Humanity is currently at a pivotal point in time, encountering numerous obstacles such as population increase, climate change, resource exhaustion, and environmental deterioration. These pressing issues compel us to reconsider how we sustainably feed a rapidly expanding global population while safeguarding our planet's delicate ecosystems.

The core of this predicament resides in the urgent need to attend to a growing worldwide populace, projected to exceed 9 billion individuals by the year 2050, thus exerting significant strain on our agricultural frameworks. This urgency demands innovative solutions that strike a balance between increased food production and the preservation of our ecosystems. Soil degradation, biodiversity loss, and water scarcity have arisen due to conventional farming methods characterized by excessive chemical usage, mono-culture, and unsustainable land management. As the global population escalates, the implementation of sustainability into agriculture becomes increasingly critical.

The compounding of these challenges is further exacerbated by the imminent presence of climate change—a phenomenon that surpasses national boundaries and poses a threat to every aspect of existence. Agriculture must adapt while minimizing its environmental impact. Increasing temperatures, modified patterns of precipitation, and extraordinary occurrences of weather present noteworthy risks to agricultural production, disturb the flow of supply networks, and intensify susceptibilities, particularly in areas that are already contending with the problem of insufficient access to food.

In response, we are compelled to embrace sustainable agriculture and innovative food systems as the most viable pathway forward. This requires proactive and transformative approaches that prioritize environmental, social, and economic considerations. Sustainable agriculture seeks to maximize resource efficiency, mitigate environmental harm, and bolster resilience amidst climate variability.

Avenues for sustainability goals can be achieved through principles like agroecology, organic farming, and regenerative practices. These methodologies prioritize soil health, biodiversity, and reduced reliance on synthetic inputs, signaling a departure from exploitative agricultural practices towards systems that nurture and replenish resources.

The unwavering transition towards sustainability is driven by a merging of environmental, social, and economic necessities, inciting nations, enterprises, and communities to create a fresh trajectory. Acknowledging the inherent connection between environmental well-being and societal welfare, the implementation of sustainable methodologies not only serves as a reaction to emergencies, but also as a calculated venture into enduring feasibility.

Moreover, a shifting global consciousness towards sustainability amplifies the call for change. Modern consumers increasingly prioritize ethically produced, environmentally friendly food, prompting businesses and governments to recognize the economic advantages of sustainable practices—enhanced efficiency, reduced waste, and improved social outcomes.

We're thrilled to introduce the second edition of the "Sustainable Agriculture and Innovative Food Systems" conference. Building on the success of the inaugural event, this gathering aims to elevate discussions, foster collaborations, and inspire transformative action in sustainable agriculture and food systems. Join us as we push the boundaries of conventional wisdom and pave the way for a more sustainable future.

Scope:

SAIF conference covers a broad spectrum of topics in sustainable agriculture and innovative food systems. From climate change challenges to technological advancements, discussions will explore diverse disciplines. Topics include sustainable farming practices, food security, biodiversity conservation, and policy frameworks. Participants will share research, best practices, and case studies, fostering collaboration among academia, industry, government, and civil society. The conference aims to inspire actionable strategies for a more sustainable and equitable food future.

Statement of Purpose:

The objective of the second edition of the SAIF conference is to serve as a catalyst for advancing sustainable agriculture and innovative food systems worldwide. By bringing together experts, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers, we aim to foster dialogue, collaboration, and knowledge exchange. Our goal is to address pressing challenges such as climate change, resource depletion, and food insecurity while exploring solutions that promote environmental sustainability, social equity, and economic viability in agriculture and food production. Through shared insights, best practices, and actionable strategies, we strive to inspire positive change and contribute to building a more resilient and equitable global food system.

