The 10th edition of Cities Identity Through Architecture and Arts (CITAA) returns to Cagliari city with great memories of rich traditions, vibrant art, and the enduring identity of Nubian culture gained and celebrated from the previous edition held between Aswan and Luxor cities. That experience highlighted the profound connection between architecture, art, and collective memory within a unique geographical and cultural landscape.

This year, we celebrate a milestone, the 10th edition of CITAA hosted in the beautiful city of Cagliari, that owns a distinctive identity and vibrant arts scene. We aim to explore the diverse narratives that shape urban and cultural identities across different contexts. As we gather here, we reaffirm our commitment to understanding how architecture, art, and cultural heritage influence the development and resilience of cities around the world.

Scope of the Conference

We invite scholars, practitioners, and artists to examine the multifaceted relationships between architecture, art, and urban identity. The conference will address topics such as historical urban development, contemporary architectural conservation, artistic expression in public spaces, and innovative strategies for cultural preservation and sustainable urban growth. Through interdisciplinary dialogue and collaborative exchange, we aim to foster new insights and innovative approaches to safeguarding cultural heritage and promoting exciting urban environments.

Statement of Purpose

The purpose is to create a dynamic, inclusive platform where ideas can be exchanged, collaborations can be formed, and innovative solutions can be conceived to address the evolving challenges of urban identity and cultural preservation. The unique identity of Cagliari offers a complete scene of Art that helps to deepen our understanding of the vital role that architecture and art play in shaping resilient, meaningful cities. Through this gathering, we aspire to inspire sustainable, culturally rich urban development that honors the past while strengthening the future.

• 1. Defining and Evolving Urban Identity

  This topic explores the foundational concepts of urban identity, from historical layers to social narratives. It addresses how cities are perceived and represented, and the challenges of maintaining a distinctive character in an era of rapid globalization and change.

  1.1. Theories, methodologies, and frameworks for understanding and analyzing urban identity.

  1.2. The interplay of historical layers, physical attributes, and social narratives in shaping city character.

  1.3. Perception and representation of cities in collective memory, media, and popular culture.

  1.4. The concept of "place-making" and its role in fostering distinctive urban identities.

  1.5. Challenges to urban identity in an era of globalization, homogenization, and rapid change.

• 2. Urban Identity, Cultural Heritage, and the City Scene

  This topic investigates the vital link between a city's identity and its cultural heritage. It focuses on strategies for conserving architectural landmarks, preserving intangible heritage, and using urban memory and arts to create a dynamic and resilient contemporary cityscape.

  2.1. Architectural Landmarks Conservation Strategies in Dynamic Urban Contexts

  2.2. Indigenous Cultural Heritage Preservation amid Urban Vibrancy

  2.3. Urban Memory Sites as Catalysts for Contemporary Cultural Life

  2.4. Narrative and Narrative-Driven Urban Spaces in a Vibrant Cityscape

  2.5. Cultural Heritage Tourism as a Driver of Urban Energy and Innovation

  2.6. Urban Archaeology Revealing Layers of Vibrant City Histories

  2.7. Preserving Intangible Cultural Heritage through Contemporary Arts and Events

  2.8. Humanitarian Murals and Street Art as Symbols of Social Resilience and City Spirit

• 3. The Evolution of Urban Cities’ Identities

  This topic examines how cities' identities evolve in response to historical events and contemporary forces. It analyzes the impact of colonial legacies, industrialization, globalization, and migration, as well as shifts in planning and technology, on a city's cultural and artistic fabric.

  3.1. Colonial Legacies and Their Role in Shaping Vibrant Urban Narratives

  3.2. Industrial Revolution’s Impact on the Dynamic and Artistic Urban Fabric

  3.3. Globalization and Digital Connectivity’s Role in the Evolving City Identity

  3.4. Rural-Urban Migration and the Creation of Diverse, Lively Neighborhoods

  3.5. Tech Innovations Fueling the Creative and Cultural Pulse of Cities

  3.6. Shifts in Urban Planning Paradigms that Foster Dynamic Cityscapes

  3.7. Morphological Evolution and the Reimagining of Urban Vibes

  3.8. Demographic Shifts as Catalysts for Cultural and Artistic Vibrancy

• 4. Artistic Expression and the Pulse of Urban Life

  This topic explores the dynamic role of artistic expression in shaping a city's identity. It examines how various art forms—from street art and public performances to digital installations and soundscapes—energize public spaces, foster community, and reflect a city's vibrant narrative.

