Artificial intelligence has moved from the laboratory into the infrastructure of science and daily life. AI weather models now run in operational forecasting, the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry recognized AI-driven protein structure prediction, and autonomous AI agents are beginning to plan experiments, write code, and analyze data. In architecture and urban planning, generative and simulation tools are reshaping how buildings and cities are designed, tested, and managed.

Yet this progress has also exposed hard questions. The most capable systems still struggle to reproduce published research reliably, electricity demand from data centers is projected to double by 2030, and governments are only beginning to implement rules for how AI is used and held accountable. The next phase of AI will be judged less by what models can do in principle than by whether they are reliable, sustainable, and genuinely useful to people and places.

To address these questions, IEREK, organizes the International Conference: AI & The Human Sphere (AI-Sphere): Advances in Sciences, Well-being, and Civilization.

Held entirely in a Virtual (Online) Format, the conference brings together researchers, engineers, architects, clinicians, and policymakers from around the world without the cost of travel. AI-Sphere offers a rigorous, peer-reviewed forum where the people who build AI methods meet the people who must apply them in laboratories, hospitals, cities, and institutions.

Thematic Framework & Mission

Anchored by a cross-cutting track on foundation models, AI agents, and sustainable AI, AI-Sphere is organized around three interconnected pillars:

• Pillar 1: Advances in Sciences: How AI, from scientific foundation models to autonomous research agents and self-driving laboratories, accelerates discovery in space science, physics, materials, Earth systems, and the life sciences.
• Pillar 2: Advances in Well-being: How AI improves human health and living conditions, from medical foundation models, precision medicine, and neurotechnology to mental health and food and water security.
• Pillar 3: Advances in Civilization: How AI transforms the built and social world, including architecture, cities, infrastructure, energy, education, cultural heritage, and the governance, safety, and economics of AI itself. 

Publication & Global Academic Impact

In line with IEREK’s commitment to scientific dissemination, all submitted papers will undergo double-blind peer review assessing originality, methodological rigor, and academic integrity. Only papers that pass review and are registered will be included in the conference program and publications.

Selected accepted papers will be published in thematic volumes by Springer Nature. The series is indexed in Scopus. Other accepted papers may be considered for IEREK Press journals, subject to editorial review.

Through an accessible online format, AI-Sphere invites researchers worldwide to share rigorous work on how AI can serve science, health, and society.

• 1. Pillar 1: Advances in Sciences (Discovery, Frontier Knowledge & Planetary Systems)

  Track 1.1: Fundamental, Computational & Materials Sciences

  • Computational Chemistry: Machine-Learned Interatomic Potentials & Reaction Prediction.
  • High-Energy & Particle Physics: Collision Data Processing & Dark Matter Modeling.
  • Materials Discovery: Batteries, Catalysts, Polymers & Self-Driving Laboratories.
  • Hybrid Quantum-Classical Algorithms & Neuromorphic Hardware.
    
    

  Track 1.2: Earth Observation, Geospatial Intelligence (GeoAI) & Extreme Climates

  • Geospatial Foundation Models & Multi-Spectral Satellite Monitoring.
  • AI Weather & Climate Models: Nowcasting, Extreme Events & Downscaling.
  • Seismic Risk Modeling, Tectonic Deformation & Subsurface Fluid Flow Modeling.
  • Polar Ice Cap Monitoring, Desertification Tracking & Ocean Dynamics.
    
    

  Track 1.3: Synthetic Biology, Bio-computation & Molecular Dynamics

  • Protein Structure Prediction, Generative Protein Design & Enzyme Engineering.
  • Genomic Language Models, Metagenomics & Epigenetic Mapping.
  • Virtual Cell Models: Single-Cell Analysis & Metabolic Pathway Engineering.
  • AI for Biodiversity Monitoring: Bioacoustics, eDNA & Species Distribution Modeling.
    
    

  Track 1.5: Deep Space Exploration, Astronomy & Space Science

  • Autonomous Navigation, Trajectory Optimization & Rover Robotics.
  • Astronomical Foundation Models & Survey Data: Exoplanet Detection, Radio Astronomy & Cosmic Web Mapping.
  • AI-Driven Telescopes, Optical Signal De-noising & Transient Event Detection.
  • Space Habitat Life-Support Systems & Extraterrestrial Construction Robotics.

• 2. Pillar 2: Advances in Well-being (Health, Humans, Nutrition & Living Systems)

  Track 2.1: Precision Medicine, Clinical Genomics & Bio-Therapeutics

  • Genomic Profiling, Target-Specific Therapeutics & Oncology Screening.
  • Generative Drug Design, Binding Affinity Prediction & AI-Optimized Clinical Trials.
  • Rare Disease Diagnostic Phenotyping & CRISPR Guide Design & Off-Target Prediction.
  • Personalized Immunology, AI-Driven Vaccine & Antibody Design, and Pharmacogenomics.
    