• 1. Population Growth and Food Security

  1. Urbanization and Food Accessibility
  2. Land Use Pressure and Food Production
  3. Nutrition Programs for Growing Populations
  4. Agricultural Infrastructure Development
  5. Food Distribution Logistics in Urban Areas
  6. Climate-Resilient Crop Breeding Programs
  7. Sustainable Intensification Practices
  8. Community Gardens and Urban Agriculture Initiatives
  9. Food Waste Reduction Strategies and Initiatives
  10. Sustainable Fisheries Management Practices

• 2. Agriculture's Response to Climate Change Challenges

  1. Drought-Resistant Crop Varieties
  2. Climate-Adaptive Livestock Management
  3. Carbon Sequestration in Agriculture
  4. Weather Index Insurance Programs
  5. Agroforestry for Climate Resilience
  6. Resilient Livelihood Strategies for Farmers
  7. Climate-Adaptive Irrigation Technologies
  8. Weather Forecasting and Early Warning Systems
  9. Climate-Responsive Extension Services and Advisory
  10. Carbon Farming Pilot Projects and Incentives

• 3. Sustainable Farming: Definition, Practices, and Integration

  1. Organic Farming Techniques and Certification
  2. Crop Rotation and Soil Health
  3. Permaculture Principles in Farm Design
  4. Sustainable Water Management Strategies
  5. Low-Input Farming Systems
  6. Agroecological Education and Training Programs
  7. Agroecological Landscape Planning and Design
  8. Holistic Management in Regenerative Agriculture
  9. Food System Localization and Short Supply Chains
  10. Integrating Traditional Ecological Knowledge into Modern Farming

• 4. Advancements and Innovations in Food Production

  1. Vertical Farming Technologies
  2. Robotics and Automation in Agriculture
  3. Precision Agriculture Sensors and Applications
  4. Synthetic Biology and Cultured Meat
  5. Indoor Aquaponics and Hydroponics Systems
  6. Cultured Meat and Lab-Grown Protein Alternatives
  7. Nanotechnology Applications in Food Safety
  8. AI-driven Crop Monitoring and Decision Support Tools
  9. Biotechnological Solutions for Pest and Disease Management
  10. AI-Assisted Precision Agriculture for Smallholder Farmers
  11. Smart Packaging Technologies for Food Preservation

• 5. Environmental Sustainability in Agriculture

  1. Erosion Control Measures and Soil Conservation
  2. Water Quality Management in Agricultural Runoff
  3. Renewable Energy Integration on Farms
  4. Sustainable Pest and Disease Management
  5. Agroforestry and Habitat Restoration
  6. Wildlife Corridors and Agricultural Land Connectivity
  7. Renewable Energy Microgrids on Farms
  8. Sustainable Livestock Grazing Management
  9. Conservation Agriculture Best Practices and Policies
  10. Sustainable Agroecosystem Restoration Projects

• 6. Biodiversity Preservation within Farming Practices

  1. Crop Diversity for Resilient Agroecosystems
  2. Agrobiodiversity Conservation Strategies
  3. Habitat Restoration in Agricultural Landscapes
  4. Livestock Breeds and Genetic Diversity
  5. Agroecological Corridor Restoration Projects
  6. Agrobiodiversity Mapping and Monitoring Programs
  7. Livestock Breeding for Resilience and Diversity
  8. Integrated Pest and Pollinator Management Strategies
  9. Conservation Grazing and Pasture Management Practices
  10. Crop-Livestock Integration for Biodiversity Conservation

• 7. Agroecology: Harmonizing Nature and Farming

  1. Agroecological Zoning and Planning
  2. Agroecosystem Diversity and Stability
  3. Food Forest Design and Implementation
  4. Social Dimensions of Agroecological Systems
  5. Food Sovereignty and Agroecological Governance Models
  6. Indigenous Food Systems Revitalization Initiatives
  7. Agroecological Certification and Labeling Schemes
  8. Farmer-Managed Seed Systems for Crop Diversity
  9. Agroecological Food Systems Resilience Assessments
  10. Agroecology-Based Social Movements and Grassroots Organizations

• 8. Technological Innovations in Agribusiness

  1. Blockchain Applications in Food Supply Chains
  2. Internet of Things (IoT) in Precision Agriculture
  3. Data Analytics for Farm Management
  4. Remote Sensing Technologies for Crop Monitoring
  5. AgTech Startups and Entrepreneurship Opportunities
  6. Blockchain for Supply Chain Transparency and Traceability
  7. Augmented Reality Applications in Agriculture Education
  8. Digital Market Platforms for Smallholder Farmers
  9. Geospatial Technologies for Precision Agriculture
  10. Bioengineering Solutions for Sustainable Crop Traits

Online Attendance

The fee covers:

• A softcopy of the abstract book 
• IEREK Participation/ Contribution Certificate in softcopy
• Acceptance Letters in softcopy
• Consideration for publishing in the SLNR book by Springer
• Access to conference recordings
• Each research paper should have one main author who should pay the full fee (Author fees) regardless of attendance. Co-authors, each, have their own fees to pay to attend the event. 
• A research paper fee allows only one author, whether main or co-author, to attend the conference and receive only one copy of the conference Abstract book in soft copy. Extras can be requested for an additional fee.

