The Earth's climate is shifting at an unprecedented pace, altering ecosystems, reshaping landscapes, and challenging the resilience of societies worldwide. Rising temperatures, unpredictable weather patterns, and intensifying natural disasters are no longer distant concerns but present realities affecting communities, economies, and biodiversity. As these environmental changes accelerate, the urgency to confront the causes and consequences of climate change has never been greater.

However, mitigating climate change and fostering environmental sustainability is not a challenge that can be addressed through isolated efforts. A sustainable future requires a multifaceted approach—one that integrates scientific research, policy innovation, technological advancements, and community-driven initiatives. From the transition to renewable energy and climate-resilient infrastructure to nature-based solutions and resource-efficient economies, a collective response is necessary to balance environmental preservation with societal progress.

The 5th edition of the Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability (CCES) conference, taking place online from 05 to 07 October 2025, in collaboration with Chongqing University, China, will serve as a platform for interdisciplinary exchange. Bringing together researchers, practitioners, and policymakers, this conference will explore strategies for climate adaptation, mitigation, and sustainability. Through in-depth discussions, CCES aims to contribute to global efforts in shaping a future that prioritizes environmental responsibility and long-term resilience.

Scope

The CCES conference examines the intersection of climate science, sustainability strategies, and environmental policy, fostering dialogue on how to address climate-related challenges through innovation and collaboration. The event provides a space for researchers, professionals, and policymakers to explore solutions that enhance climate resilience, reduce carbon footprints, and promote sustainable urban and natural ecosystems.

This conference will cover a broad spectrum of topics, including advancements in renewable energy, sustainable urban development, biodiversity conservation, and climate policy frameworks. Additionally, it will highlight the role of technology in climate action, from AI-driven environmental monitoring to nature-based solutions for carbon sequestration. The event also emphasizes the importance of local and global initiatives in achieving long-term sustainability goals.

By facilitating discussions that bridge the gap between scientific research and real-world applications, CCES seeks to advance practical solutions that contribute to a more sustainable and climate-resilient world.

Statement of Purpose

The global urgency of climate change demands action that extends beyond academic research and policy debates. It requires tangible solutions that influence governance, industry practices, and everyday life. The 5th edition of CCES is dedicated to fostering conversations that lead to meaningful change—bringing together experts, institutions, and organizations to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and build strategies for a sustainable future.

By addressing pressing themes such as climate adaptation, clean energy transitions, and ecological preservation, CCES aims to equip participants with insights that translate into impactful initiatives. The conference is not just a forum for discussion but a space for innovation, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations that shape the trajectory of environmental sustainability.

• 1. Understanding Climate Change: Causes, Consequences, and Adaptation

  1.1. Climate Change Drivers and Global Temperature Trends
  1.2. Ocean Acidification and Its Consequences for Marine Ecosystems
  1.3. Climate Models and Prediction Methodologies
  1.4. The Impact of Climate Change on Freshwater Availability
  1.5. Agricultural Productivity Shifts Due to Changing Climatic Conditions
  1.6. Climate-Driven Migration and Displacement Patterns
  1.7. Heatwaves, Wildfires, and the Increasing Frequency of Extreme Weather Events
  1.8. Climate Adaptation in Urban and Rural Landscapes
  1.9. The Role of International Climate Agreements in Mitigation Efforts
  1.10. Integrating Indigenous Knowledge in Climate Adaptation Strategies

• 2. Renewable Energy and Climate Change Mitigation

  2.1. The Role of Renewable Energy in Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
  2.2. Advances in Solar, Wind, and Geothermal Energy Technologies
  2.3. Green Hydrogen and Its Potential in a Low-Carbon Economy
  2.4. Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) Technologies
  2.5. Transitioning from Fossil Fuels: Challenges and Opportunities
  2.6. The Impact of Energy Policies on Decarbonization Efforts
  2.7. Nuclear Energy’s Role in Achieving Carbon Neutrality
  2.8. Microgrids and Decentralized Energy Systems
  2.9. Energy Efficiency in Industrial and Commercial Sectors
  2.10. Innovations in Energy Storage and Battery Technology

