their implications across scientific, technological, environmental, and societal domains. Bringing together researchers, academics, and professionals, the conference aims to encourage the exchange of knowledge and perspectives on emerging AI applications, opportunities, and challenges. The conference will be held online on 30–31 March 2027, welcoming contributions that explore how artificial intelligence can support scientific advancement, responsible innovation, and a more sustainable and human-centered future.

Conference Scope

AI-Sphere explores the foundations and applications of artificial intelligence across a wide range of disciplines, including computational and physical sciences, biological research, healthcare, agriculture, environmental systems, architecture, smart cities, transportation, energy, education, and creative industries. It also addresses emerging AI methodologies, generative models, intelligent automation, robotics, and predictive analytics, alongside the ethical, social, and governance considerations associated with their implementation. Through this interdisciplinary scope, the conference encourages research examining both the capabilities of AI and its practical implications for individuals, institutions, and society.

Statement of Purpose

The purpose of AI-Sphere is to encourage interdisciplinary research and knowledge exchange on the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and the human sphere. It aims to provide researchers, academics, professionals, and practitioners with an opportunity to present recent findings, discuss emerging challenges, and explore innovative applications that contribute to scientific advancement and societal development. By fostering collaboration across disciplines, the conference seeks to support a comprehensive understanding of AI's opportunities, limitations, and responsibilities, while promoting technological development that is reliable, inclusive, and responsive to human needs.

• 1. Artificial Intelligence Foundations, Generative Models, and Autonomous Discovery

  1.1. Generative AI and Foundation Models for Scientific Research
  1.2. Agentic AI and Autonomous Research Systems
  1.3. Multimodal AI and Domain-Specific Foundation Models
  1.4. Automated Scientific Literature Analysis and Knowledge Synthesis
  1.5. Multi-Agent Systems and Autonomous Workflows
  1.6. Explainable AI, Model Reliability, and Reproducibility
  1.7. Physics-Informed and Neuro-Symbolic AI Approaches
  1.8. AI-Assisted Experimentation and Self-Driving Laboratories
  1.9. Retrieval-Augmented Generation and Knowledge Graph Applications
  1.10. Sustainable AI: Energy Efficiency and Computational Optimization

• 2. Computational Sciences, Quantum Computing, and Advanced Materials

  2.1. Machine Learning for Computational Chemistry and Molecular Modeling
  2.2. AI Applications in High-Energy and Particle Physics
  2.3. Generative AI for Materials Discovery and Engineering
  2.4. Quantum Machine Learning and Hybrid Quantum-Classical Computing
  2.5. Physics-Informed Neural Networks for Scientific Simulation
  2.6. AI-Driven Battery, Catalyst, and Polymer Development
  2.7. Neuromorphic Computing and Emerging AI Hardware
  2.8. AI Applications in Astronomy and Astrophysical Data Analysis
  2.9. Computational Modeling of Complex Physical Systems

• 3. Earth Sciences, Climate Intelligence, and Environmental Sustainability

  3.1. Geospatial AI and Satellite-Based Environmental Monitoring
  3.2. AI-Driven Weather Forecasting and Climate Modeling
  3.3. Predictive Modeling of Extreme Weather and Natural Hazards
  3.4. AI Applications in Seismic Risk Assessment and Geological Modeling
  3.5. Remote Sensing for Land Cover Change and Desertification Monitoring
  3.6. AI-Based Ocean, Marine, and Polar Environment Monitoring
  3.7. Biodiversity Monitoring through Environmental DNA and Bioacoustics
  3.8. AI for Carbon Accounting and Ecosystem Assessment
  3.9. Environmental Digital Twins and Predictive Sustainability Modeling

• 4. Biological Sciences, Genomics, and Synthetic Biology

  4.1. Protein Structure Prediction and Generative Protein Design
  4.2. Genomic Language Models and AI-Assisted Genetic Analysis
  4.3. AI Applications in CRISPR and Gene Editing
  4.4. Virtual Cell Models and Single-Cell Data Analysis
  4.5. AI-Driven Drug Discovery and Molecular Engineering
  4.6. Computational Biology and Metabolic Pathway Modeling
  4.7. AI Applications in Metagenomics and Microbiome Research
  4.8. AI-Based Disease Surveillance and Genomic Epidemiology

