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6^th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH IN MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS

Redefining Sustainability : Bridging Research Gaps in Management and Economics for Resilient Future

OVERVIEW

In an era marked by unprecedented global challenges such as climate change, resource depletion, and growing socio-economic inequalities, the imperative for sustainable practices has never been greater. The 6th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research in Management and Economics (ICMRME) aims to serve as a nexus for innovative research and collaborative dialogue centered on sustainability.

Hosted by EMAA Business School in the dynamic city of Agadir, Morocco, the conference will convene leading academics, practitioners, and policymakers to explore strategies that foster resilience, adaptability, and sustainable growth in economic and managerial contexts. With a focus on addressing pressing issues like ecological preservation, ethical governance, and digital transformation in the era of AI, ICMRME 2025 is committed to generating actionable insights that align with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The global urgency to transition to sustainable systems is not isolated from existing socio-economic complexities. Current crises, including the economic disruptions caused by geopolitical conflicts and environmental catastrophes, highlight the need for robust, multidisciplinary approaches. This conference seeks to illuminate pathways toward a sustainable future while acknowledging the intricate interplay between innovation, policy frameworks, and human-centric strategies.

TOPICS OF INTEREST

The conference invites contributions that address, but are not limited to, the following areas and their subtopics:

Entrepreneurial Innovation and Performance Management

Innovation-driven entrepreneurship for sustainability
Digital transformation in entrepreneurial ventures
Performance metrics in sustainable business models

Participatory Finance, Risk Management, and Financial Engineering

Community-based finance for sustainable projects
Risk management in green investments
Financial engineering for climate change mitigation

Corporate Finance and Financial Reporting

ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting frameworks
Sustainable corporate finance practices
The role of digital tools in transparent financial reporting

Management Control and Performance Monitoring

Integrating sustainability metrics in performance evaluation
Data-driven decision-making in management control
Digital dashboards for real-time monitoring

Econometrics and Applied Economics

Econometric modeling for sustainable development policies
Big data applications in applied economics
Evaluating the economic impact of smart city initiatives

Information Systems Management

Sustainable IT infrastructure and cloud solutions
Digital innovation in knowledge management systems
Cybersecurity challenges in sustainable digital ecosystems

Tourism and Innovation

Eco-tourism and sustainable travel practices
Smart tourism destinations leveraging digital tools
Cultural heritage preservation through innovative tourism

Business Performance and Digital Transformation

Impact of AI and machine learning on organizational performance
Digital tools for achieving sustainability goals
Transformative business strategies in the digital age

Marketing, Commerce, and Digital Business

Green marketing and consumer behavior
Digital commerce strategies for sustainable growth
Ethical considerations in online business models

Management, Strategy, and Sustainability

Strategic planning for sustainable business growth
Leadership in the era of digital transformation
Aligning organizational strategies with sustainability goals

Public Sector Governance and Performance

Governance models for sustainable urban development
Smart cities and their impact on public sector efficiency
Citizen engagement in sustainable policymaking

Internal Control and Audit

Sustainability-focused internal auditing practices
Leveraging technology for effective control systems
Ethical standards in audit processes

Innovative Human Resource Management Practices

Strategies for fostering employee engagement in sustainability initiatives
Digital HR tools for remote and hybrid workplaces
Diversity, equity, and inclusion in sustainable organizations

Supply Chain Management and Logistics

Green logistics and carbon footprint reduction
Digital transformation in supply chain operations
Circular economy approaches in supply chain management

Social and Solidarity Economy

Community-driven economic models for sustainability
Technology-enabled solutions for social impact
Inclusive growth and shared prosperity

We cordially invite academics, practitioners, and policymakers to submit proposals and papers covering these and related issues. Authors will be expected to participate in the conference, and the best papers will be eligible for publication, subject to editorial and peer reviews.

SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

ABDU SHAKUR Mahani binti Mohammad, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), Sarawak (Malaysia)
ABRIANE Ahmed, FSJES, University Ibn Zohr, Agadir (Morocco)
AIT OUFKIR Abdellah, EMAA Business School, Agadir (Morocco)
AJERAME Malika, FSJES, University Ibn Zohr, Agadir (Morocco)
AHMED Elsayed, United Arab Emirates University (United Arab Emirates)
BARAKAT Ouafa, ENCG, University Ibn Zohr, Agadir (Morocco)
BATRICH Hassan, FSJES, University Ibn Zohr, Agadir (Morocco)
BELGNAOUI Lalla Touhfa, EMAA, Agadir (Morocco)
BINGI Prasad, Purdue University, Doermer School of Business and Management and Marketing, Indiana (USA)
BINKKOUR Mohamed, FSJES, University Ibn Zohr, Agadir (Morocco)
CHAKIR LAMRANI Houda, EMAA Business School, Agadir (Morocco)
DEBASIS Sanyal, Great Lakes Institute of Management, Gurgaon (India)
DUC Nguyen, EMLV Paris, Business School, Paris (France)
EL BADRAOUI Khalid, ENCG, University Ibn Zohr, Agadir (Morocco)
EL BAKKOURI Alae, EST, University Ibn Zohr, Guelmim (Morocco)
EL HARRANE Mohamed Charif, EMAA Business School, Agadir (Morocco)
ELKTIRI LAHOUSSINE, EST Sidi Bennour, Chouaib Doukkali University, El Jadida (Morocco)
EL OUAFA IDRISS, FLASH, University Ibn Zohr, Ait Melloul (Morocco)
EL OUIDANI Abdelkbir, FSJES, University Ibn Zohr, Agadir (Morocco)
ERIC HARVEY, Purdue Fort Wayne University, USA (United States)
FEHMI Chakib, University Paris Nord, France (France)
FRIMOUSSE Soufiane, University de Corse Pascal-Paoli, France (France)
HARAMOUNI Loubna, EMAA BUSINESS SCHOOL, Agadir (Morocco)
Jalal OURAIGUA, EMAA Business School, Agadir (Morocco)
HADAOUI Nisserine, EMAA Business School, Agadir (Morocco)
HACHMI Ben Ameur, INSEEC Grande Ecole (France)
HAITHEM Awijen, INSEEC Grande Ecole, France (France)
JOUAD SOUKAINA, ENCG, University Ibn Zohr, Dakhla (Morocco)
KAMRAN Khan, University degli Studi di Padova, Padova (Italy)
KARAMA Lalla Asma, ENCG, University Ibn Zohr, Agadir (Morocco)
KIRA JUMET, Hamilton College, USA (United States)
KOUKKOUS Abdelatif, FSJES, University Ibn Zohr, Agadir (Morocco)
LAFOU Tarik, EMAA Business School, Agadir (Morocco)
LAHBABI Youssef, EMAA Business School, Agadir (Morocco)
LAHFIDI Abdelhak, University Ibn Zohr, Agadir (Morocco)
LESTER MASSINGHAM, York St John University, United Kingdom (United Kingdom)
LINDSEY Greene, Doermer School of Business and Management and Marketing, Purdue University, Indiana (USA)
MD Akhtaruzzaman, Australian Catholic University (Australia)
MELISSA GRUYS, Purdue Fort Wayne University, USA (United States)
MIN (Anna) Du, Edinburgh Napier University (United Kingdom)
MOHAMMAD Ali Nasir, University of Leeds (United Kingdom)
MOUDJARE HELGATH Bybert, University Saint Jean Paul II, Yaoundé (Cameroon)
NAWAZ Ahmad, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Pakistan (Pakistan)
NODIR Adilov, Doermer School of Business and Management and Marketing, Purdue University, Indiana (USA)
OUBAALI Farid, EMAA Business School, Agadir (Morocco)
OUENNICHE Jamal, MSc Business Analytics, University of Edinburgh Business School, Edinburgh (UK)
OUMLIL Rachid, ENCG Settat, Hassan I University, Settat (Morocco)
PASCAL Nguyen, University of Montpellier (France)
PERETTI Jean-Marie, University de Corse Pascal-Paoli, France (France)
RAHOUA Fatima, ENCG, University Ibn Zohr, Agadir (Morocco)
RACHDI Ahmed, Doermer School of Business and Management and Marketing, Purdue University, Indiana (USA)
RHERIB Nada, EMAA Business School, Agadir (Morocco)
SARAH Juidette, ENCG Casablanca, Hassan II University, Casablanca (Morocco)
SERGHINI Meryem, FSJES, University Ibn Zohr, Agadir (Morocco)
SHAHID Rasool, School of Management Sciences, Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Science, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Pakistan)
SHUNSUKE Managi, Kyushu University, Fukuoka (Japan)
SKOURI Hassan, ENCG, University Ibn Zohr, Agadir (Morocco)
SULIMAN ALHAJRI Yousuf, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud University, KSA (Saudi Arabia)
UL-MUJAHID SHAH Saif, University nationale des langues modernes, Islamabad (Pakistan)

Submission & Publication

Manuscripts submitted for the conference must be original and must not be previously published.

Authors should send their manuscripts in English or French before the submission deadline to the following link: https://icmrme.sciencesconf.org/

Free Participation

The best accepted and presented papers will be published in:

Journal of Industrial and Production Engineering - Taylor & Francis Group (Special Issue)
Guest Editor: Prof. Younes Ben Zaied
Moroccan Journal of Business Studies (Special Issue)
Guest Editor: AIT OUFKIR Abdellah

MAR 9TH

Submission Deadline (Abstracts)

MAR 30TH

Submission Deadline (Full Papers)

APR 16TH

Notification of Results

6th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH IN MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS