The Congress on International Multidisciplinary Exploration of Challenges (CIMEC’26) is an annual international academic congress that brings together researchers, scholars, and professionals from around the world to discuss major global challenges through a multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary approach.

The 2026 edition will be held in Dakhla, Morocco, April 1–3, 2026, under the central theme:

“Rethinking Water through Science, Economics, Law, and Society.”

CIMEC aims to serve as a platform for the exchange of innovative ideas across diverse fields, including:

• Water & Environmental Sciences

• Engineering & Industry 4.0

• Informatics, Mathematics & Data Science

• Economics, Finance & Management

• Law & Governance

• Social & Human Sciences

• Agriculture & Sustainable Development

• Quality, Standards & Innovation

This year, CIMEC’26 has the honor of hosting the 16th International Quality Conference (IQC’16), a prestigious series originally founded and organized by the Faculty of Engineering, University of Kragujevac, Serbia. Over the past 15 editions, IQC has built an international reputation as a leading forum in the field of quality management, standards, and industrial innovation.

By bringing together CIMEC and IQC, the 2026 edition will provide a unique opportunity to foster cross-disciplinary dialogue between experts in quality sciences, engineering, social sciences, economics, and environmental studies—maximizing academic impact and global collaboration.

Submission Guidelines

All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. Submissions will undergo a rigorous peer-review process by at least two independent reviewers. The following paper categories are welcome:

• Full papers describing completed research results, case studies, or innovative applications (6–10 pages).

• Short papers / Posters presenting preliminary results, ongoing projects, or innovative ideas (2–4 pages).

Formatting guidelines and templates will be available on the congress website: https://cimec-congress.org.

List of Topics

• Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Water, Environment & Climate Change

• Engineering, Industry 4.0 & Smart Systems

• Informatics, Mathematics & Data Science

• Economics, Management & Finance

• Law, Governance & Policy

• Social & Human Sciences

• Agriculture & Sustainable Development

• Quality, Standards & Innovation

Committees

Organizing committee

• Prof. Dr. Amrani Ayoub, Faculty of Sciences, Ibn Tofail University, Morocco (Chair)

• Prof. Dr. Youssef El Merabet, Faculty of Sciences, Ibn Tofail University, Morocco

• Prof. Dr. Gabriella Bognár, University of Miskolc, Hungary

• Prof. Dr. Miladin Stefanović, University of Kragujevac, Serbia

• Prof. Dr. Zakaria Rouaine, ENCG, Sultan Moulay Slimane University, Morocco

• (Full list available on the website)

Invited Speakers

• Prof. Dr. Gabriella Bognár, Vice Dean for Research, University of Miskolc, Hungary

• Prof. Dr. Yassine Chahboub, University of Dunaújváros, Hungary

• Prof. Dr. Jyoti Gautam, JSS Academy of Technical Education, India

• Prof. Dr. Martin Wynn, University of Gloucestershire, UK

• Prof. Ahmed Ferhane, Vice Dean of Research, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Morocco

• Mr. Mohamed Ouahou, General Manager, SOL Concepts, Morocco

Publication

Accepted and presented papers will be published in the CIMEC’26 & 16th International Quality Conference Journals, with indexing in Scopus (available on WebSite)

Venue

The conference will be held in Dakhla, Morocco, April 1–3, 2026.A unique location between the Atlantic Ocean and the Sahara Desert, offering a stimulating environment for academic exchange and networking.

Contact

All questions about submissions should be emailed to:

a.amrani@uit.ac.ma

Website: https://cimec-congress.org