• 5. Healthcare, Medical Technologies, and Human Well-being

  5.1. AI-Powered Medical Imaging and Intelligent Diagnostics
  5.2. Clinical Foundation Models and AI-Assisted Decision Support
  5.3. Predictive Analytics for Patient Monitoring and Critical Care
  5.4. AI Applications in Personalized Medicine and Clinical Genomics
  5.5. Robotic Surgery and Intelligent Medical Systems
  5.6. AI-Driven Digital Therapeutics and Mental Health Support
  5.7. Brain-Computer Interfaces and Neurotechnology
  5.8. Wearable Technologies and Digital Health Monitoring
  5.9. AI Applications in Elderly Care and Assistive Technologies
  5.10. Clinical AI Safety, Human Oversight, and Ethical Healthcare Practices

• 6. Smart Agriculture, Food Systems, and Water Security

  6.1. AI-Powered Precision Agriculture and Crop Monitoring
  6.2. Autonomous Agricultural Robotics and Intelligent Harvesting
  6.3. Machine Learning for Crop Disease Detection and Yield Prediction
  6.4. Smart Irrigation and AI-Based Water Resource Management
  6.5. AI Applications in Desalination and Wastewater Treatment
  6.6. Controlled-Environment Agriculture and Vertical Farming Technologies
  6.7. AI-Driven Alternative Protein Development and Precision Fermentation
  6.8. Food Supply Chain Optimization and Waste Reduction
  6.9. Climate-Resilient Agriculture and Sustainable Food Production

• 7. Intelligent Architecture, Smart Cities, and Built Environments

  7.1. Generative and Parametric Design in Architecture
  7.2. AI Applications in Structural Engineering and Optimization
  7.3. Building Information Modeling and Intelligent Construction
  7.4. AI-Driven Building Energy Performance and Environmental Simulation
  7.5. Urban Digital Twins and Intelligent City Management
  7.6. AI-Based Urban Planning and Climate-Resilient Infrastructure
  7.7. Predictive Structural Health Monitoring and Infrastructure Maintenance
  7.8. Nature-Based Solutions and AI-Assisted Urban Ecological Planning
  7.9. Robotic Construction and Automated Building Technologies

• 8. Autonomous Mobility, Robotics, and Intelligent Energy Systems

  8.1. Autonomous Vehicles and Intelligent Transportation Systems
  8.2. AI Applications in Traffic Management and Urban Mobility
  8.3. Autonomous Aerial Systems and Drone-Based Applications
  8.4. Embodied AI and Intelligent Robotic Systems
  8.5. Human-Robot Collaboration in Industrial and Service Environments
  8.6. AI-Driven Smart Grids and Decentralized Energy Systems
  8.7. Intelligent Energy Storage and Battery Management
  8.8. Renewable Energy Forecasting and Optimization
  8.9. Vehicle-to-Grid Technologies and Intelligent Energy Integration

• 9. Education, Cultural Heritage, and Creative Industries

  9.1. AI-Powered Personalized Learning and Intelligent Tutoring Systems
  9.2. Learning Analytics and Adaptive Educational Technologies
  9.3. Generative AI and Extended Reality in Education and Training
  9.4. AI Applications in Cultural Heritage Documentation and Digital Reconstruction
  9.5. Natural Language Processing for Endangered Languages and Historical Texts
  9.6. AI-Driven Creative Arts and Generative Media
  9.7. Human-AI Collaboration in Creative Industries and Digital Content Production
  9.8. AI, Research Integrity, and the Future of Scholarly Publishing
  9.9. Digital Preservation and AI-Assisted Cultural Heritage Interpretation

