KoÇaK is not limited to a single, narrow theme. Provided that submissions focus directly on the field of "Konya Studies" and offer an original contribution to the discipline, there are no restrictions regarding the subject matter, historical period, methodology, interdisciplinary approach, or geographical scope chosen by the researchers.

Accordingly, the symposium welcomes contributions from all disciplines—as well as interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary collaborations—that engage with research centered on Konya. Submissions may encompass theoretical and empirical perspectives from fields that examine urban memory and space—such as urban history, architectural history, urban planning, archaeology, cultural geography and art history—as well as social science disciplines, including urban sociology, local governance, economics and public policy.

Furthermore, the symposium seeks to include broad, interdisciplinary research that integrates analytical tools from the natural sciences, engineering and physical sciences into urban and human-centered studies. In this context, we welcome papers that explore the intersection of fields such as Science, Technology and Society (STS), urban ecology, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), urban infrastructure and the history of water, spatial data analytics and environmental and climate history—specifically those that address the spatial fabric of Konya, its interaction with the physical environment and its socio-technical networks.

The congress may include, but is not limited to, the following thematic areas:

1. Urban History, Archaeology and Architectural Heritage

Çatalhöyük and Settlements in the Konya Plain from the Neolithic Age to the Present

Iconion in the Ancient and Byzantine Periods: Urban Continuity and Transformation

Konya as the Capital of the Anatolian Seljuks: Capital Architecture, Palaces and Monuments

Urban Fabric and Administrative Structure during the Karamanid and Ottoman Periods

Konya Sharia Court Registers (Şer'iyye Sicilleri), Land/Tax Registers (Tahrir Defterleri) and Ottoman Archival Sources

Historical Evolution of Konya’s Bazaars, Inns (Hans), Covered Markets (Bedestens) and Trade Networks

Urban Conservation Areas, Monumental Structures and Architectural Preservation Policies

2. Spatial Planning, Urban Transformation and Infrastructure

History of Urban Planning in Konya from the Republican Era to the Present

Urban Transformation, Industrial Redevelopment and New Residential Zones

Transportation Systems in Konya: From the History of Railways to Light Rail Networks

History of Urban Infrastructure in Konya: Water Supply Networks, Flood Prevention and Sewage Systems

Rural-Urban Fringe Expansion, Peripheral Development and Zoning Dynamics

Smart City Applications, Urban Sensor Networks and Digital Twins

3. Science, Technology and Society (STS), Urban Ecology and the Environment

Hydropolitics of the Konya Closed Basin, Groundwater Resources and Sinkhole Dynamics

Agricultural Modernization, Irrigation Projects (KOP) and Socio-Technical Transformation

In Konya Climate History, Drought Crises and Environmental Resilience

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Spatial Data Analytics

Urban Green Spaces, Steppe Ecology and Urban Biodiversity

Energy Infrastructures in Konya: Solar Power Plants and Sustainability

4. Thought, Sufism, Religion and Intellectual Heritage

Mevlânâ Celâleddîn-i Rûmî, the Mevlevi Order and the Construction of Urban Identity

Sadreddin Konevî, Ibn Arabi and the Konya School of Thought

Seljuk and Ottoman-Era Madrasas, Scholars and Libraries in Konya

Dervish Lodges (Tekkes and Zaviyes) and Religious-Sufi Spaces in Konya

Religious Life, Religious Education and Institutions in Konya During the Republican Era

Konya’s Civilization of Endowments (Waqf), Charitable Structures and Socio-Religious Networks

5. Urban Sociology, Migration, Population and Social Structure

Social Stratification, Class Dynamics and New Urban Elites in Konya

Rural-to-Urban Migration, Networks Based on Shared Regional Origin (Hemşehri Networks) and Neighborhood Sociology

International Migration, Guest Worker Families and Diasporic Ties in Konya

Populations Under Temporary Protection, Integration and Multicultural Experiences

Daily Life, Consumption Practices and Urban Public Sphere in Konya

Sociology of Youth, Konya as a University City and the Student Experience

6. Political Economy, Industry, Agriculture and Trade

Manufacturing Industry: The "Konya Model"

Clusters in the Automotive Supply Industry, Foundries and Heavy Machinery Manufacturing

Konya as a "Granary": Agricultural Political Economy and the Food Industry

Organized Industrial Zones (OIZs) and Urban Labor Dynamics

Entrepreneurial Culture, Islamic Capital and SME Networks in Konya

Logistics Center Projects, Foreign Trade and Export Capacity

7. Local Governments, Public Policies and Urban Governance

Konya Metropolitan Municipality: Institutional Transformation and Management Models

Municipal Services, Urban Engagement and Participatory Governance

Smart Transportation Systems, Bicycle Lane Networks and Urban Mobility

Zero Waste, Urban Recycling and Environmental Policies

Social Municipalism, Solidarity Networks and Welfare Practices in Konya

Local Politics, Electoral Geography and Decision-Making Processes in the Municipal Council

8. Language, Literature, Folklore and Intangible Cultural Heritage

The Konya Dialect, Local Dialectology and Linguistic Studies

Konya in Travelogues: Urban Narratives from Ibn Battuta to Evliya Çelebi

Konya in Modern Turkish Literature: Novels, Poetry and Essays

Konya Folk Literature, the *Âşık* (Minstrel) Tradition and the *Meddah* (Traditional Storyteller) Tradition

Konya Culinary Culture, the History of Gastronomy and Ceremonial Cuisine

Traditional Handicrafts, Felt-making, Carpet-weaving, and Artisan Culture

9. Digital Humanities, Methodology and a Vision for Konya Studies

Digital Humanities and Big Data Analytics in Konya Studies

Historical Text Mining, Digital Archives and Open Data Models

New Methodological and Theoretical Orientations in Konya Studies

Micro-history and Oral History Approaches in Local Historiography

University-City Integration, Urban Institutes and Knowledge Production

Interdisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Collaborations in Konya Research