International Conference on Digital Anthropology and Virtual Societies - (ICDAVS-27)


22nd - 23rd January, 2027 | Chittagong, Bangladesh

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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 22–23 January 2027
Academic Scope 11 Tracks Conference Session Tracks
Agenda Structure 4 SDG Sessions SDG-focused technical sessions
Conference SDG Alignment 9 SDGs SDGs 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 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

22 JAN 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
    1 3
    SDG-Focused Technical Session I

    SDG 1 · No Poverty ·SDG 3 · Good Health and Well-being

    3 TRACKS
    Track 01
    Digital Anthropology: Theoretical Frameworks
    Track 02
    Virtual Societies: Structures and Dynamics
    Track 03
    Cyber Identity and Self-Presentation
  5. 12:30 PM 01:30 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and networking opportunity.

    BREAK
  6. 01:30 PM 03:30 PM
    4 5
    SDG-Focused Technical Session II

    SDG 4 · Quality Education ·SDG 5 · Gender Equality

    3 TRACKS
    Track 04
    Online Rituals and Cultural Practices
    Track 05
    Gaming Cultures: Community and Identity
    Track 06
    Technological Change and Social Transformation
  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
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Day 02

Conference Schedule

23 JAN 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
    8 9
    SDG-Focused Technical Session III

    SDG 8 · Decent Work and Economic Growth ·SDG 9 · Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    3 TRACKS
    Track 07
    Digital Economy: New Paradigms of Exchange
    Track 08
    Virtual Interaction: Communication in Digital Spaces
    Track 09
    Networked Society: Connectivity and Isolation
  4. 12:00 PM 01:00 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and professional networking.

    BREAK
  5. 01:00 PM 03:00 PM
    10 11 16
    SDG-Focused Technical Session IV

    SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities ·SDG 11 · Sustainable Cities and Communities ·SDG 16 · Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

    2 TRACKS
    Track 10
    Cultural Technology: Tools for Social Change
    Track 11
    Internet Anthropology: Methodological Innovations
  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
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Conference-Aligned SDGs The conference aligns with the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
1 No Poverty 3 Good Health and Well-being 4 Quality Education 5 Gender Equality 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 10 Reduced Inequalities 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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