Building on the success of its previous editions of the CrossMED conference, the 3rd International Conference “Landscapes Across the Mediterranean (CrossMED)” returns to a region deeply emblematic of these challenges and opportunities. This edition will focus on Sustainable Landscape and Natural Resources Management and Economic development, with a particular focus on integrating Geo-science, Geospatial Technologies, and the invaluable dimension of Cultural Heritage for Green Infrastructure Development.

CrossMED 2026 aims to explore effective strategies and recent technologies that promote sustainability across the region's diverse landscapes and fragile ecosystems. This conference offers a platform for interdisciplinary collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the development of actionable solutions that prioritize ecological integrity, social equity, economic viability, and the preservation of the Mediterranean's unique cultural tapestry.

Statement of Purpose

The primary goal of CrossMED 2026 is to unite diverse voices in the field of sustainable landscape and natural resource management to address urgent environmental and cultural challenges pertinent to the Mediterranean. By promoting interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration, the conference aims to inspire innovative solutions that balance the needs of people and the planet, ensuring the enduring vitality of Mediterranean landscapes for generations to come.

Conference Scope:

CrossMED 2026 will cover essential topics, emphasizing their relevance to the Mediterranean context. It will explore sustainable landscape planning, advanced green infrastructure concepts, and the transformative application of Geo-science and Geospatial Technologies. The conference will also discuss the Mediterranean biodiversity conservation, enhancing ecosystem services, and implementing Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) for climate resilience. Discussions will also address sustainable agriculture adapted to Mediterranean climates, integrated coastal and marine ecosystem management, effective policy frameworks for regional challenges, and critically, the preservation and adaptive reuse of the region's rich cultural landscapes and historical heritage. Furthermore, the conference will explore the burgeoning field of sustainable cultural tourism, the evolving landscape of trade, economy, and modern Silk Road development in the Mediterranean, and critical considerations for environmental and resource security in the region.

Call for Participation

IEREK, invites authors and experts to participate in this pivotal conference. We encourage the submission of research papers and academic articles that explore innovative ideas and compelling case studies aligned with our themes, especially those demonstrating multidisciplinary approaches and practical applications within the Mediterranean. This gathering will unearth advanced ideas for the conservation of sustainable landscapes and discuss compelling case studies on how research contributes to natural resource management. Through valuable discussions and collaborative exchanges, the recommendations generated will surely promote continued progress toward a more sustainable and culturally rich future for the Mediterranean and beyond.

• 1. Part 1: Architecture of the Mediterranean Context

  Session 1: Mediterranean Architecture and Biophilic Design 

  (Dr. Sara Alsaadani, Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, Egypt)

  1.1. Multi-scalar Mediterranean Design: Building-to-district level Nature-based Solutions (NbS) and urban resilience.

  1.2. Design for Diversity: Integrating cultural identity and social pluralism into modern architectural practice.

  1.3. Sustainable Regional Vocabularies: Thermal mass techniques combined with modern lightweight, sustainable materials.

  1.4. Structural Nature-Integration: Performance analysis of green roofs, passive ventilation, vertical facades, and traditional courtyards.

  1.5. Passive Energy Strategies: Advanced daylighting concepts and the integration of next-generation renewable energy technologies.

  1.6. Carbon-Negative Foundations: Engineering foundations using calcined clays, carbon-sequestering aggregates, and local bio-materials.

  1.7. Digital Geo-Architecture: Utilizing geotechnical sensors and digital tools for site-specific sustainable design.

  1.8. Sacred and Utopian Spaces: Conservation strategies and contemporary design for religious and spiritually significant architecture.

  Session 2: Mediterranean Urbanism, Urban Spaces, and Social Identity 

  (Prof. Shams Naga, Naga Architects)

  2.1. Biophilic Well-being: Psychological and physiological benefits of nature-integrated urbanism in dense Mediterranean hubs.

  2.2. Eco-Urban Biodiversity: Strategies for integrating indigenous flora into urban streetscapes to strengthen local ecosystems.

  2.3. Urban Digitalization: Integrating digital layers, augmented reality, and public Wi-Fi into contemporary urban public realms.

