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About us

Welcome to International Conference on Queer Aesthetics and Visual Culture (ICQAVC-26), the premier conference for students, academicians, researchers, faculties, and industry professionals from around the world. The conference will be held on 11th - 12th July, 2026 in Edinburgh, UK, 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

Thu, Jun 11, 2026
Early Bird Registration
Sun, Jun 21, 2026
Paper Submission
Fri, Jun 26, 2026
Last date of Registration
Sat, Jul 11, 2026
Conference Date

Paper Submission

Research Paper Submission Tracks

Queer aesthetics in contemporary art
Representation of LGBTQ+ identities in media
Intersection of queer theory and visual culture
Queer narratives in film and photography
Cultural critique through queer lenses
Queer performance art and activism
Visual storytelling in LGBTQ+ communities
Historical perspectives on queer aesthetics
Queer art movements and their impact
Digital media and queer representation
Queer identity in graphic novels
Fashion as a form of queer expression
Queer spaces in visual arts
Art therapy for LGBTQ+ individuals
Queer artists and social change
Exploring gender through visual culture
Queer subcultures in art history
Art exhibitions focusing on LGBTQ+ themes
Queer iconography in popular culture
The role of the artist in activism

Call for Papers Description

The International Conference on Queer Aesthetics and Visual Culture 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 GLBT Studies, 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

Eduard Albay

Professor

Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University, Philippines

Mohammad Dr. Ashik Mosaddik

Pro Vice Chancellor

East West University, Bangladesh

Farah Naz

Assistant Professor

Kinnaird College for Women, Pakistan

Mrs. Aouatef Oueslati

Communications Expert

Leoni, Tunisia

Dr. Allen Badeau

Chief Technology Officer & Founder

Harmonic AI, USA

Cassadee Yan

Managing Researcher

Maslow Quest Foundation, Cook Islands

Tickets

Conference Fee Structure
In-Person
Paper / Poster Presentation
$489$449
Paper / Poster Presentation with Scopus Publication
$769$719
Paper / Poster Presentation with Scopus Q2/Q3 Publication
$2,189$1,909
Listener
$309$279
Virtual Keynote Speaker Registration
$379$349
Pre-recorded Video Submission
$289$269
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
$309$279
Online Presentation with Scopus Publication
$679$629
Online Presentation with Scopus Q2/Q3 Publication
$1,969$1,689
Online Listener
$189$179

Speakers

Mr. Prabhakaran rajendran

Director of Supply Chain Professional Services

Supply Chain, CSCS LLC, US

Dr. Jamel Kaur Singh

Educator and consultant in Cultural Intelligence

Consultsingh Pty Ltd

SUREKHA NAKMAN KARANGUTKAR

Vasantdada Patil Pratishthan's Law College, Mumbai, India

Jordan Waid

International Keynote Speaker

Foresight, Innovation & Strategy, University of Kansas

Dr. Vikas Arora

Director

Sunshine Group of Institutions, Rajkot, India

Dr Abhishek Ruia

Audiologist & Speech Therapist

Abhishek Speech & Hearing Centre, Kanpur

Veeramani Sampathkumar

FinTech Technology Leader & Independent Researcher, IEEE Senior Member

India

Dr. Ehsan Forouzandeh

Tehran Institute of Technology, Iran

Dr Aleksandra Gardasevic-Slavuljica

Executive Tourism Strategist

Tourism, ROYAL COMMISSION FOR ALULA SAUDI ARABIA and NATIONAL AIRLINE OF MONTENEGRO

Dr. ARCHIE B. LAUDERES

Associate Professor

Agriculture and Technology