The ICOAC25 Organizing Committee are delighted to invite you to contribute to The International Conference on One Belt One Road Arts and Culture 2025 (ICOAC25) which is organized by the Department of Cultural and Creative Arts of The Education University of Hong Kong supported by the Belt and Road Office of the Commerce Economic Development Bureau and the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra. The conference will take place from September 13th to 14th, 2025, at the Hong Kong Palace Museum. This landmark event will explore the dynamic interplay of arts, heritage, and culture along the historic and modern Silk Road, fostering global dialogue and collaboration under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

Conference Themes:
ICOAC25 seeks interdisciplinary contributions addressing, but not limited to:

• Cultural Heritage, Identity, and Transnational Exchange
• Arts, Education, and Interdisciplinary Dialogue
• Technology and Future Cultural Practice
• Arts, Policies and Cultural Diplomacy

Submission Category and Format:

• Paper Presentations
• Workshops
• Performance/Practice-based Research Presentations

Submission Format:

• Abstracts (within 400 words) in English or Chinese outlining your research, artistic project, or case study. Please refer to the official website (https://www.icoac25.com) for details
• Deadline: 6 June 2025
• Submit via the conference portal: https://easychair.org/account2/signin?l=4024607696433676876

Selected contributions will undergo peer review, and outstanding papers may be published in a dedicated proceedings volume. Presenters will also gain visibility among global stakeholders, including academics, researchers, artists, educators, professionals, policymakers, cultural leaders, and international media.

Why Participate?

• Engage with a diverse network of experts and creatives.
• Showcase your work on a platform dedicated to Belt and Road Initiative cultural diplomacy.
• Contribute to the discussions shaping the future of arts and culture in Belt and Road Initiative.

For detailed submission criteria and conference updates, visit https://www.icoac25.com/. Queries may be directed to icoac25@eduhk.hk.

We encourage early submissions and look forward to your unique insights in advancing the Belt and Road cultural legacy.