  2.4. Morphology and Spirituality: The influence of religion and spiritual practices on Mediterranean urban form and public space use.

  2.5. Reclaiming the Waterfront: Balancing industrial port logistics with pedestrian-oriented design and resilient public spaces.

  2.6. NbS for Heat Island Mitigation: Cooling Mediterranean cities through strategic green infrastructure and thermal management.

  2.7. Coastal Resilience: Nature-based solutions for mitigating flood risks and storm surges in vulnerable coastal cities.

  2.8. Scaling Mediterranean NbS Frameworks: Regional cooperation between North African and Southern European economies.

  Session 3: Cultural Landscapes and Heritage Preservation 

  3.1. The Living Heritage Mosaic: Managing tangible heritage, intangible culture, and ancestral nomadic routes.

  3.2. Archaeological Landscape Management: Professional conservation of ancient terrains and subterranean heritage.

  3.3. Rural-Urban Friction: Assessing the impact of rapid urbanization on historic village cores and land-use patterns.

  3.4. Heritage-Led Revitalization: Regenerating declining rural settlements through cultural tourism and local industries.

  3.5. Preservation Governance: Integrating community engagement, social equity, and contemporary policy frameworks.

  3.6. Adaptive Reuse: Transforming heritage sites for sustainable future functions while maintaining historical integrity.

  3.7. Climate Impact on Culture: Evaluating threats to historic sites from sea-level rise, erosion, and extreme heat.

  3.8. Community-Centered Heritage: Models for social equity and local participation in long-term heritage stewardship.

• 2. Part 2: Sustainable Landscape, Infrastructure, and Smart Cities

   Session 4: Green Infrastructure and Mediterranean Ecological Networks 

  (Prof. Nabil Mohareb, The American University in Cairo, Egypt)

  4.1. Climate-Adaptive Green Infrastructure: Planning multifunctional urban greening for regional climate adaptation.
  4.2. Parks as Social Infrastructure: Designing urban green spaces as recreation and social equity hubs in high-density cities.
  4.3. Landscape Infrastructure: Designing urban greening systems for extreme arid zones.
  4.4. Ecological Connectivity: Designing habitat corridors across fragmented urban–agricultural landscapes.
  4.5. Urban Microclimate Design: Integrating urban form, materials, and greening strategies for thermal comfort and heat resilience.
  4.6. Planning for Equity: Designing multifunctional landscapes that balance ecological health with social equity.
  4.7. Multimodal Transit Hubs: Developing passenger and freight networks that minimize habitat fragmentation and protect ecological connectivity.
  4.8. GIS-Based Spatial Data Infrastructure: Enabling cross-border regional planning and environmental governance.

  Session 5: Resilient Networks and Artificial Landscapes’ Technologies 

  5.1. Geotechnical Tunneling and Bridge Design: Innovations for resilient transportation infrastructure in seismic Mediterranean zones.
  5.2. Integrated Smart Grids: Managing energy peaks and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) distribution in high-density tourism hubs.
  5.3. Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS): Engineering solutions to mitigate Mediterranean flash floods and recharge urban aquifers.
  5.4. Circular Waste Management: Digitalization and automation of waste collection and resource recovery in high-density districts.
  5.5. Artificial Coastal Engineering: Environmental impacts and aesthetic design of reclaimed land and artificial shorelines.
  5.6. Urban Nightscapes: Implementing smart lighting and IoT sensors to enhance safety and energy efficiency in Mediterranean cities.
  5.7. 3D Printing for Habitat: Advances in large-scale 3D printing using local soils and artificial coral scaffolds for reef restoration.
  5.8. The Mediterranean “Smart Village”: Future scenarios for high-speed connectivity and digital services in remote rural and island communities.

• 3. Part 3: Geomorphology, Geo-sciences, and Geospatial Technologies

  Session 6: Geospatial Technologies and Environmental Monitoring 

  6.1. Remote Sensing for Crisis: Utilizing satellite imagery for real-time monitoring of forest fires, desertification trends, and natural disasters.

