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Abu Dhabi University
In Collaboration with
United Nations - United Arab Emirates | The World Health Organization (WHO) | UI Green Metric| AdvanceHE |Ahlia University | MAIRE S.p.A, Italy | The Italian network of Universities for Sustainable Development | Greenpeace MENA | Environment Agency-AbuDhabi | The International Society of Environmental Geotechnology (ISEG) | Politecnico di Torino, Italy | Nanjing University, China| The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) | Nafas | The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), UK | Springer | IEREK | Arab Renewable Energy Commission | Jordanian Renewable Energy Society | dministrative Sciences | KGC | Liwa CollegeSponsered by: Emirates Red Crescent, Emirates Global Aluminium, Adeeb GroupInternational Conference on Advancing Sustainable Futures
Sustainable Futures and Technologies
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
5-6 December 2023
Venue – Waldorf Astoria, Dubai Palm Jumeirah,
Dubai, UAE.
ICASF
ICASF (International Conference on Advancing Sustainable Futures) is coinciding with the UAE’s Year of Sustainability and COP28, which will be held in December in the UAE, which makes it very topical.
We are living in a fast-moving and changing world affected by many factors, such as climate change, energy prices, technology development, and peace and security. Therefore, it is essential we address sustainability as a core value and practice, embedded in everything we do. Therefore, it is essential that we address a sustainable future within the context of people, products, processes, and technology.
This timely conference will cover sustainability-related future subjects in a holistic way. It will address the four pillars of sustainability in line with the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals: Technology, People and Culture, Environment, and Economics.
The conference has the following objectives:
- To provide a forum for international researchers and practitioners to debate the most pressing issues, and discuss, share, and exchange their latest research findings in the area of sustainability.
- To develop and promote a network of like-minded people who are passionate about a sustainable future.
- To empower decision makers by providing them with the most current research findings and policy needs in the areas of sustainability.
TRACKS
Science and Engineering Sustainability
- Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience
- Renewable and Clean Energy Resources and Mineral Requirements
- Sustainable Technologies and Innovations
- Circular Economy and Sustainable Product Design
- Sustainable Water Resources and Marine Environment
- Sustainable Industrial and Mining Processes
- Municipal and Hazardous Waste Management, Emerging Contaminants and Remediation
- Sustainable Policies and Regulations
- Sustainable Construction and Materials - Sustainable Cities and Architecture
- Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security
- Marine ecosystems: climate change challenges
- Remediation of Contaminated Sites and Land Rehabilitation
Business Management Sustainability and Law
- Sustainable Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Management Practices
- Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility for Sustainable Futures
- Green Accounting and Sustainable FinTech
- Digital Marketing and Sustainable Tourism Development
- Sustainability in Developed and Developing Countries: Opportunities and Challenges
- Sustainable Organizational Strategy and Leadership
- Legal Frameworks and Ethics for Sustainability
- UAE´s Economic Future: Enabling Wellbeing and
Beyond GDP through Targeted Policy Briefs and
Recommendations
Sustainability and Green IT Innovation
- Green IT for Sustainable Communication and Communities
- Sustainable Internet and Green IT
- Designing Green IT Solutions for Sustainability
- Developing Innovative Green IT Solutions for a Sustainable Future
- Policies and Standards for a Sustainable Future with Green IT
- Cloud Computing and Virtualization for Green IT and Sustainability
- Sustainability, online community, and Culture
Sustainability and Education
- Curriculum Frameworks and Accreditation for Sustainable Education
- Green Campus and Sustainable Infrastructure
- Pedagogical Approaches for Sustainability Education
- Community Engagement and Sustainable Education
- Advocacy and Policy for Sustainability Education
- Sustainability and Future Generation
Sustainability in Health, Food and Social Science
- Human Behaviour and Cultural Perspectives on Sustainability
- Sustainable Healthcare Systems and Public Health
- Sustainable Women Empowerment: Breaking Barriers & Driving Progress
- Sustainable Food and Nutrition
- Sustainable Water and Waste Management and Health
- Health Challenges in a Climate Change Era
CALL FOR PAPERS
Scholars, decision-makers, researchers, and practitioners who are interested in topics related to sustainable futures will benefit from this conference.
