International Conference on

Ocean-Borne Diseases and Biological Contaminants (ICOBDC-27)

10th – 11th Mar 2027 | Giza, Egypt | Hybrid Mode
Proudly organized by the : Institute for Global Academic Excellence (IGAE)

Conference Program

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 10–11 March 2027
Academic Scope 11 Tracks Conference Session Tracks
Agenda Structure 4 SDG Sessions SDG-focused technical sessions
Conference SDG Alignment 7 SDGs SDGs 3, 4, 6, 12, 13, 14 and 15
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

10 MAR 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
    3
    SDG-Focused Technical Session I

    SDG 3 · Good Health and Well-being

    3 TRACKS
    Track 01
    Marine Pathogens and Human Health
    Track 02
    Ecosystem Health and Disease Ecology
    Track 03
    Environmental Monitoring of Marine Contaminants
  5. 12:30 PM 01:30 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and networking opportunity.

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

    SDG 4 · Quality Education ·SDG 6 · Clean Water and Sanitation

    3 TRACKS
    Track 04
    Species Vulnerability and Conservation Strategies
    Track 05
    Microbial Monitoring in Marine Ecosystems
    Track 06
    Impact of Climate Change on Marine Biodiversity
  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
Day 02

Conference Schedule

11 MAR 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
    12 13
    SDG-Focused Technical Session III

    SDG 12 · Responsible Consumption and Production ·SDG 13 · Climate Action

    3 TRACKS
    Track 07
    Ecological Resilience in the Face of Contamination
    Track 08
    Habitat Assessment and Marine Ecosystem Functioning
    Track 09
    Species Interactions and Disease Dynamics
  4. 12:00 PM 01:00 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and professional networking.

    BREAK
  5. 01:00 PM 03:00 PM
    14 15
    SDG-Focused Technical Session IV

    SDG 14 · Life Below Water ·SDG 15 · Life on Land

    2 TRACKS
    Track 10
    Public Health Implications of Ocean-Borne Diseases
    Track 11
    Innovative Approaches to Disease Management in Marine Environments
  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
Conference-Aligned SDGs The conference aligns with the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
3 Good Health and Well-being 4 Quality Education 6 Clean Water and Sanitation 12 Responsible Consumption and Production 13 Climate Action 14 Life Below Water 15 Life on Land

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