In conjunction with the Year of Handicrafts 2025 The University organizes the "Handicrafts in the Age of Digital Transformation: Opportunities and Challenges" conference

Qassim University, represented by the College of Arts and Design, intends to hold the conference «Handicrafts in the Era of Digital Transformation: Opportunities and Challenges,» concurrently with the Year of Handicrafts 2025, on Tuesday and Wednesday, December 23-24, 2025, at the King Abdulaziz Conference Center in the university city.

The conference aims to highlight the importance of handicrafts by emphasizing their cultural and economic value and their role in preserving national identity. It will also explore challenges and opportunities in light of the rapid digital transformation and present insights that contribute to the development of handicrafts through the use of modern technologies to increase productivity, enhance competitiveness, and ensure the sustainability of this vital sector.

The conference addresses multiple topics, most notably: handicrafts and artificial intelligence, employing modern technology to enhance production and quality, developing small and medium-sized enterprises for sustainable development, digital marketing for handicrafts, and business incubators and their role in supporting artisans.

The conference program includes an accompanying exhibition and practical workshops held over the two days of the event. The deadline for receiving submissions will be October 29, 2025. Those wishing to participate or view conference details can visit the website via the link: Click this link