  4.1. Street Art and Murals as Expressions of City Identity and Vibrant Narratives

  4.2. Community-Driven Murals and Urban Art Festivals as Catalysts for City Spirit

  4.3. Performing Arts in Public Spaces: Celebrating Urban Life and Diversity

  4.4. Interactive and Immersive Art Installations Enlivening City Streets

  4.5. Soundscaping and Urban Acoustics: Shaping the City’s Vibrant Atmosphere

  4.6. Participatory Art for Engaging and Energizing Urban Communities

  4.7. Digital and Interactive Art Installations Transforming Public Spaces

• 5. Digital Technologies Expanding Cultural and Artistic Effervescence

  This topic investigates how digital technologies are revolutionizing the urban cultural and artistic landscape. It explores innovations such as augmented reality, 3D scanning, and AI-driven preservation that expand access to heritage and create new forms of cultural expression and urban engagement.

  5.1. Augmented Reality Enhancing the Experience of Urban Cultural Landmarks

  5.2. 3D Scanning and Digital Techniques as Tools for Vibrant Heritage Conservation

  5.3. Digital Archives and Virtual Exhibitions Energizing Urban Cultural Scenes

  5.4. GIS and Geospatial Technologies for Mapping Vibrant Cultural Landscapes

  5.5. AI-Driven Restoration and Preservation of the City’s Cultural Artifacts

  5.6. Digital Humanities and Creative Tech Fostering Urban Cultural Innovation

• 6. Promoting Urban Identity through Sustainable and Interdisciplinary Design

  This topic explores how sustainable and interdisciplinary design can foster a vibrant urban identity. It focuses on integrating principles of well-being, urban ecology, and inclusive design with smart technologies to create resilient, nature-integrated, and human-centered urban environments.

  6.1. Integrating Sustainable Design Principles to Foster City Vitality

  6.2. Designing for Well-being: Creating Healthy, Vibrant Urban Environments

  6.3. Urban Ecology and Biodiversity as Foundations for Dynamic Urban Life

  6.4. Smart City Technologies Driving Vibrant, Connected Urban Ecosystems

  6.5. Biophilic Design for Energetic and Nature-Integrated Urban Spaces

  6.6. Inclusive Design for Diverse Urban Communities

  6.7. Environmental Psychology and Human-Centered Urban Design

  6.8. Data-Driven Approaches to Cultivate Urban Vibrancy and Engagement

• 7. Strategies for Urban Regeneration and Cultural Regeneration

  This topic addresses strategies for regenerating cities and their cultures. It focuses on the adaptive reuse of buildings, community-led initiatives, and mixed-use developments as catalysts for renewal, while examining the social impacts, including gentrification, and the revitalization of historic urban centers.

  7.1. Adaptive Reuse of Iconic Industrial and Cultural Buildings as Vibrant Hubs

  7.2. Community-Led Regeneration for Authentic Urban Regeneration

  7.3. Mixed-Use Developments as Engines of Urban Energy and Diversity

  7.4. Revitalizing Historic Main Streets as Vibrant City Anchors

  7.5. Social Impact and Cultural Projects in Urban Regeneration

  7.6. Gentrification and Its Role in Shaping Vibrant City Neighborhoods

  7.7. Brownfield Remediation as a Catalyst for Creative Urban Renewal

• 8. Celebrating Cultural Diversity and the Liveliness of Urban Identity

  This topic celebrates how cultural diversity shapes a city's vibrant identity. It explores how inclusive urban design, festivals, and cultural events can preserve and showcase diverse heritage, facilitate cultural exchange, and foster social inclusion for immigrant and multicultural communities.

  8.1. Designing Inclusive Urban Spaces for Multicultural Communities

  8.2. Festivals and Cultural Events as Expressions of Urban Vibrancy

  8.3. Preserving and Showcasing Immigrant and Diaspora Heritage

  8.4. Cultural Exchanges and Urban Networks as Drivers of City Vitality

  8.5. Refugee and Migrant Integration through Creative Urban Initiatives

  8.6. Language and Cultural Preservation in the Urban Fabric

  8.7. Cultural Heritage Centers as Platforms for Urban Cultural Dialogue

  8.8. Urban Festivals as Celebrations of Cultural Diversity and Creativity

• 9. Addressing Climate Challenges while Activating City Identities

  This topic addresses the critical intersection of climate change and urban identity. It explores climate-responsive design and green infrastructure as tools for safeguarding landmarks, building resilient cities, and preserving cultural and social life in the face of environmental challenges.

