About us

Welcome to International Conference on Religion, Sectarianism, and Identity in the Middle East (ICRSIME-26), the premier conference for students, academicians, researchers, faculties, and industry professionals from around the world. The conference will be held on 30th - 31st July, 2026 in Beijing, China, 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.

Important Dates

Tue, Jun 30, 2026
Early Bird Registration
Fri, Jul 10, 2026
Paper Submission
Wed, Jul 15, 2026
Last date of Registration
Thu, Jul 30, 2026
Conference Date

Paper Submission

Research Paper Submission Tracks

Interfaith dialogue and conflict resolution
Digital religion and online communities
The role of religion in peacebuilding
Religious tourism and cultural heritage
The impact of globalization on religion
Religious identity in contemporary Middle East
Sectarianism and its socio-political impact
Cultural expressions of religious identities
The role of religion in nationalism
Gender and religion in Middle Eastern societies
Youth engagement in religious movements
Migration and religious identity transformations
Secularism and religious resurgence
Religious minorities and their challenges
Media representation of religious groups
The intersection of religion and politics
Historical perspectives on sectarian conflict
Religious education and its implications
Religious symbols in public spaces
Future of religion in the Middle East

Call for Papers Description

The International Conference on Religion, Sectarianism, and Identity in the Middle East 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 Middle Eastern Studies, the conference aims to bridge theoretical advancements with real-world applications.

Committee

Conference Committee

Dr. Shashi Mehta

Assistant Professor, Department of Regional Planning, School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi, India

Tickets

Conference Fee Structure
In-Person
Paper / Poster Presentation
$416$382
Paper / Poster Presentation with Scopus Publication
$654$611
Paper / Poster Presentation with Scopus Q2/Q3 Publication
$1,861$1,623
Listener
$263$237
Virtual Keynote Speaker Registration
$322$297
Pre-recorded Video Submission
$246$229
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
$263$237
Online Presentation with Scopus Publication
$577$535
Online Presentation with Scopus Q2/Q3 Publication
$1,674$1,436
Online Listener
$161$152

Speakers

Dr. Shashi Mehta

Assistant Professor, Department of Regional Planning, School of Planning and Architecture

Emmauel Nsabimana

Doctorate (PhD), Tourism, Rwanda Polytechnic - Kitabi Integrated Polytechnic Regional College, Rwanda