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THE 12th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ARTS AND HUMANITIES 2025
Theme: “Cornerstones of Belonging: Building Sustainable Communities”
ICOAH 2025
04 - 05 September 2025
Ambasdor Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand
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Welcome to ICOAH 2025
ICOAH 2025 brings together scholars, artists, and changemakers from across the globe to engage in transformative dialogue on the intersections of arts, humanities, and global challenges. With a remarkable legacy of over 11+ years, the conference has connected 2500+ participants from 35+ countries and collaborated with 50+ universities, solidifying its reputation as a leading platform for knowledge exchange and innovation. In an era marked by polarization and complexity, This International Conference serves as a unifying space for exploring diverse perspectives, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and envisioning sustainable solutions. By convening thought leaders and creative minds, the conference aspires to inspire meaningful contributions that transcend boundaries, enhance cultural understanding, and drive collective progress toward a thriving global community. ICOAH 2025 invites participants to reimagine community building, develop actionable strategies for global challenges, and envision futures that honor humanity and the planet.
Theme: “Cornerstones of Belonging: Building Sustainable Communities”
Purpose of ICOAH 2025
ICOAH 2025, themed “Cornerstones of Belonging: Building Sustainable Communities,” aims to ignite transformative dialogue and action by addressing the critical question of how arts and humanities can contribute to creating inclusive, resilient, and thriving societies. This year’s conference serves as a platform to explore diverse perspectives, foster meaningful connections, and inspire innovative solutions for some of today’s most pressing global challenges. Through a multidisciplinary lens, ICOAH 2025 delves into themes such as belonging and identity, the role of arts in healing and resilience, and sustainable practices rooted in cultural heritage and environmental stewardship. By amplifying cultural narratives, embracing interdisciplinary
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ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
Date: 22nd April 2025
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION
Date: 22nd May 2025
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to explore groundbreaking art and humanities research, connect globally, and exchange ideas with educators, researchers, and policymakers. Don’t miss this premier event!
COnference Tracks
- Foundations of Belonging: Identity, Place, Cultural Narratives, and Heritage
- Community-Engaged Artistic Interventions: Building Shared Values and Collaborative Futures
- Artistic Practices in Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability
- Healing, Resilience, and Social Cohesion Through Arts and Humanities
- Transdisciplinary Pathways to Sustainable Communities
- Technologies of Connection: Ethics, Access, and Inclusive Design
- Creative Economies, Equitable Policies, and Sustainable Development
- Decolonizing Community Building: Local Knowledge, Indigenous Perspectives, and Ethical Practices
Why attend ICOAH 2025?
Inspirational Speakers from Around the World
Immerse yourself in a symphony of insights, experiences, and knowledge shared by influential speakers who are redefining sustainable aquaculture. Their thought-provoking presentations will inspire and shape the future of this critical field.
International Networking Opportunities
Connect with a diverse community of global experts, researchers, and practitioners through interactive networking sessions, social events, and collaborative gatherings. Forge lasting relationships that drive innovation for a thriving aquatic future.
Showcase Your Research on a Global Stage
Gain exposure by presenting your innovative ideas and groundbreaking research to a global audience. Share your work with peers and experts, receiving valuable feedback and recognition.
Awards for Excellence in Research
Celebrate achievements with prestigious awards recognizing the most outstanding research contributions. These accolades spotlight dedication and excellence, setting the benchmark for the future of aquaculture.
Our Mission
Empower Global Collaboration
Connect Diverse Voices
Drive Worldwide Progress
Shape Inclusive Futures
Support Global South Participation
Empower Young Professionals
Benefits of Attendance
- Research Presentations
- Knowledge Sharing
- Publication Opportunities
- Networking Opportunities
- Exhibition and Sponsor Opportunities
- Professional Development
- Exposure to Innovation
- Raising Awareness
- Cultural and Geographical Exchange
- Recognition of Contribution
Who should attend this ICOAH 2025?
