On October 4th, 2023, Dr. Maryam Javan Shahraki, the UNIDO Representative in Iran, met with Dr. Madjid Abbaspour, the secretary, and head of the scientific committee of ICERS2024. During the meeting, Dr. Shahraki suggested adding “industry” and “energy” to the ICERS2024 program, citing a continuous relationship between the two fields. The meeting also covered various topics, including the organization of workshops in collaboration with projects, universities, and private organizations, as well as participation in Forum 2023 in Vienna. As a result of the meeting, an agreement was reached between the Sharif University of Technology and UNIDO.