Sustainability in Creative Industries (SCI) – 5th Edition

The 5th International Conference on Sustainability in Creative Industries (SCI), organised by IEREK in collaboration with Universitas Ciputra, explores how sustainability can be integrated into creative industries through responsible design, production, technology and business practices.

The conference examines the environmental, social and economic dimensions of creative work across architecture, interior design, fashion, media, visual arts, digital technologies, marketing, cultural heritage and tourism.

Topics include sustainable materials, circular design, waste reduction, renewable energy, AI and digital transformation, sustainable architecture, ethical sourcing, green media production and sustainable consumer behaviour. The conference provides an academic and professional platform for researchers, practitioners, policymakers and creative-industry professionals to exchange research and discuss practical approaches to sustainability.

The conference covers a particularly broad range of creative industries. Its published scope includes:
1. Architecture and real estate – sustainable architecture, adaptive reuse, green building materials and biophilic design.
2. Interior design and furnishings – sustainable furniture, non-toxic materials and resource-efficient interiors.
3. Fashion and textiles – ethical sourcing, sustainable production and material innovation.
4. Creative materials and manufacturing – waste-to-resource innovation, smart materials and regenerative materials.
5. AI and digital transformation – AI for sustainability, energy-efficient software, sustainable gaming and digital media.
6. Plastics and circular economy – recycling, upcycling, bio-based plastics and circular design.
7. Craftsmanship and cultural heritage – sustainable crafts, conservation and indigenous knowledge.
8. Film and media – sustainable production, environmental storytelling and climate communication.
9. Marketing and consumer behaviour – sustainable branding, greenwashing and responsible advertising.
10. Creative education and design methodologies – sustainable design education and systems thinking.
11. Visual arts and exhibition design – sustainable art materials and low-waste exhibitions.
12. Gastronomy and creative tourism – sustainable food experiences and cultural tourism.
13. Policy, governance and sustainable finance – systemic and financial frameworks for creative industries.