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About The Conference

The International Conference on Architecture and Interior Design (ICAD 2026).is an interdisciplinary forum for the presentation of new advances and research results in the fields of Architecture and Interior Design. The conference brings together leading academic scientists, researchers and scholars in the domain of interest from around the world.

ICAD 2026 attracts researchers, scientists and technologists from universities, research institutions and government agencies from across the globe. The conference program will include paper presentations, poster sessions, workshops, along with keynote speeches by prominent speakers.

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Sponsers

Kia (NIM) was established in 2010 and works as the official and exclusive dealer of Kia
brand in the Kurdistan Region. The services it offers to citizens include car sales, after-sales
service and spare parts.
The company currently has seven main branches in Erbil, Sulaimani, Duhok, Kirkuk and
Mosul, as well as 12 service branches around the cities throughout the region Faster and
easier to benefit from Kia’s special services.
Kia (NIM) relying on the official license of the Kia brand and using its expert staff, tries to
provide a high continuous and organized service with the Kurdistan Regional Government.

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About Erbil

Erbil, also spelt Arbil (Kurdish: ھەولێر / Hewlêr‎), locally called Hawler by the Kurds, is the capital city of Iraqi Kurdistan and the most populated city in the Kurdish inhabited areas. It is located approximately in the center of Iraqi Kurdistan region and north of Iraq. It has about 850,000 inhabitants, and Erbil governorate has a permanent population of 2,009,367 as of 2015.

Human settlement at Erbil can be dated back to possibly 5th millennium BC, and it is one of the oldest continuously inhabited areas in the world. At the heart of the city is the ancient Citadel of Erbil. The earliest historical reference to the region dates to the Third Dynasty of Ur of Sumer, when King Shulgi mentioned the city of Urbilum. The city was later conquered by the Assyrians.

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Conference Objectives

The main objective of the ICAD 2026 conference is to create space for presentation of current and state-of-the-art concepts and results of scientific work in various fields of Architecture and Interior Design. The conference also presents a platform for creating collaborative links and continuous engagement between academics and professional practitioners and their workplaces, aiming at long-term sharing and exchange of knowledge and ideas on the most pressing issues and development in the Architecture and Interior Design field.

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Conference Fellowship 

 

The ICAD2026 conference will award six conference fellowships for accepted papers.
The fellowship opportunities are available for both international and local authors,
with different benefits as outlined below.

For international authors with in-person presentations, the fellowship will include:

  • 1- Accommodation in Erbil for the conference duration
  • 2- Free in-person conference participation (no registration or participation fee required)
  • 3- Lunch during conference days
  • 4- Local transportation between the accommodation and the conference venue

For local authors, the fellowship will include:

  • 1- Full exemption from the paper registration fee
  • 2- Full exemption from the conference participation fee

The ICAD2026 conference will award four conference fellowships to international authors with in-person presentations. The fellowship will provide the recipient with accommodation in Erbil, meals, and local transportation between the accommodation and the conference venue for the conference days.

Application Process

Applicants for the conference fellowship:

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  • Eligibility
    Applicants must be authors of accepted papers at ICAD2026 (both international and local authors are eligible).
  • 2
  • Conference Registration Requirement
    All fellowship applicants must be officially registered in the ICAD2026 conference system.
    International fellowship recipients are exempt from registration and participation fees, but must still complete the registration process.
  • 3
  • Flight Ticket Confirmation (International Authors Only)
    International applicants must submit a scanned copy of their booked flight ticket to Erbil.
  • 4
  • Statement of Purpose
    Applicants must submit a 1-page Statement of Purpose (maximum 500 words) explaining their motivation and the relevance of their participation.
  • 5Curriculum Vitae
    Applicants must submit a CV with a maximum length of 2 pages.

Applicants need to gather the Author-Registration confirmation note, Statement of Purpose, and the CV in one PDF file to be submitted to:

Mr. Dlman Aziz Mohammed

Email:
dlman.aziz@tiu.edu.iq

Fellowship recipients will be notified by 1st April 2026.

 

You are invited to participate in the FIFth International Conference on Architecture & Interior Design (ICAD 2026) under theme of “Change and Resilience in the 21st Century.” in the city of Erbil, Kurdistan Region-Iraq on 28th-29th of April, 2026. The event is jointly organized by Tishk International University and Koya University.

Jointly Organized by TIU and KU

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Who’s Speaking

Keynote Speakers of ICAD 2026

Prof. Dr. Wahda Shuker Al-HinkawiProfessor of Architecture and Urban Design, University of Technology – Iraq

Dr. Wahda Shuker is a professor at the University of Technology, Iraq, with over 30 years of academic and professional experience. She holds a Ph.D. in Urban Design and Spatial Analysis and has focused her research on urban design, spatial organization, and historical centers. She has published more than 40 papers and supervised numerous graduate theses. She served as Head of the Architectural Engineering Department and held roles in national academic committees and editorial boards. Her professional work includes contributions to Iraq’s planning laws, building codes, and major urban development projects for key ministries and investment authorities.

