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About us

Welcome to International Conference on Urban Studies, Poverty, and Public Finance (ICUSPPF-26), the premier conference for students, academicians, researchers, faculties, and industry professionals from around the world. The conference will be held on 24th - 25th July, 2026 in Johannesburg, South Africa, 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

Wed, Jun 24, 2026
Early Bird Registration
Sat, Jul 4, 2026
Paper Submission
Thu, Jul 9, 2026
Last date of Registration
Fri, Jul 24, 2026
Conference Date

Paper Submission

Research Paper Submission Tracks

Community resilience in urban settings
Collaboration between government and communities
Innovative financing for urban projects
Housing policies and urban inequality
Environmental justice in urban areas
Youth engagement in urban development
Public transportation and urban accessibility
Urban poverty and its economic impacts
Public finance strategies for urban areas
Social policies addressing urban poverty
Public health challenges in urban settings
Role of NGOs in urban poverty alleviation
Impact of gentrification on local communities
Urban planning and public finance integration
Sustainable development in urban environments
Public finance and social equity
Urban education and employment opportunities
Access to healthcare in urban poverty
Cultural factors in urban poverty
Data-driven approaches to urban policy

Call for Papers Description

The International Conference on Urban Studies, Poverty, and Public Finance 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 Urban Studies,Poverty,Public Policy, 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
$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

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