Amman, Jordan – May 23, 2025
The Arab Thought Forum and the Ibn Battuta International Center for Cultural Studies are pleased to announce the 4th Ibn Battuta International Conference, scheduled to take place on October 5–6, 2025, in Amman, Jordan, under the distinguished patronage of His Royal Highness Prince El Hassan bin Talal.
Titled “Journeys, Crossroads, and Civilizational Encounters: Ibn Battuta in a Changing World,” the conference will bring together scholars, researchers, and cultural practitioners from around the globe to reflect on the legacy of the famed traveler Ibn Battuta. The conference aims to situate Ibn Battuta’s journeys within the broader contexts of mobility, migration, identity, and civilizational dialogue in today’s rapidly changing world.
Objectives of the Conference:
- Reexamine travel as a tool for knowledge exchange and civilizational interaction.
- Highlight Ibn Battuta’s symbolic role in connecting diverse cultures and civilizations.
- Promote interdisciplinary studies on movement and cultural encounters, both past and present.
- Explore how historical encounters have shaped the Arab world and the global order.
With keynote sessions, scholarly panels, and cultural discussions, the conference will provide a dynamic platform to advance intercultural dialogue, deepen historical understanding, and foster international academic collaboration.
Key Conference Themes:
- Historical and contemporary perspectives on Ibn Battuta’s travels.
- Intersections of cultures and civilizations across time.
- Mobility and the transmission of knowledge beyond borders.
- Civilizational dialogue through literature, art, and media.
- The Arab and Islamic world in a global context: issues of identity, belonging, and transformation.
Important Dates:
- Deadline for Abstract Submission: June 15, 2025
- Notification of Acceptance: June 30, 2025
- Final Deadline for Full Paper Submission: July 30, 2025
Scholars and researchers from all disciplines are invited to participate and contribute to this prestigious international gathering. The conference represents a vital space for exchanging ideas, engaging with diverse perspectives, and renewing appreciation for shared human heritage.
For more details and registration, please contact:
📧 IbnBattuta@atf.org.jo
