Introduction:
On behalf of the College of Arts and Social Sciences at Sultan Qaboos University and the Organizing Committee of 8th International Conference of the International Association of Translation and Intercultural Studies (IATIS), we are delighted to invite esteemed national, regional and international universities, translation companies, public and private cultural and educational institutions, museums, and publishing houses, to participate in a special exhibition that will take place alongside the IATIS 8th conference in Muscat, Oman, from 10 to 13 December 2025 at Sultan Qaboos University.
This exhibition will celebrate the following:
- The central goal of Oman Vision 2040: the sustainability of culture, heritage, and identity
- Translation as a sustainability medium for culture, heritage, and identity
- Translation as a sustainability medium in intercultural communication
- The sustainability of Translation in the age of AI
- Translation industry and technology.
In addition to the participants of the conference, the exhibition is designed to attract delegates from private and public institutions, including delegates from educational and cultural institutions.
Exhibition Venue:
There are four different but connected s in zones in the exhibition:
| Zone |
Description |
Advantage |
| 1 |
Exhibition Hall:
• The main exhibition area.
• Located opposite the Conference Hall entrance and near the VIP guest reception area. |
• It will be officially inaugurated by the Minister of Higher Education, Research and Innovation on the first day.
• Expected to receive significant media coverage on the first day of the conference. |
| 2 |
Main Entrance to the Conference Hall and Exhibition Hall:
• An open yet sheltered area provides comfort and accessibility.
• Designed to accommodate cool December weather.
• Located just steps from the coffee break area.
• Designed to suit cool December temperatures. |
• Acts as a welcoming transition between outdoor and indoor areas.
• High-traffic zone for attendees, faculty, and students. |
| 3 |
Area Surrounding the Main Entrance:
• Semi-open, weather-adapted area offering both exposure and protection.
• Ideal for informal gatherings or wayfinding.
• Located just steps from the coffee break area.
• Designed to suit cool December temperatures. |
• Supports the smooth flow of guests entering/exiting. Enhances first impressions.
• High visibility due to proximity to main paths and the coffee break area.
• High-traffic zone for attendees, faculty, and students. |
| 4 |
Hallway Connecting Conference and Exhibition Halls to Lecture Theaters:
• Sheltered open-air corridor linking main event areas.
• Designed to suit cool December temperatures. |
• Essential circulation path with high foot traffic.
• Conveniently close to the coffee break area, encouraging attendee interaction. |
Exhibition venue map:
Benefits:
| # |
Offer for Participating Publishers |
Details |
| 1 |
Exhibitor Badges |
• Two complimentary exhibitor badges |
| 2 |
Meals & Refreshments |
• Complimentary lunch and two coffee breaks provided daily for the 4 days of the conference. |
| 3 |
Accommodation & Transport |
• Access to affordable accommodation options with free shuttle service between the venue and designated hotels.
🔗 Accommodation Info |
| 4 |
Cultural Program & Tours |
• Complimentary cultural program and guided tours available for attendees.
🔗 Tour Details |
| 5 |
Access to Conference Sessions |
• Access to all conference plenary talks and concurrent sessions, and special symposia: Literary Translation and Global Outreach and Translation Industry in the Age of AI |
| 6 |
Networking Opportunities |
• Engage with international scholars, regional universities, regional and international translators, cultural institutions, higher education entities, and experts in AI and translation technologies. |
| 7 |
Media Exposure |
• The exhibition will receive wide media and social media coverage:
• It will be officially inaugurated by Her Excellency Prof. Rahma Al-Mahrouqi, Minister of Higher Education, Research and Innovation.
• The Ministry of Information (a main sponsor) will provide live broadcast coverage of the event. |
| 8 |
Logo visibility |
• Exhibitor Logo will be published on the Conference Website and Program Handbook |