2nd International Conference

BSHSGP-2026

Bridging Heritage and Sustainability:
Sindh’s Art, Architecture, Design and Communities in Global Perspective

📅 Feb 2nd & 3rd, 2026
📍 Aror University, Sukkur
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Conference Overview

Aror University Sukkur has been at the forefront of organizing conferences and events that bridge academia, industry, and research. The BSHSGP-2026 Conference will provide an international forum where researchers, professionals, and practitioners from universities and industry can come together, discuss new ideas, and share their work and experience.

This Two-Day International Conference features foreign speakers, a Musical Gala Night, and explores themes of Heritage, Sustainability, and Culture in a global perspective.

International Speakers

Distinguished international experts sharing insights on Heritage and Sustainability.

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Dr. Steven C Bonta , USA

+Adjunct Faculty

Aror University, Sukkur, Pakistan

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Dr. Antonio Daood

Assistant Professor

Luiss University, Rome, Italy

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Dr. Marco Madella

ICREA Research Professor

University Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain

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Dr. Gu Bingfei

Vice Dean

School of Fashion, ZSTU, China

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Dr. Mike Tebyetekerwa

ARC DECRA Fellow

The University of Queensland, Australia

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Dr. Arshad Ahmed

Former Vice Chancellor

LUMS University, Lahore

National Speakers

Distinguished National experts sharing insights on Heritage and Sustainability.

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Noorjehan Bilgrami

Designer, Researcher

Founder of Koel, Pakistan

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Prof. Dr. Nilofer Shaikh

Chairperson Center for Documentation & Conservation

Jamshoro

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Jami Chandio

Writer Scholar

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Rafay Baloch

Cyber Security Researcher

Steering Committee

The leadership team guiding the vision of BSHSGP-2026.

Prof. Dr. Zahid Hussain Khand

Patron

Prof. Dr. Zahid Hussain Khand

Vice Chancellor

Prof. Dr. Zamir Ahmed Abro

Convener

Prof. Dr. Zamir Ahmed Abro

Dean, Faculty of Design

Prof. Dr. Faheem Akhtar

Co Convener

Prof. Dr. Faheem Akhtar

Chairman, AI & MMG

Dr. Qasim Sodhar

Co Convener

Dr. Qasim Sodhar

Assistant Professor

Dr. Rashid Ali

Conference Secretary

Dr. Rashid Ali

Lecturer

Themes & Topics

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Heritage & Preservation

Documentation and digital preservation, Architecture of Sindh.

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Sustainability

Climate-adaptive architecture, Ecology, Environment & Sustainable Practices.

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Art & Culture

Colors & Crafts of Sindh, Sindhi Folklore & Oral Traditions.

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Community

Community-led heritage management, People, Culture & Daily Life.

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Creative Economies

Fashion and crafts revival, Legal frameworks for protection.

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Emerging Technologies

GIS, AI, VR/AR in heritage studies.

Call for Submissions

Call for Papers

Original research Abstracts/Scientific Posters.

Deadline: 20th Jan 2026

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Call for Artists

Painting, Drawing, Digital Art, Mixed Media, etc.

Deadline: 10th Jan 2026

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Call for Videographers

Documentary, Short Film, Cultural Profile (1-5 min).

Deadline: 10th Jan 2026

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Call for Photographers

People & Portraits, Heritage, Landscape, Urban.

Deadline: 10th Jan 2026

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Important Dates

10th Jan 2026

Submission Deadline: Artists, Photographers, Videographers

20th Jan 2026

Paper Abstract Submission Deadline

TBA

Notification of Acceptance

2nd - 3rd Feb 2026

Conference Dates

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