Space. Time. Civilization
STC-2024
STC-2024
International Scientific Technological Conference
Nov. 2-12, 2024
Cairo, Egypt
STC-2024 is dedicated to the memory of the President of the Russian Gravitational Society, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Co-Chairman of the International Scientific Committee of STC-2023 Alexey Alexandrovich Starobinsky
About STC-2024
Discussion of major issues related to the past, present and future
The Space. Time. Civilization conference is an international forum where major issues concerning the past, present, and future will be addressed from the viewpoint of studying the ancient history and current trends in mathematics and physics. The main events of the conference are held in Russia, India and Egypt.
100+ participants
Everyone is welcome to participate in the conference
3 parallel panel discussions
Space and Time
Civilization Issues
The Origins of Civilization
Civilization Issues
The Origins of Civilization
30+ speakers
Valuable information shared by reputable experts from all over the world
The STC-2024 conference is a follow up of the Finsler Extensions of Relativity Theory (FERT) and the Space. Time. Civilization (STC) international forums held in Cairo, Egypt in 2005, 2006, 2008 and 2023.
The past conferences focused on research into different space-time geometries and manifestations of the anisotropic Universe.
The past conferences focused on research into different space-time geometries and manifestations of the anisotropic Universe.
More than 100 participants from 20 countries took part in these conferences. Among them were Louis Kaufman (USA), Gary Gibbons (UK), Zhongming Shen (PRC). The programme of the conferences, apart from the main physics and mathematics section, included an extensive historical section related to visiting and studying the cultural monuments of ancient Egypt.
International Committee of STC-2024
- V. Ramgopal RaoCo-Chairman of the International Organizing Committee of STC-2024
Vice-Chancellor, BITS-Pilani, India - Michael GordinCo-Chairman of the International Organizing Committee of STC-2024
Rector, Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Russia - Soumyo MukherjiCo-Chairman of the International Scientific Committee of STC-2024
Director, BITS-Pilani Hyderabad Campus, India - Vladimir GladyshevCo-Chairman of the International Scientific Committee of STC-2024
Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Russia - Bivudutta MishraCo-Chairman of the International Scientific Committee of STC-2024
BITS-Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, India - Sherif Fakhry Mohamed Abdel-NabiCo-Chairman of the International Scientific Committee of STC-2024
President, Egyptian Russian University “ERU”, Egypt - Dmitry PavlovCo-Chairman of the International Scientific Committee of STC-2024
Research Institute of Hypercomplex Systems in Geometry and Physics, Russia - Aroonkumar BeeshamUniversity of Zululand, South Africa
- Alexander ChernikovBauman Moscow State Technical University, Russia
- Magd KahilMSA-UNIVERSITY, Egypt
- Richard KernerSorbonne-Université, France
- László KozmaInstitute of Mathematics, University of Debrecen, Hungary
- Sunil MaharajUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
- Innocenzo M. PintoUniversity of Naples «Federico II», Italy
- Carlos RomeroUniversidade Federal da Paraiba, Brazil
- Mohhamad SamiDirector of Centre for Cosmology and Science Popularisation (CCSP), SGT
University, India - Roland TriayCentre de Physique Théorique CNRS - Aix-Marseille University, France
- Sunil Kumar TripathyIndira Gandhi Institute of Technology, Sarang, India
- Tuladhar Bhadra ManKathmandu University, Nepal
International Committee of STC-2024:
V. Ramgopal Rao, Vice-Chancellor, BITS-Pilani, India (Co-Chairman of the International
Organizing Committee of STC-2024)
Michael Gordin, Rector, Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Russia (Co-Chairman of the
International Organizing Committee of STC-2024)
Soumyo Mukherji, Director, BITS-Pilani Hyderabad Campus, India (Co-Chairman of the International
Organizing Committee of STC-2024)
Vladimir Gladyshev, Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Russia (Co-Chairman of the
International Organizing Committee of STC-2024)
Sherif Fakhry Mohamed Abdel-Nabi, President, Egyptian Russian University “ERU”, Egypt (Co-Chairman of the International Organizing Committee of STC-2024)
Bivudutta Mishra, BITS-Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, India (Co-Chairman of the International Organizing Committee of STC-2024)
