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The 2nd International Conference (IIDT 2025)

Inspiration and Innovation Design Trends

IIDT Programme

Preface

This year, Ahlia University is organizing the 2nd conference in interior design, with the theme of “Inspiration and Innovation Design Trends”.

The hybrid event will be held from January 27-28, 2025, with the first day being physical and featuring scientific content from leading experts followed by a hybrid second day dedicated to a virtual participation of scientific content and series of practical workshops for students and young professionals.

The conference will offer a valuable platform for networking and integrating with both professional and academic communities. Renowned experts will be featured as keynote speakers. It is anticipated that the event will attract around 100 participants, including academics, professionals, young practitioners, and students in the field of architecture and interior design from Bahrain and beyond. This event aims to encourage critical thinking, promote interdisciplinary collaboration, and inspire innovation in the field of interior design.

Aim

The IIDT 2025 conference aims to bring together leading academics, researchers, students, and experts from the industry to share their experiences and research findings on a variety of topics in Architecture and design such as:

  • Sustainable design
  • Culture and behavior
  • Design education
  • Environmental systems and technology

The two-day conference aims to create a platform for practitioners from diverse fields who can collaborate to facilitate sustainable innovation through exchanging ideas, analyses, and best practices.

On the first day the conference will offer a series of physical informative sessions and discussion related to design. On the second day, during the morning, a set of virtual presentations will be held via Microsoft teams, followed by a series of physical workshops related to design communication skills, materials and colors that will be hosted at Ahlia University campus.

The audience will benefit from hybrid conference research sessions and practical workshops, discussing special topics in design and learning essential skills that are important for young designers and design students.

Welcome Message

Dr. May AlSaffar

Conference Chair, IIDT 2025​ Chairperson, Department of Interior Design ​ Ahlia University, Bahrain

Dear Colleagues/ Students/ Scholars / Industry Representatives

On behalf of Ahlia University, Bahrain – the host institution, in collaboration with Woxsen University, India it is indeed an honour and privilege to invite you to the 2nd International Conference in Interior Design and Architecture, with the theme of Inspiration and Innovation Design Trends [IIDT 2025] .

IIDT25 will be scheduled from January 27th – 28th 2025. The first day will feature in-person scientific presentations from leading experts, while the second day will offer hybrid participation, including virtual scientific content and a series of practical workshops for students and young professionals.

We look forward to your active participation. If you have any questions or require further assistance, please feel free to reach out.

Let me welcome all of you to IIDT 2025!

Sincerely yours,

Dr. May Al Saffar

Topics and Tracks

Practical Workshops

Abstract submission

The IIDT 2025 conference will consider high-quality papers that undergo a double-blind peer review process conducted by at least two independent reviewers.

The conference welcomes submissions that demonstrate clear significance, originality, and contributions to academic literature and industry.

An Abstract of 300 words (Font size: 12, line-spacing: 1.5, Font: Times New Roman, PDF document only) should be submitted using the form below. Click Here to find the Abstract Template. Click Here to download PowerPoint template.

To ensure your paper’s inclusion in the final program, please note that at least one of the authors must register for the conference. You can find registration fees, deadlines, and further details below. Please check the conference registration link to complete your registration.

Note:

  • All conference participants will receive a certificate.
  • All papers submitted and accepted abstracts will be published in as "Abstract book".
  • All physical attendance will enjoy the event lunch and social networking.
  • Payments made are not refundable for any reason.
  • Presentation Submission Via Email 19th January 2025
Important Dates
Event Date
Abstract submission deadline 05 December 2024
Extended to 08 December 2024
Acceptance notification 19 December 2024
Registration deadline 26 December 2024
Presentation Submission 19 January 2025
Conference Date 27 - 28 January 2025

Conference Fees

Conference Fees Table
Attendee
Participation type Fee Details
Attendees
Physical
$50 All conference participants as attendees must pay the conference registration fee.
Academic / Industry
Participation type Fee Details
Presenter
Physical
$140 All conference participants must pay the conference registration fee.
For each paper, at least one author must attend.
Presenter
Virtual
$90 All conference participants must pay the conference registration fee.
For each paper, at least one author must attend.
Students
Participation type Fee Details
Presenter
Virtual
FREE All Students are welcome to participants for free. Registration is required
Workshop
Physical
FREE All Students are welcome to participants for free. Registration is required. (Limited seats available)
Note: The third workshop is paid.

Keynote Speaker

Prof. of Architecture and Urbanism. Advisor, Qatar Urban Planning. ISOCARP Board Member. Author, Researcher and Educator.

Professor and Chair, Architectural Engineering Department, United Arab Emirates University

Prof. Najla Allani

Professor Department of Architecture and Interior Design College of Engineering| University of Bahrain

Distinguished Emeritus Professor of Architecture, College of Design, North Carolina State University, USA 

Prof. Nadia M. Alhasani

Dean, College of Fine Arts and Design, University of Sharjah, UAE 

Dr. Noha Essam Khamis 

Associate Professor of Interior Architecture & Interdisciplinary Design 

Assistant Professor, in the Department of Architecture and Design, at Prince Sultan University

Assistant Professor of Architectural Engineering at UAEU

Dr. Maryam Samer AlKhateeb

Assistant Professor / Chair of the Architecture Department in Al Yamamah University

Arch. Sarah Sadeq

Founder of Sarah Sadeq Engineering Consulting, Kuwait 

Founder of M Square Design

Executive Director at Hassan Lari Group B.S.C.(c)

Farah Alhumaidhi

Chief Executive Officer at FNH GROUP, Kuwait 

Eng. Sarah Sadeq

Founder of Sarah Sadeq Engineering Consulting, Kuwait 

Founder of M Square Design

Golden Partner

Strategic Partners

Technical Partners

Workshop Partners

Partners in Success

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