- Professionals and Researchers
- Policy Makers and Government Officials
- INGO/ NGO Representatives working in the areas of arts, culture, and heritage preservation
- Community Workers and Activists
- Journalists and Media Professionals
- Community leaders and activists
- Enthusiasts with a passion for arts, literature, and culture
- Art societies, Artists, Musicians, Dancers
Steering Committee & Speakers
Conference
Chair
Dr. Eldad Tsabary
Associate Dean, Research and Graduate Studies, Faculty of Fine Arts at Concordia University, Canada
Keynote Speaker & Steering Committee Member
Professor Paul Arthur
Chair in Digital Humanities and Social Sciences, School of Arts and Humanities, Vice-Chancellor’s Professorial Research Fellow, Edith Cowan University, Australia
Keynote Speaker
Professor James Gardner
Chair of the Art and Design Department, John Cabot University Rome, Italy
Keynote Speaker
Prof. Haisang Javanalikhikara
Keynote Speaker
Professor Rebecca Duclos
Panel Speaker
Kenneth Lee Tze Wui
Senior Lecturer & Head of Department, Department of Mass Communication, Faculty of Creative Industries, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia
Panel Speaker
Prof. Dr. Banu Baybars Hawks
Kadir Has University, Turkey
Storyteller
Kukmi Kim
Professional flutist, South Korea
Invited Speaker
Abeer Zeibak Haddad
Special Features
Experience and Engage in Inclusive Futures in the Global Arts and Humanities Dialogue
One-to-One Collaboration Sessions
Maximize potential through exclusive sessions focused on fostering institutional partnerships.
Student Chat with Co-Chairs and Key Speakers
Engage in meaningful discussions with influential figures in your field.
MOU Signing Ceremony
Celebrate formal partnerships in a significant, memorable event.
Panel Discussions
Share insights and collaborate in an intimate, focused setting.
Special Engagement for Virtual Participants
Participate in lively discussions, ensuring your voice is heard and valued.
Awarding Ceremony
Workshops
Pre - conference workshops
"Reflecting on my journey of writing for publication: highlights and lowlights, and lessons learnt"
Date: 10th June 2025 ||
Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM IST
Prof Logamurthie Athiemoolam
Nelson Mandela University, South Africa
“Mastering Research and
Publication in the Humanities: Strategies for Success”
Date:16th April 2025 ||
Time: 11.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m. IST
Senior Prof. Neelakshi Premawardhena
Department of Modern Languages, Faculty of Humanities University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
“Empirical research in music psychology: Exploring the mysteries of changes in subjective time”
Date: 9th May 2025 || Time: 1.30 p.m. IST
Prof. Dr. Clemens Wöllner
Professor in Musicology Freiburg University of Music, Germany
Conference Day workshops
Conference Day Workshop on "Digital Humanities" Conducted by,
Professor Paul Arthur
Chair in Digital Humanities and Social Sciences, School of Arts and Humanities
Panel Discussion
"Co-Existing with Intelligent Machines: Philosophical Reflections on Creativity, Belonging, and Our Future"
Kenneth Lee Tze Wui
Senior Lecturer & Head of Department, Department of Mass Communication, Faculty of Creative Industries, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia
Prof. Dr. Banu Baybars Hawks
Kadir Has University, Turkey
Bangkok, Thailand
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Publication
As a conference participant you can get the opportunity to submit your full papers to selected prestigious journals which are internationally accredited from renowned publishers.
The author instructions and submission guidelines for your desired journals will be sent to you separately.
All peer reviewed journals are subjecting submissions to the double-blind peer-review process. The decision on publication will depend on the peer-review process. Participants are advised to read the journal’s scope and aim before deciding the suitable journal. We follow universally accepted ethics on publication. Accordingly, a guarantee for publication will not be issued before making the submission and completion of the review process. Publisher does not charge any money for publication of Non-Open Access content.
Beyond the journals featured above, our network extends to a rich collection of supporting journals, perfectly aligned with the subject areas outlined below.