Dmitry Pavlov, Research Institute of Hypercomplex Systems in Geometry and Physics, Russia (Co-Chairman of the International Organizing Committee of STC-2024)
Aroonkumar Beesham, University of Zululand, South Africa
Alexander Chernikov, Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Russia
Júlio César Fabris, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Brazil
Magd Kahil, MSA University, Egypt
Richard Kerner, Sorbonne-Université, France
László Kozma, Institute of Mathematics, University of Debrecen, Hungary
Sunil Maharaj, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Bivudutta Mishra, BITS-Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, India
Dmitry Pavlov, Research Institute of Hypercomplex Systems in Geometry and Physics, Russia
Innocenzo M. Pinto, University of Naples «Federico II», Italy
Carlos Romero, Universidade Federal da Paraiba, Brazil
Mohhamad Sami, Director of Centre for Cosmology and Science Popularisation (CCSP), SGT
University, India
Sunil Kumar Tripathy, Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology, Sarang, India
Roland Triay, Centre de Physique Théorique CNRS - Aix- Marseille University, France
Tuladhar Bhadra Man, Kathmandu University, Nepal
Organizing Committee of STC-2024)
Michael Gordin, Rector, Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Russia (Co-Chairman of the
International Organizing Committee of STC-2024)
Soumyo Mukherji, Director, BITS-Pilani Hyderabad Campus, India (Co-Chairman of the International
Organizing Committee of STC-2024)
Vladimir Gladyshev, Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Russia (Co-Chairman of the
International Organizing Committee of STC-2024)
Sherif Fakhry Mohamed Abdel-Nabi, President, Egyptian Russian University “ERU”, Egypt (Co-Chairman of the International Organizing Committee of STC-2024)
Bivudutta Mishra, BITS-Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, India (Co-Chairman of the International Organizing Committee of STC-2024)
Dmitry Pavlov, Research Institute of Hypercomplex Systems in Geometry and Physics, Russia (Co-Chairman of the International Organizing Committee of STC-2024)
Aroonkumar Beesham, University of Zululand, South Africa
Alexander Chernikov, Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Russia
Júlio César Fabris, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Brazil
Magd Kahil, MSA University, Egypt
Richard Kerner, Sorbonne-Université, France
László Kozma, Institute of Mathematics, University of Debrecen, Hungary
Sunil Maharaj, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Bivudutta Mishra, BITS-Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, India
Dmitry Pavlov, Research Institute of Hypercomplex Systems in Geometry and Physics, Russia
Innocenzo M. Pinto, University of Naples «Federico II», Italy
Carlos Romero, Universidade Federal da Paraiba, Brazil
Mohhamad Sami, Director of Centre for Cosmology and Science Popularisation (CCSP), SGT
University, India
Sunil Kumar Tripathy, Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology, Sarang, India
Roland Triay, Centre de Physique Théorique CNRS - Aix- Marseille University, France
Tuladhar Bhadra Man, Kathmandu University, Nepal
Key Dates
1
Registration and abstract submissions until October 15, 2024
2
November 2, 2024 – Arrival and accommodation of the participants
3
November 2-5, 2024 – Conference days in Cairo
4
November 6-12, 2024 – Optional Sightseeing Programme (Nile cruise)
Space and Time
Physics and Mathematics panel
The panel discussion programme will focus on recent advances in gravitational theory, cosmology and astrophysics
Agenda
The panel participants will discuss not only theoretical issues of contemporary physics, but also applied issues, such as ways of solving the problem of a compact source and detector of gravitational waves, projects to study the spectrum of cosmic background radiation, the effects of relativity theory on global space positioning systems, the use of experimental gravimetric data for the purposes of high-precision navigation and other thought-provoking issues.
Invited Speakers
Authors of original research work on theories of space and time, astronomical observations and experiments are invited to deliver presentations as panel speakers. Registration and abstract submissions is until Oct. 15, 2024
World-renowned scientists, professors and researchers are planning to participate in the Space and Time panel discussion.
World-renowned scientists, professors and researchers are planning to participate in the Space and Time panel discussion.
