{"id":14932,"date":"2026-10-16T16:09:39","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T12:09:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bte.iliauni.edu.ge\/?p=14932"},"modified":"2026-10-16T16:09:39","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T12:09:39","slug":"international-scientific-conference-emerging-challenges-and-new-perspectives-for-sustainable-development-and-international-cooperation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bte.iliauni.edu.ge\/en\/international-scientific-conference-emerging-challenges-and-new-perspectives-for-sustainable-development-and-international-cooperation\/","title":{"rendered":"International Scientific Conference Emerging Challenges and New Perspectives for Sustainable Development and International Cooperation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>SDIC 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>International Scientific Conference<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Emerging Challenges and New Perspectives for Sustainable Development and International Cooperation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>3 November 2026 | Tbilisi, Georgia | Hybrid Conference<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Organized by:<\/strong> Ilia State University, Faculty of Business, Technology and Education<\/p>\n<p><strong>Working Language:<\/strong> English<br \/>\n<strong>Participation:<\/strong> In person and online via Zoom<br \/>\n<strong>Conference Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:sdconference@iliauni.edu.ge\">sdconference@iliauni.edu.ge<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>About the Conference<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ilia State University is pleased to announce the International Scientific Conference <strong>\u201cEmerging Challenges and New Perspectives for Sustainable Development and International Cooperation\u201d (SDIC 2026)<\/strong>, which will take place on <strong>3 November 2026<\/strong>, in Tbilisi, Georgia, in a hybrid format.<\/p>\n<p>The conference aims to bring together international scholars, researchers, academics, early-career researchers, doctoral students, policymakers, practitioners, and representatives of public and private institutions to explore contemporary challenges and emerging perspectives in sustainable development.<\/p>\n<p>In an increasingly interconnected world, sustainable development requires interdisciplinary approaches that integrate economic transformation, environmental responsibility, social inclusion, effective governance, legal frameworks, and international cooperation.<\/p>\n<p>SDIC 2026 provides an international academic platform for presenting research findings, exchanging knowledge and experience, discussing innovative approaches, and identifying opportunities for future scientific and institutional collaboration.<\/p>\n<p>The conference welcomes theoretical, empirical, comparative, and interdisciplinary contributions addressing sustainable development from economic, environmental, social, technological, legal, and institutional perspectives.<\/p>\n<p>Particular attention will be given to research exploring the challenges and opportunities of sustainable transformation in emerging and transition economies, as well as the role of international partnerships in addressing global and regional development challenges.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Conference Objectives<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The main objectives of SDIC 2026 are to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Promote interdisciplinary scientific dialogue on emerging sustainable development challenges.<\/li>\n<li>Encourage the exchange of innovative research findings and evidence-based approaches.<\/li>\n<li>Strengthen international academic and institutional cooperation.<\/li>\n<li>Explore the relationships between environmental sustainability, economic development, social inclusion, governance, and legal frameworks.<\/li>\n<li>Support early-career researchers and doctoral students in presenting their research internationally.<\/li>\n<li>Facilitate new research partnerships, collaborative publications, and international project initiatives.<\/li>\n<li>Contribute to the dissemination of scientific knowledge relevant to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Conference Tracks<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Track I. Green Transition, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This track focuses on the environmental, technological, and economic dimensions of sustainable transformation.<\/p>\n<p>Topics include, but are not limited to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Green transition and green economic development<\/li>\n<li>Renewable energy and energy transition<\/li>\n<li>Energy security and energy market transformation<\/li>\n<li>Climate change mitigation and adaptation<\/li>\n<li>Environmental and energy policy<\/li>\n<li>Sustainable finance and green investment<\/li>\n<li>Circular economy and resource efficiency<\/li>\n<li>Sustainable infrastructure and urban development<\/li>\n<li>Environmental economics<\/li>\n<li>Green technologies and innovation<\/li>\n<li>Sustainable production and consumption<\/li>\n<li>Energy and environmental regulation<\/li>\n<li>Digital transformation and artificial intelligence for sustainability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Track II. Inclusive Development, Entrepreneurship and Social Sustainability<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This track explores the social and economic dimensions of sustainable development, with particular attention to entrepreneurship, inclusion, and community well-being.<\/p>\n<p>Topics include, but are not limited to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Inclusive and sustainable economic development<\/li>\n<li>Entrepreneurship and small and medium-sized enterprises<\/li>\n<li>Female entrepreneurship and women&#8217;s economic empowerment<\/li>\n<li>Social entrepreneurship and social innovation<\/li>\n<li>Rural and regional development<\/li>\n<li>Sustainable agriculture and agricultural cooperatives<\/li>\n<li>Sustainable employment and decent work<\/li>\n<li>Social inclusion, equality, and non-discrimination<\/li>\n<li>Migration and development<\/li>\n<li>Education and human capital development<\/li>\n<li>Corporate social responsibility<\/li>\n<li>Sustainable business models<\/li>\n<li>Digital inclusion and social transformation<\/li>\n<li>Community resilience and social sustainability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Track III. Governance, Law and International Cooperation for Sustainable Development<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This track examines the institutional, legal, political, and international dimensions of sustainable development.