CfPs: 18th International Asian Urbanization Conference 2026 | SCU Ladakh, India; 5-8 August

The 18th International Asian Urbanization Conference 2026

Theme: Resilient Futures: Urbanization, Climate Change, and Sustainable Development Policy in a Changing World

Venue: Sindhu Central University, UT of Ladakh, India

Dates: August 5-8, 2026

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About the Conference: Urbanization and climate change are among the most pressing challenges of the 21st century. Cities are at the frontline of environmental, social, and economic transformation, facing extreme weather events, resource scarcity, and inequitable growth. The 18th International Asian Urbanization Conference brings together interdisciplinary perspectives to explore how urban areas can become resilient to climate change while promoting sustainable development. Global case studies, theoretical frameworks, and practical solutions are integrated to provide actionable insights for researchers, policymakers, and students.

Notes for Contributors: The 18th International Asian Urbanization Conference (IAUC) welcomes original contributions that have not been submitted, published, or accepted for publication elsewhere for their edited volume/ proceedings. Contributors must specify the same in the article submission email. Contributors are urged to follow the Asian Urban Research Association (AURA) stylesheet that is available at the end of this note. All contributions must be sent to asianurbanresearch.association@gmail.com accompanied by:

• An abstract of 150–200 words
• Six to eight keywords
• Author name, email address and contact email for correspondence, one-line author notes for each author stating current designation and affiliation. We include the email address provided in the author note.

Contributors are cautioned against plagiarism and excessive self-referencing. Figures, graphs and tables must be used sparingly to avoid repetition of content. All supplementary files such as figures, tables, maps, etc., must be provided in MS Office (Word/ Excel) or other editable formats, wherever possible.  The organizers intend to compile a proceedings-style edited volume drawn from a curated set of conference papers. Early submission of abstracts and full paper is encouraged.
Notes for Contributors: https://bit.ly/NotesforContributors

Timeline

• Deadline for Paper Abstracts/ Session proposals: February 25, 2026
• Notification of Acceptance of Paper Abstracts: March 1, 2026
• Full Paper Submission: May 1, 2026

Conference Schedule

• Tuesday, August 4: Half-Day Field Visit; Social Reception and Mixer
• Wednesday, August 5 Conference Inaugural | Plenary Session A | Paper and Policy Sessions
• Thursday, August 6 Plenary Session B | Paper and Policy Sessions
• Friday, August 7 Paper and Policy Sessions | Conference Roundtable | Valedictory Session
• Saturday, August 8: Full Day Field Trip