3rd International Conference on Advancing Sustainable Futures (ICASF 2025) Abu Dhabi University – Call for Papers

Call for Papers

Abu Dhabi University is pleased to organize
3rd International Conference on Advancing Sustainable Futures

(ICASF 2025)

9th – 11th December 2025

Venue : Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi , UAE
https://www.adu.ac.ae/adu-icasf

Physical and Virtual Presentations

It is with great pleasure that we announce the 3rd edition of Abu Dhabi University’s flagship International Conference on Advancing Sustainable Futures (ICASF 2025), proudly indexed by Scopus. Organized in collaboration with the IREG Observatory on Academic Ranking and Excellence, and held under the esteemed patronage of H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Cabinet Member and Minister of Tolerance, the conference will take place from December 9th to 11th, 2025 at the ultra-luxurious Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

As one of the world’s most iconic and elite venues, Emirates Palace embodies excellence, prestige, and grandeur—a truly fitting backdrop for a global gathering of distinguished academics, policymakers, and industry leaders. Under the theme “Shaping the Future: Synergies Between Nature, Technology, and Society,” ICASF 2025 promises to be an exceptional forum for advancing sustainable thought leadership on a world stage.

The ICASF conference series has rapidly grown into a globally recognized platform for advancing dialogue, collaboration, and innovation in sustainability and technology. It has previously attracted over 700 participants from 92 countries associated with Scopus proceedings and journal publications. We are proud to share that the ICASF 2023 conference proceedings are published across 3 Scopus-indexed volumes by Springer, a testament to the high quality and impact of the research presented, and we are currently in the process of preparing the ICASF 2024 proceedings for publication, following the success of last year’s conference

ICASF 2025 conference aims to bring together stellar line-up of researchers, scholars, industry experts, and policymakers from around the world to engage in presenting research papers, meaningful discussions, and share their insights on pressing sustainability and AI challenges and future-oriented solutions.

You can find the ICASF 2025 Call for Papers click here and for website click here, which provides comprehensive details regarding the conference theme, tracks, panel discussion sessions, and the highly-ranked Scopus journal publication opportunities. We strongly encourage you to consider submitting a paper or abstract for presentation at this esteemed event.

ICASF 2025 offers an exciting opportunity for your research to be considered for publication in esteemed journals and book series. The conference organizing committee has secured several prestigious Q1 and Q2 Scopus-indexed journals and Springer book series to provide special issues and expedited review processes for selected papers. Such as –

Springer Book Series:

• Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation (ASTI) (Scopus – Indexed)
• Sustainable Civil Infrastructures (SUCI) (Scopus – Indexed)
• Sustainable Landscape Planning and Natural Resources Management (SLNR)
• Sustainable Artificial Intelligence-Powered Applications (SAIPA)
• Sustainable Economy and Ecotechnology (SEE)
• Environmental Science and Sustainable Development (ESSD):

Scopus Indexed Journals:

• A special issue for the Science, Health, and Engineering Sustainability theme areas of the journal: Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) – Journal Environmental Geotechnics (Q2)
• A special issue in Nutrition and Health international peer-reviewed journal (Q2)
• A special issue on “Assessing and Addressing Public Health and Community Nutrition Challenges in the Arab Region” in Frontiers in Public Health
• Digital (MDPI) (Q2)
• SN Computer Science (Springer), Section on Digital Ecosystems (Q2)
• Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management (Q1)
• Clean Energy and Sustainability (Q2)
• Management of Environmental Quality: An International Journal (Q1)
• Special Issue on Women’s Health Issues in the Arab Societies. Women’s Health Journal (Q1, published by SAGE)
• A special issue on Climate Change and hydrological processes in WATER (Q2 journal indexed in WEB OF SCIENCE and SCOPUS)
• A special issue on Innovative Approaches in Toxics Research: Paving the Way for Sustainable Future in TOXICS (Q1 journal indexed in WEB OF SCIENCE and SCOPUS)
• Studies on Entrepreneurship, Structural Change and Industrial Dynamics (Springer book series, indexed in Scopus)
• Journal of Management & Organization (Cambridge University Press)
• Discover Sustainability (Springer)
• The Service Industries Journal
• Businesses (MDPI)
• Humanities and Social Science Communication Journal (Q1)
• AARMENA Book Series
• Global Smart Food Systems (GSFS)
• Arab Economic and Business Journal (AEBJ)

Key Dates –

• Abstract or Short paper submission: 31^st May, 2025
• Decision about Abstracts Acceptance: 2^nd June, 2025
• Full Papers submission: 31^st July, 2025
• Conference:  9^th – 11^th December 2025
• Conference registration deadline: 30^th June, 2025
• Submission link for abstract and full paper:  https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/ICASF2025/Submission/Index
• Submission details and guidelines can be found on the conference website:  https://www.adu.ac.ae/adu-icasf

REGISTRATION AND FEES

• Conference registration date: 30 June, 2025
• Full registration fee: US $450
• Other categories and payment methods are available under Registration Type: https://www.adu.ac.ae/adu-icasf
• The registration fee for Abu Dhabi University Global Engagement Program (GEP) members is US $350. (20% Waiver). Register  in GEP, through the link https://gep.adu.ac.ae/gepform. For more details on GEP benefits and privileges, kindly visit the website https://gep.adu.ac.ae/

Please find attached the LinkedIn/Instagram post to share with your network about ICASF 2025. We believe your active participation will not only enrich the conference but also provide immense networking opportunities with leading experts and professionals from around the world.

Explore Previous ICASF Series:

ICASF 2024 

Theme: Innovation and Digital Transformation for Sustainable Futures
View Conference Website   View Conference Video 1   View Conference Video 2

ICASF 2023 

Theme: Sustainable Futures and Technologies

View Conference Website    View Conference Video

ENQUIRIES
Email contact: ICASF2025@adu.ac.ae | Conference website:  https://www.adu.ac.ae/adu-icasf

Thank you for your attention, and we look forward to welcoming you to the 3^rd International Conference on Advancing Sustainable Futures in Abu Dhabi.