The international conference on Sustainability in Creative Industries (SCI), 5^th edition, discusses the rise of creative industries in the world as it has become a phenomenon that continues to shape the global landscape. This rise requests an increasing demand for innovative approaches and creative designs, as well as the applications of the industries that are driving economic growth, promoting diversity in providing many opportunities for talented individuals to improve their skills.

In addition to creativity, ensuring sustainability should be achieved to face the rapid growth and the critical needs of humans in this era of recent technologies. As industries come to increasingly prioritize environmental control, social responsibility, and economic practicality - adopting sustainable practices in reducing carbon emissions, finding new renewable energy sources, and minimizing waste, helps to give the creative industries a role in contributing to the built environment.

The 5th edition of the “Sustainability in Creative Industries” conference will be held as a Online event in Collaboration with Universitas Ciputra, Indonesia. IEREK is planning to continue the conversation regarding the idea of ensuring sustainability in several fields of creative industries. The conference will discuss multiple industries, varying between old and relatively new, and different methods to ensure sustainability in these industries, including materials needed to carry out these different strategies in different industries.

Scope

The SCI conference aims to explore and address the intersection between sustainability and creativity. The conference will provide a platform for in-depth discussions, knowledge sharing, and collaborative opportunities to promote sustainable practices within the creative industries. Attendees will be involved in the discussion on a diverse range of topics, including eco-friendly production methods, ethical sourcing, waste reduction, renewable energy, and the impact of creative industries on the world. The conference will allow participants to gain insights, exchange ideas, and form partnerships to encourage sustainable practices in their fields.

Statement of Purpose

The 5th edition of the conference aims to inspire, educate, and empower attendees to embrace sustainability as a core value in creative industries and contribute to a more sustainable future for all. The SCI conference’s main purpose is to cultivate a collective understanding and commitment towards integrating sustainability into the depth of creative industries. Through this conference, conversations will be made easier, best practices will be shared, and collaboration among professionals, artists, and policymakers will be and is encouraged. The purpose is to inspire and empower participants to rethink traditional practices, embrace innovative solutions, and take accountability for the environmental, social, and economic impacts of their creative activities.

• 1. Creative Architectural Design and Sustainable Real Estate

  This theme focuses on the artistic and spatial design of energy-efficient buildings. It prioritizes the creative reimagining of structures through innovative form, sustainable materiality, and the aesthetic integration of green technology into property development.

  1.1. Aesthetic Integration of Renewable Energy in Building Design

  1.2. Creative Adaptive Reuse: Reimagining Historic and Industrial Structures

  1.3. Sustainable Materiality: The Visual and Tactile Language of Green Building

  1.4. Biophilic Architecture: Design Strategies for Human-Centered Nature Integration

  1.5. Smart Living Spaces: The Intersection of Digital Creativity and Resilient Design

  1.6. Innovative Real Estate Branding for Sustainable Luxury and Lifestyle

• 2. Sustainable Interior Design and Home Furnishings

  This topic examines the immediate human environment, focusing on the aesthetics and health of internal spaces. It covers the design of furniture, lighting, and décor using non-toxic, recycled, or regenerative materials to create sustainable lifestyles.

  2.1. Biophilic Design: Integrating Nature into Internal Living Spaces

  2.2. Sustainable Interior Design and Eco-Friendly Home Furnishings

  2.3. Circular Economy for Furniture: Design for Disassembly and Repair

  2.4. Low Emission Materials for Healthy Indoor Air Quality

  2.5. Smart Lighting and Energy-Efficient Internal Systems

  2.6. Psychology of Space: Influencing Sustainable Behavior through Design

• 3. Circular Fashion and Textile Innovation

  This integrated theme focuses on reducing the environmental and social impacts of the clothing industry. It covers the entire value chain, from sustainable fiber production to upcycling and digital fashion.

