2025 Programme

This is the draft programme outline. Further details will be provided after the Call for Papers has closed and the submissions have been reviewed.

Day 1: 20-Oct-2025

9.00am-4.00pm GST

A series of online parallel sessions from delegates unable to attend and present in person, with Arabic and English language presentations.

6.00pm-8.00pm GST

Welcome Reception and Early Registration

Day 2: 21-Oct-2025

9.00am-4.00pm GST

The Welcome Ceremony will be followed by a day of hybrid keynotes, roundtable discussions and parallel sessions, taking place in the conference facilities of the American University of Sharjah. Coffee and Lunch will be provided.

9.00am-4.00pm GST

The Gala dinner and awards ceremony

Day 3: 22-Oct-2025

9.00am-5.00pm GST

The Signing Ceremony for new Members and Partners of FORM will be followed by a day of hybrid keynotes, roundtable discussions and parallel sessions, taking place in the conference facilities of the American University of Sharjah. Coffee and Lunch will be provided.

Day 4: 23-Oct-2025

9.00am-1.00pm GST

A series of workshops for in person delegates will take place in the conference facilities of the American University of Sharjah. Coffee will be provided.