Conference Overview
Frontier technologies are reshaping the business landscape, offering transformative tools to foster resilience and adaptability in economies. These advancements—spanning Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain Technology, Internet of Things (IoT), Quantum Computing, Digital Twin, Robotics, Advanced Data Analytics, and more—are redefining how businesses tackle global challenges, innovate for the future, and create sustainable impact for resilient economies. In this context, we are thrilled to announce the call for papers for the 8th International Conference on Entrepreneurship for Sustainability & Impact (ESI) under the theme of “Frontier Technologies for Resilient Economies.” This conference aims to convene leading academics, industry experts, and visionary thinkers to explore how cutting-edge technologies are driving economic resilience and sustainable growth. We invite submissions that explore the business, economic, social, and ethical dimensions of frontier technologies. The conference will feature diverse tracks each focusing on a specific domain where frontier technologies are making a significant impact, ranging from entrepreneurship, digital finance, climate change solutions, logistics, retail, and consumer engagement among many other topics. This conference offers a unique opportunity to present pioneering research, cultivate impactful collaborations, and ignite stimulating discussions. Collectively, we strive to influence the future of business and policy in this swiftly advancing technological era.
Join us in this intellectual journey to explore and shape the evolving landscape of frontier technologies for more resilient economies.
About ESI
The Entrepreneurship for Sustainability & Impact (ESI) is an annual conference hosted by the Center for Entrepreneurship & Organizational Excellence (CEOE) – Qatar University. It is one of the leading entrepreneurship conferences in the MENA region. ESI is a community of scholars and practitioners interested in entrepreneurship, innovation, and organizational excellence research, teaching and practice. Our mission is to provide a forum for sharing ideas and interaction to advance entrepreneurship and organizational excellence research in the region. The objectives of ESI is to foster research collaborations among our members; share experiences on entrepreneurship and innovation practices; and develop policies that address economic, social and environmental challenges. Details of last year's conference can be found here
Submission Guidelines
We welcome submission of abstracts and/or papers. Please submit a 1000-1500 word extended abstract (about 4 to 5 pages excluding references, appendices and other material) as a proposal for consideration at the conference. Full papers will also be accepted into the submission system. At least one author must attend the conference for the proposed paper to be included in the conference program.
Research Impact
As a vital part of the ESI conference, participants are invited to engage in a reflective exercise on the implications of their research. For each accepted paper for presentation, a written piece of at least 150 words that presents the potential social/economic/business impact of their research. This section is designed to encourage scholars to think beyond the academic sphere and consider how their research can contribute to or influence societal aspects such as public policy, community health, environmental sustainability, business development, technological innovation, education, or social justice. Please note that, you need to upload the extended abstract and/or paper (in PDF or WORD file) as an attachment to complete the submission.
Where to Submit:
Authors must submit their papers via the CMT official conference submission system.
How to submit:
Submit your paper, in PDF or Word (.docx) format, via the official submission portal, ensuring it follows the Submission guidelines. After submission, you will receive an acknowledgment email — contact
lcharfeddine@qu.edu.qa if you do not receive confirmation.
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About CEOE
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Center for Entrepreneurship & Organizational Excellence (CEOE) is a research center within the College of Business & Economics at Qatar University. Through outstanding research and policy works, experiential learning, distinctive capacity building, and community outreach, the CEOE aims to make a profound impact on the way organizations in Qatar conduct business and the way their businesses affect Qatar. The CEOE activities include research and policy work, teaching, case development, consultancy, and training. It has a track record in working with government agencies and the private sector to develop innovative solutions.