All Session Tracks

• Track 01 – Cultural Memory and Identity Formation
  This track explores the interplay between cultural memory and identity, examining how collective recollections shape individual and group identities. Papers may investigate the role of traditions and narratives in the construction of social identities across diverse communities. Aligned SDGs: SDG 4 – Quality Education  |  SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
• Track 02 – Oral Histories as Epistemological Tools
  This session focuses on the significance of oral histories in understanding cultural knowledge and memory. It invites contributions that analyze the methodologies and implications of oral narratives in anthropological research. Aligned SDGs: SDG 4 – Quality Education  |  SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
• Track 03 – Rituals and Collective Memory
  This track examines the role of rituals in the transmission of collective memory within various cultural contexts. Contributions should address how ritual practices serve as mechanisms for preserving and communicating cultural knowledge. Aligned SDGs: SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities
• Track 04 – Heritage and Social Practices
  This session investigates the relationship between heritage and social practices, emphasizing how cultural heritage is enacted and maintained in everyday life. Papers may explore case studies that highlight the dynamic nature of heritage in contemporary societies. Aligned SDGs: SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities  |  SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
• Track 05 – Symbolism in Cultural Narratives
  This track delves into the symbolic dimensions of cultural narratives, exploring how symbols function within stories to convey meaning and reinforce cultural values. Contributions should analyze the role of symbolism in shaping collective memory. Aligned SDGs: SDG 4 – Quality Education  |  SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
• Track 06 – Archives and the Politics of Memory
  This session addresses the role of archives in the construction and preservation of cultural memory. Papers may explore the ethical implications and power dynamics involved in archiving practices and their impact on historical narratives. Aligned SDGs: SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
• Track 07 – Tradition and Modernity in Anthropological Discourse
  This track examines the tensions and synergies between tradition and modernity in anthropological contexts. Contributions should reflect on how contemporary practices reinterpret traditional knowledge and cultural memory. Aligned SDGs: SDG 4 – Quality Education  |  SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
• Track 08 – Transmitting Knowledge through Generations
  This session focuses on the mechanisms of knowledge transmission across generations, highlighting the role of family, community, and educational systems. Papers may investigate the challenges and innovations in preserving cultural memory in a rapidly changing world. Aligned SDGs: SDG 4 – Quality Education  |  SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
• Track 09 – Cultural Memory and Social Change
  This track explores how cultural memory influences and responds to social change, examining the dynamic relationship between memory and societal transformations. Contributions should analyze case studies that illustrate the impact of memory on social movements and cultural shifts. Aligned SDGs: SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities  |  SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
• Track 10 – Anthropological Perspectives on Collective Memory
  This session invites papers that provide anthropological insights into the concept of collective memory, exploring its theoretical frameworks and practical applications. Contributions may address how collective memory shapes community resilience and identity. Aligned SDGs: SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure  |  SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
• Track 11 – The Role of Technology in Cultural Memory
  This track investigates the impact of technology on the preservation and dissemination of cultural memory. Papers may explore how digital platforms and tools are transforming traditional practices of memory-making and knowledge sharing. Aligned SDGs: SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure  |  SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals
Alongside its academic focus, the conference promotes responsible research, ethical practice and knowledge-driven development. Its session tracks collectively contribute to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

• SDG 4
  Quality Education
• SDG 9
  Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• SDG 10
  Reduced Inequalities
• SDG 11
  Sustainable Cities and Communities
• SDG 16
  Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions