"The 9th International Conference on E-Publishing: Human – Knowledge – Generative AI Nexus in Higher Education Institutions"

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28-30 October 2025 | The University of Jordan

CONFERENCE VENUE

Le Royal Hotel & Resorts Amman - The Premier Venue for ICEPUB 2025

Le Royal Hotel Amman

Le Royal Hotel & Resorts Amman

5-Star Luxury Hotel in the Heart of Amman

We are proud to host the 9th International Conference on E-Publishing at the prestigious Le Royal Hotel & Resorts Amman, one of Jordan's most iconic luxury hotels.

State-of-the-art Conference Facilities Premium Accommodations World-class Dining Easy Access from Airport Free High-speed WiFi Business Center
Address: Zahran Street, Amman 11118, Jordan
Phone: +962 6 460 3000

SPEAKERS

The Most Important Prominent Experts and Specialists Participating in The Conference

Keynote Speaker

Tuba Akbaytürk Çanak

Tuba Akbaytürk Çanak

Library Director at Koç University

Holds MLS degree from Indiana University (specialized in systems librarianship)

Introduction Video

Keynote Speaker

Prof. Mansour Abdullah Alzamil

Prof. Mansour Abdullah Alzamil

Professor at King Saud University

Professor of Information Studies, Department of Information Science, King Saud University

Introduction Video

ROUND TABLE SPEAKERS

Speaker

Prof. Fengchun Miao

Prof. Fengchun Miao

Chief, Technology & AI in Education Unit – UNESCO

Professor (on leave) at Beijing Normal University, China

Speaker

Prof. Issa Issa Al-Asafin

Prof. Issa Issa Al-Asafin

Professor of Library and Information Science at Damascus University

Syrian academic and researcher specializing in Library and Information Science

Introduction Video

Speaker

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Prof. Amani Mujahid

Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Egyptian Association for Libraries

Professor of Libraries and Information Science – Menoufia University

Speaker

Dr. Majed Mohammed Abusharha

Dr. Majed Mohammed Abusharha

Associate Professor of Information Science and Knowledge Management at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University.

PhD in Information Science with a focus on Knowledge Management.

Sponsers

Our Partners Who Make This Conference Possible

CONFERENCE FEES

Research paper

  • 150$ (upon acceptance)

Attendance

  • Early bird ($100) Till Aug. 31 2025
  • Late Registration ($150)

Students

    Research Paper or Attendance

  • Student's (The University of Jordan) Free.
  • Students of other universities ($50)

Conference Exhibition

  • For one M² $1000

Conference Schedule

The 9th International Conference on E-Publishing of the University of Jordan Library, ICEPUB2025

"Human – Knowledge – Generative AI Nexus in Higher Education Institutions"

October 28-30, 2025

Time
Event
Venue
8:30 - 10:00

Registration

Le Royal Hotel
10:00 - 11:00

Opening Session

  • The Royal Anthem
  • The Holy Quran
  • Conference Chair Opening Speech / Library Director: "Dr. Mujahed Thneibat"
  • Arab Federation of Libraries and Information (AFLI) Speech: "Dr. Nabhan Alharrasi"
  • Participants' Address: Dr. Musaed Al-Tayyar
  • JU President Speech: "His excellency Prof. Dr. Nathir Obeidat"
  • Honoring
Ishtar Hall / Le Royal Hotel
11:00 - 11:30

Opening of the Exhibition & Coffee Break

Le Royal Hotel
11:30 - 12:30
Session Chair:
Dr. Mujahed Thneibat

1st Session: Future Directions of AI in HEIs

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Tuba Akbaytürk

(Library Director / Koç University, Turkey)

"Exploring the Landscape: Rethinking Higher Education and Libraries in the Age of AI"

Ishtar Hall / Le Royal Hotel
12:30 - 2:30
Session Chair:
Dr. Nashrawan Tahat

1st Round Table: Policies and Procedures of Generative AI in Higher Education Institutions

Participants:

  • Prof. Fengchun Miao

    (Leads AI and Futures of Education at UNESCO Headquarters)

    “Education and AI Literacy with Focus on UNESCO AI Competency Framework for Teachers and Students”

    “Online”

  • Eng. Lama Arabiat

    (Director of AI and Advanced Technologies / Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship of Jordan

  • Mr. Chris Négrel

    (Director of Southern Europe and Middle East, OCLC)

    Mr. Omar Farhoud

    (Omar Farhoud is a Senior Account Manager at OCLC)

  • Ms. Wasan Hawari

    (Quill for Technical Solutions)

Ishtar Hall / Le Royal Hotel
2:30 - 3:30

Lunch Break

Le Royal Hotel
3:30 - 5:00
Session Chair:
Prof. Omar AL-Qadi

2nd Session: Workshops

Mr. Hazem Khallaf

(Regional Sales Manager for the Middle East, Africa, and Turkey / SAGE Publishing)

“Building Bridges to Knowledge: Research & Learning Future in the AI Era”

Elsevier

“Shaping The Future of Academic Research Through Elsevier AI Tools”

AL Mandhumah

Mr. Ahmed Adel Mohamed

(Senior Presales Consultant – Library Solutions- Middle East and North Africa / Naseej)

"The Future of Library Services Platforms: Cloud, AI, and Open Knowledge in Academic Libraries"

Hammurabi Hall (1) / Le Royal Hotel
Time
Event
Venue
8:30 - 9:30

Registration

Le Royal Hotel
9:30 - 10:30
Session Chair:
Dr. Mujahed Thneibat

3rd Session: Human Capital and Knowledge Management in HEIs in the Context of AI: Benchmarking

Keynote Speaker

Prof. Mansour Abdullah Al-Zamil

(Professor of Information Science, King Saud University)

"Human – Knowledge – Generative AI Nexus in Higher Education Institutions"

Jarasia Hall / Le Royal Hotel
10:30 - 12:00
Session Chair:
Dr. Nashrawan

4th Session:

Guest Speaker

Dr.Andrew

“Online”

Jarasia Hall / Le Royal Hotel
12:00 - 12:30

Coffee Break

Le Royal Hotel
12:30 - 2:00
Session Chair:
Dr. Nabhan Harrasi

2nd Round Table : Generative AI Enhancing Teaching, Learning, and Research

Speakers

  • Prof. Issa Issa Al-Asafin

    (Professor of Information Science / Damascus University)

    “Ethical Aspects of Generative AI in HEIs”

  • Prof. Amani Jamal Mujahed

    (Professor of Libraries and Information Science / Menoufia University)

    “Ethical Aspects of Generative AI in Higher Education Institutions”

  • Dr. Majed Abu Sharha

    (Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University / KSA)

    "The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Enhancing Creativity and Innovation in University Libraries”

Jarasia Hall / Le Royal Hotel
2:00 - 3:30
Session Chair:

5th Session: Papers & WorkShops

Mr. Tawhid Sharif

(Clarivate)

"Navigate the World Research: Mastering Web of Science Core Collection for High - Impact Discoveries"

Ms. Leen Samarah

(Senior account development manager / Springer Nature)

"Publishing policies in the Age of AI"

Dr. Nick Wise

(Research Integrity Manager / Taylor & Francis)

"Publishing Ethics 101"

“Online”

Jarasia Hall / Le Royal Hotel
7:00 PM

Gala Dinner

Jarasia Hall / Le Royal Hotel

Tour to Jerash & Ajloun