• 10. AI Governance, Ethics, Cybersecurity, and Digital Economy

  10.1. AI Regulation, Legal Frameworks, and International Governance
  10.2. Algorithmic Bias, Fairness, and Explainable Decision-Making
  10.3. Responsible AI Development and Human Oversight
  10.4. AI Safety, Alignment, and Autonomous System Accountability
  10.5. AI-Driven Cybersecurity and Threat Detection
  10.6. Adversarial Attacks, Prompt Injection, and AI System Security
  10.7. Data Privacy, Digital Sovereignty, and Information Governance
  10.8. AI and the Future of Work: Labor Markets and Workforce Transformation
  10.9. AI-Driven Economic Development, Productivity, and Green Finance
  10.10. Digital Trust, Synthetic Media, and Deepfake Detection

IEREK has an unyielding policy regarding plagiarism. We believe that copying/taking the ideas and work of other Authors without permission and credit is fraudulent. The Reviewing committee and IEREK employees have the authority to reject a paper during its reviewing process, based on the paper being subjected to either minor or major plagiarism.

Authors must refer to, and abide by, the following instructions in submitting their abstracts/ papers:

Step 1: Abstract Submission Process

• The author should prepare and submit an Abstract of at least 150 – 300 words through the website.
• The abstract should be concise and clearly state the proposed research study's purpose, results, and conclusions.
• The author should select the most relevant topic for the paper from the corresponding conference topics.
• The author can use/download an Abstract Writing Template prior to submission.
• To submit your abstract, you first need to (1) click on the “Register” button on the conference page, (2) click on “Submit Now” and:
  • Select the Topic in which you are making the submission.
  • Insert the title of your study in the "Paper Title" section.
  • Insert the full abstract in the "Abstract" section/upload a file in the .pdf, .doc, .docm, or .docx format.
  • Add in writing 3 – 5 keywords that define the field, subfield, topic, and research area covered by the article to help other researchers understand and find your work.
  • Provide the names, affiliations, and E-mails of all authors/ co-authors involved.
  • Confirm your submission by ticking having read the instructions and “submit Abstract”.

Step 2.1: Abstract Acceptance

• After acceptance of your abstract of at least (150 – 300 words), you will receive a proforma invoice and specific instructions to complete the payment online or by bank transfer (See Conference Fees) to confirm your participation.
• Once your abstract has been accepted, please refer to the important dates tab and carefully review the announced dates to avoid late payment, as late payment comes at an extra charge (early bird/regular/late).
• After successfully completing payment, you will be issued upon request with the following:
  • A signed/ stamped abstract acceptance letter.
  • Please note that acceptance of participation, abstract submission, and the full paper submissions all have different deadlines. To stay up to date and avoid paying extra fees, or delaying your paper, please carefully review the important dates tab.
  • Receipt of Payment/ Payment Invoice.
  • Visa Invitation Letter, if needed.

• After abstract acceptance, you may be given the option to extend the abstract to publish your work in the conference proceedings in ASTI published by Springer Nature (indexed in Scopus/SCImago) (optional not obligatory).

  This is not a prerequisite for presenting your work at the conference. Meaning, you can present your submitted abstract without intending to publish your work.

Step 2.2: Full Paper Submission

• Your full paper should be 6+ pages long (not exceeding 30 pages), submitted before the paper submission deadline, in English, and fit within one of the conference topics.
• Full papers should be a minimum of 6 pages and contain 4,000 words, excluding the abstract and references. Authors should support their research and clarify their ideas using various explanatory methods, such as figures, equations, and diagrams.
• The paper should follow the research paper structure as follows: Abstract (+keywords), Introduction, study aim, Review of the Literature, Methodology, results and conclusion/ discussion, References list using the Paper Writing Template.
• The submission should be made following the same procedure followed for the abstract or sent to the conference email.

