Dr. Yong Jing Yi is a renowned expert in business management and development, celebrated for her pioneering research and innovative strategies. Holding a Ph.D. in Business Management, she serves as a professor and mentor, imparting her extensive knowledge to the next generation of business leaders. Dr. Yong's prolific contributions include numerous scholarly papers and influential books, alongside her role as a sought-after speaker at global conferences. Her work in strategic development and organizational behavior has earned her numerous awards and significantly impacted industry practices. As a consultant and advisor, Dr. Yong continues to shape the business landscape with her commitment to excellence, innovation, and adaptability.

Evgenii Dubskii is a strategic leader with a proven track record in guiding organizations towards long-term success. With expertise in strategic planning, defines the vision and direction that propels growth and innovation. Provides strong leadership across the organization, fostering a dynamic management team and making decisive corporate decisions that shape the company's culture and values. In operations management, ensures seamless alignment of operations with strategic goals, while in financial management, oversees planning, risk management, and stakeholder reporting. Evgenii Dubskii serves as the primary spokesperson, maintaining crucial relationships with stakeholders including shareholders, employees, customers, and the public, ensuring transparent and effective communication. Passionate about driving innovation and growth, identity’s and capitaliser’s on new business opportunities and investments to sustain the company's upward trajectory.

Dr. Vadapalli joined IDSC after serving as Program Director for the Center for Agile and Adaptive Additive Manufacturing and Senior Director for IT Support at the University of North Texas (UNT) in Denton. Prior to UNT, Dr. Vadapalli was a Senior Research Scientist at the High-Performance Computing Center at Texas Tech University (TTU) in Lubbock. In those roles, he helped secure nearly $3 million dollars in external funding, more than $40 million in grant proposals, and more than $230 million in-kind grants for skilled workforce training. One of Dr. Vadapalli’s priorities is advancing cancer care and research through machine learning (ML), artificial intelligence (AI), and powerful computer models. At TTU, he partnered with researchers at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center and Rice University to accelerate the development of patient treatment plans. Dr. Vadapalli is also interested in applying advanced computing tools to develop sophisticated climate models involving ocean and atmospheric conditions. Dr. Vadapalli holds a Doctorate in Nuclear Physics from Andhra University in India, and a Master’s degree in Computational Engineering from Mississippi State. He and his wife have two sons.

Jordan is an education technology entrepreneur.
His passion is building EdTech companies that help students transition from education to work. His method is to integrate real industry partners and mentors into the learning process through hands-on collaborations that expose learners to new industries and job roles by working on real projects with real stakeholders and stakes. CapSource offers technology that empowers academic and industry partners to build and manage high-impact, scalable experiential learning and hiring programs that engage, educate, and train our next-generation workforce. Through their software and added services, CapSource helps educators and industry partners coordinate, manage, and scale high-impact case-based, project-based, and mentoring-based programs designed to help emerging talent learn, network, and get hired. Since 2017, CapSource has helped 2,000+ different industry partners like Caterpillar, DoorDash, Adidas, and the American Cancer Society collaborate with 18,000+ young professionals from over 150 global academic institutions across the world, including Florida State University, New York University, and the University of Notre Dame. With your support, Jordan hopes to bridge the skills gap and ensure students graduate workforce-ready! Jordan started his first education technology company, Real Time Cases (acquired), which raised over $2,000,000 in venture funding while an undergraduate at Lehigh University studying Accounting, Finance, and Entrepreneurship. Outside of work, Jordan is passionate about Landscaping, Gardening, Networking, Travel, Cooking, Mixology, Modern Art, Blogging, Podcasts, Sailing, Tennis, Hiking, Event Planning, Shabbat, Public Speaking, Photography, and Coaching/Connecting fellow entrepreneurs.

Dr. Abd Rahman is an Associate Professor of Data Science at Department of Physics Universiti Putra Malaysia. During his PhD studies, he worked on developing new algorithms for multi-floor indoor localization system and also proposing new approach in indoor localization system based on WLAN. He has also joined Alcatel-Lucent Bell Labs (now Nokia Bell Labs), Dublin, Ireland as a post-graduate research intern to carried out research and working with research team on co-localization and tracking algorithm for WLAN networks. He has also served as an invited researcher in Bell Labs Antwerp, Belgium to apply the localization system for Bell-Labs Future-X day. In 2019, he has been attached to the Indian Institute Technology Kanpur, India, as a Postdoctoral Fellow working on peer-to-peer networks. He has also served multiple positions in Ministry of Education and Higher education, Malaysia such as technical committee for Smart Data Project and technical workforce for Big Data Project between 2019 to 2021. I am also a Fellow of CEO@Faculty at the ministry of Higher Education where he has been placed in National Instruments Penang, Malaysia in 2018. He is currently the Head of Data Science research group in UPM. His current research interest is within the field of machine learning and artificial intelligence where I have published more than 40 high impact articles in the area. My other research interests includes signal processing, pattern recognition/ matching/ prediction, machine learning algorithms, electromagnetics-related computation and modelling and RF and microwave based sensor system.

Bio: Prof J. Mark Bishop is now an Emeritus Professor of Cognitive Computing at Goldsmiths, University of London where he has been a Director of the TCIDA (The Centre for Intelligent Data Analytics). In that context, he has led a group that has successfully developed commercial state-of-art analytic systems for fraud detection and business-to-business e-procurement. Over his career Mark’s research has spanned the theory and application of Artificial Intelligence and its underlying philosophy; in this context he is regularly invited to advise on policy at the UN (Geneva/Turin/Birmingham), the EC (Brussels) and the UK (Parliament/Whitehall). In 2010 Mark was elected to Chair the AISB. The AISB (the UK Society for Artificial Intelligence & the Simulation of Behaviour) is the world’s oldest society for the study of AI and Mark served a four-year term as Chair [2010-2014] during which he was co-opted onto the Organising Committee of ICRAC (International Committee for Robot Arms Control). He has served as associate Editor of seven academic journals in the field of AI and Cognitive Science and as a Business Consultant on both AI & AI/Data ethics. Mark enjoys a high media profile and is regularly asked for comment in both national and international media; most notably critiquing the doomsday predictions of Prof Stephen Hawking, Elon Musk et al. (concerning the threat posed by AI). In this context, an invited piece for the New Scientist magazine became the most downloaded article of the issue. In 2016 Mark was invited to discuss AI with Prof Murray Shanahan across an episode of Radio 4’s “Agree to Differ”.