  6.2. High-Resolution Mapping: Applications of LiDAR and photogrammetry in documenting changing Mediterranean topographies.

  6.3. Land-Use and Land-Cover (LULC) Multi-Temporal Analysis: Tracking decades of landscape change through geospatial data.

  6.4. Marine Pollution Monitoring: Tracking plastics and chemical spills in the Mediterranean Sea using multi-spectral satellite sensors.

  6.5. AI Predictive Modeling: Machine-learning applications for early warning systems for earthquakes, landslides, and tsunamis.

  6.6. Urban Digital Twins: Modeling city infrastructure health and resource flows for data-driven decision-making.

  6.7. GeoBIM Integration: Merging Building Information Modeling (BIM) with GIS for holistic landscape and structure management.

  6.8. Geospatial Ethics and Data Sovereignty: Addressing privacy, governance, and ownership of sensitive cross-border geospatial data.

  Session 7: Geological Evolution, Coastal Engineering, and Resilience 

   (Prof. Vinita Vishwakarma, Dean of research at Galgotias university, India)

  7.1. Seismic Microzonation: Tectonic analysis and hazard mapping for historic coastal cities and archaeological sites.

  7.2. Karst System Protection: Managing the vulnerability of Mediterranean limestone geomorphology to pollution and urban sprawl.

  7.3. Mountainous Geohazards: Modeling landslide susceptibility and debris flows in rugged Mediterranean hinterlands.

  7.4. Advanced Geotechnics: Addressing construction challenges on expansive “Red Clay” and other regional soil types.

  7.5. Strategic Coastal Realignment: Adapting shoreline infrastructure through managed retreat and sea-level rise modeling.

  7.6. Bio-Cemented Shorelines: Applying microbial-induced carbonate precipitation (MICP) and seagrass restoration as hybrid coastal defenses.

  7.7. Offshore Energy Foundations: Engineering solutions for floating wind, wave, and solar platforms in deep Mediterranean waters.

  7.8. Sediment Dynamics: Monitoring beach nourishment and sediment bypass systems to combat coastal erosion.

• 4. Part 4: The Technology and Resource Nexus

  Session 8: Water–Energy–Chemical Innovations for Mediterranean Resilience

  (Prof. Mohamed Chehimi, Université Paris, France)

  8.1. Circular Desalination & Brine Valorization: Low-impact desalination, mineral recovery, nano-membranes, and solar-powered systems.

  8.2. Advanced Water Reuse & Contaminant Removal: Nano-adsorption, microplastic removal, and energy-efficient wastewater reclamation for agriculture and industry.

  8.3. Decentralized & Island Water Systems: Modular, low-energy treatment and solar-chemical disinfection for remote and island communities. Rainwater harvesting infrastructure.

  8.4. Atmospheric & Rainwater Harvesting Technologies: Fog, dew, and rainwater capture enhancement by functional coatings and surface chemistry. Design of biomimetic surfaces to enhance water recovery.

  8.5. Water–Energy Coupling & Storage Solutions: Solar-desalination integration, flow batteries, and salinity-gradient (blue) energy systems. Solar fuels and electrolysis.

  8.6. Hydrogen & Resource Recovery from Wastewater

  Photocatalytic water splitting and chemical resource extraction in urban treatment plants.

  8.7. Sewage Sludge management and treatment (Conversion of sewage sludge into carbon-rich materials, fertilizers, and valorization by composting).

  8.8. Porous materials for green rooftops (Enhancement of the Water-Holding Capacity of Green Roof Substrates)

  8.9. Moisture and temperature effects on modern building: Moisture and structural integrity; heat-induced expansion and contraction of materials; solutions for durable, safe, and energy-efficient constructions under varying environmental conditions.

  8.10. Nature-Based Recharge & Hydro-Heritage Revitalization: Sponge-city design, groundwater recharge, and modernization of traditional cisterns and irrigation.

  8.11. WEFE Nexus & Transboundary Water Governance: Integrated water–energy–food–ecosystem planning and cooperative aquifer management for regional stability. Joint monitoring, data sharing, and sustainable extraction limits. Solar-powered irrigation. Resilience to climate change, population growth, and resource scarcity.