Academic institutions, government departments, and private sector organizations will have access to state-of-the-art research in these topical and important areas.
Academics, Practitioners, and Research students are now invited to submit:
- Working Papers (based on the submission of abstracts of work in progress)
- Full Papers (all Full Paper submissions will be subject to a double-blind peer review)
- Doctoral students are also invited to submit papers to the Doctoral Colloquium
If you are unable to physically attend the conference but wish to present your research to our global community, you can participate as a virtual presenter.
KEY DATES
Call for papers 31 May 2023
Full Papers submission 10th November 2023
Conference registration deadline 10th November 2023
Conference 5 - 6 December 2023
SUBMISSION
All papers will be blind-reviewed. Accepted papers will be assigned to paper or interactive paper sessions by the Program Chair(s). Papers presented at the conference will be included on USB flash drives. Papers should be prepared and presented in English.
The conference will feature two types of contributions:
- Working Papers: These are mostly work-in-progress reports or fresh developments.
- Full Papers: These mainly consist of accomplished research results and have a maximum length of 8 pages or 5,000 words.
At least one of the authors must register before the registration deadline, attend the conference, and present the paper. Otherwise, the paper will not be included in the conference program and proceedings. If absence from a scheduled meeting is unavoidable, participants must contact icasf@adu.ac.ae.
Papers should be prepared in Microsoft Word and submitted electronically to the Conference Submission System or through the following link:
Please use the formatting guidelines below.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Economic Empowerment section,
UN Women
(Education), Advance HE Led, in collaboration with the UK Quality Assurance Agency, the revision of sector guidance on Education for Sustainable Development
CONFERENCE PANELS DISCUSSION
Leaders of Sustainable futures : Lessons from industry Eco-Champions
Moderator
Abu Dhabi University
Moderator
Financial Affairs, Abu Dhabi University
Crescent
Group LLC, UAE
Process Efficiency, EGA
Gracia Group
The Role of ESG Metrics in Accounting and Finance: Measuring Impact Beyond Profit
Moderator
Chairman & CEO of DCarbon Global, UAE
at the University of São Paulo (USP)
Circular Economy, Innovative Business Models for a Sustainable Growth
Moderator
Professor of Accounting, Abu Dhabi University
Moderator
University
AUB-Mediterraneo, Cyprus
Wealth Management and Financial Risk Expert
Sustainability Manager
Ajman University
Innovative Water Solutions to Tackle Climate Change
Moderator
and Project Management, Abu Dhabi University
Sustainability Manager, Abu Dhabi Sustainable Water Solutions Compnay (SWS)
Research Center
Water Resources Advisor
with the Environment
Agency, Abu Dhabi
Agency, Abu Dhabi
Renewable and Clean Energy Solutions for Sustainable Industries
Moderator
Abu Dhabi University
interoperability platform for electric
vehicle charging built on Blockchain
Empowering Change: Higher Education Institutions and the UN Sustainable
Development Goals
Moderator
Sustainability, Resilience
Sustainable Lifestyle, Nutrition, and Public Health
Moderator
Public Health, Abu Dhabi
University
& Policy, Sharjah University
Conference Special Sessions
Education for Sustainable Development: What, Why and How
The need for accelerating transformative change in cities and communities: the
crucial role plaid by universities
Announcement Ceremony of the Abu Dhabi University Research Institute for
Sustainable Futures
Science and Engineering Sustainability
Sponsored by - TBA
Business Management Sustainability and Law -
Sponsored by - Green Peace Mena & Administrative Sciences
Sustainability and Green IT Innovation
Sponsored by - Emirates Global Aluminium
Sustainability and Education
Sponsored by Advance HE
Sustainability in Health, Food, and Social Science
Sponsored by - TBA
JOURNAL PUBLICATION OPPORTUNITIES
Full paper submitted to ICASF 2023 will be considered for publication in a number of Scopus indexed journals*.