Director of Sales & Marketing | Broker/Owner, Save Max Bulls Realty, Canada Founder of The Realty Bulls Exclusive Team Partner with Danube Properties, Dubai Mohsin truly believes that every challenge can be converted into an opportunity. Migrating to Canada with just a little more than an MD Doctorate Degree from back home and an extremely solid mindset with a positive attitude, he leveraged his leadership experience as a Medical Chief in Saudi Arabia to transition into a leadership role in Competitive Canadian Market. Mohsin Shaikh is a distinguished figure in Canadian Real Estate Market, known for his visionary leadership and innovative approach. As a Director and Owner at Save Max Bulls Realty in Canada, he has transformed the landscape of real estate marketing and sales, driving significant growth and success for his company. In addition to his pivotal role in Bulls Realty, he is the founder of The Realty Bulls, a premier real estate platform for all preconstruction real estate needs in Canada. Under his guidance, The Realty Bulls has become a trusted name in the industry, with over $3 Billion+ in Real Estate Volume Sold & 3800+ Sold Transactions till date in Ontario and Alberta Mainly. His strategic partnership with Canada’s leading financial institutions to create exceptional value for his clients including National Bank, RBC, TD and Scotia Bank along with strong relations with reputed builders of Canada including Daniels Corporation, Camrost FelCorp, Madison Homes, Empire Homes, Lanterra Developments, Tribute communities, Emblem Developments, Greenpark Homes, Fernbrook Homes, Urban Capital, Lindvest, Centrecourt etc., has grown his team become one of the Top Producers in GTA pre-construction real estate.Expanding his influence beyond Canada, Mohsin serves as an exclusive team partner with Danube Properties in Dubai along with multiple builders actively engaged in Dubai real estate market in recent times. A relationship-oriented person, Mohsin believes in building long-term associations with his clients, fellow professionals, builders, and other brokerages. Team Realty Bulls upholds his belief and adds Honesty, Integrity, and Trust to its corporate values and work culture. Beyond his professional success, Mohsin works hard to give back to the community and regularly engages in fundraising activities, whether it’s a successful running charity hospital back home or having a regular food donation drive for the needy in Toronto Region as well as early settlement services for students studying in Ontario. He is looking forward to creating more success stories and believes the world is full of opportunities for positive people.

Presently, working as a Professor in the department of Information Science and Engineering, JSS Academy of Technical Education, Bangalore. I worked as Dean(Research) JSSATEB ,Professor and Head, Department of CSE/ISE in various reputed Engineering colleges of Karnataka, India. My research area includes: Knowledge Engineering, Operating System Virtualization, Requirement Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering and Architecture Number of PhD awarded/completed under my supervision : 5 Number of PhD scholars guiding : 6 Chairman Board of Examiners, VTU, Belagam, Member Board of Studies, Board of Examiner, Local Inspection Committee member of Various autonomous Engineering colleges and universities in India. Editorial Board member, Review committee member of Various National and International Journals. Member -Technical Program committees/session Chair/organizing committee member for various National and International conferences. National Award winner "Rashtriya Ekta Samman-2013". All India National Unity Conference-Aug 2013 •Dr. DV Ashoka is one of the National Award winners "Rashtriya Ekta Samman-2013". The Award was presented to Dr. DV Ashoka, by Dr. Bhishma Narain Singh (Former Governor) in a Special function organized on the eve of 70th Birth Anniversary of Late Shri Rajiv Gandhi On 19th August, 2013 at India Habitat Center, New Delhi. All India National Unity Conference gives Awards & Recognition to Men & Women at national level who matter, from various fields for their outstanding services, achievements and contributions.This award is presented to mark the Birth Anniversary of Late Shri Rajiv Gandhi every year as Rajiv Gandhi Rashtriya Ekta Samman.

With over 30 years of experience in developing and leading global enterprises and fundraising across diverse sectors, I am passionate about creating a positive impact on the planet and society through sustainability causes. As the founding partner and Executive Director of Asia Venture Fund, a climate and sustainability fund that we are developing that seeks to commercialize sustainability technology and projects for the Asia-Pacific region, I enjoy working with businesses, projects, and technology, that can make a major impact on human well-being and the biodiversity of the planet, through reducing its carbon intensity and waste impact using "real" sustainable solutions, not just greenwashing. I am also a university lecturer who specialises in the field of startups, entrepreneurship, innovation, creativity, and sustainability, having lectured for some of Australia’s leading universities and institutions, whilst also developing courses and programs in entrepreneurship and startups for some of the universities that I have lectured at. I have also built bespoke courses and programs in entrepreneurship for my online institute, The Global Business Academy. These days I spend my time building "spin-off" ventures and global communities and educating and coaching globally scalable, sustainability startups through my business, The Global Business Group which is an incubator and lab, whilst also running my Asia Venture Fund. One of my pet projects for 2023 was to develop wellness retreats for entrepreneurs and business owners in Bali, aptly named "The Entrepreneur's Escape". In 2023, my team and I successfully ran two such retreats and are looking at running two more. in 2024. I am continually looking for authentic connections and co-creators who believe in shared values and how to keep making our planet great, so let's have a chat about how we can make a difference.

