International Conference on Sacred Architecture, Art, and Heritage
(ICSAH - 27)

31st - 1st June 2027 Zomba, Malawi (Hybrid Event)

Conference Programme

Tentative Conference Agenda

Explore the proposed two-day programme organised around conference-aligned SDGs and their mapped Session Tracks.

Conference Format Hybrid Conference In-person and virtual participation
Programme 2 Days 31–1 June 2027
Academic Scope 11 Tracks Conference Session Tracks
Agenda Structure 4 SDG Sessions SDG-focused technical sessions
Conference SDG Alignment 5 SDGs SDGs 4, 7, 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.

SDG-Based Agenda Structure

The conference-aligned SDGs are distributed across the four Concurrent Technical Sessions and show the conference's overall SDG alignment for each part of the programme. Session Tracks follow their own sequence and are scheduled once.

Day 01

Conference Schedule

31 MAY 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
    4
    SDG-Focused Technical Session I

    SDG 4 · Quality Education

    3 TRACKS
    Track 01
    Exploring Sacred Architecture in Christian Contexts
    Track 02
    Artistic Expressions of Faith: Visual Culture in Christianity
    Track 03
    Ritual Spaces: The Intersection of Architecture and Worship
  5. 12:30 PM 01:30 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and networking opportunity.

    BREAK
  6. 01:30 PM 03:30 PM
    7
    SDG-Focused Technical Session II

    SDG 7 · Affordable and Clean Energy

    3 TRACKS
    Track 04
    Cultural Preservation of Christian Heritage Sites
    Track 05
    Monument Studies: Analyzing Christian Structures
    Track 06
    Architectural History of Christian Buildings
  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

Conference Schedule

1 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
    9
    SDG-Focused Technical Session III

    SDG 9 · Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    3 TRACKS
    Track 07
    Heritage Studies and the Christian Narrative
    Track 08
    Religious Symbolism in Christian Art and Architecture
    Track 09
    Sacred Spaces: The Role of Community in Preservation
  4. 12:00 PM 01:00 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and professional networking.

    BREAK
  5. 01:00 PM 03:00 PM
    11 16
    SDG-Focused Technical Session IV

    SDG 11 · Sustainable Cities and Communities ·SDG 16 · Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

    2 TRACKS
    Track 10
    Interdisciplinary Approaches to Sacred Heritage
    Track 11
    Ritual and Space: The Impact of Architecture on Religious Practice
  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
Conference-Aligned SDGs The conference aligns with the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
4 Quality Education 7 Affordable and Clean Energy 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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