About us

Welcome to International Conference on Urbanization and Social Transformation (ICUST-26), the premier conference for students, academicians, researchers, faculties, and industry professionals from around the world. The conference will be held on 12th - 13th November, 2026 in Davao City, Philippines, 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

Tue, Oct 13, 2026
Early Bird Registration
Fri, Oct 23, 2026
Paper Submission
Wed, Oct 28, 2026
Last date of Registration
Thu, Nov 12, 2026
Conference Date

Paper Submission

Research Paper Submission Tracks

Urban agriculture and food security
Social movements in urban contexts
Sustainable urban development practices
Public spaces and community engagement
Transportation equity in urban areas
Urban resilience to climate change
Cultural diversity in urban settings
Role of Technology in Urbanization
Urban planning and social justice
Social networks in urban communities
Youth engagement in urban development
Smart cities and social inclusion
Urbanization and social inequality
Urban health disparities and solutions
Impact of Migration on Cities
Gentrification and Displacement Issues
Housing Affordability and Accessibility
Public Policy for Urban Transformation
Art and Culture in Urban Spaces
Participatory Governance in Cities

Call for Papers Description

The International Conference on Urbanization and Social Transformation 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 Sociology, 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

Maharshi Dayanand University, Haryana, India

Prof. Priti Diliprao Pohekar

Principal

Swa. Sawarkar Mahavidyalaya, Beed, Maharashtra, India

Rajakumar Guduru

Assistant Professor

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

Dr. Ranita Basu

Associate Professor

Psychology, Woxsen University, India

Ms. Sara Ray

President

Summar Welfare Foundation, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Oleg Fylyk

Independent researcher

Lviv European University, Ukraine

Bahar Muhammed

Lecturer

Salahaddin University - Erbil, Iraq

Dr Heshamat Roshandel

Lecturer

Payame Noor University and Islamic Azad University, Iran

Zahra Hosaneea

Disability Rights Consultant

Kolpin & O'Connor Global Consultants, Mauritius

Dr. Vindhya Sathya Singh

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, international relation, Kocaeli University, Turkey

Dr. Sumanth S Hiremath

M.A., Ph.D

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

Jeronimo Paiva

PhD Researcher

PhD Researcher, Intelligent and Adaptive Software Systems, Portugal University

Dr. Paula da Silva

Senior Lecturer

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

Dr. Mohamad Maulana Magiman

Associate Professor

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

Dr. Stella Zorpa

English Language Teacher

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

Dr. Samar S.Hammadi

Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor, English, Al-Nahrain University

Dr. Pubalin Das

Department of Psychology

Department of Psychology, Heart2Mind Psychological Services, India

N.Hima Bindu

Associate professor

Associate professor, Human Resource Management, Andhra university

Assoc. Prof. Dr Ina Suryani

Associate professor

Associate professor, Language & General Studies, UniMAP