    

  Track 2.2: Intelligent Diagnostics, Medical Imaging & Surgical Robotics

  • Medical Foundation Models & Multimodal Imaging (MRI, CT, Histopathology, PET).
  • Computer-Vision Assisted Robotic Surgery, Micro-Invasive Tools & Spatial Telepresence.
  • Real-Time Pathological Tissue Segmentation & Intraoperative Navigation.
  • Predictive Analytics for Critical Care Units & Patient Deterioration Forecasting.
  • Clinical Large Language Models: Documentation, Decision Support & Patient Safety.
    
    

  Track 2.3: Neurotechnology, Mental Health & Salutogenic Living

  • Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs), Neuro-Prosthetics & Cognitive Restoration.
  • Digital Phenotyping for Behavioral, Mood & Neurodegenerative Disorder Detection.
  • AI Mental-Health Support: Chatbot Safety, Digital CBT & Affective Computing.
  • Ambient Assisted Living (AAL) for Elderly Autonomy, Sleep & Circadian Rhythm Optimization.
    
    

   Track 2.4: Agri-Tech, Biosystems & Planetary Food-Water Security

  • Hyperspectral Precision Agriculture, Autonomous Harvesting & Crop Disease Detection.
  • Controlled-Environment Agriculture, Smart Irrigation & Climate-Resilient Crops.
  • AI-Optimized Desalination, Greywater Reclamation & Aquifer Management.
  • Alternative Protein Synthesis, Food Waste Reduction & Global Supply Traceability.

• 3. Pillar 3: Advances in Civilization (Built Environments, Systems, Culture & Human Institutions)

  Track 3.1: Generative Architecture, Computational Design & Structural Engineering

  • Generative & Parametric Structural Topology Optimization for Embodied Carbon Reduction.
  • Large Multimodal Models (LMMs) for Spatial Concept Synthesis & Code Compliance.
  • Automated Robotic 3D Concrete & Bio-Material Construction Printing.
  • Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated with Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).
  • AI Surrogates for Building Energy Simulation, Daylighting & Occupant Comfort.
    
    

  Track 3.2: Cognitive Cities, Digital Twins & Resilient Infrastructure

  • Whole-City Digital Twins for Real-Time Thermal, Hydraulic & Wind Dynamics.
  • Urban Resilience: Flood Inundation Modeling & Urban Heat Island (UHI) Abatement.
  • Critical Infrastructure Asset Health: Predictive Sensor Networks for Bridges, Dams & Tunnels.
  • AI-Supported Planning of Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) in Dense Urban Corridors.
    
    

  Track 3.3: Autonomous Mobility, Smart Grids & Clean Energy Transitions

  • Connected & Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs): Sensor Fusion, Path Planning & Fleet Logistics.
  • Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) for Urban Logistics & Disaster Zone Evacuation.
  • Embodied AI & Robotics Foundation Models for Construction, Logistics & Services.
  • Decentralized Energy Microgrids, Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) & AI-Driven Peak-Shaving.
  • Renewable Energy Storage Dispatch, Demand Flexibility & Green Hydrogen Networks.
    
    

  Track 3.4: Adaptive Education, Learning Analytics & Future Workforce

  • Hyper-Personalized AI Tutoring Systems & Real-Time Mastery-Based Curricula.
  • Generative AI & XR (AR/VR/MR) Simulation Environments for STEM Education.
  • Research Integrity, AI-Generated Text Detection & Responsible AI Use in Scholarly Publishing.
  • Labor Re-skilling Frameworks & Human-in-the-Loop Collaboration.
    
    

  Track 3.5: Cultural Heritage, Digital Humanities & Generative Arts

  • Heritage Reconstruction: Neural Radiance Fields (NeRFs), Gaussian Splatting & 3D Photogrammetric Restoration.
  • Endangered Language Preservation, Arabic & Low-Resource Language Models & Ancient Script Decipherment.
  • Identity-Preserving Regionalism: Integrating Vernacular Architecture with AI Synthesis.
  • Generative Media & Creative Co-Creation: Authorship, Copyright & Deepfake Detection.
    
    

  Track 3.6: Global Governance, Legal Frameworks, Ethics & Digital Economy

  • Autonomous Decision Systems: Algorithmic Bias, Transparency & Explainable AI (XAI).
  • AI Regulation & Sovereign AI: EU AI Act Implementation, Liability & Transnational Governance.
  • AI Safety & Alignment: Red-Teaming, Human Oversight & Accountability of Autonomous Systems.
  • AI & the Economy: Labor-Market Impacts, Productivity & Green Finance (ESG).
  • AI & Cyber Security: Prompt Injection, Agent Hijacking & Post-Quantum Cryptography.

• 4. Cross-Cutting Track: Foundation Models, AI Agents & Sustainable AI

  • Foundation & Multimodal Models: Evaluation, Reliability & Domain Adaptation.
  • Agentic AI & “AI Scientists”: Autonomous Experiment Planning, Coding & Data Analysis.
  • Physics-Informed & Hybrid AI: Integrating Scientific Knowledge with Machine Learning.
  • Sustainable AI: Energy, Water & Carbon Footprint of AI Systems and Data Centers.

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