Arab Society for Computation in Architecture, Art and Design

21/06/2026

ASCAAD 2026 Abstract Deadline Extended

The abstract submission deadline for ASCAAD 2026 – Situated Intelligence: Emerging Forms of Computational Practices has been extended to 30 June 2026.

Join us at Istanbul Technical University (ITU), Türkiye, on 3–5 November 2026 to explore emerging relationships between computation, AI, ecology, culture, fabrication, immersive environments, and spatial practice.

New Abstract Deadline: 30 June 2026
Conference Dates: 3–5 November 2026

Conference Website: https://www.ascaad.org/conference/2026/
Submission Portal: https://www.ascaad.org/submission/openconf/openconf.php

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

18/06/2026

Reminder (Abstract Submission Deadline: June 21, 2026)

CALL FOR PAPERS | ASCAAD 2026
We are pleased to announce the 14th International Conference of the Arab Society for Computation in Architecture, Art, and Design (ASCAAD 2026), titled:
“Situated Intelligence: Emerging Forms of Computational Practices”
The conference will be hosted by the Faculty of Architecture at Istanbul Technical University (ITU), in the historic Taşkışla Building in the heart of Taksim, Istanbul, Türkiye.

Conference Format: In person

Conference Dates: 3–5 November 2026

Host: Faculty of Architecture, Istanbul Technical University (ITU)

ASCAAD 2026 invites researchers, educators, designers, artists, technologists, and practitioners to submit contributions exploring situated and context-aware approaches to computation in architecture, urbanism, art, design, fabrication, media, and environmental systems.

The conference theme addresses the growing role of computation, artificial intelligence, responsive systems, digital fabrication, sensing technologies, robotic environments, hybrid realities, and data-driven spatial practices in reshaping how architecture and urban space are imagined, produced, experienced, and governed.

Conference topics include:
•⁠ ⁠ Smart and Adaptive Systems
•⁠ ⁠ Materiality and Making
•⁠ ⁠ Ecology and Urbanism
•⁠ ⁠ Culture, Heritage, and Theory
•⁠ ⁠ Immersion, Digital Media and Experimental Practices

Abstract Submission Deadline: 21 June 2026

Full Paper Submission Deadline: 16 August 2026

Notification of Full Paper Acceptance: 13 September 2026

Final Paper Submission: 11 October 2026

Conference Website:
https://www.ascaad.org/conference/2026/index.htm

Submission Portal:
https://www.ascaad.org/submission/openconf/openconf.php

We look forward to receiving your submissions and welcoming you to ASCAAD 2026 in Istanbul.

27/05/2026

CALL FOR PAPERS | ASCAAD 2026

We are pleased to announce the 14th International Conference of the Arab Society for Computation in Architecture, Art, and Design (ASCAAD 2026), titled:

“Situated Intelligence: Emerging Forms of Computational Practices”

The conference will be hosted by the Faculty of Architecture at Istanbul Technical University (ITU), in the historic Taşkışla Building in the heart of Taksim, Istanbul, Türkiye.

Conference Format: In person
Conference Dates: 3–5 November 2026
Host: Faculty of Architecture, Istanbul Technical University (ITU)

ASCAAD 2026 invites researchers, educators, designers, artists, technologists, and practitioners to submit contributions exploring situated and context-aware approaches to computation in architecture, urbanism, art, design, fabrication, media, and environmental systems.

The conference theme addresses the growing role of computation, artificial intelligence, responsive systems, digital fabrication, sensing technologies, robotic environments, hybrid realities, and data-driven spatial practices in reshaping how architecture and urban space are imagined, produced, experienced, and governed.

Conference topics include:
•⁠ ⁠ Smart and Adaptive Systems
•⁠ ⁠ Materiality and Making
•⁠ ⁠ Ecology and Urbanism
•⁠ ⁠ Culture, Heritage, and Theory
•⁠ ⁠ Immersion, Digital Media and Experimental Practices

Abstract Submission Deadline: 21 June 2026
Full Paper Submission Deadline: 16 August 2026
Notification of Full Paper Acceptance: 13 September 2026
Final Paper Submission: 11 October 2026

Conference Website:
https://www.ascaad.org/conference/2026/index.htm

Submission Portal:
https://www.ascaad.org/submission/openconf/openconf.php

We look forward to receiving your submissions and welcoming you to ASCAAD 2026 in Istanbul.

06/02/2026

ASCAAD extends its deepest condolences on the passing of Branko Kolarevic (1963–2026). Branko was a transformational leader whose scholarship helped shape computational design, architectural theory, and digital fabrication across research, education, and practice. ASCAAD had the honor of welcoming Branko Kolarevic as a keynote speaker at ASCAAD 2014. His insight and forward-looking vision will be remembered with deep respect and gratitude. We extend our sympathies to his family, colleagues, students, and all who were touched by his work.

25/11/2025

🚀 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐡𝐃 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 – 𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐀𝐀𝐃 𝐏𝐡𝐃 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐀𝐀𝐃 𝐏𝐡𝐃 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 is jointly organized by the sibling CAAD organizations — 𝐀𝐂𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐀, 𝐀𝐒𝐂𝐀𝐀𝐃, 𝐂𝐀𝐀𝐃𝐑𝐈𝐀, 𝐞𝐂𝐀𝐀𝐃𝐞, and 𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐃𝐢 — to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange within the global CAAD community.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 helps PhD-level researchers receive constructive feedback from leading CAAD researchers and academics and position their work within the broader global CAAD landscape.

📩 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧

𝐀𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭:
• Be written in 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡
• Not exceed 𝟓𝟎𝟎 words
• Include up to 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 (𝟑) figures to provide sufficient background on your PhD research
• Be submitted by 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟔

𝐔𝐩𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭, candidates will be invited to submit:
• The presentation slides (𝐏𝐃𝐅)
• A weblink to a 𝟏𝟎-𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞 pre-recorded presentation
• Slides formatted in a 𝟏𝟔:𝟗 aspect ratio (no required template)

🔗 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤: https://www.ascaad.org/submission2/openconf/openconf.php

𝐖𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐃 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 working in CAAD, computational design, digital fabrication, or related fields to apply and share this call within their networks.

13/10/2025

13/10/2025

ASCAAD is thrilled to welcome the following prestigious keynote speakers at its 13th international conference of the Arab Society for Computation in Architecture, Art, and Design (ASCAAD 2025):
- Florian Wiedmann [TUE OCT 21, 10:15-11:00 Riyadh local time (GMT+3)]
- Marcelo Spina [TUE OCT 21, 11:00-11:45 Riyadh local time (GMT+3)]
- Robert Woodbury [WED OCT 22, 11:25-11:50 Riyadh local time (GMT+3)]
- Neil Leach [WED OCT 22, 16:15-17:00 Riyadh local time (GMT+3)]
- Wassim Jabi [THU OCT 23, 9:15-10:00 Riyadh local time (GMT+3)]

06/10/2025

Register NOW for ASCAAD 2025 workshops, to be held on Tuesday October 21 at Alfaisal University, Riyadh, KSA.
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