Important links :

Abstracts submission link   -  https://forms.gle/ 69Bgxbh6UUDKE1uc6
Research papers submission link   -  https://forms.gle/FtCoxXwAUAguM5UX9
Registration link :      https://forms.gle/RSw5bHPeVXmFypZR9

About L.J. University:

LJK University (Lok Jagruti Kendra University) is the culmination of over four decades of excellence in education, founded by the visionary Lok Jagruti Kendra (LJK) Trust — a Charitable Trust and Registered Society established in 1980 by some of the most eminent academicians and social reformers of the time. LJK oversees 32 institutes across two eco-friendly, well-developed campuses in Ahmedabad, nurturing over 21,000 students and supported by a team of more than 1000 faculty members. These institutions span diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs across a wide range of disciplines. LJK emphasizes value-based, holistic education that balances academic excellence with empathy, innovation, and social responsibility.

 

About the conference:

Cities are living archives — shaped by histories, layered with identities, and constantly evolving through the lenses of those who inhabit, plan, design, and govern them. L.J.K. University with the support of L.J. School of Architecture, Planning & Design is hosting an International Conference on Multidisciplinary Dialogue on City Identity. The conference invites architects, planners, designers, students, scholars, practitioners, conservationists, and policy thinkers to engage in a dialogue on the complex and dynamic processes that shape urban life.

Under the theme the conference envisions a platform where multiple disciplines intersect — bridging architecture, urban planning, design innovation, heritage conservation, environmental resilience and city management. It seeks to foster collaboration and critical reflection on how diverse approaches can collectively inform sustainable, inclusive and identity-rich urban futures.

The subtheme “Cities as We See Them – Our City, Our Lenses” emphasizes the multiplicity of urban experiences and interpretations. Every city tells a different story depending on who perceives it — a planner, an architect, a designer, a citizen, or a visitor. Through these varied lenses, the conference aims to explore how cities can be better understood, designed, and managed — balancing tradition with transformation, conservation with innovation, and individuality with universality.

By facilitating interdisciplinary conversations, this conference aspires to uncover new pathways to reimagine city identity — as both a cultural construct and a design challenge — in the context of global change, local aspirations, and resilient urban futures.

 

This conference aims to:

·        foster multidisciplinary collaboration among professionals, academicians, and researchers from architecture, planning, design, heritage, and management disciplines to address contemporary urban challenges.

·       explore and redefine city identity through the lenses of heritage, culture, urban form, and community engagement, integrating both traditional and modern perspectives.

·       promote innovative design and planning practices that contribute to sustainable, resilient, and inclusive city development.

·        create a platform for dialogue and knowledge exchange on the intersections of architecture, urban design, environmental planning, and city management.

·        examine the role of conservation and adaptive reuse in sustaining urban heritage while accommodating growth and modernization.

·        encourage participatory and human-centric approaches in reimagining cities — focusing on the lived experiences and perceptions of citizens.

·        document and disseminate interdisciplinary research that contributes to a deeper understanding of urban identity, place-making, and design principles for future cities.

 

Technical tracks:

Track 1: City Identity, Heritage and Cultural Narratives

Focus: Understanding how cities evolve as cultural expressions through time, space, and memory.

Sub-Tracks:

1.    Heritage conservation and adaptive reuse in contemporary contexts

2.    Cultural landscapes and urban memory

3.    Place identity and the symbolism of built form

4.    Integrating tradition and modernity in urban design

5.    Community participation in preserving city character

 Track 2: Urban Design, Form and Public Realm

Focus: Exploring spatial structures, design principles, and aesthetics that shape urban experiences.

Sub-Tracks:

1.    Urban morphology and city form evolution

2.    Public realm design- sports facilities, streetscapes, open spaces, recreational spaces etc.

3.    Visual and spatial identity of cities

4.    Design-led regeneration and placemaking

5.    Design thinking for liveable cities

 Track 3: Sustainable, Resilient and Climate-Responsive Cities

Focus: Addressing environmental challenges through sustainable planning, design, and resource management.

