Plenary Session 1: Technology and Innovation for Sustainability

Technology and innovation play a crucial role in driving sustainability by optimizing resource efficiency, reducing carbon footprints, and promoting renewable energy solutions. From AI-driven smart grids to circular economy practices, advancements enable businesses and societies to balance growth with environmental responsibility, ensuring a greener, more resilient future for generations to come.

Focus Areas:

  • IoT for Smart Sustainable Solutions.
  • Role of AI in Achieving Sustainability Goals
  • Sustainable Manufacturing for Industry 5.0
  • Waste Management and Recycling Technologies
  • Developing and Adopting Environmentally Friendly Computing Technology.

Plenary Session 2: Work, Skills and Employability: The Drivers of an Inclusive and Sustainable Future

Equipping individuals with the right skills fosters economic growth, social equity, and innovation. By bridging skill gaps, promoting lifelong learning, and enhancing job opportunities, we create a resilient workforce that drives long-term sustainability and inclusive development.

Focus Areas:

  • Digital Transformation for Sustainable Education
  • Community Engagement Through Education
  • Global Perspectives on Sustainable Education
  • Interdisciplinary Approaches to Sustainability Research.
  • Data Visualization for Sustainability Metrics

Plenary Session 3: Empowering People for Sustainable Leadership

Empowering people for sustainable leadership involves fostering skills, values, and vision to drive long-term positive impact. By promoting ethical decision-making, resilience, and inclusivity, we cultivate leaders who inspire change, adapt to global challenges, and create sustainable solutions that benefit businesses, communities, and the environment for future generations.

Focus Areas:

  • Building a Sustainability-Focused Organisational Culture
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as Drivers of Responsible Management
  • Employee Engagement in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Initiatives
  • Transformative Leadership Styles
  • Ethics and Responsible Behaviour in Leadership.

Plenary Session 4: Policy Regulations for Sustainable Business Practices

Policy regulations for sustainable business practices ensure environmental responsibility, social equity, and economic resilience. By enforcing standards on carbon emissions, resource management, and ethical labor practices, governments and organizations drive sustainability. Compliance fosters innovation, transparency, and long-term growth while balancing profitability with environmental and social well-being.

Focus Areas:

  • Policies and Regulations for Fostering Global Sustainability
  • Cultural and Philosophical Perspectives on Sustainability
  • International Agreements and their Impact on Businesses.
  • Public-Private Partnerships for Sustainability.
  • Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for Governance.
  • Green Business Practices for Sustainable Growth
  • Circular Economy for Resource Efficiency.
  • Strategies for Achieving Net Zero Emissions.
  • Corporate Social Responsibility in Practices