Payment Methods:

Payment of the registration fee can be made via the following methods (only after online registration):

1. Bank transfer 

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2. Online payment gateway (Stripe)

Participants who would like to complete their payments online must send a request to the conference coordinator/ email and CC [email protected] to receive a customized electronic invoice to complete their payments.

Payment Terms and Guidelines:

• Read more on Important Dates. For information on payment dates, kindly send a request to the conference coordinator/email and CC [email protected] to receive payment details to complete the payment.
• After online registration and payment, the registration fee cannot be reimbursed.
• Final Acceptance/ rejection of your full/ extended paper (if submitted) can only be given after the peer review process.
• Inclusion in the conference program, acceptance letters issuance and consideration for publication must be preceded by registration and payment completion.
• Online Payment (only) should only be completed once a proforma invoice is issued with respective instructions for successful payment.
• Contact our Financial Department for inquiries/ requests.

IEREK has an unyielding policy regarding plagiarism. We believe that copying/taking the ideas and work of other Authors without permission and credit is fraudulent. The Reviewing committee and IEREK employees have the authority to reject a paper during its reviewing process, based on the paper being subjected to either minor or major plagiarism.

Authors must refer to, and abide by, the following instructions in submitting their abstracts/ papers:

Step 1: Abstract Submission Process

• The author should prepare and submit an Abstract of at least 150 – 300 words through the website.
• The abstract should be concise and clearly state the proposed research study's purpose, results, and conclusions.
• The author should select the most relevant topic for the paper from the corresponding conference topics.
• The author can use/download an Abstract Writing Template prior to submission
• To submit your abstract, you first need to (1) click on the “Register” button on the conference page, (2) click on “Submit Now” and:
  • Select the Topic in which you are making the submission
  • Insert the title of your study in the "Paper Title" section
  • Insert the full abstract in the "Abstract" section/upload a file in the .pdf, .doc, .docm, or .docx format
  • Add in writing 3 – 5 keywords that define the field, subfield, topic, and research area covered by the article to help other researchers understand and find your work.
  • Provide the names, affiliations, and E-mails of all authors/ co-authors involved
  • Confirm your submission by ticking having read the instructions and “submit Abstract”

Step 2.1: Abstract Acceptance

• After acceptance of your abstract of at least (150 – 300 words), you will receive a proforma invoice and specific instructions to complete the payment online or by bank transfer (See Conference Fees) to confirm your participation,
• Once your abstract has been accepted, please refer to the important dates tab and carefully review the announced dates to avoid late payment, as late payment comes at an extra charge (early bird/regular/late).
• After successfully completing payment, you will be issued upon request with the following:
  • A signed/ stamped abstract acceptance letter
  • Please note that acceptance of participation, abstract submission, and extended abstract/short paper submissions all have different deadlines. To stay up to date and avoid paying extra fees, or delaying your paper, please carefully review the important dates tab.
  • Receipt of Payment/ Payment Invoice
  • Visa Invitation Letter, if needed
• After abstract acceptance, you may be given the option to extend the abstract to publish your work in the conference proceedings in SLNR published by Springer Nature.

  This is not a prerequisite for presenting your work at the conference. Meaning, you can present your submitted abstract without intending to publish your work.

Step 2.2: Short Paper

• Your short paper / extended abstract should be 4 – 6 pages long and submitted before the paper submission deadline, in English, and fit within one of the conference topics.
• The Extended abstract i.e., the short paper should follow the research paper structure as follows: Abstract (+keywords), Introduction, problem statement, and study aim, Review of the Literature, Methodology, results and conclusion/ discussion, References list using the Paper Writing Template.
• The submission (short paper i.e. extended abstract) should be made following the same procedure followed for the abstract or sent to the conference email.

