Abu Dhabi: ICASF 2024, the 2nd International Conference on Advancing Sustainable Futures, will be held on 11th – 12th of December 2024, at the Ritz Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal.
The two-day event is organized under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence.
Centered on the theme ‘Innovation and Digital Transformation for Sustainable Futures’, the event aligns with the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Organized and hosted by Abu Dhabi University (ADU), the conference has drawn over 720 research submissions, with 330 selected for presentation across 52 sessions and 11 thematic tracks.
The event will feature more than 65 keynote speakers and panelists, including Ministers, Diplomats, Academics, Researchers, and Industry leaders from over 90 countries, addressing how AI and digital technologies can tackle sustainability challenges and foster resilient communities.
The event will feature seven panel discussions, including;
- AI-Driven Innovation: Pioneering Sustainability in the Digital Transformation Era.
- Empowering Inclusion and Change Through Innovation: Aligning Higher Education with SDGs in the Digital Transformation Era.
- Driving Change: Innovation in Humanitarian, Anti-Poverty Solutions, Philanthropy, and Corporate Social Responsibility for Sustainable Futures.
- Empowering Women in the Digital Age: Challenges and Opportunities.
- Navigating Finance and Audit for ESG in the Era of Innovation and Digital Transformation.
- Driving Sustainability: The Impact of International University Rankings on Institutional Strategies and Practices.
- Data Science for Sustainability.
The conference will also introduce initiatives like the Arab Universities for Climate Change Knowledge Network (AUCCKN) and the ADU-Liwa Global Collaborative Research and Innovation Program. Research presented at the event may be published in 14 prestigious Scopus-indexed journals.
ICASF 2024 will honour exceptional research with the Conference Best Research Paper awards, highlighting achievements in areas such as Digital innovation, Green technology, Sustainable education, AI advancements, and corporate social responsibility in the digital era.
The conference is supported by sponsors such as Emirates Red Crescent, Adeeb Group, Inovartic Investment, and the Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau, alongside collaborators like Huawei, Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), and the Association of Arab Universities.
Chancellor of ADU, Professor Ghassan Aouad, emphasized the university’s role as a hub for global innovation, while Professor Sherine Farouk highlighted the institution’s dedication to empowering students and advancing the UAE’s sustainability goals.
ICASF 2024 represents a pivotal platform for fostering innovation and collaboration to address global sustainability challenges. With its diverse program and distinguished speakers, the conference aims to inspire transformative solutions for a sustainable future.