<\/p>\n<p>Topics include, but are not limited to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rule of law and institutional development<\/li>\n<li>Human rights and sustainable development<\/li>\n<li>Migration and human rights<\/li>\n<li>Environmental and climate law<\/li>\n<li>Public administration and governance<\/li>\n<li>European integration and European law<\/li>\n<li>International law and international cooperation<\/li>\n<li>Good governance, transparency, and accountability<\/li>\n<li>Cybersecurity and data protection<\/li>\n<li>Crisis management and institutional resilience<\/li>\n<li>Humanitarian assistance and development cooperation<\/li>\n<li>Local governance and regional cooperation<\/li>\n<li>Evidence-based policymaking<\/li>\n<li>Sustainable Development Goals implementation<\/li>\n<li>International partnerships and development cooperation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Interdisciplinary contributions connecting two or more conference tracks are particularly encouraged.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Call for Abstracts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Researchers, academics, doctoral students, early-career scholars, and professionals are invited to submit original research abstracts for presentation at SDIC 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The conference welcomes contributions addressing one or more of its three scientific tracks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Abstract Submission Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Abstracts must be written in English and should contain <strong>250\u2013350 words<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Each submission should include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Paper title<\/li>\n<li>Full name(s) of author(s)<\/li>\n<li>Institutional affiliation(s)<\/li>\n<li>Country<\/li>\n<li>Corresponding author&#8217;s email address<\/li>\n<li>ORCID identifier, if available<\/li>\n<li>Selected conference track<\/li>\n<li>Abstract of 250\u2013350 words<\/li>\n<li>Three to five keywords<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The abstract should clearly present the research objective, methodology or analytical approach, principal findings or expected results, and scientific contribution.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Submission Procedure<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Abstracts should be submitted electronically to:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:sdconference@iliauni.edu.ge\"><strong>sdconference@iliauni.edu.ge<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Suggested email subject:<\/strong> Abstract Submission \u2013 SDIC 2026 \u2013 Author Surname<\/p>\n<p>Authors will receive acknowledgment of their submission and will be notified of the Scientific Committee&#8217;s decision.<\/p>\n<p>Submissions will be evaluated according to their relevance, originality, academic quality, clarity, and contribution to the conference themes.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Important Dates<\/strong><\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"first even\">\n<td class=\"first\"><strong>Event<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"last\"><strong>Date<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"first\">Call for Abstracts<\/td>\n<td class=\"last\">10 October 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\">\n<td class=\"first\">Abstract Submission Deadline<\/td>\n<td class=\"last\"><strong>20 October 2026<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"first\">Notification of Acceptance<\/td>\n<td class=\"last\"><strong>23 October 2026<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\">\n<td class=\"first\">Announcement of Final Programme<\/td>\n<td class=\"last\"><strong>28 October 2026<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"first\">International Scientific Conference<\/td>\n<td class=\"last\"><strong>3 November 2026<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>All dates refer to Georgia Standard Time (GET, UTC+4).<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Participation and Presentation Format<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The conference will be organized in a <strong>hybrid format<\/strong>, allowing participants to attend either in person at Ilia State University in Tbilisi or remotely through the university&#8217;s institutional Zoom platform.<\/p>\n<p>The working language of the conference is English.<\/p>\n<p>Accepted authors will be invited to present their research in the relevant scientific session.<\/p>\n<p>Oral presentations are expected to last approximately <strong>15 minutes<\/strong>, subject to the final conference programme.<\/p>\n<p>Detailed presentation instructions, technical information, and online access details will be communicated to accepted participants.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Who Can Participate?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The conference welcomes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>University academic staff and researchers<\/li>\n<li>Early-career researchers and doctoral students<\/li>\n<li>Representatives of research institutions<\/li>\n<li>Public administration and government representatives<\/li>\n<li>International organizations and development practitioners<\/li>\n<li>Business and private-sector professionals<\/li>\n<li>Civil society and nonprofit organizations<\/li>\n<li>International academic and professional networks<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Scientific Review<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>All submitted abstracts will undergo academic evaluation coordinated by the conference&#8217;s Scientific Committee and designated reviewers.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>International Scientific Committee<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The International Scientific Committee brings together distinguished academics and researchers from leading universities and research institutions across Europe, Asia, North America, and beyond, reflecting the conference&#8217;s international and interdisciplinary character. The Committee contributes to the academic development of the conference, scientific evaluation of submissions, and promotion of international research cooperation.