  9.1. Climate-Responsive Design to Safeguard Iconic Urban Landmarks

  9.2. Innovative Architecture for a Resilient and Vibrant City Skyline

  9.3. Adaptive Strategies for Protecting and Activating Cultural Waterfronts

  9.4. Green Infrastructure as a Tool for Dynamic Urban Climate Resilience

  9.5. Retrofitting Historic Structures for Climate Adaptation and City Vitality

  9.6. Flood-Resilient Urban Design Fostering Safe and Active Public Spaces

  9.7. Promoting Green and Blue Infrastructure for a Vibrant, Resilient City

  9.8. Climate Adaptation Techniques for Maintaining Urban Cultural and Social Life

• 10. The Diverse Canvas of Arts in Urban Identity

  This topic explores the multifaceted role of the arts in shaping urban identity. It covers a diverse canvas of visual, graphic, and tangible art forms—from public murals to digital displays—and their integration into streetscapes to enhance aesthetics and foster a sense of place.

  10.1. Visual Arts: Murals, graffiti, public sculptures, installations, and their impact on urban aesthetics and discourse.

  10.2. Graphic and Media Arts: Signs, billboards, digital displays, and their contribution to streetscapes and commercial identities.

  10.3. Streetscapes as Integrated Art Forms: incorporation of lighting, urban furniture, landscaping, and artistic elements

  10.4. Tangible Arts: How physical artworks are conserved, exhibited, and integrated into public spaces to enhance city identity.

• 11. Intangible Arts, Cultural Traditions, and Living Heritage

  This topic focuses on the role of intangible arts and living heritage in defining urban identity. It explores how traditional performing arts, storytelling, social practices, and crafts are safeguarded and promoted in evolving urban environments to maintain cultural traditions and community ties.

  11.1. The role of traditional performing arts in public spaces and urban festivals

  11.2. Oral traditions, storytelling, and local narratives as intangible expressions of city identity

  11.3. Social practices, ceremonies, and festivals that reinforce community

  11.4. Traditional handicrafts, culinary traditions, and knowledge of living heritage.

  11.5. Strategies for safeguarding and promoting intangible cultural heritage in evolving urban environments.

• 12. Mediterranean Cities: A Rich Tapestry of Identities, Challenges, and Opportunities

  This topic presents a comparative analysis of Mediterranean cities' identities. It addresses the unique challenges they face—such as climate change and overtourism—while exploring opportunities to leverage their rich cultural heritage and traditional knowledge for sustainable development and cross-cultural dialogue.

  12.1. Comparative studies of architectural and artistic identities across diverse Mediterranean cities

  12.2. The specific challenges facing Mediterranean urban identities: climate change impacts, overtourism, migration, and resource scarcity.

  12.3. Opportunities for leveraging Mediterranean cultural heritage and traditional knowledge for sustainable development.

  12.4. The evolving identity of coastal cities and island communities in the Mediterranean.

  12.5. Cross-cultural dialogue to promote Mediterranean urban identities through architecture and arts.

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 Accessibility:

   The disclosed fees are for the conference participation (Publication is free of charge, but only the conference participants can be considered for publishing 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.

Publication Opportunities

IEREK offers many alternative venues for publication. All accepted submissions to the conference, after a rigorous double-blinded peer-review process by the respective and highly-distinguished Editorial Board, will be published through one of the following venues:

1. Scopus/Web of Science:

   Selected papers (according to the preference of the author) will be published in one of the Scopus-indexed or Web of Science-indexed book series or through related journal special issues. See the publishing opportunities.

2. Springer Series/IEREK Journals:

   Accepted papers (according to the preference of the author) will be published through the Springer book series or through a special issue in one of the IEREK press open-access Journals.

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.

5. Presentation Only:

   An author may need to attend the conference for presentation only to present a research idea without publication or full paper submission; the fee in this case will be decreased.

Physical Attendance

IEREK offers various types of participation. Applicants can apply for in-person attendance to benefit fully from conference discussions and knowledge exchange.

IEREK also offers virtual attendance for authors to present their research papers online; however, we strongly encourage all applicants to attend the conference in person.

Publication Types:

Type 1:

• Physical attendance + Publication through Scopus and  (SCImago), EI Compendex, zbMATH indexation)

  Through IEREK – Springer Nature Interdisciplinary book series “Advances in Science, Technology, and Innovation” (ASTI). See previous publication here.

Type 2:

• Physical attendance + Publication through Open-access IEREK press Journals (to be indexed soon in Web of Science and afterward in Scopus)

The physical fee covers:

• The Conference Kit, which includes a softcopy of the abstract book, Conference notebook, IEREK pen, and Conference Flyers/Printouts.
• IEREK Participation/Contribution Certificate
• A Preliminary Acceptance Letter
• Consideration for publication in the IEREK-Springer interdisciplinary series (ASTI series by Springer) or IEREK Press, or any special issues available according to the type of registration in the table above.
• Lunches and Coffee Breaks

* 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.

* A research paper fee allows only one author, whether main or co-author, to attend the conference and receive only one conference kit. Extras can be requested for an additional fee.