Space and Time
Panel Topics
Space-time models in contemporary physics
Gravity, cosmology and large-scale structures
Gravitational waves
High-energy astrophysics
Problems of classical and quantum field theory
Theoretical astrophysics, dark matter and dark energy
Foundations of mathematics and fundamental physics
Civilization Issues
Globalistic Panel
The panel programme will focus to discussing issues related to the future of the Universe, the future of the Earth and our civilization
Civilization Issues
Panel Topics
Evolution of large-scale structures and the future of the Universe
The future of the Earth: alarms and forecasts
On the way to a sustainable civilization
The Origins of Civilization
History Panel
The panel programme will focus on research into the traces and heritage of ancient civilizations
Agenda
At this panel discussion, the public will be presented with works that challenge the generally accepted historical dating and our understanding of the technical capabilities of the ancients.
Invited Speakers
World-renowned researchers of ancient civilizations are planning to attend the conference and make presentations.
The Origins of Civilization
Panel Topics
Pre-dynastic artefacts in Egypt
Centres of ancient civilizations in Asia and the Americas
State-of-the-art methods of artefact dating
Myths and legends as a source of historical information
The working language of the conference is English
Reports and the ceremonial opening and closing of the conference will be simultaneously interpreted.
Conference Programme
Saturday. November 2, 2024
Arrival Day and Opening session
16:00 Transfer from the airport and check-in at the hotel
17:00 - 18:00 Lunch
18:00 Opening of the STC-2024 Conference
18:30 - 20:00 Presentations
20:00 - 21:00 Dinner
17:00 - 18:00 Lunch
18:00 Opening of the STC-2024 Conference
18:30 - 20:00 Presentations
20:00 - 21:00 Dinner
Sunday. November 3, 2024
Conference Day 2
7:00 - 8:00 Breakfast
8:00 - 13:00 Visit to the Tanis archeological zone, inspection and discussion of artefacts that do not fit into the official version of history
13:00 - 15:00 Lunch
15:00 - 17:00 Presentations
17:00 - 17:30 Coffee break
17:30 - 20:00 Presentations
20:00 - 21:00 Dinner
8:00 - 13:00 Visit to the Tanis archeological zone, inspection and discussion of artefacts that do not fit into the official version of history
13:00 - 15:00 Lunch
15:00 - 17:00 Presentations
17:00 - 17:30 Coffee break
17:30 - 20:00 Presentations
20:00 - 21:00 Dinner
Monday. November 4, 2024
Conference Day 3
7:00 - 8:00 Breakfast
8:00 - 11:00 Visit to the Saqqara archaeological complex: Djoser and Unas pyramids, the shaft of Amen-Tefnakht and the Serapeum
11:00 - 14:00 Visit to the pyramids at Dahshur: the Red Pyramid, the Bent Pyramid and its
satellite pyramid
14:00 - 15:00 Lunch
15:00 - 17:00 Presentations
17:00 - 17:30 Coffee break
17:30 - 20:00 Presentations
20:00 - 21:00 Dinner
8:00 - 11:00 Visit to the Saqqara archaeological complex: Djoser and Unas pyramids, the shaft of Amen-Tefnakht and the Serapeum
11:00 - 14:00 Visit to the pyramids at Dahshur: the Red Pyramid, the Bent Pyramid and its
satellite pyramid
14:00 - 15:00 Lunch
15:00 - 17:00 Presentations
17:00 - 17:30 Coffee break
17:30 - 20:00 Presentations
20:00 - 21:00 Dinner
Tuesday. November 5, 2024
Conference Day 4. Closing session
7:00 - 8:00 Breakfast
8:00 - 13:00 Visit to the Giza Plateau -
visiting inside the Pyramids of Cheops and Chephren, a walk around the Pyramid of Mycerinus, the Sphinx and pyramid temples
13:00 - 15:00 Lunch
15:00 - 17:00 Presentations
17:00 - 17:30 Coffee break
17:30 - 19:00 Presentations
19:00 Close of the STC-2024 Conference
20:00 - 21:00 Dinner
8:00 - 13:00 Visit to the Giza Plateau -
visiting inside the Pyramids of Cheops and Chephren, a walk around the Pyramid of Mycerinus, the Sphinx and pyramid temples
13:00 - 15:00 Lunch
15:00 - 17:00 Presentations
17:00 - 17:30 Coffee break
17:30 - 19:00 Presentations
19:00 Close of the STC-2024 Conference
20:00 - 21:00 Dinner
Wednesday. November 6, 2024
Departure day
Optional sightseeing programme November 6-12 starts*
* For those wishing to extend their stay in Egypt, an optional sightseeing programme with a Nile tour to Luxor and Aswan is available.
