I-CRAFT 2026: INFORMATION LETTER OF THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON RESEARCH IN AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD TECHNOLOGIES
Dear scientists, researchers, faculty members, doctoral candidates, master’s students, representatives of scientific organizations, and industry professionals,
The National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kazakh National Agrarian Research University (KazNARU), and Çukurova University (Republic of Türkiye) invite you to participate in the 6th International Conference on Research in Agricultural and Food Technologies – I‑CRAFT 2026, which will be held on September 22–24, 2026 in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The conference, jointly organized by these institutions, will bring together leading scholars and experts in agricultural science, food technologies, and sustainable development.
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Date and Venue
📅 September 22–24, 2026
📍 Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan
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Important Dates
📌 August 20, 2026 — Early Bird registration deadline
📌 August 21, 2026 — Final day for abstract submission
📌 September 5, 2026 — Conference program publication
📌 September 15, 2026 — Full paper submission deadline
📌 October 25, 2026 — Conference proceedings publication
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Organizers
• National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan
• Kazakh National Agrarian Research University (KazNARU)
• Çukurova University (Republic of Türkiye)
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About the Conference
I‑CRAFT 2026 is an international scientific platform bringing together scholars, researchers, educators, industry representatives, business leaders, and young scientists to discuss modern achievements, research developments, and innovative solutions in agriculture, food technologies, and sustainable development.
The conference is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 2 “Zero Hunger” , SDG 15 “Life on Land” and SDG17 “Partnership for SDGs”) and aims to foster international scientific cooperation, exchange advanced knowledge, and promote innovation in the agro‑industrial sector.
Participants will have the opportunity to present their research results, discuss global challenges, establish new scientific connections, and expand international collaboration.
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Main Topics
The conference will address key issues in:
• Agriculture and agrarian sciences
• Food technologies and food safety
• Agro‑engineering
• Biotechnology
• Sustainable development and green technologies
• Digitalization of the agro‑industrial complex
• Artificial intelligence in agriculture
• Precision (smart) farming technologies
• Big Data and digital platforms
• Machine vision
• Robotics
• Remote sensing and GIS
• Drone technologies
• Climate‑resilient agriculture
• Bioenergy and biofuels
• Agricultural product processing
• Innovative food production technologies
• Natural resource and water management
• Modern trends in agro‑industrial development
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Publication of Research Papers
Conference proceedings will be published, and authors of the best papers will be offered opportunities for publication in international scientific journals and partner publications indexed in Scopus after peer review. All submissions must be in English and will undergo double‑blind peer review by independent experts.
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Working Language
English.
All papers and presentations must be submitted and delivered in English.
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Registration and Submission
🌐 Official website: https://icraft-conference.com
📝 Participant registration: https://icraft-conference.com/submission/
📧 Organizing Committee email: info@icraft-conference.com
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Invitation to Participate
The Organizing Committee warmly invites scientists, faculty members, researchers, representatives of research institutes, doctoral and master’s students, young scientists, agro‑industry specialists, and business professionals to take part in the 6th International Conference I‑CRAFT 2026.
Participation will allow you to:
• Present your research results to the international scientific community
• Establish new academic and professional contacts
• Exchange experiences with leading scientists and experts from different countries
• Discuss modern trends in agricultural science, food technologies, and digital farming
• Expand international scientific cooperation and publication opportunities
We look forward to welcoming you to Almaty at the 6th International Conference I‑CRAFT 2026!
