The International Conference on Green Design and Smart Cities
titled “Eco-Friendly Practices in the Digital Age”
at Movenpick Hotel – El Gouna, Read Sea – Egypt
January 24-26, 2025
• Professor of Urban Design and Coordination
• Former Head of the Decoration Department, Faculty of Applied Arts, Helwan University
• Director of the Interior Architecture Program, College of Arts and Design, King Salman
Additionally, Professor Abdullah is the founding dean of two major institutions: the Faculty of Design at the German University in Cairo and the German International University in Berlin. His work in these roles reflects his dedication to fostering creative and academic excellence, bridging cultural and educational ties between Germany and the Arab world
Dean -Acting- for the school of Humanities and Creative Arts at University of Hertfordshire hosted by GAF
Conference Objectives:
- Spreading the concept of Green Design culture and how to benefit from it in the sustainable development.
- Increase awareness of the environment, change behaviour and lifestyle, and help in decision making to switch to green environment.
- Discuss modern technologies used in digital design such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning, augmented and virtual reality, and how to benefit from them in improving the quality of designs.
- Display digital design applications in various types of arts.
- Focus on how to integrate artistic elements with technological tools in digital design to produce distinctive and innovative works.
- Learn about sustainable digital design practices that preserve the environment and reduce resource consumption to green design.
- Teach and enhance technical and practical skills in digital design to keep up with rapidly evolving technological changes.
Conference Themes:
- Art and design in the Green Economy.
- The digital revolution has significantly influenced the integration of sustainability thought and the enhancement of human and environmental values.
- The role of Digital Arts in supporting innovation and achieving sustainability.
- The effectiveness of digital tools and applications in developing design methods and documenting arts.
- The role of Green Design in the digital transformation of information institutions services.
- Modern technologies and their impact on the development of management strategies of various institutions.
- Digital design challenges and opportunities to achieve the Green Economy.
- Participatory design techniques in the design process, and benefit from the user experience to enhance the sense of ownership.
Research Paper Acceptance Criteria:
- The research paper should be an original writing that aligns with the conference theme.
- Taking into account novelty, originality and innovation in the research paper and not to have been previously published by any means or submitted to other conferences.Adhering to the scientific method while writing the research paper, ensuring the selection of the appropriate method, and clearly stating the subject of the research paper and its hypotheses.
- Reference citations to be included at the end of the research paper, using the APA style.
- language should be concise, formal, and express precisely what you mean and avoid vague expressions that are not specific and precise enough for the reader.
- Research paper should be written using font 14 and Traditional Arabic.
- Research paper should not exceed 25 pages and not less than 20 pages.
- Research paper should start with an abstract, in Arabic within 250 words.
- The researcher should present his/her research paper at the conference is a mus.
- Preparing a presentation for a conference is an essential part of sharing your research effectively.
- Adhering to deadlines for submitting abstracts and full texts is crucial for successful participation at the conference.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Researchers are requested to adhere to the following dates:
- Abstract Submission Deadline: November 15, 2024
Prepare and submit your abstract by this date. Ensure it aligns with the conference theme and follows submission guidelines.
- Full-text Submission Deadline: January 1, 2025
Finalize your research paper based on feedback from peers or mentors.
- Revised Full-text Submission Deadline: January 10, 2025
After receiving feedback from reviewers, make necessary modifications to your paper and submit the revised version.
- Presentation Submission Deadline: January 15, 2025
Create your PowerPoint presentation or poster (size 50 cm width x 70 cm height).
You may communicate with the Scientific Committee of the Conference on the following e-mail:
Conference Registration Fees:
• Participation in the conference for Egyptians 2500 EGP
• Participation in the conference for non-Egyptians 250 USD
• Participation in the exhibition, you may email us at: godalia@aikm-arab.eg, godalia@yahoo.com