* * On one of the days of the conference, round table discussion will be held on development of
mutual cooperation between the Universities participating in the conference.
* * On one of the days of the conference, round table discussion will be held on development of
mutual cooperation between the Universities participating in the conference.
Optional Sightseeing Programme
Arrival in Aswan and a trip to the Aswan quarry
Visit to the granite quarry and the unfinished obelisk. Examination of visible traces of granite workings and patterns on the quarry walls
A trip to the Temple of Isis on the island of Philae
Transfer to the hotel
Lunch
Sailing or motorboat trip, a walk around Elephantine Island, visit to the archaeological site
Dinner
Watching films about Egypt, discussion
Night at the hotel
Visit to the granite quarry and the unfinished obelisk. Examination of visible traces of granite workings and patterns on the quarry walls
A trip to the Temple of Isis on the island of Philae
Transfer to the hotel
Lunch
Sailing or motorboat trip, a walk around Elephantine Island, visit to the archaeological site
Dinner
Watching films about Egypt, discussion
Night at the hotel
Breakfast
Examination of artefacts at the Temple of Kom Ombo; visit to the Crocodile Mummy Museum
Lunch
Visit the Temple Complex at Edfu
A horse-drawn carriage ride from the boat to the temple. Tour around the temple and its surroundings. This temple is one of the few that are surprisingly well-preserved. Various stone working methods are clearly visible here. The building texts on its walls repeatedly mention that today’s temple is a copy of an earlier original version, and recount the many stages of construction and rebuilding that resulted in the present-day look
Dinner
Watching films about Egypt, discussion
Night at the hotel
Examination of artefacts at the Temple of Kom Ombo; visit to the Crocodile Mummy Museum
Lunch
Visit the Temple Complex at Edfu
A horse-drawn carriage ride from the boat to the temple. Tour around the temple and its surroundings. This temple is one of the few that are surprisingly well-preserved. Various stone working methods are clearly visible here. The building texts on its walls repeatedly mention that today’s temple is a copy of an earlier original version, and recount the many stages of construction and rebuilding that resulted in the present-day look
Dinner
Watching films about Egypt, discussion
Night at the hotel
Breakfast
Visit to the Valley of the Kings, the Medinet Habu temple, the Ramesseum and Colossi of Memnon
Lunch
Souvenir shopping
Dinner
Watching films about Egypt, discussion
Night at the hotel
Visit to the Valley of the Kings, the Medinet Habu temple, the Ramesseum and Colossi of Memnon
Lunch
Souvenir shopping
Dinner
Watching films about Egypt, discussion
Night at the hotel
Breakfast
Trip to Abydos
A tour of the Temple of Seti I and Osirion
In addition to the main programme of the cruise, you will be offered an exclusive visit to the lower tier of Osirion and the tomb of Senusret III closed for regular tourists (an additional fee of approx. $250 per person to be paid for a group of 10+ people)
Dinner (optional for the tour programme)
Visit to Dendera
Walk around the Dendera temples. Visit to the Crypt with drawings left by an ancient highly advanced civilization, and the megalithic roof of the Temple of Hathor
Return to the hotel in Luxor
Dinner and night in Luxor
Trip to Abydos
A tour of the Temple of Seti I and Osirion
In addition to the main programme of the cruise, you will be offered an exclusive visit to the lower tier of Osirion and the tomb of Senusret III closed for regular tourists (an additional fee of approx. $250 per person to be paid for a group of 10+ people)
Dinner (optional for the tour programme)
Visit to Dendera
Walk around the Dendera temples. Visit to the Crypt with drawings left by an ancient highly advanced civilization, and the megalithic roof of the Temple of Hathor
Return to the hotel in Luxor
Dinner and night in Luxor
Breakfast at the hotel
Visit to the Karnak Temple
Lunch
Visit to the Luxor Temple
Transfer to the Luxor railroad station
Dinner and night on the train
Visit to the Karnak Temple
Lunch
Visit to the Luxor Temple
Transfer to the Luxor railroad station
Dinner and night on the train
Breakfast on the train
Transfer from the Cairo railroad terminal to the hotel
A trip to the pyramids at Meidum and El Lahun can be arranged
Lunch
Rest at the hotel
Dinner and night at the hotel
Transfer from the Cairo railroad terminal to the hotel
A trip to the pyramids at Meidum and El Lahun can be arranged
Lunch
Rest at the hotel
Dinner and night at the hotel
Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to the airport and departure
Transfer to the airport and departure
Special Sightseeing Programme
A unique opportunity, thanks to special permission from the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities, special visits to closed sites are planned during Nile cruise. Each special visit is paid additionally at a fixed price – $ 120 per person, regardless of the number of participants
Osierion
A fantastic megalithic site near the Temple of Seti I in Abydos
November 9
November 9
TT-33
The famous tomb next to the temple of Hatshepsut on the west bank of Luxor
November 10
November 10
KV-5
The largest and most mysterious tomb in the Valley of the Kings
November 10
November 10
Participation format and cost
Discount for early registration is valid till October 1, 2024
The price is per person for double occupancy.
