International Conference on the Fourth Industrial Revolution and Beyond
17th - 19th January 2022
The Fourth Industrial Revolution is the outcome of more than two centuries of scientific advancement in a wide range of disciplines. It has witnessed several periods of development that allowed the transition from farming and feudal society to more advanced society of revolutionized mental and intellectual spirit. This transition allowed contemplating new horizons of prosperity and opulence.
The Fourth Industrial Revolution encompasses ongoing automation of traditional manufacturing and industrial practices, using modern smart technology. Large-scale machine-to-machine communication (M2M) and the internet of things (IoT) are incorporated to improve automation, upgrade communication and self-monitoring, and production of smart machines that can analyze and diagnose issues without the need for human intervention. There are several major aspects that drive the Fourth Industrial Revolution, such as technological development, high-speed internet, artificial intelligence automation, big data analysis, and cloud technology.
The economy has always been a major force in transforming societies. Currently, however, changes, driven by the Fourth Industrial Revolution, are occurring at an accelerating rate impacting all aspects of human societies. They also alleviate the economic system to new horizons of affluence and create values that engage people and organizations in a new behavior.
Modern technologies are affecting our interactions, smoothing our economies, impacting our environment, and channeling information upon which individuals and institutions are influenced. It is essential, therefore, that we manage the risk of technological change not only to lessen its impact on society, but also to preserve human values. The aim of the conference is to address issues relevant to the Fourth Industrial Revolution by emphasizing the road to achieve progress and development for a sustainable future.
Under the patronage of
Dr. Abdul Hussain bin Ali Mirza
Head, Sustainable Energy Authority
Publishing
All papers will be published in the conference proceedings. Selected papers will be published in the following Scopus indexed journals.
Journal of Decision Systems
Taylor and Francis
International Journal of E-Business Research
IGI Global
Call for Papers
Ahlia University international virtual conference on the Fourth Industrial Revolution will take place in Manama, the Kingdom of Bahrain from 17th – 19th January 2022. The conference provides an excellent opportunity for academicians, students, engineers, policy makers, and researchers to discuss new ideas and reflect on the impact that new technologies will have on human societies.
Current technological and knowledge gaps hinder some nations from quick adoption of the new industrial revolution driven by such disruptive technologies as robotics, automations, virtual reality, the internet of things (IOT) and artificial intelligence.
The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrates that collective global efforts are necessary to overcome some of the challenges facing nations. The conference aims to address the emerging technological trends and provide solutions to remedy the current state of global insecurity and inequality.
Important Dates
10th January 2022
Within one week of receiving the abstract
30th January 2022
EasyChair account is required.
Topics of the conference
The Fourth Industrial Revolution addresses the blurring boundaries between various types of disciplines, including physical, digital, and biological worlds. This conference provides a platform for participants to exchange their knowledge and share information on a wide range of issues that are becoming a major concern of the current and future impacts of technologies, driven by the Fourth Industrial Revolution, on human societies in their quest for a better future.
- Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
- Industry 4.0
- Machine learning
- Predictive and Prescriptive Maintenance
- Intelligent Structural Analysis
- Advanced Materials
- 5G, 6G generations, and beyond
- Additive Manufacturing and Multidimensional Printing
- Space technologies
- Drones, and applications
- Micro-Electromechanical Systems (MEMS) and applications
- Biotechnologies and their role in health science, agriculture, and food processing
- Nanotechnology, future perspective
- Quantum computing
- The Internet of Things
- Cloud Computing
- Digital finance
- Virtual and Augmented Reality
- Holography
- Renewable energy, storage, transmission, and optimization through AI
- Neurotechnologies
- Geoengineering
- Education and the challenges of the Fourth Industrial Revolution
- Impact of the Fourth Industrial Revolution on the environment, Culture, and Society
- Neurotechnologies and applications
- Future technologies
- Cybersecurity
Paper Submission Guidelines
Abstract Submission
Abstracts should not exceed 300 words. Authors will be notified within 2 weeks from receiving the abstract.
Original and anonymized papers
Final papers will be accepted for publication on the basis of their merits. Authors should submit original and anonymized papers in English language, following author guidelines, not submitted elsewhere, below 20% of similarity, as a single PDF document.
Review Process
Papers will pass through a double-blind review process.
Present
Upon acceptance, at least one author must register to present at the conference
Important Dates
10th January 2022
Within one week of receiving the abstract
30th January 2022
EasyChair account is required.
