TOPICS:

Politics and Governance
Socioeconomic Development
Culture, Arts, and Heritage
Migration and Refugees
Media and Communication
History and Historical Perspectives
Religion, Identity, and Cultural Pluralism
Environment and Sustainability

IMPORTANT DATES:

Abstract submission due:               July 20, 2025
Acceptance Notification:                September 20, 2025
Registration Opens:                        October 1, 2025
Full paper Submission Due:           January 8, 2025

Abstracts should be submitted to: diana.obeid@cnu.edu

Submission Guidelines:

1.  Abstract Submission:  Authors should submit and extended Abstract (around 300-500 words), outlining their proposed paper. The Abstract must include the paper's title, author(s) name, affiliation, contact information, and a brief bio.

2.  Paper Format: Following the acceptance of Abstracts, Authors will be requested to submit their full papers in accordance with the Conference guidelines.  The word limit for the full paper should be between 5,000 and 8,000 words, excluding references.

3.  Language:  The official language of the conference is English.  All Abstracts, Paper and Presentations should be in English.

4.  Submission Process:  Abstracts and Papers should be submitted electronically to diana.obeid@cnu.edu   Please adhere to the specified submission deadlines.

5.  Peer Review:  All Abstracts and Papers will undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process.

CONFERENCE TRAVEL INFORMATION:

Nearby airports:

Newport News- Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) – 10/15 minutes

Norfolk International Airport (ORF) – 30/45 minutes

Richmond International Airport (RIC) – 1hour/1 hour 15 minutes

Train Station:

Amtrak – Newport News

Bus Station:

Greyhound – Hampton

Driving Directions:

Please visit: http://cnu.edu/visit/direction...

ACCOMMODATIONS:

Conference Hotel:  Courtyard Marriott

Special Rate: pending approval (please check our website in the fall for rates)

Address: 530 St. Johns Rd., Newport News, VA 23602

If you need an acceptance letter for your visa application, please send the following information to the conference email (update when given):

Last name:

First Name:

Birth Date:

Country:

Passport Number:

Full home address:

Title of your presentation:

Please remember that we are only an educational institution and we have no control over the visas. We will send you a formal letter for your application, but there is nothing we can do to assure that you will receive the visa. Unfortunately, it is out of our control.

Are there any opportunities for conference papers to be published?

We often publish a selection of top papers from the conference and will provide further details to conference participants.

What are the guidelines for presentations?

All individual presentations should be limited to 20 minutes. This will leave time for
questions from the audience.

We will not accept papers in absentia.

Closer to the conference date, we will send an email to all participants asking for A/V
requirements.

Does the conference organization provide travel grants or financial aid for participants?

In order to participate in this conference, individuals or their sponsoring institution/organization will need to fund their own travel and lodging expenses. We are unable to provide financial assistance.

What does the registration fee cover?

The registration fee typically includes an opening reception, dinner, breakfast, and one additional RSVP lunch option. The fee also includes shuttle transportation to/from the conference hotel.

Can the conference organization provide any assistance in visa applications?

Please remember that we are only an educational institution and we have no control over the visas. We will send you a formal letter for your application, but there is nothing we can do to assure that you will receive the visa. Unfortunately, it is out of our control.

If you are having registration issues, please email patricia.larrison@cnu.edu with your name, issue and good daytime phone number.