Step 3: Rigorous Peer Review Process (double-blind)

This process can only be initiated after payment completion and confirmation:

• If submitted, the paper will be preliminarily checked (iThenticate plagiarism/ similarity screening Software, readability, and scope) and it will be peer-reviewed. If similarity issues are detected, the following will apply:
  • % from all sources: 10-15%
  • % from one source: 3-5%
  • Higher than 30% (all sources): Reject completely
  • Lower than 30% (all sources): Ask for revision to decrease the similarities.
• IEREK has an unyielding policy regarding plagiarism. We believe that copying/ taking the ideas and work of other Authors without permission and credit is fraudulent. The Reviewing committee and IEREK employees have the authority to reject a paper during its reviewing process, on the basis of the paper being subjected to either minor or major plagiarism.
• Each paper/ chapter is evaluated by a minimum of two reviewers, after which a final decision by the responsible Editor is made. There is no maximum to the number of times a paper can be reviewed, depending on the quality of the submission.
• Please prepare your paper using the Manuscript Template and check it against the Manuscript Checklist and the Springer manuscript guidelines before submission. Papers that do not meet the checklist will be returned for correction.
• If your paper is accepted by the Editors for publishing with comments/ requested modifications, our Editors (publishing department) will contact you once a decision is made and you will be asked to revise and correct it. After resubmission, it will be re-checked. Note: There may be more than one round of peer review and the decision rests with the editors of the title. Missed deadlines may result in complete exclusion/ rejection from the final publication.
• If your paper is accepted for publishing without edits/ comments, the corresponding author will be contacted to provide the final version of their chapters/ papers following Springer Guidelines and sign the Springer licence-to-publish (LTP) form to authorize publication in the conference proceedings.
• A back-and-forth process: modifications will be sent back to the responsible Editor/ Series Editor and another round of evaluation conducted where needed. Participants/ Authors should regularly check their emails (Junk/ Spam folders). Please add [email protected] to your contacts.
• If you are not interested in publishing an extended abstract in the proceedings in ASTI by Springer Nature, please inform the conference support ([email protected]).

Registration

To help the organizers plan for inter-disciplinary dialogue, participants are requested to choose from the conference themes/ Topics upon registration.

They must also refer to, and abide by, the following instructions in registering and submitting their abstracts/ papers:

Types of Participation

1. Attend/ Present Virtually and Publish in Conference proceedings

Organized from the comfort of your own home, the conference offers a virtual attendance option for your convenience. That said, participants will have a chance to present their abstract/research, online, and have their work considered for publication in the proceedings.

Virtual presenters are required to submit an abstract and extend this abstract following the “author instructions” below and before the deadline (see Important Dates). At least one author must pay the registration fee (see Registration & Fees).

For any reason, authors may wish to submit pre-recorded video presentations no later than 15 days prior to the conference. Alternatively, they may wish to record a voice-over PowerPoint presentation for submission to the conference organizers.

See Author Instructions and Registration & Fees for more information.

2. Registration to publish in the proceedings without presenting/ attending

If your extended abstract (short paper) is accepted, it may be published in the conference proceedings book in the Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation Book Series by Springer (indexed in Scopus) even if you are not attending the conference. In this case, the accepted work will not be included in the final conference program and the fee will cover the cost of editorial handling and peer-review evaluation of your paper (See Author Instructions and Publishing Opportunities)

3. Non-presenting participant

Non-presenting participants may also wish to attend the conference as Audience Members or Co-authors contributing to an already submitted abstract/ paper.

Attending conferences is very beneficial, especially, on the professional level; conferences are full of people promoting new ideas which will expand your knowledge and undoubtedly help your career.

• Open Discussions: We bring together leading academic scientists to exchange and share their experiences and research results in all fields. Furthermore, you get to converse with other researchers from different universities and countries. You learn from experts in the field. It is a great opportunity to find more about your field and listen to ideas that could help inspire research ideas of your own.
  
  
• Internationally Accredited Certificate: The participants are granted internationally recognized certificates which will be added to their certificates of experience or could be presented to the official authorities concerned.
  
  
• Publication: The conference proceedings will be published by one of IEREK Press' Journals, either in "Resourceedings" or "ARChive". High-quality manuscripts, based on scientific committee evaluation, will get the chance to be published either in Environmental Sciences & Sustainable Development (ESSD) by IEREK Press or as a book chapter in the ASTI book series by "Springer".
  
  
• Research Technologies: Conferences also can expand your resources by providing a great opportunity to promote gathered information on new technologies related to your research. Moreover, they let you test them out, share teaching tools and techniques, or even obtain samples of textbooks.
  
