SCIN 26 Highlights

📌 Abstracts (Max. 300 words) will be accepted until 30 April 2026.

About the venue: The National Museum of Science and Technology Leonardo da Vinci in Milan, Italy, is the country’s largest science museum, housed in a 16th-century monastery. Founded in 1953 and named after Leonardo da Vinci, it showcases models based on his original drawings and covers energy, transport, space, communications, and life sciences. Highlights include the Leonardo Gallery with his inventions, interactive exhibits for all ages, and real technological artifacts like trains, ships, and spacecraft. The museum offers an inspiring journey through history, innovation, and human creativity.
Papers will be published in Springer’s ASTI Series indexed in Scopus & SCImago, or in IEREK press Journals.
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A Unified Platform for Sustainable Creative Art: Inspiration from Nature

The Sustainable Creative Art: Inspiration from Nature (SCIN) initiative is a leading international platform operating at the convergence of art, design, sustainability, and emerging creative domains, including heritage and cultural memory, the role of digital and intelligent technologies in design, innovations in circular and sustainable fashion, and material and textile experimentation. SCIN is committed to advancing rigorous scholarly research, fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration, and facilitating professional dialogue that examines how environmental awareness can be integrated into creative endeavors. By bringing together artists, designers, architects, researchers, and industry professionals from across the globe, SCIN nurtures a comprehensive understanding of sustainable creativity and its cultural and societal dimensions.

Although still growing, SCIN has already established itself as a significant catalyst for global impact through its milestone editions:

These gatherings have established SCIN as a dynamic hub for fostering global networks, promoting interdisciplinary research, and building a robust foundation for future discourse in sustainable creative practices. The long-term ambition of SCIN is to become a leading international reference point for sustainability-driven creativity. The platform is committed to expanding thematic sessions, diversifying artistic domains, and deepening institutional partnerships, with a strong focus on supporting emerging researchers, artists, and doctoral candidates. Through partnerships with global publishers such as Springer, all accepted contributions undergo rigorous peer review and are published in Scopus-indexed book series and special journal issues, ensuring that research on sustainable and nature-inspired creativity achieves worldwide recognition.

SCIN is more than a conference series; it is a sustained platform where art, design, and sustainability converge. By connecting disciplines, nations, and generations, SCIN is shaping the global discourse on creative practices that are responsible, innovative, and future-ready.

   

A private university in Dubai established in 2006, offering diverse academic programs with a focus on innovation, research, and integrating modern education with regional cultural values.

One of the UAE’s leading private universities, recognized globally for academic excellence, diverse programs, and strong research output, with campuses across multiple emirates.

A historic Chinese university founded in 1897, known for its strengths in engineering, sciences, and design, with a strong emphasis on research and international collaboration.

 
The inaugural International Conference on Sustainable Creative Art: Inspiration from Nature (SCIN), held from April 22–24, 2025, at the Museum of the Future in Dubai in collaboration with Istituto Marangoni Dubai, marked a significant milestone in advancing sustainable creative practices. The conference delivered a highly engaging and intellectually stimulating experience, bringing together a distinguished network of academics, innovators, artists, industry leaders, and creative practitioners from around the world. SCIN 2025 served as a dynamic interdisciplinary platform, showcasing how sustainability and nature-inspired approaches are reshaping the future of creative industries. The conference featured a diverse range of discussions across key fields, including Architecture and Interior Design, Fashion, Creative Arts, Technologies, as well as Business and Marketing, highlighting the powerful intersections between design innovation, technological advancement, and market-driven strategies. The conference was chaired by Paolo Caratelli, Professor, Program Leader of Interior Design, and Head of Research. The keynote speakers and distinguished contributors included:
  • Gabriele Goretti, Associate Professor at the DESTEC Department of the University of Pisa, specializing in Industrial Design.
  • Paolo Petrocelli, an internationally recognized cultural leader of his generation.
  • Giovanni Pungetti, an executive with extensive senior-level experience.
  • Ross Lovegrove, representing Lovegrove Studio, the Royal College of Art, and the Centre Pompidou.
  • Zheng Liu, Dean at the International Institute of Fashion Technology, Fashion Design College of Istituto Marangoni, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University.
  • Shams Naga, Founder and Principal of NAGA.
Through its forward-thinking sessions, SCIN 2025 emphasized the critical role of creativity in addressing global challenges, fostering sustainable solutions, and redefining the relationship between nature and design. The event successfully set the foundation for a growing international community committed to shaping a more sustainable, innovative, and interconnected creative future.
The SCIN 2025 Proceedings were published within the ASTI Book Series by Springer. The first volume is already available online, while the second volume is currently under preparation and will be published soon.
  • Volume 1 has been officially published and is available online.
  • Volume 2 is currently in progress and will be released soon.

Menna Yasser

Conference Coordinator


Timeline

15th March 2026

Opening Call for Papers

30th April 2026

Abstract Submission Deadline

(Title, Author(s), 500 words max / Preliminary Referencing List)

31st May 2026

Abstract Acceptance

11th - 12th November 2026

Presentations

In-person (Palazzo Turati, Milano) or Online

30th November 2026

Full Paper Deadline

March 2027

ASTI Book Estimated Publication

Volumes 1, 2, 3, 4 Issues

Conference Committee

Alessandro Castiglioni

Conference Chair

Deputy Director and Senior Curator at MA*GA Museum and Lecturer at Istituto Marangoni.

Francesco Fioretto

Conference Co-Chair

Director of Research, Education and Academics at Istituto Marangoni Group and Academic Board Member at Zhejiang Sci-Tech University.

Mourad Amer

Conference Manager

IEREK CEO & Founder – COEUS CEO & Founder – Series Editor, ASTI /SUCI /SLNR /SEE/SAIPA by Springer.

Venue

National Museum of Science and Technology Leonardo da Vinci

Via San Vittore, 21, 20123 Milano MI, Italy