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:

Type 3:

• (Online attendance+ Publication through Scopus and (SCImago), EI Compendex, zbMATH indexation)

  Online attendance + Publication through Scopus and Web of Science indexation Through IEREK – Springer Nature Interdisciplinary book series “Advances in Science, Technology, and Innovation” ASTI, see previous publications here.

Type 4:

• Online attendance + Publication through Open-access IEREK press Journals (to be indexed soon in Web of Science and afterward in Scopus)

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 20% 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 2025 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

Publish through iDirect

iDirect is a new and efficient platform that allows direct submissions of research papers across various fields of science. iDirect accepts and covers all fields of science, not only those related to a particular conference. Individual authors are encouraged to submit their research discussing new ideas and presenting solutions to everyday problems that fall under numerous scientific themes. The iDirect platform is integrated into the peer review system for online conferences. You can publish your work through iDirect without the need to attend the conference or adhere to any submission deadlines. iDirect accepts a wide range of disciplines, eliminating the need to align with the conference's specific theme or scope. Based on the scope of your research, we will identify the most relevant proceedings for publication. The editor will schedule a discussion with you to review your presentation before proceeding to the peer-review process. Learn more here!

Publication Period

IEREK puts a lot of effort into expediting the peer review process to publish articles as quickly as possible. This requires prompt responses from all authors to the editors' comments, if any. Your swift response is highly appreciated to advance the production process and get your articles online. We prioritize the first author to respond as per our formula. The conference proceedings will be divided into multiple books, with the first one scheduled for publication within 3 months after the conference date. We encourage all authors to aim for publication in the first release.

Possibilities for Extra Fees

1. Authors may request that their kits be delivered, for an additional fee decided by the courier, and upon request. Alternatively, authors located in Egypt can pick them up from IEREK headquarters in Alexandria.
2. Additional Conference Kit (Excluding Delivery). *Contact us for a quotation on shipping fees.
3. Gala Dinner, social programs, and other activities.

Visa Application

For participants who need Entry Visas to the country where the conference will be held, IEREK will issue the corresponding invitation letter for accepted applicants to facilitate visa issuance. Please notice that we will attempt to assist you in obtaining a visa but the responsibility is yours and the decision rests solely with the appropriate Embassy. For the requirements of issuing a visa letter please read more here!

All accepted submissions to the conference, after a rigorous double-blinded peer-review process by the respective and a highly-extinguished Editorial Board, will be published in one of the following:

• Advances in Science, Technology and Innovation (ASTI), an IEREK Interdisciplinary book series published by Springer Nature. (Scopus indexed)  

About ASTI

Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation (ASTI) is a series of peer-reviewed books based on important emerging research that redefines the current disciplinary boundaries in science, technology and innovation (STI) in order to develop integrated concepts for sustainable development. It not only discusses the progress made towards securing more resources, allocating smarter solutions, and rebalancing the relationship between nature and people, but also provides in-depth insights from comprehensive research that addresses the 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) as set out by the UN for 2030.

The series draws on the best research papers from various IEREK and other international conferences to promote the creation and development of viable solutions for a sustainable future and a positive societal transformation with the help of integrated and innovative science-based approaches. Including interdisciplinary contributions, it presents innovative approaches and highlights how they can best support both economic and sustainable development, through better use of data, more effective institutions, and global, local and individual action, for the welfare of all societies. The series particularly features conceptual and empirical contributions from various interrelated fields of science, technology and innovation, with an emphasis on digital transformation, that focus on providing practical solutions to ensure food, water and energy security to achieve the SDGs. It also presents new case studies offering concrete examples of how to resolve sustainable urbanization and environmental issues in different regions of the world. Read More.

• IEREK Press Journals, a multidisciplinary publisher that aims to cultivate and disseminate research.

Environmental Science & Sustainable Development (ESSD)

ESSD is a peer-reviewed, scholarly journal that aims to systematically develop the research-driven curiosity and evidence-based discourse of aspiring scholars that seek to contribute to the academic community. As the world is currently living in an age of information where sources are widely available on the Internet, we at ESSD seek to efficiently utilize the available information to help create robust and evidence-based knowledge. In the process, we offer researchers, in general, and young and aspiring ones in particular a quicker way to get their work published and gain exposure through online open access. We pride ourselves on getting submitted work to be published quickly, through the use of our worldwide pool of subject specialist peer reviewers. Find out more about ESSD International Journal here.

The Academic Research Community Publication (ARChive)

ARChive is an open-access journal that publishes conference proceedings on a wide range of topics relating to social sciences. Consequently, it accepts original research papers on a wide spectrum of subjects. ARChive is a journal published on behalf of researchers that perpetually make an effort to contribute to their fields and provide them with high visibility of research submitted. The series publishes, both, theoretical and experimental high-quality papers of current and perpetual interest. It serves to cultivate, propagate, and essentially archive academic research that has been authored and submitted for academic conferences.

