GASES 2027 Conference Program


International Forum of Global Advances in Sustainable Environment, Energy, and Earth Sciences (GASES 2027)

Date: 13-14 May 2027  |  Location: Baghdad, Iraq

Day 1 – 13 May 2027

09:00 – 09:30
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Opening remarks by the Organizing Committee, introduction of invited speakers, and overview of the scientific goals and thematic priorities of GASES 2027.
09:30 – 10:15
Keynote Lecture 1
Fayadh M. Abed, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Tikrit University, Iraq
"Resilient Urban Energy Systems: Hybrid Microgrids, Hydrogen Technologies, and Sustainable Infrastructure"
10:15 – 11:00
Keynote Lecture 2
Prof. Houda Chihi, Innov’COM Laboratory, Sup’COM, Tunisia
"Intelligent Energy Networks: Edge AI for Renewable Integration, Forecasting, and Grid Stability"
11:00 – 12:30
Section I Work Sessions
  • Sustainable Resource Management: sustainable use of natural resources, environmental management, circular economy approaches, conservation policies, and resource-efficient technologies.
  • Soil Science and Agroecology: soil fertility, sustainable agriculture, soil degradation, biodiversity conservation, land restoration, and climate-smart agricultural practices.
  • Hydrology and Water Resources: water resource management, groundwater monitoring, water quality, wastewater treatment, drought resilience, flood management, and digital monitoring systems.
12:30 – 13:30
Lunch Break
13:30 – 15:00
Scientific Sessions & Interdisciplinary Discussions
Oral presentations and moderated discussions devoted to sustainable resource management, agroecology, environmental monitoring, water security, and the practical implementation of sustainability-oriented technologies.
15:00 – 15:15
Coffee Break
15:15 – 16:45
Poster Sessions & Young Researchers Forum
Poster presentations, short research communications, interdisciplinary discussions, and presentation of emerging research projects by early-career scientists and postgraduate researchers.
16:45 – 17:00
Day 1 Summary
Summary of the first conference day and organizational announcements for Day 2.

Day 2 – 14 May 2027

09:00 – 09:30
Welcome & Day 1 Recap
Brief review of the first conference day and introduction to the scientific sessions of Day 2.
09:30 – 10:15
Keynote Lecture 3
Dr. Rajeev Kumar Singh, PhD in Environmental Studies, University of Tsukuba, Japan
"AI-Driven Climate-Smart Agrifood Systems: Resilience, Carbon Efficiency, and Sustainable Supply Chains"
10:15 – 11:00
Keynote Lecture 4
Dr. Siti Khadijah Hubadillah, Senior Lecturer, Department of Environmental Engineering, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia
Keynote report topic is currently being finalized and will be announced by the Organizing Committee.
11:00 – 12:30
Section II Work Sessions
  • Oceanography and Coastal Studies: marine ecosystems, coastal processes, water quality, protection of ocean resources, coastal monitoring, and management of environmental risks.
  • Climate Science and Adaptation: climate modeling, environmental forecasting, greenhouse gas mitigation, climate risk assessment, adaptation strategies, and resilient infrastructure.
  • Geology, Geophysics, and Natural Hazards: geological processes, mineral resources, geophysical monitoring, seismic and volcanic risks, natural hazards, and environmental geoscience.
12:30 – 13:30
Lunch Break
13:30 – 15:00
Section III Work Sessions
  • Geography and Spatial Planning: GIS, remote sensing, spatial analysis, territorial development, sustainable cities, landscape planning, and environmental monitoring.
  • Energy Engineering and Infrastructure: energy generation and storage, smart grids, energy efficiency, resilient infrastructure, hydrogen technologies, and digital energy management.
  • Renewable Energy and Green Technologies: solar, wind, hydro and geothermal energy, bioenergy, low-carbon technologies, sustainable construction, and environmentally responsible urban development.
15:00 – 15:15
Coffee Break
15:15 – 16:15
Panel Discussion
"From Scientific Research to Sustainable Transformation: Environment, Energy, Climate, and Digital Technologies"
16:15 – 16:45
Final Scientific Discussion
Discussion of key research results presented during GASES 2027, opportunities for international scientific cooperation, and future interdisciplinary projects.
16:45 – 17:00
Closing Remarks
Conference summary, acknowledgements to participants and partners, and closing remarks by the Organizing Committee.