  3.1. Circular Fashion Design and Garment Longevity

  3.2. Eco-Friendly Dyes and Waterless Textile Finishing Techniques

  3.3. Upcycling and Repurposing: Creative Techniques for Existing Materials

  3.4. Digital Fashion and Virtual Showrooms: Reducing Physical Samples

  3.5. Biodegradable, Bio-Synthetic, and Smart Wearable Fabrics

  3.6. Traceability and Transparency in Global Textile Supply Chains

  3.7. Slow Fashion: Promoting Quality over Mass Production

• 4. The Future of Sustainable Materials and Product Design

  This section explores advanced material solutions and supportive policies. It connects scientific discovery with creative application, focusing on reimagining consumer products and toys for a circular economy.

  4.1. Bio-Fabricated Materials: Mycelium, Algae, and Lab-Grown Textiles

  4.2. Waste-to-Resource Innovation in Creative Fields

  4.3. Nanotechnology and Smart Materials for Sustainable High-Performance Design

  4.4. Sustainable Toy Design and Eco-Friendly Gaming Hardware

  4.5. Blockchain for Supply Chain Transparency and Ethical Sourcing

  4.6. Aesthetics and Functionality of Regenerative Materials

  4.7. Scaling Up Sustainable Material Production for Mass Adoption

  4.8. The Policy and Economics of a Circular Economy for Creative Industries

• 5. AI and Digital Transformation in Creative Industries

  This section explores the intersection of technology and sustainability, focusing on Artificial Intelligence. It addresses energy consumption while using AI to optimize creative workflows, software design, and environmental storytelling.

  5.1. AI for Sustainability: Optimizing Resource Use in Creative Workflows

  5.2. Sustainable Design for Video Games and Virtual Reality Experiences

  5.3. Efficient Software and Algorithm Design for Optimal Resource Utilization in Creative Industries

  5.4. The Role of Digital Art and Virtual Worlds in Environmental Advocacy

  5.5. Lifecycle Management and E-Waste Reduction for Creative Tech

  5.6. Behavioral Design: Promoting Sustainability through Digital Media

  5.7. The Impact of AI on Artistic Integrity

• 6. Plastics, Recycling, and the Circular Economy

  This theme reimagines plastic as a valuable creative resource rather than waste. It focuses on behavioral design and functional upcycling to implement circular economy principles in creative production.

  6.1. Designing for Recyclability and Circularity

  6.2. Bio-Based and Biodegradable Plastics in Product Design

  6.3. Aesthetic and Functional Upcycling of Plastic Waste

  6.4. Chemical Recycling Innovations and Material Recovery

  6.5. Behavioral Design: Intuitive Design to Encourage Recycling Habits

  6.6. Plastics in Art and Public Spaces: Awareness through Creative Works

• 7. Craftsmanship, Heritage, and Cultural Stewardship

  This theme explores how traditional crafts and cultural institutions lead environmental stewardship. It focuses on the historical significance of creative industries and the preservation of indigenous knowledge for modern use.

  7.1. Ethical Sourcing and Preservation of Traditional Craftsmanship

  7.2. Sustainable Conservation of Cultural Artifacts and Historic Buildings

  7.3. Heritage Representation and its Role in Environmental Education

  7.4. Green Management in Museums, Galleries, and Cultural Spaces

  7.5. Indigenous Knowledge and its Application in Modern Sustainable Crafts

  7.6. Integrating Sustainability into Exhibitions and Public Programming

  7.7. Financial Models for Sustainable Heritage Management

• 8. Sustainable Film, Media, and Virtual Storytelling

  This theme examines how cinematic and digital narratives drive global sustainability. It focuses on the greening of the production process and the power of immersive media to create deep emotional connections with environmental issues.

  8.1. Documentary Filmmaking and Journalism in Climate Advocacy

  8.2. Green Media Production: Reducing Waste and Carbon Offsetting on Set

  8.3. Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) for Environmental Storytelling

  8.4. Sustainable Set Design and Post Production Energy Efficiency

  8.5. Audience Engagement and Social Impact through Media Narratives

  8.6. Podcasting and Audio Media as Tools for Sustainability Awareness

• 9. Sustainable Marketing, Advertising, and Consumer Behavior

  This section focuses on the ethics of persuasion and the role of the advertising industry in driving sustainable consumption. It addresses the challenges of greenwashing and the design of campaigns that foster long-term behavioral change.

