HYBRID EVENT: You can participate in person at Baghdad, Iraq or Virtually from your home or work

Tentative Program

Conference Programme

Tentative Conference Agenda

Explore the proposed two-day programme developed around the conference Session Tracks and aligned United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Conference Format Hybrid Conference In-person and virtual participation
Programme 2 Days 4–5 March 2027
Academic Scope 11 Tracks Conference Session Tracks
Research Scope 20 Areas Call for Papers themes
SDG Alignment 3 SDGs SDGs 4, 11 and 16
Tentative Agenda & Timings

Session timings, sequence, track grouping and allocations are tentative and subject to change. Final timings will be confirmed closer to the conference. All timings follow the local time of the conference location.

Day 01

Opening, Keynote & Technical Sessions

4 MAR 2027 HYBRID
  1. 09:00 AM 09:30 AM

    Registration, Welcome Kit Collection & Virtual Check-in

    Participant arrival, credential verification and virtual lobby access.

    HYBRID
  2. 09:30 AM 09:45 AM

    Networking Tea & Digital Welcome

    Informal networking for on-site and virtual participants.

    HYBRID
  3. 09:45 AM 10:30 AM

    Welcome Address, Opening Plenary & Keynote Presentation I

    Opening of the conference and introduction to its research focus.

    PLENARY
  4. 10:30 AM 12:30 PM

    Concurrent Technical Session I

    3 TRACKS
    Track 01
    Philosophical Foundations of Historical Knowledge
    416
    Track Overview

    This track explores the philosophical underpinnings of historical knowledge, examining how epistemological frameworks shape our understanding of the past. Participants will engage with critical theories that interrogate the nature of historical truth and representation.

    Track 02
    Temporal Philosophy and Historical Narratives
    4
    Track Overview

    This session focuses on the interplay between temporal philosophy and the construction of historical narratives. Discussions will center on how conceptions of time influence the way histories are written and understood.

    Track 03
    Memory Studies and Cultural History
    411
    Track Overview

    This track investigates the role of memory in shaping cultural history, emphasizing the relationship between collective memory and historical representation. Scholars will analyze how memory informs historical consciousness and identity.

  5. 12:30 PM 01:30 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and networking opportunity.

    BREAK
  6. 01:30 PM 03:30 PM

    Concurrent Technical Session II

    3 TRACKS
    Track 04
    Historical Methodology: Approaches and Challenges
    416
    Track Overview

    This session addresses various methodologies employed in historical research, highlighting both traditional and contemporary approaches. Participants will critically assess the challenges faced in historiographical practices and the implications for historical interpretation.

    Track 05
    Art History as a Lens for Historical Inquiry
    411
    Track Overview

    This track examines the intersections of art history and historiography, considering how artistic expressions reflect and influence historical narratives. Scholars will explore the role of visual culture in shaping historical consciousness.

    Track 06
    Literature and Historical Representation
    416
    Track Overview

    This session delves into the ways literature serves as a medium for historical representation, analyzing how literary texts construct and challenge historical narratives. Discussions will focus on the relationship between fiction and historical truth.

  7. 03:30 PM 04:00 PM

    Interactive Q&A, Day 1 Summary & Group Photo

    Closing interaction and key takeaways from the first day.

    CLOSING
Day 02

Keynote, Technical Sessions & Awards

5 MAR 2027 HYBRID
  1. 09:00 AM 09:15 AM

    Participant Check-in & Day 2 Welcome

    On-site attendance confirmation and virtual lobby access.

    HYBRID
  2. 09:15 AM 10:00 AM

    Keynote Presentation II

    Expert address on the future of the conference research domain.

    PLENARY
  3. 10:00 AM 12:00 PM

    Concurrent Technical Session III

    3 TRACKS
    Track 07
    Critical History: The Role of the Historian
    16
    Track Overview

    This track engages with the concept of critical history, emphasizing the responsibilities of historians in interpreting and presenting the past. Participants will explore the ethical dimensions of historiography and the impact of historiographical choices.

    Track 08
    Philosophy of Time in Historical Context
    4
    Track Overview

    This session investigates the philosophical dimensions of time as they relate to historical inquiry. Scholars will discuss how different philosophical perspectives on time influence historical understanding and interpretation.

    Track 09
    Cultural Memory and Historical Consciousness
    411
    Track Overview

    This track explores the concept of cultural memory and its impact on historical consciousness, focusing on how societies remember and forget their pasts. Discussions will highlight the role of cultural narratives in shaping collective identities.

  4. 12:00 PM 01:00 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and professional networking.

    BREAK
  5. 01:00 PM 03:00 PM

    Concurrent Technical Session IV

    2 TRACKS
    Track 10
    Historical Interpretation: Theories and Practices
    416
    Track Overview

    This session examines various theories of historical interpretation, considering how different approaches affect the understanding of historical events. Participants will engage with case studies that illustrate the complexities of interpreting the past.

    Track 11
    Historiography and the Politics of History
    16
    Track Overview

    This track addresses the political dimensions of historiography, exploring how historical narratives are shaped by power dynamics and ideological influences. Scholars will analyze the implications of historiographical choices for contemporary society.

  6. 03:00 PM 03:30 PM

    Publications, Best Paper & Best Presentation Awards

    Publication guidance and recognition of outstanding research contributions.

    AWARDS
  7. 03:30 PM 04:00 PM

    Valedictory Session, Closing Remarks & Group Photo

    Conference summary, acknowledgements and formal conclusion.

    CLOSING
Aligned SDGs
4 Quality Education 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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