Context

Climate change is one of the most critical global challenges of our time. Examples of its adverse consequences include extreme weather patterns leading to flooding, droughts, heat waves, storms, and other extreme weather-related events. Other challenges include air pollution, water scarcity, food insecurity and loss of biodiversity. The scale of the challenge is enormous; yet research outputs in areas that are central to addressing environmental sustainability remain marginal. 

The United Nations has declared the years 2024-2033 as the International Decade of Science for Sustainable Development with the principle aim of finding solutions to these global challenges. Science is a common good for humanity and offers fundamental support to a sustainable development model. Engineering and Technology will continue to play a pivotal role in improving the quality of human life, preservation of the planet and delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals. 

Themes and Topics:

The Scientific Committee invites papers on the following topics, grouped into thematic tracks. The list is not exhaustive:

Track 1: Renewable Energy and Smart Infrastructure

Renewable Energy Systems, Technologies, and Storage Solution

Smart Grids and Digital Infrastructure for Energy Management

Energy Efficiency and Smart Technologies for Sustainable Buildings

Resilient Infrastructure and Risk Mitigation Strategies

Integration of Renewable Energy in Urban Planning

Circular Economy in Energy and Infrastructure

Track 2: Water, Environment, and Climate Resilience

Innovative Technologies for Water Supply and Wastewater Management

Advancing Environmental Impact Assessments: Tools and Case Studies

Climate-Resilient Water Infrastructure

Nature-Based Solutions for Water and Climate Resilience

Water-Energy Nexus in Sustainable Development

Mitigating Microplastics and Emerging Contaminants in Water Systems

Integrated Water Resource Management for Climate Resilience

Track 3: Engineering Innovations for Food Security and Health

Agri-Technology and Food Security Solutions

Sustainable Water Management for Agriculture

Environmental Engineering Solutions for Global Public Health Challenges

Smart Healthcare Systems and Technological Innovations

Food Waste Reduction and Management Technologies

Biotechnology for Nutritional Security

Smart Sensors and Data Analytics for Agriculture

Track 4: Data Science, AI, and Smart Technologies

Machine Learning for Predictive Analytics in Sustainability

IoT and Big Data Analytics for Smart and Sustainable Systems

Digital Twins for Sustainable Infrastructure

Block chain for Transparent and Sustainable Resource Management

Edge Computing for Smart and Sustainable Systems

AI and Robotics technologies

Augmented and Virtual Reality for Sustainable practices

Ethical Implications of AI in Sustainability

Track 5: Sustainable Transportation Systems

Smart Transportation Systems and Traffic Management

Sustainable Urban Mobility Solutions

Transport Energy Efficiency, Environmental Quality, and Disaster Resiliency

Renewable Energy for Transportation: Electricity, Green Hydrogen, and Bioenergy

High-Speed Railway Systems

Transportation Economics, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management

Zero-Emission Vehicles (e.g., Electric Vehicles) and Infrastructure Design

Sustainable Pavement Design, Materials, and Performance Analysis

Track 6: Sustainable Engineering Business Practices 

Circular Economy Solutions and Resource Optimization Practices

Carbon Pricing, Trading, and Offset Mechanisms

Environmental Economics and Policy Innovations for Sustainable Development

Integrating Environmental Impact Assessments into Business Decision-Making

Green Finance and Investment Strategies for Sustainable Engineering

Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Business Models

Entrepreneurship and Innovation for Sustainable Engineering Practices

Important Dates

Call for abstracts: 10 April 2025

Abstract submission deadline: 30 June 2025

Notification of abstract acceptance: 15 July 2025

Full paper submission: 30 October 2025

Notification of full paper acceptance: 30 November 2025

Camera-ready paper: 30 December 2025

Regular registration deadline: 30 December 2025

Late registration deadline: 11 February 2026            

CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS 

All papers submitted to the conference will be peer-reviewed by at least two independent reviewers. All accepted papers will be published in conference proceedings with an ISBN number. The following journals have accepted to collaborate with the conference and accept the best papers presented for publication subject to meeting their own criteria. The journals are:

Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology.

Construction Economics and Building.

Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers: Management, Procurement and Law.  

Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers: Municipal Engineer. 

REGISTRATION FEES

Registration Fees (in OMR): 

Attendance Only: OMR 50 (Early Bird until 30th November 2025 and Late Registration)

Presenter (In-person): OMR 75 (Early Bird until 30th November 2025) and OMR 100 (Late Registration after 30th November 2025)

Presenter (Online): OMR 50 (Early Bird until 30th November 2025 and Late Registration)

Students: Free (Early Bird and Late Registration)

The conference will be held in hybrid format. Each accepted paper must be fully registered by the main author before 30th December 2025. All students must present proof of identity by emailing the ID to benefit from free registration.