The International IRCICA Festival (inspired by the global center IRCICA, or the Research Centre for Islamic History, Art and Culture) is a pioneering and interdisciplinary event aimed at fostering dialogue between tradition and technology in Islamic arts. The fifth edition of this festival, hosted by the city of Tabriz in collaboration with academic institutions and under the spiritual patronage of the Research Centre for Islamic History, Art and Culture (IRCICA), provides a unique platform for artists, theorists, economists, and technologists.
 
Special Themes and Focus Areas of the Fifth Edition -Tabriz:
This edition of the festival, with a forward-looking perspective, seeks to achieve the following objectives:
   Deepening Theoretical Foundations: Exploring "Art Theory Among Scholars of the Islamic World" to redefine the foundations of contemporary aesthetics.
   Addressing Contemporary Challenges: Examining "Economics in Islamic Art" and "Islamic Art and Tourism" as key pillars for the sustainable development of Islamic societies.
   Integrating Tradition and Technology: Investigating emerging fields such as "Artificial Intelligence, the Metaverse, and the Teaching of Islamic Art" and "Islamic Art and Technology" to create new artistic paradigms.
   Reviving Tangible and Intangible Heritage: Studying the "Architectural Heritage of the Islamic World" and promoting "Calligraphy in the Islamic World" as identity-forming pillars of Islamic civilization.
Event Formats at the Festival:
   Specialized Educational Workshops
   Art Exhibitions
   Specialized Sessions and Scientific Panels
This festival is not merely a conventional gathering but a strategic "think tank" that strives to chart a roadmap for Islamic art in the 21st century by combining theoretical depth, heritage wealth, and technological power. Tabriz, with its rich artistic history, provides an ideal setting for hosting this critical dialogue in its fifth edition.