Tentative Program

Conference Programme

Tentative Conference Agenda

Explore the proposed two-day programme developed around the conference Session Tracks and aligned United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Conference Format Hybrid Conference In-person and virtual participation
Programme 2 Days 23โ€“24 June 2027
Academic Scope 11 Tracks Conference Session Tracks
Research Scope 20 Areas Call for Papers themes
SDG Alignment 4 SDGs SDGs 4, 9, 11 and 16
Tentative Agenda & Timings

Session timings, sequence, track grouping and allocations are tentative and subject to change. Final timings will be confirmed closer to the conference. All timings follow the local time of the conference location.

Day 01

Opening, Keynote & Technical Sessions

23 JUN 2027 HYBRID
  1. 09:00 AM 09:30 AM

    Registration, Welcome Kit Collection & Virtual Check-in

    Participant arrival, credential verification and virtual lobby access.

    HYBRID
  2. 09:30 AM 09:45 AM

    Networking Tea & Digital Welcome

    Informal networking for on-site and virtual participants.

    HYBRID
  3. 09:45 AM 10:30 AM

    Welcome Address, Opening Plenary & Keynote Presentation I

    Opening of the conference and introduction to its research focus.

    PLENARY
  4. 10:30 AM 12:30 PM

    Concurrent Technical Session I

    3 TRACKS
    Track 01
    Arabic Digital Epigraphy and Cultural Heritage
    411
    Track Overview

    This track focuses on the integration of digital epigraphy in the preservation and analysis of Arabic cultural heritage. It aims to explore innovative methodologies and technologies for documenting and interpreting historical Arabic texts.

    Track 02
    Advancements in Arabic Optical Character Recognition
    9
    Track Overview

    This session will discuss the latest developments in Arabic optical character recognition technologies. Participants will examine the challenges and solutions in accurately digitizing Arabic scripts.

    Track 03
    Machine Translation and Arabic Linguistics
    49
    Track Overview

    This track will delve into the advancements in automatic machine translation specific to the Arabic language. It will highlight the linguistic complexities and the impact of translation technologies on Arabic studies.

  5. 12:30 PM 01:30 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and networking opportunity.

    BREAK
  6. 01:30 PM 03:30 PM

    Concurrent Technical Session II

    3 TRACKS
    Track 04
    Linguistic Resource Development for Arabic NLP
    49
    Track Overview

    This session will cover the design, standardization, and normalization of linguistic resources for Arabic. It will emphasize the importance of Arabic corpora and lexicons in enhancing natural language processing applications.

    Track 05
    Information Retrieval and Arabic Text Processing
    916
    Track Overview

    This track will explore methodologies in document retrieval and information extraction for Arabic texts. Participants will discuss the effectiveness of search engines and question-answering systems in Arabic language contexts.

    Track 06
    Evaluation and Benchmarking of Arabic NLP Tools
    9
    Track Overview

    This session will focus on the evaluation and benchmarking of various Arabic NLP applications and products. It aims to establish standards for assessing the effectiveness and reliability of these tools.

  7. 03:30 PM 04:00 PM

    Interactive Q&A, Day 1 Summary & Group Photo

    Closing interaction and key takeaways from the first day.

    CLOSING
Day 02

Keynote, Technical Sessions & Awards

24 JUN 2027 HYBRID
  1. 09:00 AM 09:15 AM

    Participant Check-in & Day 2 Welcome

    On-site attendance confirmation and virtual lobby access.

    HYBRID
  2. 09:15 AM 10:00 AM

    Keynote Presentation II

    Expert address on the future of the conference research domain.

    PLENARY
  3. 10:00 AM 12:00 PM

    Concurrent Technical Session III

    3 TRACKS
    Track 07
    Interdisciplinary Approaches to Arabic Language Studies
    416
    Track Overview

    This track encourages interdisciplinary research that intersects Arabic language studies with social sciences and humanities. It aims to foster discussions on how diverse fields can contribute to a deeper understanding of Arabic culture.

    Track 08
    Named Entity Recognition in Arabic Language Processing
    9
    Track Overview

    This session will address the challenges and techniques associated with named entity recognition in Arabic. Participants will share insights on improving recognition accuracy and application in various domains.

    Track 09
    Modern Theories in Language Teaching for Arabic
    416
    Track Overview

    This track will explore contemporary theories and methodologies in teaching Arabic for specific purposes. It aims to enhance pedagogical approaches and curriculum development in Arabic language education.

  4. 12:00 PM 01:00 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and professional networking.

    BREAK
  5. 01:00 PM 03:00 PM

    Concurrent Technical Session IV

    2 TRACKS
    Track 10
    Stochastic Language Models and Arabic Syntax
    911
    Track Overview

    This session will investigate the application of stochastic language models in understanding Arabic syntax. Participants will discuss their implications for language processing and computational linguistics.

    Track 11
    Cultural Implications of Arabic Language Technologies
    411
    Track Overview

    This track will examine the cultural implications of emerging language technologies in the Arabic-speaking world. It aims to foster dialogue on how technology influences Arabic identity and cultural expression.

  6. 03:00 PM 03:30 PM

    Publications, Best Paper & Best Presentation Awards

    Publication guidance and recognition of outstanding research contributions.

    AWARDS
  7. 03:30 PM 04:00 PM

    Valedictory Session, Closing Remarks & Group Photo

    Conference summary, acknowledgements and formal conclusion.

    CLOSING
Aligned SDGs
4 Quality Education 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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