  9.1. Ethical Advertising: Combating Greenwashing in Marketing Campaigns

  9.2. Sustainable Branding and Strategic Marketing Methodologies

  9.3. Behavioral Design: Promoting Sustainable Practices through Consumer Media

  9.4. Psychology of Sustainable Consumption: Trends and Barriers

  9.5. Case Studies of Successful National and Regional Green Campaigns

  9.6. Transparency and Traceability in Marketing Communications

• 10. Creative Education and Design Methodologies

  This section focuses on sustainability in creative education and design methodologies. It emphasizes training the next generation of professionals to apply systemic thinking and eco-friendly practices to their work.

  10.1. Modern Creative Education: Integrating Sustainability into Curricula

  10.2. Sustainable Design Methodologies: From Cradle to Cradle to Systems Thinking

  10.3. The Role of Higher Education in Driving Creative Innovation

  10.4. Design Thinking for Social and Environmental Problem Solving

  10.5. Collaborative Learning and Interdisciplinary Research Methods

  10.6. Professional Development and Training for Sustainable Practices

• 11. Sustainable Visual Arts and Exhibition Design

  This topic explores the ecological footprint of fine arts and the curation of exhibition spaces. It focuses on the use of non-toxic materials in art creation and the design of zero-waste galleries and temporary art installations.

  11.1. Sustainable Fine Art Materials: Non-Toxic Pigments and Solvents

  11.2. Zero Waste Exhibition Design and Modular Gallery Furniture

  11.3. Ecological Impacts of Public Art and Large-Scale Installations

  11.4. The Role of Visual Arts in Communicating Climate Science

  11.5. Sustainable Logistics for Art Transport and Global Exhibitions

  11.6. Digital and NFT Art: Balancing Innovation with Energy Efficiency

• 12. Gastronomy, Experience Design, and Creative Tourism

  This theme focuses on the design of sustainable experiences within the culinary and travel sectors. It highlights how creative gastronomy and immersive experience design can support environmental conservation and local cultural resilience.

  12.1. Sustainable Gastronomy: Creative Food Systems and Local Sourcing

  12.2. Experience Design for Eco Tourism and Environmental Education

  12.3. Zero Waste Culinary Arts and Sustainable Restaurant Design

  12.4. Creative Placemaking for Sustainable Cultural Tourism Experiences

  12.5. Community-Based Gastronomy and the Preservation of Food Narratives

  12.6. The Role of Experience Design in Designing Ethical Travel Journeys

• 13. Policy, Governance, and Sustainable Finance

  This section addresses systemic changes and financial frameworks for the creative sector. It considers how legal regulations, subsidies, and impact investing can incentivize eco-friendly practices across the global economy.

  13.1. Government Subsidies, Grants, and Green Certifications

  13.2. International Agreements and Standards for Ethical Production

  13.3. Intellectual Property Law and Open-Source Sustainability Solutions

  13.4. Labor Laws, Fair Wages, and Social Equity in Production

  13.5. Impact Investing and Venture Capital for Sustainable Startups

  13.6. Green Bonds and Sustainable Loan Products for Creative Enterprises

  13.7. Alternative Currencies and Local Economies for Creative Work

• 14. Community Led Creativity and Social Impact

  This theme emphasizes grassroots movements and local collaboration. It highlights the role of small communities, shared creative spaces, and individual creators in fostering meaningful environmental and social change.

  14.1. Maker Spaces and Shared Studios in Reducing Material Waste

  14.2. Community Supported Arts Programs for Sustainability Awareness

  14.3. Urban Farming and Creative Placemaking in Cities

  14.4. Collaborative Art Projects as Tools for Social Change

  14.5. Local Festivals and Events as Platforms for Sustainable Practices

  14.6. Funding Models and Resources for Grassroots Creative Projects

  14.7. Inclusive Design: Strengthening Community Ties through Creativity

General Instructions

1. Expenses:

   The registration fee does not cover accommodation or travel expenses. A list of accommodation options can be suggested by our team if available. Please contact [email protected] for inquiries.

