BernBabylon
From Bern to Babylon and about everything in between and beyond.
23–25 October 2025, Bern
BernBabylon is vibrant conference in a laid-back atmosphere where researchers from diverse areas and disciplines can mingle and share ideas. Whether you're an archaeology enthusiast, a wordsmith or an art history buff working on Mesopotamia, Anatolia, the Levant, Egypt, the Arabian Peninsula, Iran, Central Asia, or the Aegean – your presence is eagerly awaited! Join us for an ingenious exchange of knowledge and experience. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to introduce new ideas and projects, regardless of their scale, and engage with experts from diverse fields. In order to stimulate exchange of ideas and benefit from personal interaction, BernBabylon is an on-site event.
Event Date: 23-25. 10. 2025 in Bern
Talk
We welcome original research papers, case studies, and practical insights. Academic quality tailored for a non-specialist audience, presented in a concise and communicative manner. Please ensure that all citations and images in your PowerPoint are accurately and visibly referenced. It is crucial that the language used in your slides adheres to grammatical correctness and precision, following scientific standards.
Duration: Maximum of 20 minutes.
Book Presentations
Showcase your recently published scientific monograph or fiction literature in a casual ambience accompanied by a delicious cup of coffee.
Duration: Maximum of 10 minutes.
Workshop
Workshops should feature presentations, discussions, and hands-on activities, providing participants with an immersive experience. We invite researchers, practitioners, and enthusiasts to submit programs for engaging and interactive workshops at BernBabylon. We welcome original research papers, case studies, and practical insights related to the workshop theme.
Date: workshops will be scheduled on 24 and 25 October 2025
Duration: 3 hours
Important Dates
- Paper Submission Deadline: 22 April 2025
- Notification of Acceptance: 31 May 2025
- Event Date: 23–25 October 2025 in Bern
Submission Process
Authors are requested to submit their proposals until 22 April 2025. Submissions by young academic talents are especially encouraged. All submissions will undergo a peer-review process, and accepted papers will be included in the event proceedings – Notification of acceptance at 31 May 2025.
Proposals should include name, affiliation of authors and co-authors, abstracts, and three keywords. Abstracts should not exceed:
- 200 words for Talks
- 100 words for Book Presentations
- 500 words for workshops
Proposals should be submitted as a single PDF document.
Adress for submission is: info-bernbabylon.iaw(at)unibe(dot)ch