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Possible Special Issues
Aim & Scope: - The International Review of Sociology promotes interdisciplinary research, emphasizing sociology's connection to economics, history, demography, anthropology, and social psychology. Hosted by Sapienza University's Department of Statistics, it serves as a global platform for sharing research across disciplines, cultures, and continents.
Abstracting & Indexing: - Science Abstracts, Emerging Sources Citation Index the International Bibliography of the Social Sciences (IBSS), International Political Science Abstracts, RILM - Abstracts of Music and Literature, SCOPUS, Social Services Abstracts and Sociological Abstracts.
Aim & Scope: - Verbal – Visual Studies explores the interactions between verbal and visual languages, examining their collaboration, dialogue, and conflict across historical periods and perspectives. The journal features theoretical and practical studies, including themed issues curated by experts. All research articles undergo rigorous peer review with anonymized refereeing.
Abstracting & Indexing: - Art Index, ARTbibliographies Modern, BHA Bibliography of the History of Art, British Humanities Index, Communication and Mass Media Complete, Current Abstracts, Historical Abstracts, Humanities International Index, Index Islamicus, Linguistics and Language Behavior Abstracts, MLA International Bibliography (Modern Language Association of America), New Testament Abstracts, Periodicals Index Online, SCOPUS, Thomson Reuters Arts & Humanities Citation Index.
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Regular Issues
Aim & Scope: - The European Journal of Political Theory is a high-profile research forum with a broad, international readership. While named for its geographical location, it fosters original debates across political theory, including analytic philosophy, comparative thought, and intellectual history.
Abstracting and Indexing: - SciVal,Science Direct Navigator, Scopus, Social SciSearch, Sciences Inde, Social Services Abstracts, Sociofile, Sociological Abstracts, Southeast Asia Abstracts & Index, TOC Premier, Worldwide Political Science Abstracts CSA Political Science & Government: A guide to Periodical LiteratureClarivate Analytics: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Current Contents / Social and Behavioral Sciences, Dietrich's Index Philosophicus, Electoral Studies, European Access, IBZ: International Bibliography of Periodical Literature, IBZ: International Bibliography of Periodical Literature in the Humanities and Social Sciences, International Bibliography of Book Reviews of Scholarly Literature in the Humanities and Social Sciences
Aim & Scope: - Strategic Planning Review publishes research on the historical development of urban and regional planning, focusing on institutions, processes, and practitioners. It welcomes interdisciplinary, comparative, and thematic studies. The peer-reviewed Connexions section features short contributions on research in progress, historiography, archival sources, conferences, and other relevant topics.
Abstracting & Indexing: - Current Contents®/Arts & Humanities, Social Sciences Citation Index®, Journal Citation Reports/Social Sciences Edition, Current Contents®/Social and Behavioral Sciences, IBZ International Bibliography of Periodical Literature (Zeller Verlag), Sage Urban Studies Abstracts, Geo Abstracts, Journal of Planning Literature, University of West England Library Services, America: History & Life, Architectural Publications Index, Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals, Current Abstracts, Historical Abstracts, EbscoHost, SCOPUS and Dietrich's Index Philosophicus.
Aim & scope: - The International Journal of Humanities Education examines how humanities education evolves with cultural, social, and technological changes. It covers pedagogy, curriculum, digital impact, and the role of humanities in social justice. The journal fosters discussions on humanities education’s vital role in shaping critical, empathetic, and informed global citizens.
Abstracting & Indexing: - Educational Curriculum & Methods (Cabell's), Educational Psychology & Administration (Cabell's), Education Journals (ProQuest), Scopus (Elsevier), Ulrich's Periodicals Directory
Aim & Scope: - The Journal of Studies in English Language and Education publishes research in English language teaching, linguistics, and literature. It covers topics like pedagogy, language acquisition, curriculum design, language use, and literary analysis, offering a platform for scholarly contributions that advance these fields.
Abstracting and Indexing: - Scopus (Elsevier), Sinta 1 (Science and Technology Index), Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), Google Scholar, Crossref, Portal Garuda, MIAR, MLA International Bibliography.
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