The International Conference on Urban Cultural Sustainability: Innovative Practices and Recent Technologies for Sustainable Development aims to address the challenges of culture, sustainability, and sustainable development using the recent technologies and show cases in different locations.  The conference offers a great opportunity for leaders, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to explore innovative strategies for achieving SDGs and how our cities can have sustainable urban environments. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Avcilar City in Istanbul, Turkey, from November 18 to 21, 2025, the event is organized by IEREK in collaboration with LivCom Committee and SUC Institute for Sustainable Cities and Communities.

Submission Guidelines

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

• Full papers describing all topics of the conference
• Posters describing all topics of the conference

Committees

Topics and contacted person

• Nehal sherif

• 1. Cultural Heritage Preservation in Urban Development

  1.1. Integrating Heritage Sites into Modern Urban Plans1.2. Community-Driven Approaches to Heritage Conservation1.3. Digital Archiving of Cultural Assets1.4. Adaptive Reuse of Historical Buildings1.5. Cultural Mapping as a Tool for Urban Identity1.6. The Role of Local Artisans in Heritage Preservation1.7. Funding Models for Heritage Projects1.8. Case Studies of Successful Heritage-Driven Urban Regeneration

Contact

All questions about submissions should be emailed to ucs@ierek-scholar.org