With over 16 years of experience in IT, I am a highly skilled Cloud Architect and Lead Site Reliability Engineer, bringing extensive expertise across diverse sectors such as retail, insurance, IT and software services, banking and finance, and video communications. My career encompasses a broad range of disciplines including cloud engineering, enterprise architecture, cloud migrations, DevOps, site reliability engineering, container orchestration, code deployment automation, and software development. I specialize in designing and implementing both cloud and on-premises infrastructure architectures, with a focus on enhancing infrastructure robustness, application availability, and data security. My role involves refining cloud security architectures, developing hybrid cloud disaster recovery strategies, evaluating the reliability of live environments, automating patch and release management, and leveraging AI and machine learning to enhance product features and evaluate failover solutions for automatic recovery. My proven track record includes establishing secure DevOps pipelines, managing data center consolidations and migrations, and optimizing network performance—all while achieving notable cost savings and operational efficiencies. I am proficient in cloud architecture and engineering, development operations, enterprise architecture, vulnerability management, incident management, and compliance. I excel at leading multi-regional teams and overseeing large-scale cloud SRE projects, aligning automation initiatives with business objectives, reducing vulnerabilities, implementing cost- saving measures, and ensuring reliable infrastructure for millions of active users. In addition to my technical role, I am an active contributor to the community as an author, speaker, judge, and reviewer in cloud computing, security, AI, and machine learning. I have written 8 international articles, which have garnered 165 citations to date. As a senior IEEE member, I review conference papers and articles and mentor university students.

Dr. J.Y. Yong (ORCID 0000-0003-1332-4779/Researcher ID L-2829-2019) is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Management and Marketing at Taylor’s University. She earned her Doctorate degree from Universiti Sains Malaysia, where she delved deep into her passion for exploring the antecedents and outcomes of green human resource management, unearthing invaluable insights into sustainable organizational practices. She has been published in esteemed scholarly journals such as the Journal of Cleaner Production, Business Strategy and Environment, Benchmarking: An International Journal, Industrial and Commercial Training, Journal of Management Development, and the International Journal of Engineering & Technology. Dr. Yong’s contributions extend beyond publication, as she actively participates as a reviewer for international journals and conferences. Her research interests span a wide spectrum, including green human resource management, intellectual capital, environmental, social, and governance practices, sustainability, and family business dynamics.

With over 23 years of IT experience, I am a seasoned Lead Security Architect with deep expertise across multiple industries, including oil and gas, IT and software services, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, banking and finance. My background spans security architecture, network design, software development, project management and leadership in large-scale security and cloud initiatives. I lead the design and implementation of comprehensive security architectures, driving strategic collaborations that fortify infrastructure and enhance security posture. My responsibilities include refining cloud security architecture, developing hybrid cloud disaster recovery strategies, conducting vendor security evaluations, and integrating AI and machine learning for proactive threat detection. My work in establishing secure DevSecOps pipelines, managing datacenter consolidations and migrations, and optimizing network performance consistently delivers significant cost savings and operational efficiencies. Proficient in cybersecurity architecture and engineering, cloud engineering, enterprise architecture, vulnerability management, threat management, and compliance, I excel at leading multi-region teams and overseeing large-scale security projects. My career is characterized by a strong commitment to aligning security initiatives with business objectives, reducing vulnerabilities and threats, and safeguarding digital assets. Beyond my primary role, I contribute to the community as an author, speaker, judge, and reviewer in cloud computing, cybersecurity, AI, and machine learning. As a senior member of IEEE, I review conference papers and have recently been nominated to serve on the technical advisory board for a leading security product development company in the USA. I hold a Masters degree in Computer Science and MBA in Systems

Dr. Hadagali Ashoka is an accomplished academic and researcher with over 16 years of experience in biotechnology, systems biology, and metabolic engineering. He holds a Ph.D from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB), where his research focused on Modeling the Effect of Natural Ingredients and Drugs on Blood Glucose Dynamics. He is currently an assistant professor at B.M.S. College of Engineering, Bengaluru, where he teaches and conducts research in Biotechnology. Dr. Ashoka’s research spans multiple disciplines, including diabetes management, obesity dynamics, and microbial stress survival, and he has published widely in reputable journals. He has received several awards, including the State Award from the Government of Karnataka for community service and the Best NSS Programme Officer Award from Visvesvaraya Technological University. He is actively involved in the scientific community, serving as a reviewer for prestigious journals such as Heliyon-Cell Press and Elsevier. Dr. Ashoka is also a life member of various professional societies, including the Association of Microbiologists of India and the Indian Science Congress Association.

Suchit Ahuja received his B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Information Technology from Purdue University, USA. He received his Ph.D. degree in Management Information Systems from the Smith School of Business, Queen’s University, Canada in 2018. He joined the John Molson School of Business, Concordia University, Canada as an Assistant Professor in Business Technology Management in 2018. He is the Director of the M.Sc. program in Business Analytics and Technology Management since 2021. Suchit’s research focuses on digital strategy and innovation, digital platforms and ecosystems, frugal digital innovation, societal impacts of digital innovation, and community-based innovation. Suchit has obtained funding for his research from federal and provincial funding agencies such as SSHRC, FRQ, and Mitacs. His research has been published in academic and practitioner outlets including Information Systems Journal, Journal of Small Business Management, Information Technology for Development, Journal of Community Informatics, Communications of the Association for Information Systems, Forbes, and The Conversation. His research has also appeared in top international conferences including AoM, ICIS, AMCIS, HICSS, IEEE, and ACM. Suchit has won the 2021 Dean’s Excellence in Teaching award and the 2023 Excellence in Academic Service award at the John Molson School of Business. In 2022, he won the President’s Excellence in Teaching award at Concordia University. He has served on prestigious committees such as the Standards Council of Canada and was a member of the board of advisors of BizSkills Academy, an EdTech startup in Ontario. He serves on the editorial advisory board of the Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Markets, and Complexity and is an Associate Editor for the IEEE Technology and Society journal.