Sub-Tracks:

1.    Climate adaptation and resilient city planning

2.    Green infrastructure and ecological urbanism

3.    Energy-efficient and low-carbon design strategies

4.    Urban mobility, compact city models, and sustainable transport

5.    Blue-green corridors and resource-sensitive design

Track 4: Water, Landscape and Environmental Interfaces

Focus: Examining the interrelationship between natural systems and urban development.

Sub-Tracks:

1.    Waterfront development and city–water relationships

2.    Landscape design for ecological resilience

3.    Riverfront and coastal revitalization

4.    Integrating climatology and open space design

5.    Nature-based solutions for design identity and wellbeing

Track 5: Housing and Real Estate Development Shaping the City

Focus: Housing systems, real estate markets, and development models influence urban form, liveability, and socio-economic transformation.

Sub-Tracks:

1.    Affordable, Inclusive, and Social Housing Models

2.    Real Estate Dynamics and Urban Growth Patterns

3.    Sustainable and Resilient Housing Development

4.    Innovative Development Models, Redevelopment of housing, case studies.

5.    Regulatory Frameworks, Land Policies & Housing Governance

 Track 6: Technology integration for futuristic cities

Focus: Integrating technology, design innovation, inclusivity, and governance to build responsive, efficient, and people-centered

urban environments.

Sub-Tracks:

1.    Smart / Inclusive city frameworks, digital urbanism, data driven planning.

2.    Community-led design, policy frameworks and smart governance.

3.    Geospatial technology influencing city planning systems, Digital twin, 3-D cities, smart infrastructure.

4.      Implementation models, collaborative planning, stakeholder engagement.

Urban financing, universal design/planning, integrated city management systems.

 

 

Important Dates:

Call for Abstract and Registration Opens

29th November 2025

Abstract Submission Deadline

5th January 2026

Abstract Review Notification

15th January 2026

Paper Submission Deadline

5th February 2026

 Early-bird Registration Closes

25th February 2026

Conference Dates

13th-14th March 2026

 

 

Registration:

Category

Early-bird (25th February 2026)

Standard Registration

Students and PhD Scholars

1200 INR

1500 INR

Academicians

1500 INR

2000 INR

Professionals

2000 INR

2500 INR

Industry Representative

2500 INR

3000 INR

International Participants

50 USD

60 USD

 

* Registration charges inclusive of conference kit and lunch.

Registration link :   https://forms.gle/RSw5bHPeVXmFypZR9

 

Submission Guidelines

Abstract Submission

·       The abstract should contain 300-500 words with title and author details.

·       3-5 Keywords should be provided to represent the content of the abstract

·       The abstract should be entered as plain text; it must not contain any HTML elements.

·       An author can submit only one abstract, either for oral presentation or poster presentation category

·       An author may be a co-author for another paper or poster

·       Follow the given abstract format- https://url-shortener.me/ 1DN2

·       Abstracts are to be submitted online using the given link - https://forms.gle/ 69Bgxbh6UUDKE1uc6

 

 

Paper Submission

·       Papers are limited to a minimum of 3000 and a maximum of 5000 words (including title, abstract, images, figures, captions, and references)

·       File should be in Microsoft Word Document (.doc) only

·       File size is limited to 10 MB

·       Paper must not contain any AI generated content or plagiarism

·       Follow the given paper format - https://url-shortener.me/ 1DNI

·       Papers are to be submitted online using the given link - https://forms.gle/FtCoxXwAUAguM5UX9

 

Poster Submission Guidelines

·       Poster Size is A0, Portrait 

·       Poster must follow the guidelines provided in the Poster Template – https://url-shortener.me/ 1DNQ

·       File should be in PDF format (.pdf) only

·       File size is limited to 20 MB

·       Poster must not contain any AI generated content or plagiarism 

·       Posters failing to follow the guidelines will be rejected without consideration of their qualities

·       Authors are required to bring the printed colour copies.

·       Posters are to be submitted online using the given link - https://forms.gle/ SPUR3MoBsCNGY9qRA

·       Best paper and poster will be awarded & each participants will get the certificate for the participation.

* Best paper and poster will be awarded & each participant will get the certificate for the participation. *

 

Who can Participate:

Students | Academicians Researchers | Scholars| Architects                           

Designers |Urban Planners Conservationist | Heritage professionals 

Entrepreneur | Business leaders | Representatives from civil society Associations | organisations Other interested individual

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