  8.12. Management of Sustainable Water Resources

  Session 9: Nanotechnology and Molecular Engineering (The Micro-Scale) 

  9.1. Self-Healing Heritage Materials: Utilizing nano-capsules and bio-mimetic mortars for automatic crack repair in historic masonry.

  9.2. Nano-Catalysis for Hydrogen: High-efficiency catalysts for hydrogen production in Mediterranean saltwater.

  9.3. Smart Nano-Sensors: Real-time detection of heavy metals and microplastics in regional fisheries.

  9.4. Chemical Soil Stabilization: Utilizing nano-silica and polymers to enhance the geotechnical properties of local soils.

  9.5. Targeted Nano-Remediation: Applying magnetic nanoparticles to remove pollutants from sensitive coral reef environments.

  9.6. Molecular Preservation of Stone: Nano-lime and functionalized silanes for protecting ancient limestone structures.

  9.7. Bio-Molecular Health: Investigating the Mediterranean microbiome and its role in regional carbon cycles.

  9.8. Smart Building Envelopes: Integrating nano-coatings and adaptive shading fabrics responsive to real-time UV intensity for passive cooling.

• 5. Part 5: Economic Integration, Tourism, and Sustainable Development in the Mediterranean

  Session 10: Global Logistics Hubs and Economic Integration 

  (Prof. Angeles Sánchez, University of Granada, Spain)

  10.1. Green Logistics and Industrial Symbiosis: Transforming Mediterranean ports into "Green Energy Hubs”.

  10.2. Digital Trade, Blockchain and FinTech: Exploring innovative funding like "Blue Bonds".

  10.3. Geopolitics of Chokepoints and Trade Corridors: Strategic roles of the Suez Canal and the Strait of Gibraltar.

  10.4. Multimodal Connectivity and Regional Trade Agreements.

  10.5. Techno-Economic Feasibility and Green Tech Investment.

  10.6. Resilient Supply Chains and SME Strategy.

  10.7. Specialized Zones and Industrial Development: Entrepreneurship in the Circular Economy.

  10.8. Economic Valuation of Ecosystems and Cultural Heritage.

  Session 11: Responsible Tourism Models 

  (Prof. Stella Kostopoulou, University of Thessaloniki, Greece)

  11.1. Tourism vs. Heritage: Balancing high-volume visitation with physical preservation of coastal cities.

  11.2. Diversified Ecotourism: Promoting the Mediterranean hinterland through religious, cultural, and agro-tourism initiatives.

  11.3. Regenerative Slow Tourism: Engaging visitors in active restoration of local ecosystems and historic sites.

  11.4. Dynamic Carrying Capacity: Modeling visitor flow to prevent ecological and social degradation in historic sites.

  11.5. Gastronomic Diplomacy: Leveraging Mediterranean culinary heritage to support local SMEs and circular economies.

  11.6. Smart Destination Management (SDMS): Utilizing digital tools to manage seasonal fluctuations and resource demand.

  11.7. Policy and Regulatory Frameworks: Legislative approaches to balance tourism growth with community well-being.

  11.8. Visitor Experience Technologies: Enhancing education and engagement at historic sites through digital innovation.

  Session 12: Economic Challenges to Foster Sustainable Development 

  (Prof. Angeles Sánchez, University of Granada, Spain)

  12.1. Socioeconomic Inequalities and Poverty in All Its Forms.

  12.2. Economic and Social Cohesion of the Territories.

  12.3. Health Economics and Well-being.

  12.4. Inclusive and Equitable Quality Education and Lifelong Learning Opportunities.

  12.5. Labor Market Dynamics and Trends in Unemployment.

  12.6. Techno-Economic Analysis: Evaluating commercial feasibility of nano-enabled water technologies in the MENA region.

  12.7. The Welfare State: Developments, Financing, and International Comparisons.

• 6. Part 6: Security, Society, and The Human Right to Resilience

  Session 13: Mediterranean Corridors: Security, Human Narratives, and Urban Governance 

  (Prof. Khalid Alkassmi, The American University in the Emirates, UAE)

  13.1. Integrated Mobility Corridors: Developing secure and efficient cross-border transport networks.

  13.2. Maritime Surveillance: Monitoring international waters and the impact of non-state actors on maritime security.

  13.3. Border Tech & Migratory Ethics: Examining the political and human impact of high-tech surveillance in migratory zones.

