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22 Apr 2024 / 25 Apr 2024 read moreProf. Arch. Luca Lanini
Full Professor, PhD
Professor at DESTeC of the University of Pisa in Architectural and Urban Design. Ph.D. President of the Master degree in Building Engineering-Architecture of the University of Pisa.
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According to Stuart Hall, one’s cultural identity is constantly undergoing change where he considers that it is a matter of becoming as well as being and he believes that our cultural identities are influenced by history, by our pasts and will accordingly be influenced by our futures. The aforementioned not only applies to us and our cultures but also to a city’s own identity. A city’s identity is continuously constructed and developed over time just like that of our own identities.
And just like that of our own identities, a city’s identity consists of several factors that impact it. Architecture and arts are among the factors that shape the history of civilizations, and accordingly shape both a city’s culture and identity, as well as our own, and allow ancient and modern cities to flourish. These factors do not stop only at buildings and constructions but also include traditions, cultural beliefs, religious beliefs, and communal arts. While it is important to embrace the inevitable changes that a city’s identity undergoes as a result of many factors such as globalization and modernization, it is important to preserve, maintain, and cherish our traditions and civilizations that have left behind various architectural wonders.
With this in mind, IEREK is working on delivering a conference that will work to discuss how architecture and arts are the reflection and embodiment of the historical, cultural, and economic characteristics of a city and that it presents how a city’s memories and history play a vital role in protecting the physical and nonphysical heritage of a city. The research presented will make sense of the transformation of cities and urban cultures and will investigate different new approaches developed in both contemporary arts and architectures.
The 8th edition of the Cities’ Identity Through Architecture and Arts (CITAA) aims to help raise the awareness of enthusiasts of architecture and arts about the importance and significance of new techniques in preserving architectural identities. This conference will gather researchers from around the globe in hopes of exchanging knowledge and experiences on protecting and sustaining cities’ identities through architecture and arts and to discuss urban development in that regard.
1.1 Religion, Culture, and the City
1.2 City Structure, Features, and Elements
1.3 The City’s Image and Self-identity
1.4 Transitioning into Smart Cities: Structure and Transformation
1.5 Advances in Technologies of City Planning and Development
1.6 Urban Growth and Morphology and Their Impact on Cities’ Identities
1.7 New Development in Urban Design and Shaping the City and Its Culture
1.8 The Influences of City Elements and Vocabularies in the City’s Formation and Development
2.1 Cultural Heritage Protection, Conservation, and Reuse
2.2 Ideologies and Movements: Shaping the City and Its History
2.3 Visual Arts’ Roles in Documenting Architectural Heritage
2.4 Branding the City’s Heritage Identities and Sustainable Heritage
2.5 Public Regulations and Efforts in Heritage Conservation
2.6 Mapping Cities’ Vocabularies: Ecological Approach of Conservation Projects
2.7 The Correlation Between Architecture and Arts and Conservation of Cities’ Vocabularies
2.8 The Role of Heritage Sites in Driving the City Fabrics
3.1 Visuals of Architectural Heritage in the Modern Era
3.2 The Future of Our Past: Archaeology is Yesterday’s Visual Arts for Today
3.3 Visual Arts’ Role in Documenting Architectural Heritage
3.4 Art, Music, and Interaction Visualization Media and Its Impact on Humans
3.5 The Dialogue Between Ancient and Contemporary Visuals
3.6 Cultural Spaces and Landscapes in Contemporary Arts
3.7 Artistic Heritages and Their Impact on Contemporary Arts
3.8 Contemporary Art in Reviving Modern and Historical Cities
4.1 Planning for Sustainable Context of Re-discovering Heritage Vocabularies
4.2 The Future of Cities Art, Architecture, and Historical Cities
4.3 Architecture and Arts in the Cultural Transformation Age
4.4 The Shaping and Transformation of Successful Case Studies
4.5 Policies and Guidelines for the Planning and Transformation of Cities
4.6 Best Practices for Dealing with Historical Areas and Buildings
4.7 Historic Conservation and Economic Plans for Sustainable Tourism
4.8 Cultural Spaces Development and Landscapes in Contemporary Arts
Title | Date |
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Abstract Submission Deadline | 15 Mar 2024 |
Letter of Visa (for delegates who need visa entry) *payment required | 24 Apr 2024 |
Last Notification for Abstract Acceptance & Approval to present | 29 Mar 2024 |
Start Payment Date | 30 Mar 2024 |
End Payment Date | 30 May 2024 |
Extended Abstract / Short Paper Submission Deadline | 15 Jun 2024 |
Notification of acceptance/ rejection of submitted extended abstract/ short paper | 30 Jun 2024 |
Conference Program | 24 Aug 2024 |
Conference Launch | 24 Sep 2024 |
Type of Registration | ASTI Book by Springer Scopus indexed | Open Access IEREK press Journals | Co-author/ Audience | Payment Deadline |
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Student | 350 € | 250 € | 150 € |
30 May 2024 |
Academic | 400 € | 300 € | 200 € | |
Professional | 450 € | 350 € | 200 € |
The physical fee covers:
The conference Kit inclusive of: a printed abstracts book, a softcopy of the abstracts book on a USB/CD, Conference notebook, IEREK pen, Conference Flyers/ Printouts.
IEREK Participation/ Contribution Certificate
Preliminary Acceptance Letters
Consideration for publishing in the IEREK ASTI series by Springer or IEREK Press
Lunches and Coffee Breaks
If multiple abstracts are submitted by the same first author submitted to the conference, a 25% discount is applied to each additional submission.
Each research paper should have one main author who should pay the full fee (Author fees) regardless of attendance. Co-authors, each, have their own 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 copy of the conference Abstract book in both hard and soft copies. Extras can be requested for an additional fee.
Professionals are categorized as participants who are not affiliated with universities such as practitioners, policymakers, entrepreneurs etc.
Students must provide proof of enrollment in a university by providing an enrollment certificate or a valid university ID (with issue/ expiry date) etc.
Additionally, you have the option to present your submitted abstract as a presentation without the intention of publishing your work, for information about the fees and additional details, please feel free to get in touch with us at: [email protected].
Type of Registration | ASTI Book by Springer Scopus indexed | Open Access IEREK press Journals | Co-author/ Audience | Payment Deadline |
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Student | 300 € | 200 € | 50 € |
30 May 2024 |
Academic | 350 € | 250 € | 100 € | |
Professional | 400 € | 300 € | 100 € |
The online fee covers:
A softcopy of the abstracts book and/ or hard copy (excluding shipping)
IEREK Participation/ Contribution Certificate in softcopy
Acceptance Letters in softcopy
Consideration for publishing in the IEREK ASTI series by Springer or IEREK Press
Access to conference recordings
*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 Cairo/ Alexandria office. |
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Additional Conference Kit (Excluding Delivery) *Contact us for a quotation on shipping fees. |
100 € |
Loyalty Membership Discounts
The more you attend, the more you're rewarded!
IEREK offers its loyal participants with the following discounts depending on his/her attendance: https://www.ierek.com/events/cities-identity-through-architecture-and-arts-citaa-8th-edition#importnatdates
Attendance |
Second |
Third |
Fourth |
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Discount |
5% |
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20% |
*The aforementioned discounts are only applicable during Regular and Late Payment times. For more information, please refer to 'Important Dates'.
Payment Methods
Payment of the registration fee can be made via the following methods (only after online registration):
1. Bank transfer
Kindly send a request to the conference coordinator/ email and CC [email protected] to receive bank details to complete the payment.
2. Online payment gateway (PayPal)
Participants who would like to complete their payments online must send a request to the conference coordinator/ email and CC [email protected] to receive a customized link to complete their payments.
3. Cash in IEREK branches
Payment in person can be arranged. Please contact the conference coordinator/ Email to receive further information.
Payment Terms and Guidelines:
Read more on Important Dates. For information on payment dates, kindly send a request to the conference coordinator/email and CC [email protected] to receive payment details to complete the payment.
Authors who have registered and completed payment for virtual attendance CAN request a change to physical attendance. However, a change from physical to virtual is NOT possible.
After online registration and payment, the registration fee cannot be reimbursed.
Final Acceptance/ rejection of your full/ extended paper (if submitted) can only be given after the peer review process.
Inclusion in the conference program, acceptance letters issuance and consideration for publication must be preceded by registration and payment completion.
Online Payment (only) should only be completed once a proforma invoice is issued with respective instructions for successful payment.
Contact our Financial Department for inquiries/ requests.
Cancellation Policy |
Up to 60 days before the event |
Up to 50 days before the event |
Up to 40 days before the event |
39 days before the event |
Penalty |
20% |
50% |
70% |
100% |
EXCEPTION
A refund is not possible if
-An acceptance letter has been issued (Authors only)
-The proceedings of the event have been published (Authors only)
-All matters have been finalized (accommodation/travel expenses paid for)
Visa Rejection Cases
Reason and proof of rejection must be submitted. If the reason for rejection is due to an error on our part, the participant will be refunded their full fee with a deduction of a 20% administration fee.
Documents to be issued by IEREK to acquire a visa are as follows:
*Final Acceptance Letter (Authors only)
*Visa Invitation Letter
*Invoice/proof of payment
We encourage all authors and attendees to ensure their having acquired all documents (those applicable) mentioned.
If the reason for rejection is not related to any of the aforementioned and is an error on the participant’s part, the following will apply:
*Authors: may choose to let their co-author present his/her research on his/her behalf free of charge. If the author does not have a co-author, a member of the scientific committee shall present on the author’s behalf.
*Audience members/Registrants: will only be allowed to attend another similar event of their choosing that is organized by IEREK free of charge.
For IEREK's Provious Publications, Please Click here
- Cities' Identity through Architecture and Arts (CITAA) – 1st Edition held in Cairo, Egypt in May, 2017.
- Cities' Identity through Architecture and Arts (CITAA) – 2nd Edition held in Cairo, Egypt in September, 2018.
- Cities' Identity through Architecture and Arts (CITAA) – 3rd Edition held in University of Pisa, Italy in September, 2019.
- Cities' Identity through Architecture and Arts (CITAA) – 4th Edition held online in collaboration with the University of Pisa, Italy in December 2020.
- Cities' Identity through Architecture and Arts (CITAA) – 5th Edition held online in collaboration with the University of Pisa, Italy in December 2021.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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” 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.
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.
Authors must refer to, and abide by, the following instructions in submitting their abstracts/ papers:
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.
This process can only be initiated after payment completion and confirmation:
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/ or submitting their contributions:
NOTE: If you are contributing as an Author of a submitted abstract (for publishing consideration and/or presentation), and regardless of attendance, the fee for the registration is the same. See and Conference Fees for more information.
Types of Participation
1. Attend/ Present in-person or Online and Publish in indexed Conference proceedings
The conference offers 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.
2. Registration to publish in the proceedings without presenting/ attending
If your full 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. See Author Instructions and Publishing Opportunities for more information.
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. See Conference Fees for more information.
Notes to consider:
* Attendance online and in-person are possible upon confirmation with the conference secretariat/ coordinator at [email protected] and following Conference Fees covered.
* The participation fee is uninform for all options presented above.
* For participants wishing to attend in-person, a visa invitation letter will be provided upon request, for which case a copy of your passport will be required. The invitation letter can only be provided after acceptance and full payment.
* Before planning your trip, be sure to check travel restrictions to the conference’s hosting country. Visit travel information and restrictions, and send in your questions if you have any to the conference coordinator at the email [email protected]
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.
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6. Academic Reputation: Attending many conferences will make you a known figure in academic circles and an active member of the academic community.
7. Conference Abstracts Material: Delegates will receive the conference Abstracts book in both hardcover and digital format on a CD. Shipping fees may apply.
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.
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The University of Pisa, School of Engineering, Polo A -Aula Magna Hall
Address: Largo Lucio Lazzarino, 1, 56122 Pisa PI - First Floor
Pisa is one of the cities with a legendary historical character and one of the most famous historical areas in Italy. Pisa is located on the west coast of Italy and is considered a coastal city, as it is only 20 minutes away from the Ligurian Sea coast. What distinguishes it is that it is located in a privileged location between Florence, Livorno, and La Spezia.
The following are some suggestions of places to visit while you are in Pisa, Italy:
1.Leaning Tower & Pisa Cathedral
Get a comprehensive tour of Miracle Square on this walking excursion in Pisa. With a guide leading the way, you'll follow a carefully curated itinerary that ensures you hit all the landmarks such as the Cathedral and the Baptistery. This tour includes valuable skip-the-line entry to the Leaning Tower of Pisa, saving you tons of vacation time.
The Opera Museum of the Church, or as the Opera Museum del Duomo is known, is one of the most prominent cultural attractions in Pisa, and attracts a huge number of tourists every year, especially those who are interested in valuable artwork and sculptures. Artworks belonging to important archaeological sites in Pisa, such as the Pisa Cathedral, as well as some luxurious historical palaces.
The Sinopi Museum is one of the important landmarks that can be visited during tourism in Pisa, especially if you are one of those interested in ancient history, as it played an important role in preserving original drawings of Camposanto maps.
The museum is housed in the rooms of the old Benedictine convent of S. Matteo in Soarta (11th century) very little of which remains after alterations and restoration after the last war. The transformation into a museum and restoration of the building took place in 1949.
To complement the tourist attractions in Pisa, we mention the Blue Palace, one of the most prominent landmarks of Pisa, especially for those interested in arts of all kinds. The Blue Palace in Pisa abounds with an impressive collection of artworks and paintings by Italian artists from the 16th to the 20th centuries.
The nearest airports to Pisa is
1.Pisa International Airport (PSA).
3.7 km from University of Pisa / 7 minutes by car – 18 minutes by Bus.
Address: Piazzale D'Ascanio, 1, 56121 Pisa PI, Italy
Phone: +39 050 849111
Code: PSA
Location: https://bit.ly/3PlYc2U
81.6 km from University of Pisa / 59 minutes by car – 1h 40m by Bus.
Address: Via del Termine, 11, 50127 Firenze FI, Italy
Phone: +39 055 30615
Code: FLR
Location: https://bit.ly/3EMchlA
Bus stations
1.Pacinotti 2
(97 m) 1 minute by walking from the airport.
Address: 56125 Pisa, Province of Pisa, Italy
Location: https://bit.ly/3ropiyE
(130 m) 2 minutes by walking from the airport.
Address: 56125 Pisa, Province of Pisa, Italy
Location: https://bit.ly/3RAffB8
(600 m) 8 minutes by walking from the airport.
Address: 56125 Pisa, Province of Pisa, Italy
Location: https://bit.ly/48l6Fwh
(650 m) 8 minutes by walking from the airport.
Address: 56125 Pisa, Province of Pisa, Italy
Location: https://bit.ly/48iVW5g
Name | Contact | Distance from Pisa University (Walking) |
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Hotel Alessandro della Sapina |
https://www.hoteldellaspina.it Address: Via Alessandro Della Spina , 5/7/9 - Pisa, Toscana Italia Phone: +39 050 502777 |
15 Minutes |
Gialel Pisa |
Address: Via Luigi Galvani 1 Pisa, Pisa, 56126 Italy Phone: +39 050 873 0488 |
4 Minutes |
Royal Victoria Hotel |
Address: Via Luigi Galvani 1 Pisa, Pisa, 56126 Italy Phone: +39 050 873 0488 |
2 Minutes |
Helvetia Pisa Tower |
[email protected] Address: Via Don Gaetano Boschi, 31, 56126 Pisa PI, Italy Phone: +39 050 622 2706 |
8 Minutes |
Hotel Leonardo |
http://www.hotelleonardopisa.it Address: Via Tavoleria, 17, 56126 Pisa PI, Italy Phone: +39 050 579946 |
4 Minutes |
- 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 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 email address of 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
Prof. Arch. Luca Lanini
Full Professor, PhD
Professor at DESTeC of the University of Pisa in Architectural and Urban Design. Ph.D. President of the Master degree in Building Engineering-Architecture of the University of Pisa.
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