ICTFB 2025: International Conference on Transforming the Future of Business University of Wollongong in Dubai, Dubai Knowledge Park Dubai - Knowledge Village Park (UOWD), UAE, October 17-20, 2025 |
| Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=ictfb2025 |
| Abstract registration deadline | September 5, 2025 |
| Submission deadline | September 5, 2025 |
CTFB 2025 –International Conference on Transforming the Future of BusinessTheme: The Impact of Emerging Technologies on the Digital Economy and Workplace Trends
Date: October 17–20, 2025
Venue: University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD), Dubai Knowledge Park, UAE
Organizer: School of Business, University of Wollongong in Dubai,
Partners:
- United Nations PRME, Middle East Chapter
- Electronic Commerce Research Journal
- Personnel Review Journal
- Blockchain Innovation and Analytics Lab
Conference Objectives
The rapid evolution of the digital economy is reshaping business landscapes and workplace trends. Innovations in critical and emerging information technologies (CEITs)—such as artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, big data, IoT, extended reality (XR), and autonomous systems—are not only transforming business models but also presenting complex challenges. ICTFB 2025 aims to bring together scholars, industry experts, and policymakers to explore the interactions and interdependencies among CEITs and their collective impact on the digital economy.
The conference welcomes high-quality papers, research findings, and case studies in the following areas:
- Synergies and Interactions among CEITs
- Sectoral Transformation and Industry 4.0 Innovations
- Sustainability and Green Technologies in the Digital Economy
- Governance and Responsible Use of CEITs
- Strategic and Ethical Implications of CEIT Adoption
- Risks and Challenges in the Implementation of CEITs
- Regional and Global Perspectives on CEIT Adoption
- Future of Work
- Global Work and International Human Resource Management
- New Workplace Trends
ICTFB 2025 is linked to two special issues, providing conference participants with the opportunity to publish their work in the ABDC A ranking journals. Authors with accepted submission will have the chance to present their papers and receive valuable feedback from the special issue editors.
We encourage scholars who have submitted or are preparing to submit to the following special issues to also submit to the conference.
Critical and Emerging Information Technologies and Their Transformative Impact on the Digital Economy
(https://link.springer.com/collections/hhfeddjjcg)
ABDC Rank A
Guest editor(s):
Yiyang Bian, University of Wollongong, UAE
Katina Michael, Arizona State University, USA
Marijn Janssen, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands
Feng Tian, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
Reimagining global work: How IHRM research evolves in an increasingly uncertain era
(https://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/calls-for-papers/reimagining-global-work-how-ihrm-research-evolves-increasingly-uncertain-era)
ABDC Rank A
Guest editor(s):
Dr. Haiying Kang, Senior Lecturer, RMIT University Australia
Dr. Ying (Lena) Wang, Associate Professor, RMIT University Australia
Dr. Alfred Presbitero, Associate Professor, Deakin University Australia
Dr. Sachiko Yamao, Keio University Japan
Submission Guidelines
Original Work: Submissions must not have been accepted or conditionally accepted by any journal.
Submission Portal: All submissions should be made via the EasyChair system.
Types of Submissions: We welcome both Abstracts and Completed Research Papers.
- Abstract should be 2–3 pages in length.
- Completed Research Paper should not exceed 16 pages, including the abstract, main text, figures, tables, and references.
Formatting Requirements:
- Paper size must be US Letter (not A4).
- Margins should be 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides. Please ensure that all content, including figures and tables, remains within these margins.
- The title should be formatted in Georgia Bold, 20-point font size.
- Do not specify a track within the paper.
- Use the APA 7th edition referencing style.
Committees
Conference Chairs
- Katina Michael, Arizona State University
- Yiyang Bian, University of Wollongong
Honorary Chairs
- James Christopher Westland, University of Illinois, Chicago
- Payyazhi Jayashree, University of Wollongong
Programme Chairs
- Ruwan J Bandara, University of Wollongong
- Jing Wu, Chinese University of Hong Kong
Platform Chairs
- Wei Cai, University of Washington
- Ziang Wang, University of Wollongong
Local Chairs
- Jaeyoung Cho, University of Wollongong
Publicity Chairs
- Shahriar Akter, University of Wollongong
- Marijn Janssen, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands
- Feng Tian, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
- Changheon Lee, California State University
- Florian Gerth, Asian Institute of Management
- Jiaqi Yan, Nanjing University
- Mengyao Fu, Deakin University
- Prithvi Bhattacharya, University of Wollongong
- Sash Vaid, McMaster University
- Shaokun Fan, Oregon State University
- Vikash Ramiah, University of Wollongong
Web Masters
- Jynor Khan, University of Wollongong
Conference Secretariat
- Nikita Kirplani, University of Wollongong
- Islam AlBarandi, University of Wollongong
Publication
ICTFB 2025 is linked to two special issues, providing conference participants with the opportunity to publish their work in the ABDC A ranking journals.
Venue
University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD), Knowledge Park, Dubai, UAE
Contact
Ms. Nikita Kirplani
Ms. Islam AlBarandi