  13.4. Mediterranean "Value-Scapes": How cultural and social values drive territorial management and land-use policy.

  13.5. Literary Migration Studies: The role of migration narratives in shaping the collective identity and literature of the basin.

  13.6. Gendered Governance: Empowerment of women in grassroots movements and Mediterranean resource management.

  13.7. Youth Agency & Stability: Addressing youth employment and political inclusion as drivers of regional stability.

  13.8. Urban Diplomacy: The rise of city-to-city networks (MedCities) as a primary driver of Mediterranean cooperation.

  Session 14: Post-Colonial Landscapes and Radical Humanities 

  14.1. Radical Humanities: Exploring trans-Mediterranean connectivity beyond traditional state-centric frameworks.

  14.2. Decolonizing the Basin & Cartographic Justice: Re-mapping the Mediterranean to reflect indigenous spatial traditions that pre-date colonial borders.

  14.3. Narrative Bridges: Closing the cultural and digital gap between the Northern and Southern shores.

  14.4. Ethics of Climate Refugees: Social science perspectives on cities acting as sanctuary hubs for climate-displaced populations.

  14.5. The "Cemetery-Sea": Navigating the moral crisis of the Mediterranean as a migratory site of memory and shared loss.

  14.6. Virtual Underwater Heritage: Utilizing AR/VR to democratize access to sunken Mediterranean civilizations.

  14.7. Peri-Urban Ethics: Managing unregulated urban sprawl and its threat to historic agricultural belts.

  14.8. Hydro-Sociology: Analyzing the social tension and ethics surrounding the "human right to water" in arid regions.

• 7. Part 7: Human Resilience, Wellness, and Heritage Protection

  Session 15: Blue Health and Urban Wellness 

  15.1. The Soundscape of Wellness: Protecting the acoustic heritage and 'Blue Health' of coastal environments from urban noise pollution.

