About
About IDCT 2026
The International Dialogue
of Civilizations &
Tolerance Conference 2026
The Emirates Scholar Center for Research & Studies (ESCRS), in partnership with the Abrahamic Family House, presents the 3rd International Dialogue of Civilizations & Tolerance Conference (IDCT 2026) — supported by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints as Main Partner and the Abu Dhabi Convention & Exhibition Bureau as Destination Partner.
Held in Abu Dhabi under the UAE's declaration of 2026 as the Year of the Family, IDCT 2026 is a landmark global convening that brings together governments, academic institutions, international organisations, faith communities, and civil society leaders around a shared commitment: to strengthen intercultural dialogue, advance the science of coexistence, and address the profound transformations that artificial intelligence and new media are imposing upon families and communities worldwide.
By convening distinguished scholars, policymakers, innovators, and faith representatives on a common platform, IDCT 2026 affirms Abu Dhabi's position as a leading global hub for constructive dialogue, institutional collaboration, and evidence-based approaches to tolerance in the digital age.
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Through the Screen
Watch the official IDCT promotional video and discover what makes this conference a transformative milestone for global dialogue, tolerance, and intercultural collaboration.
The Impact of New Media
& AI on Family and Community
At a moment of unprecedented technological acceleration, IDCT 2026 addresses the central question of our time: how do artificial intelligence, social media platforms, and digital ecosystems reshape the fabric of families and communities across cultures and civilizations? The conference convenes researchers, policymakers, faith leaders, and innovators to examine this challenge from evidence-based, interdisciplinary, and intercultural perspectives.
A Growing Global
Platform for Dialogue
Laying the Foundation for Global Civilizational Dialogue
The inaugural edition of IDCT established a landmark academic and diplomatic platform in Abu Dhabi, convening government officials, scholars, faith representatives, and civil society leaders from across the globe. Anchored in the foundational principles of tolerance, coexistence, and the role of scientific inquiry in advancing peace, the first edition laid the intellectual and institutional groundwork upon which all subsequent editions have built.
Deepening the Impact, Broadening the Global Reach
The second edition of IDCT consolidated its standing as a premier international conference on tolerance and civilizational dialogue. Welcoming a significantly expanded delegation of global voices, IDCT 2025 produced landmark peer-reviewed research, institutional declarations, and collaborative policy frameworks that have since been adopted by participating organisations worldwide. The conference affirmed the UAE's role as a global convener of knowledge-based dialogue.
Six Dynamic
Session Formats
IDCT 2026 delivers an immersive three-day programme combining high-level plenary dialogues, academic presentations, interactive workshops, technology exhibitions, and cultural showcases.
Scientific Rigour at the
Heart of the Conference
IDCT is distinguished among international conferences by its commitment to peer-reviewed, indexed academic output. Every edition produces a body of scholarship that advances knowledge in the fields of tolerance studies, civilizational dialogue, digital ethics, and intercultural coexistence — published and made permanently accessible through the Emirates Scholar Center's publishing infrastructure.
Double-Blind Peer Review
All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process, ensuring the highest standards of academic integrity and scholarly quality.
DOI Assignment & Proceedings ISBN
Each accepted paper is assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) via CrossRef, and conference proceedings are published with an official ISBN and ISSN 2791-3171.
International Indexing
Conference proceedings and affiliated journal publications are submitted for indexing in Google Scholar and internationally recognised academic databases, ensuring global discoverability.
Special Journal Issues
Selected authors are guided towards publication in special issues of internationally indexed journals, extending the scholarly reach of their IDCT contributions beyond the conference proceedings.
International Journal of Civilizations Studies & Tolerance Sciences
The official academic journal of the IDCT Conference, providing a permanent peer-reviewed platform for research across civilizational dialogue, cultural tolerance, digital coexistence, and interdisciplinary tolerance studies. Published under the auspices of the Emirates Scholar Center for Research & Studies.
Organisers &
Institutional Partners
IDCT 2026 is made possible through an exceptional alliance of presenting, hosting, and supporting institutions — each bringing unique institutional authority, global reach, and shared commitment to the values of dialogue, tolerance, and coexistence.
Emirates Scholar Center for Research & Studies (ESCRS)
The Emirates Scholar Center for Research & Studies is the principal presenting organisation of the International Dialogue of Civilizations & Tolerance Conference. Established as a leading academic and research institution in the UAE, ESCRS is dedicated to advancing peer-reviewed scholarship in the fields of tolerance, coexistence, social sciences, and digital transformation. The Center's mission is to bridge the gap between academic research and applied policy, positioning the UAE as a global leader in knowledge-based dialogue. ESCRS also serves as the publisher of the International Journal of Civilizations Studies & Tolerance Sciences and manages the conference's academic publication programme.
Abrahamic Family House
A symbol of mutual respect and peaceful coexistence in the heart of Abu Dhabi, the Abrahamic Family House represents the shared values of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. As the Hosting Partner of IDCT 2026, the Abrahamic Family House reinforces the conference's commitment to interfaith dialogue, spiritual coexistence, and the application of shared human values to the digital challenges of our era.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
As Main Partner of IDCT 2026, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints brings its global commitment to family values, compassionate service, and intercultural respect to the conference platform. Their partnership strengthens IDCT's universal message: that across all faiths and civilizations, the integrity of the family unit and the dignity of every human being are principles worthy of collective protection and promotion.
Abu Dhabi Convention & Exhibition Bureau (ADCEB)
The Abu Dhabi Convention & Exhibition Bureau supports Abu Dhabi's strategic vision as a world-leading destination for major international conferences and events. As the Destination Partner of IDCT 2026, ADCEB provides critical institutional and logistical support that enables the conference to operate at the highest international standards — ensuring Abu Dhabi continues to be recognised as a global capital for knowledge exchange, intercultural dialogue, and innovation.
What Global Leaders
Say About IDCT
Abu Dhabi — A City Built
on Tolerance & Vision
The UAE does not merely host this conference — it embodies its values. Abu Dhabi provides the most fitting environment in the world for a dialogue of civilizations to take place.
Year of the Family 2026
The UAE's leadership declared 2026 the Year of the Family, making IDCT 2026 the most timely and aligned international conference of the year — directly advancing the nation's highest social priority.
Global Model of Coexistence
Home to over 200 nationalities and the Abrahamic Family House, the UAE is recognised worldwide as a living model for interfaith harmony, multicultural respect, and institutional tolerance.
Digital Innovation Leadership
Among the world's most advanced digital economies, the UAE is directly shaping the AI and media landscape that IDCT 2026 addresses — making it uniquely positioned to lead this conversation.
Strategic Global Crossroads
Abu Dhabi's geographic and diplomatic position at the intersection of East and West makes it the natural convening point for delegations from Europe, Asia, Africa, the Arab world, and the Americas.
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