The First Al-Sharq International Conference on Innovation and Creativity 2026 (SICIC 2026).

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Publish Date 10/18/2026 Application Deadline 10/25/2026 Opportunity Type Conferences Publisher Foras Khadra Available Countries Iraq Description

The First Al-Sharq International Conference on Innovation and Creativity 2026 is an event designed to bring together young people, students, graduates, researchers, inventors, entrepreneurs, and individuals with innovative ideas. Its objective is to encourage creativity and innovation and help transform promising ideas into practical projects and solutions that benefit society.

The conference is organized by Al-Sharq Private Medical Technical College in Basra, Iraq. It provides participants with an opportunity to present their projects and innovations to a judging panel and an audience that may include experts, academic institutions, and professional organizations.

The conference aims to identify emerging talent, strengthen scientific collaboration, and connect innovators with organizations that may be able to support the development of their projects. Applicants may submit projects individually or as part of a team. Submitted projects undergo an initial review and scientific evaluation before selected projects are invited to be presented during the conference activities.

Details

Conference date: October 25, 2026.
Duration: One day.
Location: Al-Sharq Private Medical Technical College, Basra, Iraq.
Organizer: Al-Sharq Private Medical Technical College, affiliated with Al-Sharq College of Specialized Technical Sciences.
Areas of participation: The conference welcomes projects and ideas across nine main areas:

Medical and healthcare innovation.
Artificial intelligence and digital transformation.
Engineering, robotics, and automation.
Energy, oil, and gas.
Environment and sustainability.
Social and service innovations.
Innovation and entrepreneurship.
Inventions and patents.An open category for other innovative and creative ideas.

Participation format: Applicants may participate individually or in teams of two to four members.
Application process: Applicants can register online through the conference webpage, enter project and team information, and upload the required documents. Submissions undergo an initial review followed by scientific evaluation. Applicants whose projects are accepted are notified and invited to present their work at the conference.

Eligibility Criteria

Preparatory and secondary school students: May submit creative ideas and projects with potential for further development.
University, college, and institute students: May participate with student projects, academic innovations, and technical solutions.
Graduates and young people: May submit promising ideas, initiatives, and projects.
Independent innovators and inventors: May present inventions, prototypes, and technological solutions.
Researchers: May participate with research findings or solutions that could be developed into practical applications.
Entrepreneurs and initiative founders: May submit innovative projects with potential for development, growth, and practical implementation.
Individual or team participation: Applicants may submit individually or in teams of two to four members.
Project relevance: Projects or ideas should fall within the conference's stated innovation areas or the open category for other creative ideas.

Opportunity Benefits

Project development: Presenting a project and receiving evaluation based on its innovation, impact, and practical potential may help participants identify areas for improvement.
Potential for collaboration: The conference aims to foster scientific partnerships and connections at local, Arab, and international levels.
Support for innovation and entrepreneurship: The event provides a platform to showcase projects that could potentially develop into practical products, services, or initiatives.
Visibility for young innovators: Students, young people, and innovators can present their ideas at an event focused on creativity and innovation.
Young Innovator Award: The organizers mention an award associated with the conference.