The price is per person for double occupancy.
Presentations only
Video recording of the conference, presentations, coffee break, discussion
100 $ / 120 $
Standard Package
1250 $ / 1500 $
Video recording of the conference, presentations, coffee break, discussion, accommodation (double occupancy), three meals a day, excursions
Full Package
2250 $ / 2500 $
Video recording of the conference, presentations, coffee break, discussion, accommodation (double occupancy), three meals a day, excursions + Nile cruise
Publications
Based on the results of the conference, articles will be selected for publication in a separate collection of proceedings of the STC conference.
Papers submitted for publication in the Conference Proceedings must be carefully edited and formatted in accordance with the report formatting template. To clarify, you need to contact the organizers of the conference. Papers must be submitted in English. Final paper submission deadline: Dec. 1, 2024.
The Conference Proceedings will be generally reviewed, reserving the right for the Organizing Committee, including experts from leading universities, to externally review any of the presented reports.
Papers submitted for publication in the Conference Proceedings must be carefully edited and formatted in accordance with the report formatting template. To clarify, you need to contact the organizers of the conference. Papers must be submitted in English. Final paper submission deadline: Dec. 1, 2024.
The Conference Proceedings will be generally reviewed, reserving the right for the Organizing Committee, including experts from leading universities, to externally review any of the presented reports.
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Airport transfer
A group transfer from the airport to the hotel and back will be available to the conference participants. To ensure access to the transfer, the preferred arrival time should be: November 2rd, 14:30 to 15:30 (Cairo time). The preferred departure time should be: November 12th, 14:00 to 16:00 (Cairo time).
For those who plan to arrive or depart at other times, individual transfers may be booked for $60 (one-way). To book an individual transfer, please inform the Organizing Committee of the date and time of your arrival/departure. Local taxi services (Uber) are also available.
The main events of the conference will be held at the Jaz Pyramids Resort hotel in Cairo. You should arrive in advance to have time to register.
A group transfer from the airport to the hotel and back will be available to the conference participants. To ensure access to the transfer, the preferred arrival time should be: November 2rd, 14:30 to 15:30 (Cairo time). The preferred departure time should be: November 12th, 14:00 to 16:00 (Cairo time).
For those who plan to arrive or depart at other times, individual transfers may be booked for $60 (one-way). To book an individual transfer, please inform the Organizing Committee of the date and time of your arrival/departure. Local taxi services (Uber) are also available.
The main events of the conference will be held at the Jaz Pyramids Resort hotel in Cairo. You should arrive in advance to have time to register.
For all questions related to the work of "Space and Time" and "Civilization Issues" panels, please contact the Secretary of the Organizing Committee Nina Tyannikova,
e-mail: Space.Time.Civilization@gmail.com
For all questions related to the work of "The Origins of Civilization" panel, please contact the Secretary of the Organizing Committee Natalya Nosova,
e-mail: Space.Time.Civilization@gmail.com
e-mail: Space.Time.Civilization@gmail.com
For all questions related to the work of "The Origins of Civilization" panel, please contact the Secretary of the Organizing Committee Natalya Nosova,
e-mail: Space.Time.Civilization@gmail.com
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