Find out more about ARChive International Journal here.

Proceedings of Science and Technology (Resourceedings)

Resourceedings is an open access journal that publishes conference proceedings. Conference proceedings compromise of different disciplines, ranging from Engineering including built environments, architecture, and sustainability. Disciplines also include Technology and Energy. Resourceedings is a journal that publishes research articles that shed light on different crucial issues in order to provide them with solutions and suggestions. The journal publishes articles submitted by researchers of interest in different fields.

Find out more about Resourceedings International Journal here.

BAHETH International Journal - Arabian Researchers Database (Arabic Papers only)

“BAHETH” in Architecture, Engineering, and Technology, is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes original academic research in the fields of Architecture, Engineering, and Technology. The journal welcomes research in the Arabic Language with an English Abstract. Papers submitted to this journal in Arabic must be presented in the English Language in the conference.

Find out more about BAHETH International Journal here.

For IEREK's Provious Publications, Please Click here

- Cities' Identity through Architecture and Arts (CITAA) – 1st Edition held in Cairo, Egypt in May, 2017.

Taylor & Francis

Cities' Identity Through Architecture and Arts.

Proceedings of the International Conference on Cities' Identity through Architecture and Arts (CITAA 2017), May 11-13, 2017, Cairo, Egypt

Publication Link: https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9781351680332

IEREK Press

The Academic Research Community (ARChive)

Vol 1, issue #1 (2017): Proceedings of the first international conference on: Cities' Identity through Architecture and Arts

Publication link: https://press.ierek.com/index.php/ARChive/issue/view/10/showToc

- Cities' Identity through Architecture and Arts (CITAA) – 2nd Edition held in Cairo, Egypt in September, 2018.

Springer

Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation (ASTI) Series.

Cities' Identity Through Architecture and Arts

(Selected Papers) Publication link: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-14869-0

IEREK Press

The Academic Research Community (ARChive)

Vol 3, issue #4 (2019): Proceedings of the 2nd international conference: Cities’ Identity Through Architecture and Arts

Publication link: https://press.ierek.com/index.php/ARChive/issue/view/34/showToc

- Cities' Identity through Architecture and Arts (CITAA) – 3rd Edition held in University of Pisa, Italy in September, 2019.

Springer

Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation (ASTI) Series.

Cities’ Vocabularies, The Influences and Formations

(Selected Papers) Publication link: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-51961-2

- Cities' Identity through Architecture and Arts (CITAA) – 4th Edition held online in collaboration with the University of Pisa, Italy in December 2020.

Springer

Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation (ASTI) Series.

Cities’ Identity Through Architecture and Arts

(Selected Papers) Publication link: https://link.springer.com/book/9783030994792

- Cities' Identity through Architecture and Arts (CITAA) – 5th Edition held online in collaboration with the University of Pisa, Italy in December 2021.

Springer

Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation (ASTI) Series.

Cities’ Vocabularies and the Sustainable Development of the Silkroads

(Selected Papers) Publication link: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-31027-0

- Cities' Identity through Architecture and Arts (CITAA) – 6th Edition held in University of Pisa, Italy in December 2022.

Springer

Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation (ASTI) Series.

Urban Narratives: Exploring Identity, Heritage, and Sustainable Development in Cities

(Selected Papers) Publication link: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-48517-6

- Cities' Identity through Architecture and Arts (CITAA) – 7th Edition held online Collabration with Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Morocco in September, 2023.

Springer

Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation (ASTI) Series.

Urban Identity Explored: Architecture and Arts in Cities

(Selected Papers) Publication link: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-60641-0

Cities’ Identity Through Architecture and Arts (CITAA) – 1^st Edition

The Cities’ Identity Through Architecture and Arts (CITAA) Conference, which was held in association with the Faculty of Fine Arts, Helwan University, started on May 11th, 2017 and included many discussions and covered extremely important topics. It was a very successful conference that Cannot be forgotten.

The International Conference was held in Fairmont Nile City Hotel – Cairo, Egypt and was chaired by Prof. Safia El Kabany (Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts, Helwan University) and organized by IEREK.

The opening session started with a welcoming word from Prof. Safia El Kabany (Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts, Helwan University), Prof. Khaled Abd El-Ghaffar, Minster of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Prof. Maged Negm, Acting President, Helwan University, Eng. Mohamed Abo Seada, Chairman of the National Organization for Urban Harmony, Prof. Mahmoud Ghoneem, CITAA Secretary General & Guest Editor, Associate Professor of Architecture, Faculty of Fine Arts, Helwan University, Dr. Abd ElAziz Saqr, General Director of IEREK.

Check this conference’s overview here:

https://www.ierek.com/events/cities-identity-through-architecture-and-arts#overview

Cities’ Identity Through Architecture and Arts (CITAA) – 2nd Edition

IEREK organized a successful international conference on " Cities’ Identity Through Architecture and Arts “, which took place from 28-29 September 2018 at the Akhnaton Hall of the Grand Nile Tower Hotel in Cairo, Egypt.

This summary captures a two-day program of presentations, panel discussions and interactive dialogue at the conference on. This conference registration started from 8:30 am to 9:15 am.

 The conference then began with the welcoming sessions which were presented by Dr. Abdelaziz Sakr, IEREK’s General Director and Dr. Mourad Amer IEREK’s Chief Executive Officer & Founder. The conference continued with interactive panel discussions, presentations and briefings on topics which were related to the conference.

The conference included a group of distinguished keynote speakers such as Prof. Francesco Molinari, Researcher & Policy Advisor at “Politecnico di Milano” & Professor at Ulster Business School, Prof. Zeinab Nour, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Fine Arts, Helwan University.

Check this conference’s overview here:

https://www.ierek.com/events/cities-identity-through-architecture-and-arts-2#overview

Cities’ Identity Through Architecture and Arts (CITAA) – 3rd Edition

With success, the third edition of international conference on Cities Identity through Architecture & Arts (CITAA) was organized and held in the University of Pisa of Italy from the 11^th and until the 13^th of September 2019.

Covering an array of topics, the conference discussed the influence of Architecture and the Arts in shaping the identities of cities as well as their influence on the quality of life. Concepts of City Identity and Branding, Urban Growth and Development, Spatial Transformation, Conservation of Heritage, Tourism and more were topics of discussion and research.

Opening Session

An opening ceremony marked the start of the conference, which included a 'greetings and communications' session by the institutions during which words were given by:

Prof. Ing. Alberto Landi, the president of the School of Engineering, University of Pisa, Italy.

Prof. Luca Lanini, D.E.S.T.E.C, Department of Energy Engineering, University of Pisa, Italy.

Prof. Ferdinando Trapani, Department of Architecture, University of Palermo, Italy & Coordinator of Academic Support between IEREK and Italian Universities.

Dr. Mourad Amer, PhD, President and CEO of IEREK.

Prof. Francesco Molinari, Department of Architecture, University of Florence & Conference Chair

Check this conference’s overview here:

https://www.ierek.com/events/cities-identity-through-architecture-and-arts-3rd-edition#overview 

Cities’ Identity Through Architecture and Arts (CITAA) - 4th Edition

The 4^th International Conference on the Cities’ Identity Through Architecture and Arts has been held Online in collaboration with University of Pisa, Italy from 14-15 December 2020.

The conference then began with the welcoming sessions which were presented by Prof. Francesco Alberti, Conference Chair & Professor at the Department of Architecture (DiDA), University of Florence, Italy. Prof. Luca Lanini, Associate Professor at DESTeC of University of Pisa, Italy, Prof. Rocco Rizzo Full Professor & Director of (DESTeC) -Dept. of Energy and System Engineering, Centro Piaggio, University of Pisa, Italy, and Dr. Mourad Amer IEREK’s Chief Executive Officer & Founder. The conference continued with interactive panel discussions, presentations and briefings on topics which were related to the conference.

Check this conference’s page here:

https://www.ierek.com/events/cities-identity-through-architecture-and-arts-4th-edition#introduction

Cities’ Identity Through Architecture and Arts (CITAA) - 5th Edition

The fifth edition of the International Conference on “Cities’ Identity Through Architecture and Arts” was held virtually in collaboration with the University of Pisa in Italy on the 13th and 14th of December due to travel restrictions caused by the pandemic.

The Conference discussed several topics regarding different vocabularies, such as sacred architecture, heritage buildings, open spaces, landmarks, street escapes, etc.

The Conference topics attracted scientists, architects, cultural preservation enthusiasts, and researchers to discuss their papers and come up with possible solutions to solve the problems of the identity of cities.

The Opening Ceremony started with the online registration and welcoming speeches from the Conference Chair and IEREK founder. Following this introduction, short welcoming speeches were given by the Conference Chair, Professor Luca Lanini, University of Pisa, Architectural and Urban Design, and Prof. Ferdinando Trapani, Professor of Urban Planning, Department of Architecture, University of Palermo; Coordinator of the Italian Academic Alliance with IEREK.

