About us

Welcome to International Conference on Buddhism and Global Thought (ICBGT-26), the premier conference for students, academicians, researchers, faculties, and industry professionals from around the world. The conference will be held on 14th - 15th September, 2026 in Kumasi, Ghana, and will bring together experts and thought leaders from a wide range of fields to share their insights and expertise. Our goal is to provide a platform for discussion, collaboration, and innovation. We believe that by bringing together individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives, we can create new ideas and solutions that will have a positive impact on society. Whether you're a student looking to learn from the best and brightest in your field, an academician seeking to share your research with a wider audience, or an industry professional looking to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies, you'll find something to inspire and challenge you at our conference.

Important Dates

Sat, Aug 15, 2026
Early Bird Registration
Tue, Aug 25, 2026
Paper Submission
Sun, Aug 30, 2026
Last date of Registration
Mon, Sep 14, 2026
Conference Date

Paper Submission

Research Paper Submission Tracks

Buddhism's influence on global ethics
Buddhism and interfaith dialogue
Globalization and Buddhist practices
Buddhism's role in peacebuilding efforts
Buddhism and environmental sustainability
The impact of Buddhism on Western thought
Buddhism and social justice advocacy
Buddhism's response to modern challenges
Cultural exchange in Buddhist traditions
Buddhism and the global economy
Buddhism's role in mental health discourse
Buddhism and the refugee crisis
Buddhism's contributions to global philosophy
Buddhism and the arts in a global context
Buddhism's influence on contemporary spirituality
Buddhism and human rights issues
Buddhism in a multicultural world
Buddhism and the future of global thought
Buddhism's role in community development
Buddhism and the digital age

Call for Papers Description

The International Conference on Buddhism and Global Thought invites researchers, academicians, industry professionals, and practitioners to submit original and high-quality research contributions. This global platform is designed for knowledge exchange, innovation, and cross-domain collaboration. Focusing on key research areas such as Buddhism, the conference aims to bridge theoretical advancements with real-world applications. It encourages forward-thinking research that addresses contemporary challenges while contributing to long-term scientific and technological progress.

Committee

Conference Committee

Dr Jagbir Singh Narwal

Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor, Maharshi Dayanand University, Haryana, India

Prof. Priti Diliprao Pohekar

Principal

Principal, Swa. Sawarkar Mahavidyalaya, Beed, Maharashtra, India

Rajakumar Guduru

Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor, School of Humanities, Social Sciences & Management, Indian Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar, India

Dr. Ranita Basu

Associate Professor

Associate Professor, Psychology, Woxsen University, India

Ms. Sara Ray

President

President, Summar Welfare Foundation, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Oleg Fylyk

Independent researcher

Independent researcher, Lviv European University, Ukraine

Bahar Muhammed

Lecturer

Lecturer, Salahaddin University - Erbil, Iraq

Dr Heshamat Roshandel

Lecturer

Lecturer, Payame Noor University and Islamic Azad University, Iran

Zahra Hosaneea

Disability Rights Consultant

Disability Rights Consultant, Kolpin & O'Connor Global Consultants, Mauritius

Dr. Vindhya Sathya Singh

Assistance lecturer

Assistance lecturer, Sultan Qaboos University, Sultanate of Oman

Tickets

Conference Fee Structure
In-Person
Paper / Poster Presentation
$391$359
Paper / Poster Presentation with Scopus Publication
$615$575
Paper / Poster Presentation with Scopus Q2/Q3 Publication
$1,751$1,527
Listener
$247$223
Virtual Keynote Speaker Registration
$303$279
Pre-recorded Video Submission
$231$215
Online Presentation-
Online Presentation with Scopus Publication-
Online Presentation with Scopus Q2/Q3 Publication-
Online Listener-
Online
Paper / Poster Presentation-
Paper / Poster Presentation with Scopus Publication-
Paper / Poster Presentation with Scopus Q2/Q3 Publication-
Listener-
Virtual Keynote Speaker Registration-
Pre-recorded Video Submission-
Online Presentation
$247$223
Online Presentation with Scopus Publication
$543$503
Online Presentation with Scopus Q2/Q3 Publication
$1,575$1,351
Online Listener
$151$143

Speakers

Mr. Bosse Omar NDAHETWA

international relation, international relation, Kocaeli University, Turkey

Dr. Sumanth S Hiremath

M.A., Ph.D, Sociology, Rani Channamma University, Karnataka, India

Jeronimo Paiva

PhD Researcher, Intelligent and Adaptive Software Systems, Portugal University

Dr. Paula da Silva

Senior Lecturer, English, Estoril Higher Institute for Tourism and Hotel Studies / CEAUL - University of Lisbon

Dr. Mohamad Maulana Magiman

Associate Professor, Social Science and Management, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Sarawak, Malaysia

Dr. Stella Zorpa

English Language Teacher, English Language Teacher at Smart Learning, Saint Louis University, USA

Dr. Samar S.Hammadi

Assistant Professor, English, Al-Nahrain University

Dr. Pubalin Das

Department of Psychology, Heart2Mind Psychological Services, India

N.Hima Bindu

Associate professor, Human Resource Management, Andhra university

Assoc. Prof. Dr Ina Suryani

Associate professor, Language & General Studies, UniMAP