Conference Focus Areas

The thematic focus of the conference is on Resilience, Digital Innovation, and Sustainability: Empowering Businesses for Global Growth. These interconnected themes will provide valuable insights into how businesses can navigate uncertainties, leverage technology, and adopt sustainable practices for long-term success. We therefore invite submissions in the topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

Resilience

• Building Business Resilience in an Era of Global Uncertainty and Geopolitics

• Future-Proofing Enterprises: Risk Management and Crisis Preparedness

• Workforce Resilience: Cultivating Adaptable and Agile Teams

• Resilient Supply Chains: Lessons from the Pandemic and Beyond

• Leadership for a Resilient and Sustainable Future

Digital Innovation

• AI-Driven Transformation: Unlocking New Business Frontiers

• Harnessing Big Data for Strategic Decision-Making

• The Role of Blockchain in Sustainable Business Practices

• Emerging Technologies: IoT and the Future of Smart Businesses

• The Role of Leadership in Digital Transformation

Sustainability

• Greening the Economy: Business Models for a Sustainable Future

• Transforming the World Through Circular Economy Business Models

• Corporate Social Responsibility in the Digital Age

• Sustainable Finance: Funding a Greener Global Economy

• Navigating Regulatory Frameworks for Global Sustainability

Intersectional Topics

• Digital Sustainability: Reducing the Carbon Impact of Innovation

• Resilience Through Innovation: The Role of Technology in Crisis Recovery

• Scaling Sustainable Innovations: From Local Solutions to Global Impact

• The Triple Bottom Line: Aligning Profit, People, and Planet in the Digital Era

• Leadership Strategies to Navigate the Evolving Challenges of the Global Market

In addition, we welcome abstract/full paper/poster submissions in topic areas covering issues/applications and theoretical research in the domain of:

• Human Resource Management

• Operations and Supply Chain Management

• Lean Six Sigma and Operations Excellence

• Digital Manufacturing, Industry 4.0/5.0

• Organisational Studies

• Strategic Management

• Accounting, Economics and Finance

• Engineering Management

• Project Management

• Sustainability, Green Innovation and Circular Economy

• Entrepreneurship and Innovation

• Marketing and Service Management

• Tourism Management

• Manufacturing and Production Management

• Simulation, Optimization and Process Improvement

• Supply Chain Management and Logistics Management

• Case Studies/Literature Reviews/Action Research/Empirical Studies

Special Tracks/Sessions Proposals are Welcome

The International Forum on Business Practices (ICFBP) 2025 invites submissions also for Special Tracks to be featured at the conference. We seek thought-provoking, forward-looking sessions that will explore the emerging trends, technologies, and strategies shaping the future of business.

As we approach a rapidly evolving global landscape, businesses must adapt to new realities driven by innovation, sustainability, and social impact. This conference provides a platform for global thought leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, and professionals to come together and collaborate on creating sustainable, inclusive, and technology-driven solutions for businesses to thrive.

We are looking for engaging, interdisciplinary tracks that address current and future business challenges and promote the integration of innovative solutions. Proposed tracks should align with the ICFBP 2025 Mission of fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing and driving sustainable business practices across industries.

Submission Guidelines for Abstract/Paper

We invite original, high-quality research papers and abstracts that align with the conference themes. Submissions will undergo a peer-review process for quality, originality, and relevance. Accepted papers will be indexed, and selected papers will be recommended for publication in special issues in Q1/Q2/CABS 3*/2*/ABDC A/B/C journals (Special Issue information will be updated on the conference website soon).

Abstract Submission:

• Abstracts should be around 250-300 words.

• Submissions should clearly outline the research's objectives, methodology, and expected outcomes.

• Abstracts must be submitted by 30th April 2025.

Full Paper Submission:

• Full papers should be a maximum of 12 pages long, including references.

• Submissions should follow the Conference Paper Formatting Guidelines (see link to conference paper template below).

• Full papers must be submitted by 30th June 2025.