Conference proceedings published in the below 3 Springer Book series Scopus indexed*
Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation (Scopus)
Sustainable Civil Infrastructures (Scopus)
IEREK Interdisciplinary series for sustainable landscape, Planning & natural resources Management
Full papers journal publication opportunties
Special Issues
Journal Environmental Geotechnics
(Q2)
Administrative
Sciences, an international, scholarly, open access journal on organization studies
(Q2); Impact Factor: 3.0 (2022).
Journal Engineering, Construction, and Architectural
Management (Q1)
Regular Issues
Management & Sustainability: An Arab
Review
Highly recommended papers presented at the Business Management Sustainability or Green IT Innovation tracks will go through an expedited review process.
International Review for Spatial
Planning and Sustainable Development (Q2)
Journal Young Consumers: Insight and Ideas for
Responsible Marketers (Q1)
Digital Policy, Regulation and Governance Journal:
Emerald Group Publishing Ltd. – Journal Digital Policy, Regulation and Governance
(Q2)
Frontiers in
Nutrition - A Special Issue in Sustainable Lifestyle, Nutrition, and Public Health
Journal - (Q1)
*All submitted papers need to follow the usual review process and guidelines by the journal / books.
DESTINATION
Dubai is a city located in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on the southeast coast of the Arabian Gulf. The city is home to several man-made wonders, including the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, and the Palm Jumeirah, a palm-shaped artificial island. With its awe-inspiring architectural feats, opulent shopping experiences, and vibrant atmosphere, Dubai mirrors the forward-thinking ethos of the conference, making it a fitting host city for a event dedicated to shaping a sustainable and innovative future.
In December, the weather is comfortable, with temperatures ranging from 19 to 25°C and low humidity. This makes it perfect for outdoor activities and al fresco dining.
https://www.visitdubai.com/en/
Transportation
Delegates flying into Dubai International Airport can travel by rideshare, taxi, metro, complimentary coach, or bus to the Conference Venue – Waldorf Astoria, Dubai Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE.
Note - For any room booking enquiry at Waldorf Astoria please email DXBPD.Reservations@waldorfastoria.com and they will advise the best rate that they can offer at the time of booking. Delegates looking for alternative accommodation in Dubai, please check: Booking.com
REGISTRATION
- Conference registration ends on October 15th, 2023.
- After making payment, please complete the registration form below and attach the payment receipt.
- If a single author is presenting multiple papers, they must register for each paper separately.
- Do not deduct any bank transaction charges from the ICASF 2023 Full Registration Fee of USD450 per paper, or your registration will be considered incomplete and your paper will not be scheduled for presentation at the conference.
- Please use the reference "ICASF 2023" for your payment.
- The registration fee for Abu Dhabi University Global Engagement Program (GEP) members is USD350. To learn more about the GEP and to register, please click here.
Conference Fees
CONFERENCE ORGANIZERS
Prof. Ghassan Fouad Aouad
Chancellor
Abu Dhabi University
Prof. Sherine Farouk
Associate Provost for Academic projects
Professor of Accounting
Abu Dhabi University, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Email: sherine.farouk@adu.ac.ae
Prof. Salam Abdallah
Chair of Research Development & Doctoral Studies
Professor of MIS
College of Business
Abu Dhabi University, Abu Dhabi UAE
salam.abdallah@adu.ac.ae
Dr. Hamad Ebrahim Ali Odhabi
Vice Chancellor for Financial and Administrative Affairs
Prof. Barry O’Mahony
Dean, College of Business
Dr. Hamdi Mustafa Sheibani
Dean of College of Engineering
Prof. Evan Paleologos
Professor of Engineering and Project Management
Prof. Sharul Sham Bin
Dol
Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Rahaf Ajaj
Assistant Professor of Environmental Health and Safety
Dr. Haleamah Hasan Saleh
AlSabah
Associate Professor of Public Health
Sarah
Al-Hashimi
Associate Director of University Development Office
Noor
Almasri
Senior Manager of Operations for Marketing, Marketing & Communication Department
Khulud
Abdallah
Senior Administrative Officer
Ibrahim Hamad Ibrahim
Odhabi
Academic Project Coordinator
Sakshi Sharma
Research Assistant
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