  15.2. Dietary Wellness: Traditional diets as tools for reducing chronic disease in the urban South.

  15.3. Acoustic Comfort: Designing "Quiet Zones" in dense cities to mitigate urban noise pollution.

  15.4. Therapeutic Landscapes: The role of hospital gardens and "healing forests" in regional architecture.

  15.5. Urban Heat Vulnerability: Epidemiological analysis of heat-related illness among vulnerable populations.

  15.6. Blue Space Accessibility: Promoting social equity in the "Right to the Sea" for marginalized communities.

  15.7. Vector-Borne Diseases: Monitoring environmental shifts that influence pathogen spread in the basin.

  15.8. Virtual Reality Blue Spaces: Delivering wellness benefits to patients in inland or clinical environments.

  Session 16: Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Heritage at Risk 

  16.1. The "READY" Framework: Strengthening capacities for protecting heritage from climate disasters.

  16.2. Seismic Structure Resilience: Engineering and chemical stabilizers for earthquake-proofing masonry.

  16.3. Fire-Smart Cultural Landscapes: Vegetation-based firebreaks to protect rural heritage sites.

  16.4. Digital Twins for Risk Mitigation: Simulating damage from storm surges and flash floods in real-time.

  16.5. Reconstruction Ethics: Debating "Build Back Better" vs. "Authentic Preservation" in disaster-struck zones.

  16.6. Community First Aid: Training citizens in the stabilization of cultural assets post-emergency.

  16.7. Satellite-Based Alerts: Integrated geospatial data for real-time risk alerts in archaeological sites.

  16.8. Climate-Displaced Heritage: Legal frameworks for the digital preservation of heritage in sinking zones.

• 8. Part 8: Marine Frontiers and Sustainable Agri-Systems

  Session 17: The Blue Economy and Marine Governance

  17.1. Blue Carbon Potential: Economic and chemical analysis of Posidonia oceanica (Seagrass) as a carbon sink.

  17.2. Marine Spatial Planning (MSP): Balancing offshore energy, fisheries, and biodiversity conservation.

  17.3. Sustainable Fisheries: Integrating traditional knowledge with chemical-sensing technology.

  17.4. Maritime Desalination Impact: Biological effects of deep-sea brine discharge on benthic ecosystems.

  17.5. Circular Blue Bio-Economy: Utilizing invasive species for pharmaceuticals and industrial chemicals.

  17.6. Green Cruise Industry: Decarbonizing Mediterranean tourism ports for zero-emission operations.

  17.7. Blue Finance: Scaling marine restoration and coastal resilience through innovative "Blue Bond" mechanisms.

  17.8. Underwater Heritage Trails: Promoting conservation through scuba-based archaeological tourism.

  Session 18: Sustainable Agriculture and Innovative Food Systems 

  18.1. Agro-Ecological Adaptation: Regenerative farming and agroecology practices tailored to water-scarce climates.

  18.2. Heirloom Biodiversity: Conservation of heirloom seeds and traditional Mediterranean crop varieties.

  18.3. Soil Carbon Sequestration: Organic farming strategies for turning semi-arid soils into carbon sinks.

  18.4. Silvopastoral Systems: Integrating trees and livestock for enhanced biodiversity and drought resistance.

  18.5. Agrivoltaics: Combining solar energy production with traditional Mediterranean orchards to provide shade for crops and maximize land use.

  18.6. Circular Agri-Logistics: Reducing food waste and energy use in Mediterranean supply chains.

  18.7. Regenerative Practices: Implementing soil-health recovery models across fragmented agricultural landscapes.

  18.8. Climate-Smart Supply Chains: Technologies for enhancing resource efficiency in food production.

  Session 19: Emerging Frontiers in Mediterranean Intelligence and Ethics 

  (Prof. Claudia Fabiani, University of Perugia, Italy)

  19.1. Cyber-Physical Water Security: Protecting digitized water grids from ransomware and hybrid warfare.

  19.2. The Ethics of 'Seawilding' & Rights of Nature: Legal and moral debates over granting personhood to the Mediterranean Sea and its ecosystems.

  19.3. Submarine Cable Sovereignty: Governing the underwater data cables that underpin the digital economy.

  19.4. The "Blue Carbon" Economy: Economic potential of seagrass restoration for global carbon offset markets.

  19.5. Sonic Ecologies: Monitoring noise pollution to protect marine biodiversity and human wellness.

  19.6. Outer Space for the Inner Sea: Utilizing CubeSats for community-led environmental monitoring in North Africa.

  19.7. Just Transition Energy Partnerships: Preventing 'Energy Neocolonialism' in large-scale renewable export deals between the Northern and Southern shores.

  19.8. Hydro-Socialism vs. Commodification: Philosophical tensions regarding the privatization of liquid assets.

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]

Bibliotheca Alexandrina, (Alexandria, Egypt)

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina was established in 2002 as a modern revival of the ancient Library of Alexandria, one of the most important centers of knowledge in the ancient world. Conceived as an international cultural and scientific institution, it was created to restore Alexandria’s historic role as a meeting point for scholars, researchers, and civilizations, and has since become one of the leading knowledge hubs in the Mediterranean region.

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.

Types of 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.

A. Physical Attendance

B. 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.

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 special issues available 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% from the announced fees for low-income countries according to the World Bank classification mentioned in the document 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 for 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 2026 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

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 6 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!

💳 Payment & Administration

Registration and financial transactions for this conference are managed through our strategic partners, working in close academic partnership with IEREK to ensure seamless delivery of conference services and publication standards.

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Strategic Financial Partner

Both entities work in close academic partnership with IEREK to ensure the highest standards of financial transparency, conference administration, and publication quality.

