The document announces an international conference on innovation and creativity in traditional, tourism, and heritage industries to be held in Cairo, Egypt from April 12-13, 2017. The conference is organized by several Egyptian universities and organizations and aims to develop strategies for sustainably growing these industries and optimizing Egypt's cultural heritage. Topics will include improving traditional industries, innovation, quality standards, and connecting local producers with research. Participants will present papers on related topics and the best submissions will receive prizes.

1. INVITATION
The first International Conference
Entitled
THE DEVELOPMENT OF INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY OF
TRADITIONAL, TOURISM AND HERITAGE INDUSTRIES.
(NATIONAL STRATEGY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT)
Cairo, Egypt 12 – 13 April 2017, CAIRO OPERA HOUSE
Conference Chairman
Prof. Dr. Mageud A. Alkemary (President of Kafrelsheikh University)
Organizers:
1. Kafrelsheik University.
2. STDF: Science & technology development fund (Ministry of Scientific Research).
3. Center of Traditional Crafts Development, small and micro enterprises (South Valley University).
4. Future Egypt Organization for Heritage, Development and Innovation.
5. National Organization for Urban Harmony (Ministry of Culture).
6. Cultural Development Fund.
7. Technical Education (Ministry of Education).
Organizational Committee:
 Prof. Dr. Mohamed Hamza Elhaddad (Dean of the Faculty of Archeology – Cairo University) (Chairman of scientific committee).
 Prof. Dr. Elsayed Ahmad ElNashar (Professor of textiles and clothing – Faculty of specific education – Kafrelsheikh University)
(Rapporteur-General of the Conference).
 Prof. Dr. Mohamed Ismail Badawi (Manager of the Center of Traditional Crafts Development, small and micro enterprises – South Valley
University) (Chairman of the Organizing Committee).
 Prof. Dr. hanaa Elkazaz (Head of glass Department – Faculty of applied art – Helwan University) (Chairman of arts committee).
 Consultant Dr. Manal AbdelHamid shaltout (Manager of Egyptian civilization Museum) (General Coordinator of the Conference).
 Designer Mr. Ibrahim Yahia (Small business consultant – Council of Ministers – formerly) (Chairman of the Advisory Committee of the
Conference).
 Dr. Seham Hassan (Chairman of Segraph advertising Company) (Chairman of the preparation Committee).
 Dr. Fady Bottros Mikhael (Faculty of specific education – Kafrelsheikh University) (Contact, correspondence and reception).
 Dr. Eman Eid Shibl (Faculty of specific education – Kafrelsheikh University) (Contact, correspondence and reception).
 Dr. Hanaa Haleam Sidhom (Faculty of specific education – Kafrelsheikh University) (Contact, correspondence and reception).
 Dr. Jacqueline Boshra yowakim (Atlas of Arts Folk – Ministry of Culture) (Administrator of the exhibitions)
Mail & Contact:
 e-mail: ficinfo@yahoo.com
 Dr. Manal AbdelHamid shaltout (+2) 0127 241 6495
 Dr. Fady Bottros Mikhael (+2) 0101 046 8743
 Dr. Eman Eid Shibl (+2) 0100 580 3043
 Dr. Hanaa Haleam Sidhom (+2) 0122 584 1680
Conference website at Facebook:
 www.facebook.com/258471347921580
Conference vision
Optimization of the ancient Egyptian heritage in the field of art, creative design and traditional Industries to maintain the Cultural
heritage for the future generations. And improvement Creative Sectors through established a creative congregation. In addition
modify Egyptians governorates to creative design centers.
Conference objectives:
 Provide a new vision and strategy for sustainable development of the sectors of traditional, heritage and tourism industries,
depending on heritage development to create investment opportunities of promising areas and value-added which contribute of
national economic development and provide Renewable jobs.
 Creating innovative environmental mechanisms, reinforcement of innovation and Software packages to develop the small and
micro enterprises capabilities which aim for development and innovation new products Compatible with International quality
standards in order to benefit from advanced marketing research to enhance competitiveness and increase productivity.
 Development the sectors of traditional, heritage and tourism industries in order to produce high quality, innovative products which
contribute mainly of national economic development, and it have a Worldwide competitive Capabilities through by connecting
between local producers, universities, research centers and development centers in order to benefit from the results of research
and projects to improve the methods and ways of production, quality and marketing and training development to improve levels of
technical skills, provide innovative environment, support, information technology, communications and marketing.

