18th International Asian Urbanization Conference (IAUC 2026) will be held from 4 to 8 August 2026 at Leh, Ladakh, India, hosted by Sindhu Central University, Ladakh, in collaboration with Nalanda University, IIT Chennai, IIT Kanpur, Missouri State University, and others. 

The conference theme is:

“Resilient Futures: Urbanization, Climate Change, and Sustainable Development Policy in a Changing World”

The conference aims to bring together researchers, academicians, policymakers, practitioners, and students from across the world to deliberate on critical issues related to urbanization, climate change, sustainability, resilience, heritage conservation, and policy frameworks.

Conference Details:
• Dates: 4–8 August 2026
• Venue: Central Institute of Buddhist Studies, Leh, Ladakh, India
• Host Institution: Sindhu Central University, Ladakh
• Knowledge Partners: Nalanda University, IIT Chennai, IIT Kanpur, Missouri State University, etc.

Important Deadlines:
• Deadline for Abstract Submission: 10 June 2026
• Notification of Acceptance: 20 June 2026
• Full Paper & Poster Submission: 1 July 2026
• Early Bird Registration Extended Till: 30 June 2026

Conference Registration and Details:
https://conf.code.iitm.ac.in/conf/RFUCCSD_2026/login

Pre-Conference Interest Form:
https://bit.ly/18thIAUCPreConferenceForm

The conference is expected to provide an important international platform for interdisciplinary dialogue and academic collaboration, particularly in climate resilience, sustainable urbanization, mountain ecosystems, policy studies, and Global South perspectives. Interested persons can join