Call for papers
Rationale Behind the Conference
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 12,500+ participants from 150+ countries and collaborated with 45+ universities, solidifying its reputation as a leading platform for knowledge exchange and innovation. In an era marked by polarization and complexity, ICOAH 2025 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.
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 collaboration, and incorporating indigenous and creative approaches, the conference aspires to shape inclusive futures that celebrate care, respect, and collective well-being.
What do we aim for?
- Promote Inclusive Practices
- Foster Global Collaboration
- Encourage Collaborative and Sustainable Solutions
- Drive Innovation and Advocacy
- Promote Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Support Creative Economies and enhanced Knowledge Sharing
Dive into our conference tracks to shape the future together
- Creative Economies and Cultural Policies
- Sustainability and Environmental Humanities
- Ethical Challenges in Arts education and humanities
- Arts, Technology, AI and Creativity
- Journalism, Media, and Mass Communication
- The Role of Arts in Healing and Resilience
- Modern and contemporary arts in globalized world
Send your Abstract Now!
Submission deadline
Date: 7th March 2025
You are cordially invited to submit your abstract on or before the Deadline in accordance with the abstract guidelines provided. The conference offers a variety of registration packages, each replete with numerous benefits. Furthermore, you have the flexibility to choose your preferred presentation mode. Notably, presentation awards constitute a pivotal aspect of the conference. A distinguished panel of academic experts will evaluate conference presenters during the conference, and the most outstanding presenters will be honored at the awards ceremony.