Ganesh Kumar Murugesan is an accomplished IT leader, currently serving as Assistant Director at Northwestern Mutual. With a Master's in Analytics from Georgia Institute of Technology and 16 years of experience in Software Engineering, Ganesh specializes in Data, Database, Data Warehousing, Data Lake, ETL, AWS, Spark, Python. His expertise lies in the Financial Sector, particularly the Insurance industry, where he has successfully delivered numerous projects. Currently, Ganesh leads the development of an advanced cloud-based data platform at Northwestern Mutual, aiming to consolidate Enterprise-wide data and implement Machine Learning for improved decision-making and client experience. In addition to his professional achievements, Ganesh holds Senior Membership in the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), showcasing his commitment to advancing technology and fostering collaboration within the global technical community. He is a visionary leader shaping the future of data management and analytics in the financial landscape.

Adnan is a Business Faculty member and Research Scientist at Yorkville University. He also serves as the Director of Research at the Scientific Societal and Behavioral Research Center (SSBRC) and as the Editor-in-Chief of the Scientific Societal & Behavioral Research Journal (SSBRJ). He holds a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Organizational Behaviour from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, United Kingdom. His research specializes in gender-related occupational stress through a cultural lens. Dr. Haque has received the Best PG Research Student Award from the University of Sunderland, London, and earned distinctions in PGD in Business and Management from ATHE, London, as well as a diploma in Research and Leadership from the University of Copenhagen, Denmark. He also completed his MPA in HRM and BPA (Hons) from the University of Karachi with management and sciences distinctions. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP). As a seasoned Business and Management lecturer, Senior Researcher, and a Session Chair and Keynote Presenter at international conferences, Dr. Haque is an expert in his field. He also serves as an external PhD examiner for universities worldwide. His consultancy experience spans roles as a Corporate Trainer in Stress Management and Professional Development for multinational corporations and an HR consultant for IT and Logistics firms in the UK, Canada, and Pakistan. Dr. Haque’s research interests include organizational behaviour, entrepreneurship, project management, human resources management, sustainability, Industry 4.0, knowledge hiding, occupational stress, supply chain management, innovative work behaviour, and leadership styles. Specializing in occupational stress, he has published numerous research articles and presented keynotes at international conferences. He also contributes as an editor for books and special issues with renowned publishers like Taylor & Francis, IGI, Springer, and Sustainability.

Dr. Nandini Prasad K.S is a Professor, Dean of Foreign Affairs, and Head of the Department of Information Science and Engineering at Dayananda Sagar Academy of Technology and Management (DSATM), Bengaluru. With over 22 years of experience in academia, research, and industry, she holds a Post-Doctoral Fellowship from City University of London (2023), a Ph.D. in Electronics and Communication Engineering (2014), an M.Tech in Computer Science (2005), and a B.E. in Computer Science (2002). Her academic and research expertise spans Compiler Design, Machine Learning, Big Data Analytics, System Modeling, and more. She has published 84+ papers in reputed journals, authored five books, filed 12 patents, and has received multiple national and international recognitions including the Bharat Jyothi Award, Women Researcher of the Year 2023, and NPTEL STAR awards. A Senior Member of IEEE, Dr. Nandini actively guides Ph.D. and post-doctoral scholars, serves as a research supervisor under VTU, and has secured research funding from AICTE and KSCST. She has delivered lectures across India and represented her work internationally in countries such as the UK, Singapore, and Thailand.

Suchit Ahuja received his B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Information Technology from Purdue University, USA. He received his Ph.D. degree in Management Information Systems from the Smith School of Business, Queen’s University, Canada in 2018. He joined the John Molson School of Business, Concordia University, Canada as an Assistant Professor in Business Technology Management in 2018. He is the Director of the M.Sc. program in Business Analytics and Technology Management since 2021. Suchit’s research focuses on digital strategy and innovation, digital platforms and ecosystems, frugal digital innovation, societal impacts of digital innovation, and community-based innovation. Suchit has obtained funding for his research from federal and provincial funding agencies such as SSHRC, FRQ, and Mitacs. His research has been published in academic and practitioner outlets including Information Systems Journal, Journal of Small Business Management, Information Technology for Development, Journal of Community Informatics, Communications of the Association for Information Systems, Forbes, and The Conversation. His research has also appeared in top international conferences including AoM, ICIS, AMCIS, HICSS, IEEE, and ACM. Suchit has won the 2021 Dean’s Excellence in Teaching award and the 2023 Excellence in Academic Service award at the John Molson School of Business. In 2022, he won the President’s Excellence in Teaching award at Concordia University. He has served on prestigious committees such as the Standards Council of Canada and was a member of the board of advisors of BizSkills Academy, an EdTech startup in Ontario. He serves on the editorial advisory board of the Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Markets, and Complexity and is an Associate Editor for the IEEE Technology and Society journal.