Step 3: Rigorous Peer Review Process (double-blind)

This process can only be initiated after payment completion and confirmation:

• If submitted, the extension (short paper) will be preliminarily checked (iThenticate plagiarism/ similarity screening Software, readability, and scope) and it will be peer-reviewed. If similarity issues are detected, the following will apply:
  • % from all sources: 10-15%
  • % from one source: 3-5%
  • Higher than 30% (all sources): Reject completely
  • Lower than 30% (all sources): Ask for revision to decrease the similarities
• IEREK has an unyielding policy regarding plagiarism. We believe that copying/ taking the ideas and work of other Authors without permission and credit is fraudulent. The Reviewing committee and IEREK employees have the authority to reject a paper during its reviewing process, on the basis of the paper being subjected to either minor or major plagiarism.
• Each paper/ chapter is evaluated by a minimum of two reviewers, after which a final decision by the responsible Editor is made. There is no maximum to the number of times a paper can be reviewed, depending on the quality of the submission.
• If your short paper is accepted by the Editors for publishing with comments/ requested modifications, our Editors (publishing department) will contact you once a decision is made and you will be asked to revise and correct it. After resubmission, it will be re-checked. Note: There may be more than one round of peer review and the decision rests with the editors of the title. Missed deadlines may result in complete exclusion/ rejection from the final publication.

Attending a conference dramatically enhances both your professional and personal development. They help you sharpen the saw, meet and converse with industry experts, expand your resources and grow your professional network. IEREK Conference will help you:

1. Open Discussions: We bring together leading academic scientists, from different universities and countries, to exchange and share their experiences and research results.

2. Internationally Accredited Certificate: The participants are granted internationally recognized certificates acknowledged by IEREK, and Partnering Organization.

3. Publication: Selected high-quality manuscripts will be published, after peer review, in the Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation (SLNR) book series by Springer

4. Research Technologies: Conferences can expand your resources by providing a great opportunity to promote gathered information on new technologies related to your research.

5. Networking: You can engage with industry experts to discuss with them the very latest research projects they could be working on and increase your chances of collaboration in future projects.

6. Academic Reputation: Attending many conferences will make you a known figure in academic circles and an active member of the academic community.

7. Conference Abstracts Material: Delegates will receive the conference Abstracts book in soft copy.

All accepted submissions to the conference, after a rigorous double-blinded peer-review process by the respective and a highly-extinguished Editorial Board, will be published in:

• Sustainable Landscape Planning and Natural Resources Management (SLNR), an IEREK Interdisciplinary book series published by Springer Nature.
  

About SLNR

Sustainable Landscape Planning and Natural Resources Management (SLNR) is a peer-reviewed book series that presents groundbreaking research through the intersection of two main areas that of which are ‘Sustainable Landscape Planning’ and ‘Natural Resources Management’. The series initially covers a wide range of academic disciplines in sustainability, including landscape ecology, green urbanism, urban regeneration, land restoration and renaturation, energy management, and nature conservation. Moreover, it also incorporates the latest developments and research in engineering topics that contribute to more sustainable cities, such as Geosciences, infrastructure, civil engineering, geology, mining, water, and natural resources conservation and management.

By showcasing methods for discovering, managing, and employing natural resources, the series aims to provide approaches that enable the responsible use of these resources. Ultimately, the SLNR series is committed to advancing the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals for 2030. Read More

ORCID, which stands for Open Researcher and Contributor ID, is a global, not-for-profit organization that aims to provide unique identifiers for authors, researchers, and scholars. ORCiD effectively eliminates duplication and errors regarding author names, affiliations, previous works, and all related academic data.

IEREK is a proud member of ORCiD, and we contribute directly to their initiative of clear and identifiable markers for researchers and scholars. As the first Egyptian partner to ORCiD in the organization’s history, we strongly believe that by utilizing ORCiD’s database and verification services, we become one step closer to achieving an accurate, and identifiable academic landscape.

We encourage our authors to input their ORCiD ID when registering for one of our conferences, submitting an abstract, or a full paper. By doing so, you directly link your research to your identity and affiliation and can showcase your various academic efforts all in one place. By Registering your ORCiD ID, you also increase your works’ visibility and provide easy access to your entire library of research and academic activity.

Click here to learn more about ORCiD, and here to register your ORCiD ID for free.  

Delegates in any event who cancel their registration due to special circumstances will receive refunds according to the following:

A refund is not possible if