Day 1 – 13 May 2026
09:00 – 09:30 Welcome & Opening Remarks
Opening remarks and overview of the conference goals.
09:30 – 10:15 Keynote Lecture 1
Fayadh M. Abed, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Tikrit University, Iraq
"Urban Energy 2.0: Hybrid Microgrids, Hydrogen, and Resilience for Dense Cities"
10:15 – 11:00 Keynote Lecture 2
Prof. Houda Chihi, Innov’COM Laboratory, Sup’COM
"Edge-AI for Renewables Balancing: Millisecond Decisions without the Cloud"
11:00 – 12:30 Section I Work Sessions
- Sustainable Resource Management: Responsible utilization of natural resources, green technologies, ecological management, and policy governance for conservation.
- Soil Science and Agroecology: Soil fertility and degradation prevention, sustainable agriculture, biodiversity, and innovative soil remediation techniques.
- Hydrology and Water Resources: Integrated water resource management, water pollution control, wastewater treatment, and resilience to floods, droughts, and extreme events.
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch Break
13:30 – 15:00 Interactive Section Discussions
Continuation of section work with moderated sessions focusing on interdisciplinary collaboration and practical solutions.
15:00 – 15:15 Coffee Break
15:15 – 16:45 Poster Sessions & Roundtables
Presentation of research by young scientists and practitioners; opportunity for informal discussions and networking.
16:45 – 17:00 End of Day 1
Day 2 – 14 May 2026
09:00 – 09:30 Welcome & Recap
Brief review of Day 1 and overview of Day 2 sessions.
09:30 – 10:15 Keynote Lecture 3
Dr. Rajeev Kumar Singh, University of Tsukuba (Japan)
"Climate-Smart Agrifood Chains: AI, Carbon, and Resilient Demand"
10:15 – 11:00 Keynote Lecture 4
Dr. Siti Khadijah Hubadillah, Universiti Utara Malaysia
"Watershed Digital Twins: IoT Monitoring for Water Quality, Droughts, and Floods"
11:00 – 12:30 Section II Work Sessions
- Oceanography and Coastal Studies: Marine ecosystems and coastal processes, monitoring and protection of ocean resources, and risk management in coastal areas.
- Climate Science and Adaptation: Climate modeling and forecasting, mitigating the impacts of climate change, and strategies for resilience and adaptation.
- Geology, Geophysics, and Natural Hazards: Earth's structural processes, geophysical methods, and assessment of volcanic, seismic, and other natural hazards.
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch Break
13:30 – 15:00 Interactive Working Groups & Panel Discussions
- Geography and Spatial Planning: Landscape analysis, territorial development, and the use of GIS for environmental research and sustainable urban development.
- Energy Engineering & Renewable Energy: Advanced energy systems, smart grids, energy efficiency solutions, innovative renewable energy technologies, and eco-friendly urban development.
15:00 – 15:15 Coffee Break
15:15 – 16:45 Concluding Sessions & Poster Presentations
Final discussions, presentation of promising research, and practical case studies.
16:45 – 17:00 Closing Remarks
Summary of the two-day forum, award presentations, and announcement of future events.