Call for Papers

Turkish Academy of Sciences (TÜBA)

Submission Process:

Conference on iNCLUSION in the Heritage Sector:

https://conference.tuba.gov.tr/

Important Dates

• Deadline for Abstract: October 15, 2025
• Notification of Acceptance: November 15, 2025
• Deadline for Full Papers: December 15, 2025
• Conference Date: January 10, 2026

Venue: Boğaziçi University, Istanbul

Language: English

This conference is part of the Erasmus+ KA220 HED project “iNCLUSION” (funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, the European Union Presidency, and the Turkish National Agency, and coordinated by TÜBA) and aims to bring together individuals from diverse fields to explore how we can make cultural heritage more accessible and inclusive for everyone. Despite progress, significant barriers remain: 30% of heritage sites, 25% of cultural venues, and 40% of cultural websites in the EU are still inaccessible. The rapid pace of digital transformation offers exciting opportunities to reimagine accessibility, from AI and immersive technologies to digital storytelling and interactive learning.

Conference Themes (not limited in scope)

• Technology and digital innovation for accessibility
• Policy and best practices in heritage accessibility
• Co-creation and community engagement in cultural heritage
• Inclusive learning and digital resources for cultural heritage
• Cultural representation and disability in heritage narratives
• Sustainable and inclusive cultural tourism
• Accessibility in cultural heritage research and education
• Future directions: innovation, policy, and practice

Submission Guidelines

Please submit your proposals through the official conference submission portal:
https://confregister.tuba.gov.tr

Each proposal submission should include:

• Paper/panel title
• Short abstract (up to 250 words) detailing methodology, main assumptions, and conclusions
• Author(s) name(s), institutional affiliations, ORCID
• Author(s) email addresses
• Biographical statement for each participant (100–150 words)
• Any audio-visual equipment requests (if applicable)

Selected proposals will be invited to submit full papers. An International TÜBA publication book will be published after the conference from the selected chapters.

Full Paper Format

• Cover Page
• Abstract Page (250–400 words)
• Main Text (5,000–8,000 words)
• References
• CV (100–150 words)

Note: All submissions must adhere to APA 7th edition formatting guidelines. Click here to view the sample publication.

Accommodation

Please note that the conference is scheduled for one day, and participants are responsible for arranging their own accommodation and transportation. There is no conference participation fee.

Contact Information

For any inquiries, please contact the conference secretariat: inclusion@tuba.gov.tr

We look forward to your valuable contributions to this important dialogue on making cultural heritage more inclusive and accessible.