  
• Networking: Conferences help in networking which often increases your chances of collaboration in future projects. As you can engage with respectable professors and discuss with them the very latest research projects they could be working on.
  
  
• Academic Reputation: Attending many conferences will make you a known figure in academic circles, not to mention the benefits for your C.V as it will show that you are an active member of the academic community.
  
  
• Conference Proceedings Material: Delegates will receive the conference proceedings in a digital format.
   

Moreover, all conference papers are archived online in the E-Library of IEREK‘s website where they are immediately and permanently available to the international scientific community.

General Instructions

1. Expenses:

   The registration fee does not cover accommodation or travel expenses. A list of accommodation options can be suggested by our team if available. Please contact [email protected] for inquiries.

2. Benefits:

   We recommend that all authors take advantage of the benefits that IEREK offers, including various attendance types, publishing opportunities, and opportunities for discounts and waivers.

3. Membership:

   We are pleased to inform all applicants that they can use their previous publications to register for an IEREK membership, which offers a special discount.

4. Collaborative Discounts:

   IEREK offers a special discount to applicants from collaborative universities that have signed an MoU with IEREK to host or co-host one of its conferences.

5. Income-Based Discounts:

   IEREK also provides special discounts to authors from low and medium-income countries.

6. Publication Consideration:

   The disclosed fees are for the conference participation (Publication is not included as it is free of charge, but only the conference participants can be considered in the conference proceedings).

7. Book Series/ Journal(s) Discounts:

   Some of the disclosed conference fees may vary depending on the book series and/or journal(s) presented as a publication outlet, as we encourage submission to newly founded book series and/or journal(s) by presenting a discounted rate for the conference's fees.

Types of Applications, Attendance, and Registration

IEREK offers many types of registrations that are diverse in registration fees; applicants can choose the type they are familiar with as follows:

1. Academic:

   Participants who are PhD holders, post-doctoral researchers, and universities’ affiliated professors and experts in the field.

2. Students:

   Must provide proof of enrollment in a university by providing an enrollment certificate and/or a valid university ID (with issue/expiry date) etc.

3. Professionals:

   Participants who are not affiliated with universities such as practitioners, policymakers, entrepreneurs, etc.

4. Companions/Co-authors:

   Have access to the event to enjoy the discussions, coffee breaks, and lunch as a co-author or audience.

Online Attendance

IEREK offers virtual attendance, providing authors with a unique link to join the conference sessions and present their papers as per the announced program.

IEREK is dedicated to optimizing the benefits for each delegate so, similar to physical attendance, when it comes to virtual attendance IEREK also provides two venues for publication, which are:

The online fee covers:

• IEREK Participation/Contribution soft copy Certificate
• Preliminary Acceptance Letter
• Consideration for publication in the IEREK-Springer interdisciplinary series (ASTI series by Springer) or IEREK Press, or any available special issues according to the type of registration in the table above.
• Access to conference recordings

* Each research paper should have one main author who should pay the full fee (Author fees) regardless of attendance.

* Co-authors, each, have their fees to pay to attend the event. This applies to online attendance as well as physical attendance.

Discounts and Waiving Opportunities

1. 15%: Participants who come from co-partner universities who have already signed an MOU with IEREK can receive a 15% discount. Authors should mention the key person who signed the agreement with IEREK. You are welcome to inquire if your university has an agreement with IEREK or not yet.
2. 20%: Waiving with 20% for low-income countries according to the World Bank classification mentioned below. (applicable to the regular payment stage)
3. 25%: If multiple abstracts are submitted by the same first author to the conference, a 25% discount is applied to each additional submission according to the deadline of payments.

* Participants can use only one type of discount opportunity, which meets their preferences.

* Authors should contact the conference manager through this email [email protected] to consider the discount and waiving for all the above cases so that the conference manager can provide an exclusive invoice for each case.

Proof of capability to get the discount:

• A copy of a student enrollment card for 2027 is essential.
• Proof of affiliation to the partnering university is to be provided.
• Proof of previous publication through IEREK conferences. 
• A copy of passport for authors from low-income countries. Added below is the list of low and middle income countries according to the World Bank classification.

Countries List