IRASA Eighth International Scientific Conference

 

SCIENCE, EDUCATION,TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

 

SETI VIII 2026

 

The IRASA International Scientific Conference is a multidisciplinary event of international significance.

 

Venue and schedule

Republic of Serbia, Belgrade, 9th and 10th October 2026.

 

Thematic fields:

  1. Science, technology and innovation
  2. Education and knowledge for the 21 century
  3. Preservation and improvement of environment and human health
  4. Sustainable territorial development
  5. National security and protection

 

Topics by thematic fields

  1. Science, technology and innovation
  • Application and importance of multifunctional, new materials, and AI
  • Impact and importance of testing new materials
  • Agriculture biotechnology
  • Climate Smart agriculture
  • Technology platform Industry 4.0 and role of ICT in transition to Society 5.0
  1. Education and knowledge for the 21 century
  • Application and role of innovative, information and AI technologies in the education system
  • Effects of natural disasters, technical accidents and incidents on education
  • Advantages and disadvantages of modern educational modalities
  • Language in practice: a multidisciplinary approach
  • Art, culture and sport in the education system
  1. Preservation and improvement of environment and human health
  • Contemporary trends in environmental management
  • Adaptations on climate change and risk management
  • New technologies for environmental protection
  • Safety and health of workers and population
  • Ecological and sustainable building materials
  1. Sustainable territorial development
  • Planning and implementation of territorial and urban development
  • Sustainable housing and construction
  • Sustainable development of tourism and tourist destinations
  • The role of infrastructure in sustainable territorial and urban development
  • Quality, business excellence and sustainable economic systems
  1. National security and protection
  • National security and modern security challenges, risks and threats
  • Corporate security
  • International public law in current global relations
  • The role of the non-government sector in national security systems

 

Conference Aim and Scope

  • Improving knowledge basis for sustainable and resilient local, national, transnational and global development
  • Support and harmonization of the implementation of sustainable development goals in society, economy, environment and urbanization
  • Strengthening scientific, technological and innovative capacities at local, national and transnational level
  • Recommendations for the improvement of education, research and security, and governance of the environmental, urban and territorial development
  • Dissemination and intensification of professional communication and establishment of network for joint research, innovation and education
  • Dissemination and intensification of professional communication and establishment of network for security challenges and risks in environment and society
  • Experience Exchange Based on Best Practices

 

Publications

IRASA will publish both a Book of Abstracts (printed and electronic) before SETI VIII 2026 and a Book of Proceedings (electronic) after the conference.

Both publications will be available on the IRASA website.

The Book of Abstracts, Book of Proceedings, and each individual paper will receive a unique DOI number.

 

 

Language Requirements

  • Written papers: Must be submitted in English
  • PowerPoint presentations: Must be delivered in English

 

Submission and Review Process

All submitted abstracts and manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review.

 

Submission Options

  • Abstract submission: Accepted abstracts will be published in the Book of Abstracts and, if not followed by full paper, presented at the conference.
  • Full paper submission: Authors may submit up to two full papers. All accepted papers will be published in the Book of Proceedings.

 

Paper Submission Timeline

  • Abstract submission deadline: April 5, 2026
  • Abstract peer review completion: April 25, 2026
  • Full paper submission deadline: June 25, 2026
  • Paper peer review completion: September 15, 2026

 

How to Submit

 

PowerPoint and Oral Presentation

Presentation of abstract or paper will be on-site or via zoom inclusion.

Presentation lasts 15 minutes for keynote speakers and 10 minutes sharp for participants.

Oral presentation on-site will be delivered in English or Serbian, while via zoom may be delivered in English or the author’s preferred language.