Check this conference’s page here:

https://www.ierek.com/events/CITAA-5th#overview

Cities’ Identity Through Architecture and Arts (CITAA) - 6th Edition

The Sixth edition of the International Conference on “Cities’ Identity Through Architecture and Arts” was held Physically and virtually in collaboration with the University of Pisa in Italy on the 05th and 06th of December 2022.

The Conference topics attracted scientists, architects, cultural preservation enthusiasts, and researchers to discuss their papers and come up with possible solutions to solve the problems of the identity of cities.

The Opening Ceremony started with the online registration and welcoming speeches from the Conference Chair and IEREK founder. Following this introduction, short welcoming speeches were given by the Conference Chair, Professor Luca Lanini, University of Pisa, Italy, Dr. Mourad Amer IEREK’s Chief Executive Officer & Founder. The conference continued with interactive panel discussions, presentations and briefings on topics which were related to the conference.

Check this conference’s page here:

https://www.ierek.com/events/cities-identity-through-architecture-and-arts-citaa-6th#introduction

Cities’ Identity Through Architecture and Arts (CITAA) - 7th Edition

The 7^th-Edition of the International Conference “Cities’ Identity Through Architecture & Arts” was held in collaboration with the University Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdullah University – Fes, Morocco. and took place virtually from 26 – 27 September 2023.

The Conference offers an interdisciplinary forum in the fields of Architecture, Cultural Heritage, Andalusian Arts, Cities Identity, Built Heritage, City Planning, Shaping Cities, Islamic Architecture, Heritage Preservation, Historical Sites, Historical Architectural, Architecture & Art, and Baroque Architecture, among many others.

The Opening Ceremony started with the online registration and welcoming speeches from the Conference Chair and IEREK’ founder.

First Presentation about IEREK introducing IEREK as a company and its activities to the audience.

Following IEREK’s introduction, short welcoming speech were given by the conference chair Prof. Mustapha IJJAALI President of Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdullah University – Fes, Morocco.

Check this conference’s page here:

https://www.ierek.com/events/cities-identity-through-architecture-and-arts-citaa-7th-edition#overview

Cities’ Identity Through Architecture and Arts (CITAA) - 8th Edition

The Eighth edition of the International Conference on “Cities’ Identity Through Architecture & Arts” was held in Cagliari University in Sardinia, Italy as the main host, and in collaboration with Pisa University. The conference took place physically and virtually from the 17th to the 19th of September 2024, including attendees from all corners of the world.

This conference was organized as one of the important tools that help its attendees exchange knowledge and enhance the research community. IEREK invited all interested architects, environmentalists, engineers, and university students from all over the world aiming provide a platform for attendees to exchange ideas, collaborate, and envelops topics concerning the conservation of cities’ identities through arts and architecture. It addresses multiple topics of contention concerning cities’ heritage and conservation efforts, such as the influence of artistic expression and creativity on cities’ safety, traditional artistic techniques & architecture, historical eras, and their construction practices, and sustainable preservation practices. exploration.

The Opening Ceremony started with registration and welcoming speeches from the Vice Rector of Cagliari University, Prof. Alessandra Carucci, Conference Guests Eng. Monica Stochino, Italian Ministry for Cultural Heritage, and Prof. Caterina, Director of the School of Specialization in Architectural and Landscape Heritage of the University of Cagliari

Short welcoming speeches were given by the conference chairs Prof. Tarek Teba, Associate Professor in Architectural Heritage, Portsmouth School of Architecture, University of Portsmouth, in behalf of the CAH Conferences Chairs, Prof. Luca Lanini, CITAA Conference Chair & Full Professor, PhD. DESTeC at Department of Energy, Systems, Land and Construction Engineering. University of Pisa, Conference Co-host Prof. Jocelyn A. Rivera-Lutap, DPA, FUAP United Architects of the Philippines (Education), College Quality Assurance Coordinator, CADBE-PUP, and Conference Partners President, Doo Won Cho, Prof. Maurizio di Stefano, ICOMOS.

Followed by Welcoming speeches from IEREK Team Prof. Ferdinando Trapani, Professor of the Urban Planning Department of Architecture, Polytechnic School University of Palermo, Italy, and Dr. Mourad Amer, President and CEO of IEREK.

Check this conference’s page here:

https://www.ierek.com/events/cities-identity-through-architecture-and-arts-citaa-8th-edition#overview

Attending a conference dramatically enhances both your professional and personal development. They help you sharpen the saw, meet and converse with industry experts, expand your resources and grow your professional network. IEREK Conference will help you:

1. Open Discussions: We bring together leading academic scientists, from different universities and countries, to exchange and share their experiences and research results.

2. Internationally Accredited Certificate: The participants are granted internationally recognized certificates acknowledged by IEREK, the University, and Partnering Organizations.