T. Ramayah, is currently a Professor of Technology Management, School of Management, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Visiting Professor Minjiang University (China), Daffodil International University (DIU) Bangladesh, Fakulti Ekonomi dan Pengurusan, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Faculty Of Business, Economics and Social Development, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT), Faculty of Economics and Business, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), Fakulti Pengurusan dan Perniagaan, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) and Adjunct Professor at Faculty of Economics and Business Universitas Indonesia (UI), University Center for Research & Development (UCRD), Chandigarh University (CU), India, Sunway University, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) and Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), Malaysia. He was also a Visiting Professor King Saud University (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) and Adjunct Professor at Multimedia University previously. He has an h-index of 107 and citation of 45,718 in Google Scholar and i-10 index of 521, his h-index in SCOPUS is 62, with 13,853 citations while his h-index in ISI/Clarivate is 49 with 9,393 citations. He has taught courses in Statistics, Operations Management, Research Methods, Forecasting and Computer Literacy at undergraduate level. He has supervised numerous PhD/MA/MBA students in the fields of Information Systems, Operations Management, Marketing Management and Organizational Behavior having graduated 91 PhD student, 18 DBA students and 9 Master students. His full profile can be accessed from http://www.ramayah.com

TEH Sin Yin is an Associate Professor of Operations and Business Analytics at the School of Management, Universiti Sains Malaysia. She specializes in Statistical Quality Control, Operations Management, and Business Analytics. Teh has published over 100 papers in international journals and conference proceedings, including ISI Q1-ranked journals. Her research covers areas such as Business Analytics, Operations Management, Robust Statistics, Data Mining, and the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ). She has received several academic awards and actively collaborates with industry partners on analytics-driven projects.

Adnan is a Business Faculty member and Research Scientist at Yorkville University. He also serves as the Director of Research at the Scientific Societal and Behavioral Research Center (SSBRC) and as the Editor-in-Chief of the Scientific Societal & Behavioral Research Journal (SSBRJ). He holds a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Organizational Behaviour from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, United Kingdom. His research specializes in gender-related occupational stress through a cultural lens. Dr. Haque has received the Best PG Research Student Award from the University of Sunderland, London, and earned distinctions in PGD in Business and Management from ATHE, London, as well as a diploma in Research and Leadership from the University of Copenhagen, Denmark. He also completed his MPA in HRM and BPA (Hons) from the University of Karachi with management and sciences distinctions. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP). As a seasoned Business and Management lecturer, Senior Researcher, and a Session Chair and Keynote Presenter at international conferences, Dr. Haque is an expert in his field. He also serves as an external PhD examiner for universities worldwide. His consultancy experience spans roles as a Corporate Trainer in Stress Management and Professional Development for multinational corporations and an HR consultant for IT and Logistics firms in the UK, Canada, and Pakistan. Dr. Haque’s research interests include organizational behaviour, entrepreneurship, project management, human resources management, sustainability, Industry 4.0, knowledge hiding, occupational stress, supply chain management, innovative work behaviour, and leadership styles. Specializing in occupational stress, he has published numerous research articles and presented keynotes at international conferences. He also contributes as an editor for books and special issues with renowned publishers like Taylor & Francis, IGI, Springer, and Sustainability.

Wakhid Slamet Ciptono is a Professor at the Department of Management, Master of Economic Development (M.Ec.Dev.), and M.B.A., M.Sc./Ph.D. In Management Study Programs in the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FEB UGM), Yogyakarta Indonesia. He took his undergraduate program (B.Sc. And Drs.) at the same department and university in which he is working now. He got his Master of Business and Administration (M.B.A. in Strategic Business and Entrepreneurship) and Master in Portfolio, Program and Project Management (M.P.M.) in 1993 from Western Carolina University, North Carolina, USA; and his Ph.D. from Faculty of Business and Accountancy, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 2011. His research specializations are Strategic Operations Management, Strategic Asset Management (Real Property/Realty Business and Real Estate investment), Portfolio, Program and Project Management (P3M), Feasibility Study and Realty Valuation, Strategic Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Strategic Leadership, Supply/Demand-Chain Management, Global Value-Chain and Logistics Management (Strategic Purchasing and Procurement), Decision Making for Public Management, Meta-Knowledge (Wisdom and Sagacity) Management, Conscious Business (Benefit Corporations), the Economics of Happiness, Behavioral Economics and Behavioral Operations and Innovation. He was the Former Vice Director of Human Resource, Asset, and Financial at Master in Economics Development (M.Ec.Dev.) Study Program, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Jogjakarta, INDONESIA (2016-2020). He was the Former Director of MBA Study Program FEB UGM Jakarta Campus (2012-2015) and the Former Vice Director of Academic Affairs at MBA Study Program FEB UGM Yogyakarta Campus (2011). Currently, he is a Professor in Management, Department of Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Gadjah Mada. He is also the Senior Researcher at the Center of Logistics and Transportation Study (PUSTRAL) and Center of Regional Development and Planning (PSPPR) Universitas Gadjah Mada (2017-at present) and Professor at the Master and Doctoral of Leadership and Policy Innovation and Islamic Economic and Halal Industry Study Programs, Graduate School, Universitas Gadjah Mada. He is also the academician partner of Indonesian Society of Appraisers (MAPPI) 2011 – at present, the member of Knowledge Management Society Indonesia (KMSI), Indonesia Nuclear Society Association (HIMNI), Indonesian Society of Project Management Professionals (IAMPI), and Project Management Institute (PMI) USA. He successfully received the professional certification of Main Experts of Project Management (MPU) from IAMPI on November 28, 2024. He is an Internasional Advisory Board of DLSU (De La Salle University, the Phillipines) Business & Economics Review 2014 – at present. Credo:“Promote the good and Prevent the bad”

Dr. Kazi Md Salim Newaz is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Universiti Malaya (UM), Malaysia. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemical and Materials Engineering from the University of Auckland in 2002. He has over 18 years of industrial experience in the petrochemical sector, he has held various positions, including senior roles such as Maintenance Manager, Head of Engineering and Construction, and Plant Manager. He has also served as a consultant for several engineering organizations. Since joining UM in 2009, Dr. Kazi has established himself as a leading researcher in areas such as heat transfer, fouling mitigation, drag reduction, nanofluids, and renewable energy technologies. He has completed supervision of more than 35 Ph.D. candidates and numerous Master's students, and has authored over 300 publications, including journal articles, conference papers, and book chapters. Recognized by Clarivate as one of Malaysia’s Highly Cited Researchers, Dr. Kazi serves on the editorial boards of several International Journals and is an active participant in global engineering conferences. His significant contributions in heat exchanger fouling mitigation, nanofluid applications, and particle characterization have earned him widespread recognition in both academic and industrial circles.

