International Online Conference on "Empowering Sustainable Futures: Women, AI, Innovation, Trade and Inclusive Global Development"

International Online Conference 2026
Empowering Sustainable Futures: Women, AI, Innovation, Trade & Inclusive Global Development
31 October 2026 | 100% Online | International Participation

The International Online Conference 2026: Empowering Sustainable Futures – Women, AI, Innovation, Trade & Inclusive Global Development brings together researchers, academics, educators, policymakers, entrepreneurs, business leaders, technology professionals and development practitioners from across the world to exchange ideas on some of the most important transformations shaping our shared future.
At a time when artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, global trade, digitalization and sustainability are rapidly reshaping economies and societies, the conference provides an interdisciplinary platform to examine how these transformations can contribute to more inclusive, innovative and sustainable development. Particular attention is given to the growing role of women in entrepreneurship, technology, leadership, international trade, education, finance and sustainable economic development.
The conference welcomes research that crosses traditional disciplinary boundaries. Discussions will cover areas including Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies, women entrepreneurship, international trade and global value chains, digital business and e-commerce, international education, FinTech and financial inclusion, sustainable entrepreneurship, circular economy, ESG and the SDGs, responsible AI, green skills, innovation ecosystems and the future of work.
Organizers & International Collaborating Institutions
The conference is being developed through a growing network of international academic collaboration, bringing together higher education and research institutions across the Middle East, South Asia and Southeast Asia. The collaboration is intended to strengthen cross-border academic engagement, encourage interdisciplinary research and create opportunities for longer-term institutional partnerships.

Ibn Rushd College for Management Sciences contributes to the conference’s international academic network from Saudi Arabia, supporting scholarly exchange and engagement in areas related to management, innovation, entrepreneurship, economic transformation and sustainable development. Its participation strengthens the conference’s engagement with the Middle East and provides an important academic perspective on the evolving relationship between education, technology, business and economic development.

Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University (ZPPSU), Philippines, joins the conference as an international academic collaborator, contributing to its objective of strengthening cross-border research engagement, knowledge exchange and institutional cooperation. Its participation supports opportunities for faculty, researchers and scholars to engage with an international academic community, exchange research perspectives and explore collaborative initiatives across institutions and disciplines.

Vivekananda College, University of Delhi, India, Established in 1970, Vivekananda College is a constituent college of the University of Delhi and is accredited with an A+ Grade by NAAC. The College offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across Arts, Commerce and Sciences within a multidisciplinary academic environment. With a strong emphasis on women’s empowerment, academic excellence, research, holistic development and community engagement, Vivekananda College brings an important academic perspective to the conference, particularly in relation to inclusive development, education, women’s participation and interdisciplinary research.
Together, these institutions contribute to an international academic platform connecting scholars and institutions across different regions. Additional international academic institutions are also being invited to join the conference as collaborating and co-hosting partners, further expanding opportunities for institutional networking, research collaboration and academic exchange.
A Platform for Research, Collaboration and Publication
Beyond research presentations, the conference is designed to encourage meaningful academic and professional collaboration. Participants will have opportunities to present their work, receive feedback, interact with an international community of scholars and practitioners, identify potential research collaborators and explore opportunities for developing their work toward scholarly publication.
Selected high-quality papers may be considered for relevant publication opportunities associated with Scopus and/or Web of Science indexed outlets, including identified journal special issues and edited scholarly volumes. All publication opportunities remain subject to the scope of the respective publication, independent peer review, editorial acceptance and publisher requirements.
The conference currently identifies potential publication pathways through the Journal of International Students, which is indexed in Scopus and Web of Science-ESCI, and Innovation and Emerging Technologies, published by World Scientific and indexed in Scopus and Web of Science-ESCI. A further opportunity is available through a proposed edited research volume with Nova Science Publishers titled Women, Trade and Impact: Innovating Sustainable Economies. The edited-volume opportunity is indicated as having no APC for selected papers, subject to final editorial and publisher requirements.

Important Dates
Abstract Submission Deadline: 10 October 2026
Full Paper Submission Deadline: 20 October 2026
Registration Deadline: 25 October 2026
Conference Date: 31 October 2026

Registration
Attendee: USD 10
Author / Paper Presenter: USD 100 per paper

Publication charges, where applicable, are separate from the conference registration or presentation fee and are governed independently by the respective journal or publisher.

Who Should Participate?
The conference welcomes university faculty, researchers, doctoral and postgraduate scholars, early-career researchers, international education professionals, women entrepreneurs, business leaders, policymakers, AI and technology researchers, trade and economic development specialists, sustainability and ESG professionals, engineers and technology practitioners, higher education administrators, NGOs, research centres and international institutions. October Conference Brochure
Whether you are presenting research, developing a new research collaboration, exploring emerging interdisciplinary questions or seeking to engage with an international academic community, the conference offers a space to connect, exchange ideas, collaborate and contribute to conversations shaping sustainable global futures.