Conference on Resilience, Sustainability and Digital Transformation in a Changing World

About the Conference:

The College of Economics, Law, and Government at the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City is pleased to announce the International Conference on "Resilience, Sustainability and Digital Transformation in a Changing World: Perspectives from Southeast Asia". The world economy in 2025 is facing turbulence, with uncertainties stemming from geopolitical shifts, economic instability, and disruptions in global trade. These challenges underscore the urgent need for sustainable policies and resilient governance frameworks, particularly in Southeast Asia—a region experiencing both rapid digital transformation and increasing environmental pressure.

This conference aims to bring together scholars, policymakers, and practitioners to explore technology-based and sustainable solutions to pressing economic, legal, and governance challenges in the region. The conference will serve as a platform for the exchange of ideas on the role of sustainability and digital transformation in fostering economic development, environmental protection, and social inclusion in the rapidly changing global and regional context.

Conference Themes:

We invite the submission of original research papers and policy papers addressing resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability-related challenges and opportunities in Southeast Asia. We welcome papers in the areas of economics, law, governance, and social sciences, including but not limited to:

Economics, Technology and Public Finance:

• Digital Economy and Inclusive Growth
• AI and Data Analytics in Economic Forecasting
• Green Growth and Sustainable Development
• Climate Finance and Carbon Pricing
• Renewable Energy Economics and Market Dynamics
• Resilient Supply Chains and Trade
• Circular Economy and Waste Management
• ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Investing
• Economic Adaptation in a Volatile Global Market
• Crisis Management and Economic Recovery Policies
• Sustainable Trade and Regional Cooperation
• Sustainable Management of Marine Resources

Law and Resilience Governance:

• Environmental and Climate Change Law
• Legal Frameworks for Sustainable Business Practices
• International Trade Law and Sustainable Development
• Intellectual Property Rights in Green Innovation
• Data Privacy, Digital Rights, and Sustainability
• Legal Responses to Economic and Environmental Crises
• Regulatory Adaptations for Sustainable and Resilient Development

Public Governance, Policy and Resilience:

• E-Government and Civic Tech for Sustainability
• Sustainable Public Finance and Budgeting
• Climate-Responsive Urban Planning and Resilient Cities
• Digital Transformation and Sustainable Public Services
• Policy Innovations for Net-Zero Strategies
• Governance Strategies for Managing Economic and Environmental Turbulence
• Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Adaptation Policies

Quantitative Tools for Sustainability, Resilience, and Digital Transformation

• Quantitative Assessment of Resilience
• Measurement of Sustainability Indicators
• Evaluation of Digital Transformation Processes
• Quantitative Methods for Environmental Monitoring and Environmental Data
• Mathematical Modeling of Ecosystem Services, Climate Resilience, Sustainable Resource Management
• Dynamic Systems and Sustainability

Arts, Humanities and Languages

• Cultural Impacts of Climate Change
• Cultural Resilience in the Digital Era
• Language as a Tool for Community Resilience
• Multilingualism and Digital Communication

Keynote speakers:

• Pamela Jagger, Professor of Sustainability, University of Michigan, the US
• Carlos Chavez, Editor - Environment and Development Economics, Universidad de Talca, Chile

Important Dates:

• Abstract Submission Deadline: May 5, 2025
• Notification of Acceptance: May 15, 2025
• Full Paper Submission Deadline: June 25, 2025
• Conference Dates: August 1 - 2, 2025

Submission Guidelines:

Submissions are open via http://conference.ueh.edu.vn/conference/elg2025 and will follow a two- stage process: abstract and full paper submission. We encourage the submission of unpublished working papers or early drafts. For co-authored works, please specify the presenting author. All submissions will be evaluated by the scientific committee for acceptance into the conference program.

Registration

For registration, please visit the Conference website at:

http://conference.ueh.edu.vn/conference/elg2025

Registration Fee

Presenter: $80 (Early Bird); $100 (Regular)

Presenter (student): $40 (Early Bird); $60 (Regular)

Non-Presenter: $40 (Early Bird); $50 (Regular)

Publication

Accepted abstracts will be published in the Conference Handbook with an ISBN identification. In addition to this, selected papers will be given the opportunity to be published in peer-reviewed academic journals or edited books as follows.

1. Journal of Asian Business and Economic Studies (JABES – Scopus Q1) and Environment and Development Economics (EDE – SSCI) have expressed interest in receiving manuscripts from the conference.
2. A special issue of the International Journal of Empirical Economics (SWPC-IJEE), listed in Scopus, which focuses on topics related to environment, law, and economics.
3. An edited book as part of the Frontiers in South and Southeast Asian Development Research series, published by Springer.
4. A handbook on Efficiency, Productivity and Growth in Vietnam or Efficiency, Productivity and Growth in Southeast Asia, published by Springer, that features selected contributions from the conference.

Authors of selected papers will be invited to submit their full manuscripts for review by the respective journals.

Moreover, to encourage and acknowledge outstanding research, the CELG Best Paper Award of 200 USD will be presented to the author(s) of the best research paper presented at the conference.

Inquiries

For any inquiries, please feel free to contact the local organizing committee at th.celg@ueh.edu.vn