Professor Dr. Sam Toong Hai is a multi-disciplinary researcher with expertise spanning both science and technology domains, encompassing the roles of a scientist, professor, researcher, entrepreneur, and pilot. With over 20 years of operational and managerial experience in the business sectors of Malaysia and internationally, he seamlessly integrates his contributions and achievements in academia and research. Professor Sam is actively contributing to international scientific research, higher education, and the cultivation of outstanding talents in business industries, academia, and research. Professor Sam was honored as a Young Talented Scientist for ASEAN by the People's Republic of China. He has represented Malaysia on numerous occasions at ASEAN scientific research forums and seminars held in China and ASEAN countries. Thus, he commenced his research journey in the realms of intelligent and precision agriculture, gaining recognition and acclaim for his significant contributions to academia and research over the years. His subsequent academic positions underline his global impact, with roles such as Professor at Inti International University & Colleges and various adjunct professorships in China and Indonesia. Sam's affiliations extend to research fellowships, directorships, and senior positions at esteemed institutions globally as below: ▪ Professor of Faculty of Business & Communication, Inti International University, Malaysia. ▪ Director of International Relationship & Collaboration Centre at Inti International University. ▪ Winner of ASEAN YOUNG TALENTED SCIENTIST AWARD 2019. ▪ Adjunct Professor of Yunnan College of Business Management ▪ Adjunct Professor of Hebei Finance University, Hebei, China. ▪ Adjunct Professor of Guizhou University, Guizhou, China. ▪ Adjunct Professor of Moutai Institute, Guizhou, China. ▪ Adjunct Professor of Indonesia International Institute for Life Sciences, Jakarta, Indonesia. ▪ Deputy Director of Guizhou Contemporary And Efficient Agricultural Development Collaborative Innovation Center. ▪ Research Fellow of Strategic Development Research Center of Karst Region. Guizhou, China. ▪ Distinguished Research Fellow Cum Director of Global Research Collaboration of Beijing Beiguang Biological Sciences Research Center. ▪ Senior Research Fellow of University Of Creative Technology Chittagong, Bangladesh. ▪ Invited Guest Lecturer of Guilin University of Electronic Technology, Guilin Guangxi, China. ▪ Global Academic And Research Collaboration Consultant at Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia. ▪ Senior Management Consultant of Qianxinan Chongwen Senior High School, Guizhou, China. ▪ Senior Management Consultant of Handan Chengyang High School, Hebei, China. ▪ Senior Corporate Consultant of Guoann Dot Com Berhad. ▪ Senior Corporate Consultant of Mass Educare Sdn. Bhd. ▪ Senior Corporate Consultant of New Concept Educare Sdn. Bhd.

Mohamad Afendee Mohamed received his Ph.D in Mathematical Cryptography 2011 and currently serves as an associate professor at Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Terengganu Malaysia. From 1997 to 2007, he held various positions within the industry working mainly in the areas of telecommunication and information security with different international companies across the globe. In 2008, he joined Universiti Putra Malaysia as a fellow lecturer and enrolled for his PhD degree. Upon completion, he served the university for three years as a senior lecturer. From 2014, he moved to Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin and later assumed an associate professor position. His current research interests include both theoretical and application issues in the domain of data security, and mobile and wireless networking. Dr Mohamed has authored and co-authored more than 100 articles that have appeared in various journals, book chapters and conference proceedings. Dr Mohamed has been the co-founder for Malaysian Journal of Computing and Applied Mathematics, and chaired both the first and the second International Conference on Informatics, Computing and Applied Mathematics. He is or has also served on the editorial board for different international journals, and reviewer board for many international conferences.

Ir. Dr. Khairayu Badron is an Associate Professor at the Kulliyyah of Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), specializing in communication engineering and satellite communications. She holds a Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Engineering from IIUM and is a registered Professional Engineer with the Board of Engineers Malaysia. With extensive experience in teaching, research, and administrative leadership, her work focuses on rain attenuation in satellite links, signal propagation, and wireless communication systems. Dr. Khairayu has led and contributed to numerous national and international research grants, supervised postgraduate research, and published widely in indexed journals.

I am Hadi Erfani, I was born in 1990, My National Researcher Code is (9833151000034) as well as a Professional Engineer of The Society of Professional Engineers International UK, Top 50 International Distinguished Young Researcher 2020, Top Inventor (Gold Medal) of 2nd Beirut International Innovation Show 2021, Top Inventor (Bronze Medal) of World Youth Invention and Innovation Award 2021, Top Inventor of (Silver, Bronze Medal) of 15th Edition of International Invention and Innovation Show INTARG 2022, International Young Scientist and Keynote Speaker of IRSD 2025. My Research interests are Chemical Engineering, Waste Management, Environment Science, Sustainable Development, Recycling. My work experience, including Keynote Speaker, Invited Speaker, Plenary Speaker, Guest Lecturer, International Young Scientist, Top Inventor, Research Scholar, Instructor, International Professional Coaching, Best Researcher, Mentor, Industry Professional, Research Assistant, Scientific Committee Member, Organizing Committee Member, Advisory Committee Member, Technical Committee Member, Associate Editor, Editorial Board Member, Reviewer Board Member, International Advisory Board Member, Top Scientist 2025. I work as a Reviewer and Editor of the journals with Scopus and Web of Science Index as well as I was able to work scientifically with more than 60 countries around the world, which was a great honor for me. I have 7 books, 3 translations of book, 2 chapters, 3 inventions, 15 articles and for more information about me.

