Conference on Digital Transformation for Social Impacts and ESG Performance

Journal of International Economics and Management

The Journal of International Economics and Management (JIEM), Foreign Trade University, Vietnam in collaboration with the and Social Business Creation (SBC), HEC Montréal, Canada will host the Conference on Digital Transformation for Social Impacts and ESG Performance from July 31 to August 1, 2025, at Foreign Trade University (FTU), Hanoi, Vietnam.

This academic conference aims to advance research and foster dialogue on the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) challenges and opportunities presented by the Fourth Industrial Revolution, with a focus on generating actionable insights to promote sustainable development.

Keynote Speakers

•    Professor Léo-Paul Dana – Dalhousie University, Canada
•    Professor Norris F. Krueger – Entrepreneurship Northwest, USA
•    Professor Mai Thai – Director of Social Business Creation, HEC Montréal, Canada

Publication Opportunities

•    Journal of International Economics and Management (ACI) – Special Issue on “Digital Transformation, ESG Practices, and Economic Development in Emerging Markets”
•    Journal of Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Scopus Q1) – Special Issue on “Digital Entrepreneurship for Social Impact”
•    Edited Volume – Digital Transformation for Social Impacts and ESG Performance

Important Dates

Key Topics

Submissions may address, but are not limited to, the following topics:

•    Circular economy practices in emerging markets
•    Scalability of circular economy models in sectors such as textiles, agriculture, and construction
•    Social entrepreneurship and ESG integration
•    Corporate leadership and ESG adoption in emerging market firms
•    ESG-driven innovation and its impact on technology and business models
•    Applications of AI and blockchain in ESG compliance and reporting
•    ESG strategies for bridging the digital divide
•    Innovative business models aligned with ESG principles
•    The role of digital technologies in enhancing ESG outcomes

For More Information

•    Website: https://jiemconference.ftu.edu.vn/
•    Submission Portal: https://jiem.ftu.edu.vn/index.php/jiem/submission/wizard
•    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JIEM.FTU
•    Linkedln : Journal of International Economics and Management | LinkedIn

We welcome researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to join us in shaping the future of ESG in the digital era.