Yes. Abstract submission is free of charge.

No. Abstract acceptance allows participation and presentation at the conference. Paper publication requires separate manuscript submission and peer review.

One presenting author may submit up to three abstracts. Each accepted abstract requires separate Presenter Registration.

You will receive notification and instructions to complete Presenter Registration. Your presentation will then be scheduled in the program.

No. Full papers may be submitted either before or after the conference depending on your chosen pathway.

Presenter Registration covers conference participation, presentation, program inclusion, access to sessions, conference materials, and a participation certificate.

Yes. At least one author of each paper must register as a Presenter and deliver the presentation.

No. Only one author must register as Presenter. Co-authors may register as Listeners (and receive participation certificates) or may not attend.

Yes, subject to program scheduling and registration deadlines. Requests for changes should be submitted to the organizers at least 14 days before the conference dates.

Refunds follow the conference refund policy and deadlines stated on the event website.

• Live online presentation
• Poster with oral defense
• Pre-recorded video presentation (with session participation)
• Poster presentation

All formats are recognized as valid conference presentation.

Yes. Only papers presented at the conference by at least one registered author are eligible for publication. One author must deliver the presentation in an approved format (see above). Co-authors may register as additional presenters or listeners, or they may choose not to attend the conference.

Yes. Session recordings are made available according to conference policy.

English is the working language of all conferences organized by the CAST Consortium. Manuscripts must be submitted in English (either American or British spelling conventions may be used, provided consistency is maintained throughout the text).

Authors may submit before the conference (pre-conference route) or after the conference (post-conference route).

No. Editorial decisions are independent of fees.

Papers must present original research related to the conference presentation, follow the official template, and not be under review or published elsewhere.

Up to three papers may be submitted by one presenting author, provided each corresponds to an accepted and presented abstract.

The conference offers two publication tracks:

1. Conference Proceedings (Short Paper Track)
This track is intended for concise research communications, preliminary results, or focused studies. Papers are published in the official conference proceedings volume prepared by the organizers.

2. Indexed Proceedings (Full Paper Track)
This track is designed for complete research studies. Full papers undergo extended peer review and are prepared for publication in collaboration with an established academic publisher. Inclusion in indexing databases depends on publisher and database evaluation criteria.

Both tracks require peer review, compliance with manuscript guidelines, and conference presentation.

Authors should select the track that best reflects the scope and completeness of their research. The editorial team may recommend adjustments during review.

No. Only papers accepted after peer review and meeting presentation requirements are published.

All manuscripts undergo plagiarism screening, peer review by independent reviewers, editorial evaluation, and possible revision stages.

Indexed publication depends on peer review outcomes, editorial standards, and the evaluation criteria of the publisher and indexing databases. The conference works in coordination with established academic publishers and follows standard editorial and production procedures to support compliance with publication requirements. While indexing decisions are made independently by the respective databases, authors may contact the organizers to discuss any concerns or questions related to the publication process.

As a general guideline, short papers typically include 4–5 authors, while full papers usually include 5–6 authors. Papers with a larger number of authors may be considered, subject to editorial review and justification of authorship contributions.

Authors may be offered alternative publication routes or may participate without publication. The paper processing fee for the indexed track is not charged in such cases.

Proceedings are published after completion of the review process, editorial preparation, and the publisher’s production cycle. Authors are kept informed of the publication timeline and progress throughout the process.

Yes. Authors of accepted papers receive electronic access to the published conference proceedings.

Hard copies of the conference proceedings may be available through the publisher or can be produced on demand, depending on the publication format.

Registration fees cover participation in the conference. Paper processing fees apply only to accepted manuscripts for publication.

After manuscript acceptance and before editorial production.

Paper processing fees are calculated per paper, not per author. The number of co-authors does not affect the amount of the processing fee.

Fees for accepted papers are generally non-refundable once editorial processing has begun.

No. Payment of registration or paper processing fees does not in itself guarantee publication. Manuscripts must successfully complete peer review, any required revisions, and editorial checks, and must be presented at the conference by a registered author. Fees cover participation and editorial production processes, not editorial decisions.

Invoices are issued electronically following acceptance notification.

Conference and publication fees may be paid using major international payment methods, including:

• Credit and debit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, JCB, UnionPay)
• Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay
• Electronic wallets and PayPal
• WeChat Pay (where available)
• Bank transfer (SWIFT)
• ACH Direct Debit and SEPA Direct Debit (where applicable)

Available methods may vary depending on the participant’s country and payment platform.

Fees may be charged in USD, GBP, or AED, depending on the conference event and payment system.

Yes. Participants receive an electronic payment confirmation and invoice after successful transaction processing.