3. Publication: Selected high-quality manuscripts will be published, after peer review, in the Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation (ASTI) book series by Springer or by IEREK Press Journals, both of which are indexed in world-renowned databases.

4. Research Technologies: Conferences can expand your resources by providing a great opportunity to promote gathered information on new technologies related to your research.

5. Networking: You can engage with industry experts to discuss with them the very latest research projects they could be working on and increase your chances of collaboration in future projects.

6. Academic Reputation: Attending many conferences will make you a known figure in academic circles and an active member of the academic community.

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 extended abstract/short 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: Abstract Extension / Short Paper (Optional)

• Short papers should be a minimum of 6 pages and contain 4,000 words, excluding references and submitted before the paper submission deadline, in English, and fit within one of the conference topics.

   
   
• The Extended abstract i.e., the short paper should follow the research paper structure as follows: Abstract (+keywords), Introduction, problem statement, and study aim, Review of the Literature, Methodology, results and conclusion/ discussion, References list using the Paper Writing Template.
• The submission (short paper i.e. extended abstract) should be made following the same procedure followed for the abstract or sent to the conference email.
• Here: Authors may need more pages than the allotted maximum of 6 to insert figures, tables, appendixes, etc. In this case, they can submit regular papers (max. 12 pages) with the same fixed fee. For a detailed outline of the fees, please refer to the payment table in the conference fees tab.
• The conference does welcome Arabic submissions (with abstracts written in the english language), which will only be considered for publication in BAHETH by IEREK Press.

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

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

• If submitted, the extension (short 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.
• If your short 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 short 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 consent-to-publish (CTP) 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).
• 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]).

Step 4: Extended paper 

• After the conference, the authors of the best papers will be invited to submit an extended version of their research, 8 – 12+ pages in length, (optional) of their short papers for publishing in an edited volume to be published by Springer Nature.
• Publishing your short paper (i.e., extended abstract) in the conference proceedings does not prevent the submission of the full version for publishing consideration after the conference if the similarity percentages (SR%) in Step 3 are taken into account.

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 Conference 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.

2. Attend/ Present in-person and Publish in indexed Conference proceedings 

Organized at the University of Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy, offering a Physical attendance option for your convenience. That said, participants will have a chance to present their abstract/research, on campus, and have their work considered for publication in the ASTI Series by Springer as part of the conference proceedings.

See Author Instructions and Conference Fees for more information.

3. 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)

4. 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.

The University of Cagliari was born with four teachings: Theology, Law, Medicine, Philosophy and Arts, Founded by Philip III of Spain in 1620. In the second half of the 1700s, Palazzo Belgrano was built which still today houses the Rectorate and the University Library. With the Casati Law of 1859, the Botanical Garden and the Biological Station were developed in Cagliari.

Visit University of Cagliari

• For participants who need Entry Visas to the country where the conference will be held, IEREK will issue the corresponding invitation letter for accepted applicants to facilitate visa issuance.
• Please note that we will endeavor to assist you in obtaining a visa but the responsibility is yours and the decision rests solely with the appropriate Embassy.

Invitation Letter Issuance Process

1- In case the participant is an author who has submitted a research paper to the conference, it must get accepted by the Scientific Committee

2- Required participation fees must be paid

3- The participant should send the following information to the conference's official email:

* A clear copy of passport

* Passport number

* Full name as written in your passport.

* Date of Issuing and Expiration

* Date of Birth

* Email address of the nearest Embassy/Consulate to you

* Mobile Number including country code

4- Conference coordinator will issue the needful invitation letter and send a copy to the participant's email, in addition to another one to the corresponding embassy/consulate

5- The participant should print out the invitation letter along with all other required documents by the embassy/consulate and apply for VISA

 A.Physical Attendance

ORCID, which stands for Open Researcher and Contributor ID, is a global, not-for-profit organization that aims to provide unique identifiers for authors, researchers, and scholars. ORCiD effectively eliminates duplication and errors regarding author names, affiliations, previous works, and all related academic data.

IEREK is a proud member of ORCiD, and we contribute directly to their initiative of clear and identifiable markers for researchers and scholars. As the first Egyptian partner to ORCiD in the organization’s history, we strongly believe that by utilizing ORCiD’s database and verification services, we become one step closer to achieving an accurate, and identifiable academic landscape.

We encourage our authors to input their ORCiD ID when registering for one of our conferences, submitting an abstract, or a full paper. By doing so, you directly link your research to your identity and affiliation and can showcase your various academic efforts all in one place. By Registering your ORCiD ID, you also increase your works’ visibility and provide easy access to your entire library of research and academic activity.

Click here to learn more about ORCiD, and here to register your ORCiD ID for free.