2. Conference topics:
 Innovation and creativity of traditional, heritage and tourism industries.
 Improvement strategy of traditional industries.
 Innovation of Advertising.
 Modern technology of marketing.
 Globally and locally Quality and competitive standards.
 Development of traditional industries (Hopes – Challenges – Opportunities).
 Traditional industries of architecture, and preservation of architectural heritage.
 Maintain cultural heritage.
 Traditional crafts and tourism development.
Scientific committee:
 Prof. Dr. Abdel-Fattah Seyam (college of textiles, NCSU, USA)
 Prof. Dr. Elsayed Ahmad ElNashar (Professor of textiles and clothing – Faculty of specific education – Kafrelsheikh University – Egypt)
 Prof. Dr. Aleksandr N. Smirnov (Ivanovo State Polytechnical University, Russia)
 Prof. Dr. Savvas G. Vassiliadis (Technological Education Institute of Piraeus, Greece)
 Prof. Dr. Mohamed Hamza Elhaddad (Faculty of Archeology – Cairo University, Egypt)
 Prof. Dr. Gordana Čolović (The College of Textile - Design, Technology and Management, Belgrade, Serbia)
 Prof. Dr. Hanaa A. A. Elkazaz (Faculty of Applied Art, Helwan University .Egypt)
 Prof. Dr. Lieva Van Langenhove (Department of Textiles, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Ghent University, Belgium)
 Prof. Dr. Omar Cherkaoui (ESITH, Casablanca, Morocco)
 Prof. Dr. Mirela Blaga (Faculty of Textile, Leather and Industrial Management, Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iași, Romania)
 Prof. Dr. Roshan Paul (Faculty of Engineering, University of Beira Interior, Portugal)
 Prof. Dr. Victor kuzmichev (Ivanovo state polytechnical university, Russia)
 Prof. Dr. Polona Dobnik Dubrovski (Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Maribor, Slovenia)
 Prof. Dr. Galina Bashkova (Ivanovo State polytechnical University, Russia)
 Prof. Dr. Apurba Das (Department of Textile Technology, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi, India)
 Prof. Dr. Nuno José Ramos Belino (Faculty of Engineering, University of Beira Interior, Portugal)
 Prof. Dr. Dmitry Ryklin (Head of the Department of Textile Technology, Vitebsk State Technological University, Belarus)
 Prof. Dr. Mohamed Ismail Badawi (Center of Traditional Crafts Development, small and micro enterprises, South Valley University, Egypt)
 Prof. Mohsen Mohamed Attya (Criticism and Art Appreciation Department, Faculty of Art Education, Helwan University, Egypt)
 Prof. Dr. Amal Hamdy Arafat (Department of Artistic crafts and folklore, Faculty of Art education, Minia University, Egypt)
 Prof. Dr. Hekmat Mohamed Barakat (Criticism and Art Appreciation Department, Faculty of Art Education, Helwan University, Egypt)
 Assoc. Prof. Zlatina kazlacheva (Technical Faculty of Yambol, Trakia University, Bulgaria)
 Assoc. Prof. Tanya Pehlivanova-Gocheva (Technical Faculty of Yambol, Trakia University, B ulgaria)
Publication rules:
 New and original subject never published before, related to conference topics with scientific methodology and reference
documentation.
 Abstract and paper should be in Arabic or English (Word and PDF format).
 The abstract should not exceed one B5 page.
 The paper should not exceed 10 B5 pages.
 Set the page size to B5 (25 X 17.5 cm) with margins of 2.5 cm all around
 Use Aril font 14 bold for headings and 12 for text.
 Deadline to receive abstract, full paper and registration form is March 25, 2017
 e-mail (Ficinfo@yahoo.com)
Conference Fees:
(350 LE) for Egyptians and (100 USD) for foreigners
Conference participants can pay their Conference fee at "Banque Misr" Luxor branch (account number 32400100062408) Future
Egypt Organization for Heritage, Development and Innovation
 All details and conference form available on the Facebook page for the Conference (www.facebook.com/258471347921580)
 Conference Offer prizes for the best Paper, project and product for each craft.
 NATIONAL WEEK of traditional, heritage and tourism industries will be Held on the sidelines of the conference.