The First International Conference on Creative Industries and Sustainable Innovation serves as Oman's first scientific platform for exchanging ideas and research in this field. The conference brings together academics and researchers from diverse creative disciplines including design, architecture, fashion, media, and filmmaking to promote sustainable practices, address future challenges, and foster collaboration. This initiative highlights Oman's dedication to fostering a diversified and sustainable economy, with a particular focus on the pivotal role of educational institutions, especially the University of Technology and Applied Sciences.

Submission Guidelines

All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. The following paper categories are welcome:

• Full papers: Must be between 5,000 and 7,000 words, including a structured abstract of 250-300 words, excluding references. Full papers should include but are not limited to the following sections: introduction, literature review, methodology, results, discussion, conclusion, and references.
• Posters (Extended Abstract): Must be between 500 and 1,000 words, excluding references. They should include a clear research problem, methodology overview, and expected contributions.

List of Topics

• Topic 1:  Innovative and Sustainable Policies in the Creative Industries
• Topic 2: Technology and Artificial Intelligence in Creative Industries
• Topic 3: Sustainability in the Creative Economy
• Topic 4: Sustainability and innovation in creative industries and design

Invited Speakers

• Speaker 1: Prof. Andy C. Pratt, Professor Emeritus of Cultural Economy, University of London, UK
• Speaker 2: Prof. Stuart Cunningham, Distinguished Emeritus Professor, Queensland University of Technology, Australia
• Speaker 3: Prof. Stefan Greuter, Professor of Digital Design, RMIT University, Australia
• Speaker 4: Dr. Saeed Al Amoudy, Associate Professor, Department of Media, Islamic University in Madinah, Saudi Arabia
• Speaker 5: Prof. Ali Al Raouf, Professor of Architecture and Urbanism, Senior Advisor for Urban Planning Sector, Qatar

Venue

The conference will be held in the Oman Across Ages Museum in Oman

Contact

All questions about submissions should be emailed to  icci@utas.edu.om