Dr. Nandini Prasad K.S is a Professor, Dean of Foreign Affairs, and Head of the Department of Information Science and Engineering at Dayananda Sagar Academy of Technology and Management (DSATM), Bengaluru. With over 22 years of experience in academia, research, and industry, she holds a Post-Doctoral Fellowship from City University of London (2023), a Ph.D. in Electronics and Communication Engineering (2014), an M.Tech in Computer Science (2005), and a B.E. in Computer Science (2002). Her academic and research expertise spans Compiler Design, Machine Learning, Big Data Analytics, System Modeling, and more. She has published 84+ papers in reputed journals, authored five books, filed 12 patents, and has received multiple national and international recognitions including the Bharat Jyothi Award, Women Researcher of the Year 2023, and NPTEL STAR awards. A Senior Member of IEEE, Dr. Nandini actively guides Ph.D. and post-doctoral scholars, serves as a research supervisor under VTU, and has secured research funding from AICTE and KSCST. She has delivered lectures across India and represented her work internationally in countries such as the UK, Singapore, and Thailand.

Suchit Ahuja received his B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Information Technology from Purdue University, USA. He received his Ph.D. degree in Management Information Systems from the Smith School of Business, Queen’s University, Canada in 2018. He joined the John Molson School of Business, Concordia University, Canada as an Assistant Professor in Business Technology Management in 2018. He is the Director of the M.Sc. program in Business Analytics and Technology Management since 2021. Suchit’s research focuses on digital strategy and innovation, digital platforms and ecosystems, frugal digital innovation, societal impacts of digital innovation, and community-based innovation. Suchit has obtained funding for his research from federal and provincial funding agencies such as SSHRC, FRQ, and Mitacs. His research has been published in academic and practitioner outlets including Information Systems Journal, Journal of Small Business Management, Information Technology for Development, Journal of Community Informatics, Communications of the Association for Information Systems, Forbes, and The Conversation. His research has also appeared in top international conferences including AoM, ICIS, AMCIS, HICSS, IEEE, and ACM. Suchit has won the 2021 Dean’s Excellence in Teaching award and the 2023 Excellence in Academic Service award at the John Molson School of Business. In 2022, he won the President’s Excellence in Teaching award at Concordia University. He has served on prestigious committees such as the Standards Council of Canada and was a member of the board of advisors of BizSkills Academy, an EdTech startup in Ontario. He serves on the editorial advisory board of the Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Markets, and Complexity and is an Associate Editor for the IEEE Technology and Society journal.

Khursheed Aurangzeb (Senior Member IEEE) is Professor in the Department of Computer Engineering, College of Computer and Information Sciences at King Saud University (KSU), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He received his Ph.D. degree in Electronics Design from Mid Sweden University Sweden in June 2013, MS degree in Electrical Engineering (System on Chip Design) from Linkoping University, Sweden in 2009. He received his B.S. degree in Computer Engineering from COMSATS Institute of Information Technology Abbottabad, Pakistan in 2006. Dr. Khursheed has authored and co-authored more than 200 publications including IEEE / ACM / Springer /Elsevier /Tech Science/ Hindawi / MDPI/Frontiers journals, and flagship conference papers. He has obtained more than 18 years of excellent experience as instructor and researcher in data analytics, machine/deep learning, signal processing, electronics circuits/systems and embedded systems. He has been involved in many research projects as a principal investigator and a co-principal investigator. His research interest is in the diverse fields of embedded systems, computer architecture, signal processing, wireless sensor networks, communication, and camera-based sensor networks with an emphasis on big data and machine/deep learning with applications in smart grids, precision agriculture, and healthcare.

T. Ramayah, is currently a Professor of Technology Management, School of Management, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Visiting Professor Minjiang University (China), Daffodil International University (DIU) Bangladesh, Fakulti Ekonomi dan Pengurusan, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Faculty Of Business, Economics and Social Development, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT), Faculty of Economics and Business, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), Fakulti Pengurusan dan Perniagaan, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) and Adjunct Professor at Faculty of Economics and Business Universitas Indonesia (UI), University Center for Research & Development (UCRD), Chandigarh University (CU), India, Sunway University, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) and Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), Malaysia. He was also a Visiting Professor King Saud University (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) and Adjunct Professor at Multimedia University previously. He has an h-index of 107 and citation of 45,718 in Google Scholar and i-10 index of 521, his h-index in SCOPUS is 62, with 13,853 citations while his h-index in ISI/Clarivate is 49 with 9,393 citations. He has taught courses in Statistics, Operations Management, Research Methods, Forecasting and Computer Literacy at undergraduate level. He has supervised numerous PhD/MA/MBA students in the fields of Information Systems, Operations Management, Marketing Management and Organizational Behavior having graduated 91 PhD student, 18 DBA students and 9 Master students. His full profile can be accessed from http://www.ramayah.com

TEH Sin Yin is an Associate Professor of Operations and Business Analytics at the School of Management, Universiti Sains Malaysia. She specializes in Statistical Quality Control, Operations Management, and Business Analytics. Teh has published over 100 papers in international journals and conference proceedings, including ISI Q1-ranked journals. Her research covers areas such as Business Analytics, Operations Management, Robust Statistics, Data Mining, and the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ). She has received several academic awards and actively collaborates with industry partners on analytics-driven projects.