Prof. Dr. Wahda Shuker Al-HinkawiProfessor of Architecture and Urban Design, University of Technology – Iraq

Dr. Wahda Shuker is a professor at the University of Technology, Iraq, with over 30 years of academic and professional experience. She holds a Ph.D. in Urban Design and Spatial Analysis and has focused her research on urban design, spatial organization, and historical centers. She has published more than 40 papers and supervised numerous graduate theses. She served as Head of the Architectural Engineering Department and held roles in national academic committees and editorial boards. Her professional work includes contributions to Iraq’s planning laws, building codes, and major urban development projects for key ministries and investment authorities.

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Prof. Dr. Lech SuwalaProfessor of Urban and Regional Economics, TU Berlin

Prof. Dr. Lech Suwala is a Professor at the Institute of Urban and Regional Planning, TU Berlin, since 2023, and served as Visiting Professor there from 2017 to 2023. He was also a Visiting Professor at Jagiellonian University in Kraków (2019–2020), Ritsumeikan University in Japan (2015), and a Research Fellow in Canada (2015). He worked as a Research Associate at HU Berlin (2007–2017) and lectured in Namibia (2011/2013). His expertise lies in economic geography, innovation, and spatial planning, with a strong international academic background.

Prof. Dr. Lech SuwalaProfessor of Urban and Regional Economics, TU Berlin

Prof. Dr. Lech Suwala is a Professor at the Institute of Urban and Regional Planning, TU Berlin, since 2023, and served as Visiting Professor there from 2017 to 2023. He was also a Visiting Professor at Jagiellonian University in Kraków (2019–2020), Ritsumeikan University in Japan (2015), and a Research Fellow in Canada (2015). He worked as a Research Associate at HU Berlin (2007–2017) and lectured in Namibia (2011/2013). His expertise lies in economic geography, innovation, and spatial planning, with a strong international academic background.

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Sahar Mohammed YahyaSahar Mohammed Yahya is an accomplished architect, educator

Sahar Mohammed Yahya is an accomplished architect, educator, and consultant with over 27 years of experience in academia and architectural practice. She is deeply passionate about architectural theory, built environments, and heritage preservation. She received the Sheikha Fatma bint Mubarak Prize for her work documenting Mosul’s architectural identity. Sahar contributed to UNESCO and UN-Habitat guidelines and founded the “Eye on Mosul” platform to support heritage research and artistic expression. She has published two books and multiple academic papers. As a visual artist and photographer, her exhibitions and work focus on the rich cultural and architectural heritage of Mosul.

Sahar Mohammed YahyaSahar Mohammed Yahya is an accomplished architect, educator

Sahar Mohammed Yahya is an accomplished architect, educator, and consultant with over 27 years of experience in academia and architectural practice. She is deeply passionate about architectural theory, built environments, and heritage preservation. She received the Sheikha Fatma bint Mubarak Prize for her work documenting Mosul’s architectural identity. Sahar contributed to UNESCO and UN-Habitat guidelines and founded the “Eye on Mosul” platform to support heritage research and artistic expression. She has published two books and multiple academic papers. As a visual artist and photographer, her exhibitions and work focus on the rich cultural and architectural heritage of Mosul.

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Farah Al-AtrashDr. Farrah Al-Atrash is Head of the Architecture and Interior Architecture Department at the German Jordanian University

Dr. Farrah Al-Atrash is Head of the Architecture and Interior Architecture Department at the German Jordanian University. She holds a Ph.D. in Architecture from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (2018), a Master’s in Energy Efficient Design from Augsburg University of Applied Sciences (2013), and a Bachelor’s in Architecture from the German Jordanian University. Her research focuses on passive design, indoor climate, thermal comfort, and personal control in built environments. She also serves as a reviewer for several international journals and actively contributes to advancing sustainable and human-centered architectural design in both academic and professional contexts.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Farah Al-AtrashDr. Farrah Al-Atrash is Head of the Architecture and Interior Architecture Department at the German Jordanian University

Dr. Farrah Al-Atrash is Head of the Architecture and Interior Architecture Department at the German Jordanian University. She holds a Ph.D. in Architecture from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (2018), a Master’s in Energy Efficient Design from Augsburg University of Applied Sciences (2013), and a Bachelor’s in Architecture from the German Jordanian University. Her research focuses on passive design, indoor climate, thermal comfort, and personal control in built environments. She also serves as a reviewer for several international journals and actively contributes to advancing sustainable and human-centered architectural design in both academic and professional contexts.

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