• 3. Urban Sustainability and Climate-Resilient Cities

  3.1. Green Infrastructure for Urban Climate Adaptation
  3.2. Smart Cities and Digital Solutions for Sustainable Urban Planning
  3.3. Reducing Urban Heat Islands Through Sustainable Design
  3.4. Water-Sensitive Urban Development and Flood Risk Management
  3.5. Circular Economy Strategies in Urban Environments
  3.6. Climate-Responsive Building Design and Materials
  3.7. Sustainable Mobility and Low-Carbon Transportation Solutions
  3.8. Nature-Based Solutions for Improving Urban Resilience
  3.9. Air Quality Management and Emissions Reduction in Cities
  3.10. Climate Justice and Equitable Urban Development

• 4. Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security

  4.1. Climate-Smart Agricultural Practices and Technologies
  4.2. Agroforestry as a Strategy for Carbon Sequestration
  4.3. The Impact of Climate Change on Global Food Supply Chains
  4.4. Soil Degradation and Conservation Techniques
  4.5. Innovations in Water-Efficient Irrigation Systems
  4.6. Precision Agriculture for Climate-Resilient Farming
  4.7. The Role of Biotechnology in Improving Crop Resilience
  4.8. Sustainable Livestock Management and Methane Reduction
  4.9. Food Waste Reduction and Sustainable Consumption Practices
  4.10. Community-Driven Solutions for Improving Food Security

• 5. Technological Innovations and Sustainable Solutions

  5.1. Artificial Intelligence in Climate Modeling and Prediction
  5.2. The Role of IoT in Monitoring Environmental Changes
  5.3. Blockchain Applications for Carbon Markets and Climate Finance
  5.4. Sustainable Manufacturing and Green Industrial Processes
  5.4. Digital Twins for Climate Risk Assessment and Disaster Preparedness
  5.6. Smart Grid Technologies and Renewable Energy Optimization
  5.7. 3D Printing for Sustainable Construction and Low-Carbon Materials
  5.8. Drones and Remote Sensing in Environmental Monitoring
  5.9. The Potential of Geoengineering Solutions for Climate Mitigation
  5.10. Ethical Implications of Emerging Climate Technologies

• 6. Biodiversity and Ecosystem Conservation

  6.1. The Impact of Climate Change on Biodiversity Loss
  6.2. Protecting Endangered Species in a Warming World
  6.3. Climate-Induced Changes in Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems
  6.4. Reforestation and Afforestation Strategies for Carbon Sequestration
  6.5. Ecosystem-Based Adaptation Approaches
  6.6. Invasive Species and Ecosystem Imbalance Due to Climate Change
  6.7. Conservation Strategies for Fragile and Protected Ecosystems
  6.8. The Role of Genetic Diversity in Species Adaptation
  6.9. Indigenous Land Management Practices for Biodiversity Preservation
  6.10. Integrating Biodiversity Protection with Sustainable Land Use

• 7. Climate Change, Pollution, and Human Health: Risks and Responses

  7.1. Vector-Borne Diseases and Climate Change
  7.2. The Effects of Air Pollution on Respiratory Health
  7.3. Heat Stress and Public Health Adaptation Strategies
  7.4. Waterborne Diseases and Sanitation Challenges in a Changing Climate
  7.5. The Mental Health Impacts of Climate Anxiety
  7.6. Climate Change and Nutritional Security
  7.7. Strengthening Healthcare Infrastructure for Climate-Related Disasters
  7.8. The Intersection of Climate Change and Pandemics
  7.9. Addressing Health Inequities in Vulnerable Communities
  7.10. Climate-Sensitive Healthcare Innovations

• 8. Climate Change, Socioeconomic Development, and Sustainability

  8.1. Climate-Induced Poverty and Economic Vulnerability
  8.2. Sustainable Tourism in a Changing Climate
  8.3. Just Transition Policies for Workers in Fossil Fuel Industries
  8.4. Gender and Climate Change: Addressing Inequalities
  8.5. Green Jobs and Workforce Adaptation to a Low-Carbon Economy
  8.6. Climate Change’s Impact on Global Trade and Supply Chains
  8.7. Social Entrepreneurship for Climate Solutions
  8.8. Sustainable Business Models for Climate Resilience
  8.9. Financing Climate Adaptation in Developing Economies
  8.10. The Role of Education in Climate Awareness and Action

• 9. Water Resource Management and Climate Resilience

  9.1. The Role of Oceans in Climate Regulation
  9.2. Melting Ice Caps and Sea Level Rise: Risks and Solutions
  9.3. Marine Biodiversity Under Climate Stress
  9.4. Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture Under Climate Threats
  9.5. Coastal Erosion and Habitat Degradation
  9.6. Freshwater Scarcity and Sustainable Water Management
  9.7. The Effects of Ocean Warming on Global Weather Patterns
  9.8. Innovations in Desalination and Water Purification
  9.9. Policy Strategies for Protecting Marine Ecosystems
  9.10. Blue Carbon Ecosystems and Their Role in Climate Mitigation

• 10. Waste Management, Pollution, and Environmental Sustainability

  10.1. The Nexus Between Pollution and Climate Change
  10.2. Strategies for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Waste
  10.3. Circular Economy Approaches to Waste Management
  10.4. The Role of Biodegradable and Sustainable Materials
  10.5. Industrial Pollution and Its Contribution to Climate Change
  10.6. Innovative Waste-to-Energy Technologies
  10.7. Microplastics and Their Impact on Marine and Terrestrial Ecosystems
  10.8. Electronic Waste and Sustainable Disposal Solutions
  10.9. Policy Interventions for Reducing Industrial and Urban Waste
  10.10. Community-Led Initiatives for Sustainable Waste Management

• 11. Environmental Policy, Governance, and Climate Law

  11.1. Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Paris Agreement and COP Outcomes
  11.2. Climate Finance and Investment in Sustainable Initiatives
  11.3. Policy Frameworks for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
  11.4. Corporate Sustainability Reporting and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Policies
  11.5. Legal Frameworks for Climate-Related Human Rights Protection
  11.6. Public-Private Partnerships for Environmental Sustainability
  11.7. Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and Their Impact on Global Climate Goals
  11.8. Climate Risk Disclosure and Sustainable Finance Strategies
  11.9. The Role of Local Governments in Implementing Climate Policies
  11.10. Enforcement Challenges in International Climate Law

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.

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.

The ASTI series is fully indexed in Scopus and any chapter/ paper published as part of this series will be seen on the Scopus database. Some titles have been successfully indexed or submitted for indexation in Web of Science (ISI).

• Sustainable Artificial Intelligence-Powered Applications (SAIPA), an IEREK Interdisciplinary book series published by Springer Nature. 

About SAIPA

Sustainable Artificial Intelligence-Powered Applications, is a pioneering book series that takes a deeper look into the intersection of sustainability and artificial intelligence (AI). The book series "Sustainable Artificial Intelligence-Powered Applications (SAIPA)" offers an extensive exploration of topics at the forefront of sustainable AI applications. Through different selected proceedings from IEREK conferences and other international conferences, the new SAIPA book series aims to transform industries and restructure the way humans live and work. In this book series, the immense potential of AI along with how it is used to drive sustainable development and address pressing global challenges is explored.

Through a multidisciplinary approach, each book in the series uncovers the latest advancements, research, and real-world case studies that show how AI can contribute to building a more sustainable future. From optimizing energy, consumption and reducing carbon footprints to enhancing resource efficiency and mitigating environmental risks, the potential applications of AI in sustainability are limitless.

Within these pages, readers discover in-depth explorations of AI-driven solutions that address critical environmental challenges, promote circular economy principles, drive eco-friendly innovations, and foster resilient communities. Throughout the series, readers look deeper into the integration of AI in renewable energy systems, smart grid management, and energy-efficient optimization. The books cover AI-powered solutions for sustainable transportation, including intelligent traffic management, electric vehicle integration, and mobility as a service. In addition to that, the series discusses AI-driven approaches for sustainable agriculture, encompassing precision farming, crop yield optimization, and smart irrigation systems. Readers also look into AI applications in healthcare, such as personalized medicine, disease prediction, and healthcare resource management. Additionally, the series examines the role of AI in sustainable urban planning, waste management, and circular economy initiatives. Lastly, ethical considerations and policy frameworks pertaining to the responsible deployment of AI in sustainability are also explored. Through this range of topics, the SAIPA book series aims to inspire, inform, and advance the field of sustainable AI applications 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.

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.

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.

 2. 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.

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.  

Delegates in any event who cancel their registration due to special circumstances will receive refunds according to the following:

A refund is not possible if

General Instructions

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Income-Based Discounts:

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

5. 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).

6. 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 section.

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.

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 1:

• (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 2:

• 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 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 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.

Click here to download the Flyer & Poster.

Scientific Committee