Adnan is a Business Faculty member and Research Scientist at Yorkville University. He also serves as the Director of Research at the Scientific Societal and Behavioral Research Center (SSBRC) and as the Editor-in-Chief of the Scientific Societal & Behavioral Research Journal (SSBRJ). He holds a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Organizational Behaviour from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, United Kingdom. His research specializes in gender-related occupational stress through a cultural lens. Dr. Haque has received the Best PG Research Student Award from the University of Sunderland, London, and earned distinctions in PGD in Business and Management from ATHE, London, as well as a diploma in Research and Leadership from the University of Copenhagen, Denmark. He also completed his MPA in HRM and BPA (Hons) from the University of Karachi with management and sciences distinctions. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP). As a seasoned Business and Management lecturer, Senior Researcher, and a Session Chair and Keynote Presenter at international conferences, Dr. Haque is an expert in his field. He also serves as an external PhD examiner for universities worldwide. His consultancy experience spans roles as a Corporate Trainer in Stress Management and Professional Development for multinational corporations and an HR consultant for IT and Logistics firms in the UK, Canada, and Pakistan. Dr. Haque’s research interests include organizational behaviour, entrepreneurship, project management, human resources management, sustainability, Industry 4.0, knowledge hiding, occupational stress, supply chain management, innovative work behaviour, and leadership styles. Specializing in occupational stress, he has published numerous research articles and presented keynotes at international conferences. He also contributes as an editor for books and special issues with renowned publishers like Taylor & Francis, IGI, Springer, and Sustainability.

Wakhid Slamet Ciptono is a Professor at the Department of Management, Master of Economic Development (M.Ec.Dev.), and M.B.A., M.Sc./Ph.D. In Management Study Programs in the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FEB UGM), Yogyakarta Indonesia. He took his undergraduate program (B.Sc. And Drs.) at the same department and university in which he is working now. He got his Master of Business and Administration (M.B.A. in Strategic Business and Entrepreneurship) and Master in Portfolio, Program and Project Management (M.P.M.) in 1993 from Western Carolina University, North Carolina, USA; and his Ph.D. from Faculty of Business and Accountancy, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 2011. His research specializations are Strategic Operations Management, Strategic Asset Management (Real Property/Realty Business and Real Estate investment), Portfolio, Program and Project Management (P3M), Feasibility Study and Realty Valuation, Strategic Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Strategic Leadership, Supply/Demand-Chain Management, Global Value-Chain and Logistics Management (Strategic Purchasing and Procurement), Decision Making for Public Management, Meta-Knowledge (Wisdom and Sagacity) Management, Conscious Business (Benefit Corporations), the Economics of Happiness, Behavioral Economics and Behavioral Operations and Innovation. He was the Former Vice Director of Human Resource, Asset, and Financial at Master in Economics Development (M.Ec.Dev.) Study Program, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Jogjakarta, INDONESIA (2016-2020). He was the Former Director of MBA Study Program FEB UGM Jakarta Campus (2012-2015) and the Former Vice Director of Academic Affairs at MBA Study Program FEB UGM Yogyakarta Campus (2011). Currently, he is a Professor in Management, Department of Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Gadjah Mada. He is also the Senior Researcher at the Center of Logistics and Transportation Study (PUSTRAL) and Center of Regional Development and Planning (PSPPR) Universitas Gadjah Mada (2017-at present) and Professor at the Master and Doctoral of Leadership and Policy Innovation and Islamic Economic and Halal Industry Study Programs, Graduate School, Universitas Gadjah Mada. He is also the academician partner of Indonesian Society of Appraisers (MAPPI) 2011 – at present, the member of Knowledge Management Society Indonesia (KMSI), Indonesia Nuclear Society Association (HIMNI), Indonesian Society of Project Management Professionals (IAMPI), and Project Management Institute (PMI) USA. He successfully received the professional certification of Main Experts of Project Management (MPU) from IAMPI on November 28, 2024. He is an Internasional Advisory Board of DLSU (De La Salle University, the Phillipines) Business & Economics Review 2014 – at present. Credo:“Promote the good and Prevent the bad”

Dr. Janki Shah is an accomplished and visionary education leader with a distinguished record of success in academia. As the third generation in her family of scholars, Dr. Janki has dedicated her time and expertise to advancing education. She excels as a polished presenter, educator, training facilitator, researcher in higher education, committee leader, and public speaker. Known for her big-picture thinking and creative problem-solving abilities, she is also skilled in project management and hands-on tactical execution. Dr. Janki is passionate about interactive teaching strategies that assess students' mastery of concepts, using real-life examples to enhance the learning experiences. Her innovative teaching methods and unwavering support for students have earned her international awards and accolades for research expertise. Notably, she received the "Emerging Scholar Award" in 2020 and 2021 at the Twentieth and Twenty-First International Conferences on Knowledge, Culture, and Change in Organizations. Throughout her career, Dr. Janki has taken on various roles, including organizing committee member, review committee member, session chair, track chair, and researcher for numerous research conferences. She has also served as a panelist, hosted events, and judged business competitions at national and international levels. Dr. Janki's reputation is built on her outstanding professionalism, integrity, and honesty. She is well-versed in maintaining confidentiality, handling sensitive matters with discretion, and adhering to guidelines, policies, and regulations. Her commitment to enriching society extends to volunteering her time to spread awareness about education and guiding students in making informed career choices. Dr. Shah's influence is far-reaching, as she is a respected judge for prestigious provincial, national, and international business case competitions. She has also been a prominent panelist in discussions on women's issues and has graced many stages as a speaker and conference chair. Her achievements transcend academia, showcasing her remarkable ability to empower and inspire others. Dr. Shah's indomitable confidence serves as an inspiration to women striving to reach their full potential. Dr. Janki's dedication to fostering self-confidence, self-expression, and personal growth is central to her mission. As a role model to peers and loved ones, she spreads happiness and elicits smiles from those around her. Her contributions to various initiatives, awards, and community services underscore her commitment to making a positive impact. Dr. Janki Shah's multifaceted accomplishments and unwavering dedication to bettering others make her a truly remarkable individual. Her efforts to promote personal growth and happiness bring immeasurable joy to all the people around her.