Conference on Interdisciplinary Research on Environmental, Social, and Governance Strategies for the Sustainable Development Goal

WELCOME CIRES 2025

The CIRES 2025 Conference (Conference on Interdisciplinary Research on Environmental, Social, and Governance Strategies for the Sustainable Development Goals) is organized to share research findings and propose solutions to help organizations and businesses achieve sustainable development in alignment with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With the theme “Vietnam’s Readiness to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals,” the conference discusses the role of interdisciplinary research in addressing issues related to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria and their impact on the performance of companies, businesses, and regulatory bodies.

Additionally, the conference focuses on interdisciplinary solutions to tackle challenges related to sustainable technology transformation, economics, business, communication, and society. The event attracts participation from researchers, scholars, and managers from non-governmental organizations, private businesses, government agencies, and research institutions both locally and internationally. The presented studies adopt an interdisciplinary approach, integrating knowledge from various fields to develop sustainable strategies in response to global challenges.

CONFERENCE SUBTHEMES

Interdisciplinary research on technology
and digital transformation

Promoting the resilience of global value chains
Enhancing the adoption of AI by higher education institutions for sustainable development

Interdisciplinary research in governance across
sectors and public policy

Leveraging ESG as a catalyst for creating sustainable enterprises
The role of public policy in driving green, sustainable, and global transitions
The importance of good governance in policy-making and legislation during international integration

Interdisciplinary research in culture, language,
and impact driven education

Infrastructure, service delivery, governance, and digital transformation for smart and sustainable cities
Climate change and disaster risk reduction integrated into urban and rural planning to achieve the SDGs
Climate adaptation for vulnerable communities
Accelerating SDG solutions
Higher education for sustainable development

Interdisciplinary research on global issues
for sustainable development goals

Energy and land use transitions; responsible consumption-production-recycling
Ensuring food security and nutrition, eliminating hunger
Climate adaptation for vulnerable communities
Emission reduction; smart urban development
Applying technology in the green transformation of production and consumer goods supply systems

Interdisciplinary research in communication

Transforming communication practices through AI applications
Communication driving sustainable development goals across multiple sectors, such as education, green production, and green energy

KEY DATES

January 03, 2025:Deadline for Submission (Stage 1)
February 15, 2025: Deadline for Submission (Stage 2)
March 01, 2025: Deadline for Notification of Review Results
March 23, 2025: Deadline for Registration
April 05, 2025: Deadline for Full-text Submission
June 12, 2025:Conference date

CO ORGANISED

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Dr. Tran Quy is the Director of the Vietnam Institute for Digital Economy Development (VIDE). He serves as the Vice President of the Science, Technology, and Management Advisory Association.

Currently, he is the Chairman of the Board of Directors for various organizations, including the Vietnam Startup Incubator (VSI), the Vietnam Creative Startup Investment Fund, the Vietnam Digital Asset Management Platform (metaDAP), the Digital Platform Solutions Company, and Meta-Uni (Metaverse University), among others.

Dr. Tran Quy has led consulting efforts for many large-scale projects across various fields, including ICT infrastructure, banking, securities, information technology, and telecommunications. With over 25 years of experience in roles such as CEO, strategic advisor, and trainer for major corporations and investment funds, Dr. Quý possesses extensive expertise in corporate management, research, and training. He has conducted hundreds of training programs on enhancing corporate governance capacity, digital business transformation, restructuring, and more for both domestic and international organizations.

He is an Associate Professor in Business Administration and Chair of Hospitality Management at the School of Business, International University Vietnam National University HCMC. His research interests are HRM, sustainable HRM (SDGs 3,8,10,12,13), Digital HRM, leadership, and sustainable tourism.

He has published research articles as a main author in first-tier scientific journals indexed in C-ABS list (the UK) and the Australian ABDC list, for example, Journal of Management Studies, Human Resource Management Journal, Tourism Management, among others.

He also serves as an Academic Editor for Journals, including the Journal of Competitiveness (Q1, SSCI) and PLOS ONE (Q1, SCIE).

Associate Professor at Azman Hashim International Business School, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Professor at the Faculty of Business and Economics, Telkom University, Bandung, Indonesia

Dr. Muslim Amin earned his Ph.D. in Quality & Productivity Improvement from the National University of Malaysia (UKM) in 2009. Over the years, he has held academic positions across multiple institutions, including King Saud University, Taylor's University, Sunway University, and the University of South Florida. Dr. Amin's research primarily addresses service quality, employee engagement, and customer satisfaction in various sectors, including banking, tourism, and hospitality. His work investigates how digital transformations, emotional intelligence, and high-involvement practices influence workplace and customer outcomes. He has received accolades for his contributions as a reviewer for prominent journals, such as the International Journal of Bank Marketing and The Service Industries Journal.

ORGANISING COMMITTEE

Organising Chairperson	Dr. Ngo Minh Hai

Vice Chairperson	Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Luan

Members	Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hoang Thi Hong Ha
	Assoc. Prof. Dr. Duong Anh Son
	Dr. Nguyen Ha Giang
	Dr. Nguyen Van Vinh
	Dr. Dao Minh Hong
	Dr. Pham Huy Cuong
	Dr. Vo Van Thanh Than
	Dr. Nguyen Thi Lan
	Mr. Bui Quang Dong
	Ms. Pham Thi Thuy Linh
	Ms. Do Thi Thu Ha

Co-chairpersons	Mr. Nguyen Manh Cuong (Deputy Chief of Office of Ministry of Science and Technology)
	Mr. Nguyen Khac Van (Deputy Editor-in-Chief in charge of Sai Gon Giai Phong News)

PROGRAMME

07:30 08:00 Opening session: Welcoming delegates
08:00 08:25 Opening session: Welcom performance and opening remarks
08:25 08:35 Opening session: Signing of research collaboration agreement
08:35 09:35 Plenary session: Keynote speakers presentation
09:35 09:40 Plenary session: Commemorative photo session
09:40 10:00 Networking session for scientists: Meeting and disscussion among scientists
09:45 10:00 Presentation sessions at subcommittees: Tea break
10:00 11:30 Presentation sessions at subcommittees in various fields
07:30 11:30 Electronic poster session

REGISTRATION

Conference proceedings of domestic publishers with ISBN number (Expected publisher: Lao Dong Publishing).
High quality papers will be considered for publication in the special issue of the Journal of Development and Integration.

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