2. Benefits:

   We recommend that all authors take advantage of the benefits that IEREK offers, including various attendance types, publishing opportunities, and opportunities for discounts and waivers.

3. Membership:

   We are pleased to inform all applicants that they can use their previous publications to register for an IEREK membership, which offers a special discount.

4. Collaborative Discounts:

   IEREK offers a special discount to applicants from collaborative universities that have signed an MoU with IEREK to host or co-host one of its conferences.

5. Income-Based Discounts:

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

6. Publication Accessibility:

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

7. Book Series/ Journal(s) Discounts:

   Some of the disclosed conference fees may vary depending on the book series and/or journal(s) presented as a publication outlet, as we encourage submission to newly founded book series and/or journal(s) by presenting a discounted rate for the conference's fees.

Publication Opportunities

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

1. Scopus/Web of Science:

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

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. 15%: Participants affiliated with universities in the hosting country on the regular registration fee.
3. 20%: Waiving with 20% for low-income countries according to the World Bank classification mentioned below. (applicable to the regular payment stage)
4. 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 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.

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).

• 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.

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

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

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

• If submitted, the extension (short paper) will be preliminarily checked (iThenticate plagiarism/ similarity screening Software, readability, and scope) and it will be peer-reviewed. If similarity issues are detected, the following will apply:
  • % from all sources: 10-15%
  • % from one source: 3-5%
  • Higher than 30% (all sources): Reject completely
  • Lower than 30% (all sources): Ask for revision to decrease the similarities
• IEREK has an unyielding policy regarding plagiarism. We believe that copying/ taking the ideas and work of other Authors without permission and credit is fraudulent. The Reviewing committee and IEREK employees have the authority to reject a paper during its reviewing process, on the basis of the paper being subjected to either minor or major plagiarism.
• Each paper/ chapter is evaluated by a minimum of two reviewers, after which a final decision by the responsible Editor is made. There is no maximum to the number of times a paper can be reviewed, depending on the quality of the submission.
• If your short paper is accepted by the Editors for publishing with comments/ requested modifications, our Editors (publishing department) will contact you once a decision is made and you will be asked to revise and correct it. After resubmission, it will be re-checked. Note: There may be more than one round of peer review and the decision rests with the editors of the title. Missed deadlines may result in complete exclusion/ rejection from the final publication.
• If your short paper is accepted for publishing without edits/ comments, the corresponding author will be contacted to provide the final version of their chapters/ papers following Springer Guidelines and sign the Springer consent-to-publish (CTP) form to authorize publication in the conference proceedings.
• A back-and-forth process: modifications will be sent back to the responsible Editor/ Series Editor and another round of evaluation conducted where needed. Participants/ Authors should regularly check their emails (Junk/ Spam folders).
• If you are not interested in publishing an extended abstract in the proceedings in ASTI by Springer Nature, please inform the conference support ([email protected]).

Step 4: Extended paper 

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

Registration

To help the organizers plan for inter-disciplinary dialogue, participants are requested to choose from the conference themes/ Topics upon registration.

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

Types of Participation

1. Attend/ Present Virtually and Publish in Conference proceedings

Organized from the comfort of your own home, the conference offers a virtual attendance option for your convenience. That said, participants will have a chance to present their abstract/research, online, and have their work considered for publication in the proceedings.

Virtual presenters are required to submit an abstract and extend this abstract to a full paper following the “author instructions” below and before the deadline (see Important Dates). At least one author must pay the registration fee (see Conference Fees).

For any reason, authors may wish to submit pre-recorded video presentations no later than 15 days prior to the conference. Alternatively, they may wish to record a voice-over PowerPoint presentation for submission to the conference organizers.

2. 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.  

Due to the nature of the year-round, online iDirect conferences, all refunds are subject to a penalty based on the time elapsed since the payment was made. Please note that no refunds will be provided to participants after their papers have been submitted for publication.

Cancellation Plan:

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