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

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

Step 1: Abstract Submission Process

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

Step 2.1: Abstract Acceptance

• After acceptance of your abstract of at least (150 – 300 words), you will receive a proforma invoice and specific instructions to complete the payment online or by bank transfer (See Conference Fees) to confirm your participation,
• Once your abstract has been accepted, please refer to the important dates tab and carefully review the announced dates to avoid late payment, as late payment comes at an extra charge (early bird/regular/late).
• After successfully completing payment, you will be issued upon request with the following:
  • A signed/ stamped abstract acceptance letter
  • Please note that acceptance of participation, abstract submission, and 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: Full Paper Submission

• Your submitted paper should be 6+ pages long and submitted before the paper submission deadline, in English, and fit within one of the conference topics.
• Papers should be a minimum of 6 pages and contain 4,000 words, excluding references.
  Authors should support their research and clarify their ideas using various explanatory methods, such as figures, equations, and diagrams.
• The paper should follow the research paper structure as follows: Abstract (+keywords), Introduction, problem statement, and study aim, Review of the Literature, Methodology, results and conclusion/ discussion, References list using the Paper Writing Template.
• The submission should be made following the same procedure followed for the abstract or sent to the conference email.
• 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]).

 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.

7. Conference Abstracts Material: Delegates will receive the conference Abstracts book in a digital format.

Welcome to Alexandria: A Guide for Delegates

Alexandria is celebrated as one of the Mediterranean's most historic and vibrant cities, where ancient civilizations and modern culture meet along a stunning coastline. For participants of the 3rd Crossmed Conference, the city offers a unique blend of archaeological treasures and modern landmarks.

Must-See Highlights in Alexandria

1. Citadel of Qaitbay:

A 15th-century fortress was built where the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria once stood, providing beautiful Mediterranean views.

2-Montaza Palace and Gardens:

Lush royal gardens and sea views that are ideal for photography and quiet walks.

3-Greco-Roman Museum:

Features artifacts from Egypt’s Greek, Roman, and Egyptian history, including statues and mosaics

4.Royal Jewelry Museum:

A historic palace displaying the exquisite personal belongings and jewelry of the Egyptian royal family.

5. Stanley Bridge:

A modern coastal landmark featuring a lively promenade and seaside cafés.

Extend Your Stay: Beyond Alexandria

For participants wishing to explore more of Egypt, several iconic destinations are easily accessible:

Cairo: The Capital Culture

As a major cultural and intellectual center, Cairo bridges ancient heritage with modern life.

• The Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx: Timeless symbols of ancient civilization.
• Grand Egyptian Museum: One of the world's most advanced museums, home to King Tutankhamun’s treasures.
• Islamic Cairo: Explore the traditional markets of Khan El-Khalili and historic mosques.

Regional Highlights

• Luxor: Known as the world’s greatest open-air museum, featuring the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple.
• Aswan: A blend of natural beauty and ancient marvels, including the Philae Temple and Abu Simbel.
• Sinai & Red Sea: Top destinations for diving in Sharm El-Sheikh or visiting the historic Saint Catherine’s Monastery.
• Western Desert: Unique landscapes like the White Desert and the remote Siwa Oasis.

- 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 the 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- The 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 the 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

Arriving in Alexandria

The most convenient way to reach the conference city is through Alexandria International Airport (Borg El Arab – HBE). It is the closest airport to Alexandria and from the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.

Alexandria International Airport (HBE)

~51 km from Bibliotheca Alexandrina / ~40 minutes by car
Address: WMJW+XH8, Borg El Arab Airport Rd, New Borg El Arab, Alexandria Governorate 21934

Taxis and private transfers are available at the airport, providing a direct and comfortable ride to the city center and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.

If you do not find a suitable flight to Alexandria, you can arrive via Cairo International Airport (CAI), Egypt’s main international gateway with connections from around the world.

Cairo International Airport (CAI)

218 km from Bibliotheca Alexandrina / ~2 hr 30 min by car
Address: Sheraton Al Matar, El Nozha, Cairo Governorate 4475001

From Cairo, you can reach Alexandria by:

• Train: Frequent services from Ramses Station to Alexandria Misr Station, taking about 2.5–3 hours.
• Private transfer or taxi: A direct drive via modern highways, taking about 2.5–3 hours.
• Intercity bus: Regular and affordable services operate throughout the day.