<\/p>\n<p>The Committee&#8217;s composition is continuously updated as additional distinguished scholars confirm their participation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Georgia<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Badri Gechbaia<\/strong> \u2013 Professor, Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University<\/li>\n<li><strong>Davit Gamkrelidze<\/strong> \u2013 Associate Professor, Ilia State University<\/li>\n<li><strong>Davit Mamrikishvili<\/strong> \u2013 Assistant Professor, Ilia State University<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eka Lekashvili<\/strong> \u2013 Associate Professor, Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eka Maghlaperidze<\/strong> \u2013 Assistant Professor, Kutaisi International University (KIU)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Giorgi Khishtovani <\/strong>\u2013 Professor, Ilia State University<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ia Natsvlishvili<\/strong> \u2013 Associate Professor, Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University<\/li>\n<li><strong>Irakli Petriashvili <\/strong>\u2013 Associate Professor, The University of Georgia<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ketevan Lakirbaia<\/strong> \u2013 Associate Professor, Ilia State University<\/li>\n<li><strong>Murman Margvelashvili <\/strong>\u2013 Associate Professor, Ilia State University<\/li>\n<li><strong>Natia Surmanidze<\/strong> \u2013 Associate Professor, Ilia State University<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nikoloz Kavelashvili <\/strong>\u2013 Professor, Ilia State University<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nino Pataraia<\/strong> \u2013 Professor, Ilia State University<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tamar Maghalashvili<\/strong> \u2013 Associate Professor, Ilia State University<\/li>\n<li><strong>Zurab Mushkudiani<\/strong> \u2013 Professor, Georgian International University (GIU)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>United States of America<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Erin Litzow<\/strong> \u2013 Assistant Professor, The University of Texas at Dallas<\/li>\n<li><strong>Franco Gandolfi<\/strong> \u2013 Professor, Georgetown University<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>T\u00fcrkiye<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Atakan Durmaz<\/strong> \u2013 Professor, Samsun University<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Latvia<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Anatolijs Krivins<\/strong> \u2013 Professor, Daugavpils University<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kristine Uzule<\/strong> \u2013 Associate Professor, EKA University of Applied Sciences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Tajikistan<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Borbad Mirzozoda<\/strong> \u2013 Professor, Tajik Technical University named after Academician M. S. Osimi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>India<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Komal Chopra<\/strong> \u2013 Associate Professor, Symbiosis International University<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Azerbaijan<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Nargiz Hajiyeva<\/strong> \u2013 Associate Professor, Azerbaijan State University of Economics (UNEC)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>North Macedonia<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Andrijana Bojadzievska Danevska<\/strong> \u2013 Associate Professor, International Balkan University<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ivan Efremovski<\/strong> \u2013 Professor, International Slavic University &#8211; Sveti Nikole<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Finland<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tarlan Ahmadov<\/strong> \u2013 Senior Researcher, Finnish Environment Institute<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Israel<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hila Chalutz-Ben Gal<\/strong> \u2013 Assistant Professor, Bar-Ilan University<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Italy<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Alessandro Margherita<\/strong> \u2013 Professor, University of Salento<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gianluca Solazzo<\/strong> \u2013 Research Associate, University of Salento<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Poland<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Agnieszka Klimska<\/strong> \u2013 Assistant Professor, Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University in Warsaw<\/li>\n<li><strong>Beata Zofia Filipiak<\/strong> \u2013 Professor, University of Szczecin<\/li>\n<li><strong>Marcin Lipowski<\/strong> \u2013 Associate Professor, Maria Curie-Sk\u0142odowska University<\/li>\n<li><strong>Marek Dylewski<\/strong> \u2013 Professor, WSB University in Pozna\u0144<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>France<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>B\u00e9atrice Grimonpont<\/strong> \u2013 \u2013 Associate Professor, JUNIA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Bulgaria<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dimitrina Stefanova<\/strong> \u2013 Professor, South-West University \u201cNeofit Rilski\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Valentin Penchev Vasilev<\/strong> \u2013 Professor, New Bulgarian University<\/li>\n<li><strong>Yanica Dimitrova<\/strong> \u2013 Professor, University of Library Studies and Information Technologies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Croatia<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tanja Gavric<\/strong> \u2013 Professor, University of Applied Sciences Baltazar Zapre\u0161i\u0107<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pakistan<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fahad Saddique<\/strong> \u2013 Scholar, Institute of Management Sciences (IMS)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nauman Mushtaq<\/strong> \u2013 Scholar, Institute of Management Science, Lahore<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Canada<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Navid Mollaee<\/strong> \u2013 Assistant Professor, University Canada West (UCW)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Slovenia<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Katarina A\u0161kerc Zadravec<\/strong> \u2013 Assistant Professor, Ljubljana School of Business<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Moldova<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Victoria Stratan <\/strong>\u2013 Assistant Professor, Universitatea Pedagogic\u0103 de Stat \u201eIon Creang\u0103\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Ukraine<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Maria Degtyenko <\/strong>\u2013 Associate Professor, State Tax University<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>The Scientific Committee list is being finalized as outstanding membership confirmations are received.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Conference Chair<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Dr. Natia Surmanidze<\/strong><br \/>\nAssociate Professor<br \/>\nFaculty of Business, Technology and Education<br \/>\nIlia State University, Georgia<\/p>\n<p><strong>Organizing Institution<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ilia State University<\/strong><br \/>\nFaculty of Business, Technology and Education<br \/>\nTbilisi, Georgia<\/p>\n<p>Ilia State University is a multidisciplinary higher education and research institution committed to academic excellence, scientific innovation, interdisciplinary research, and international cooperation.<\/p>\n<p>Through its academic programmes, research activities, and international partnerships, the university promotes knowledge creation, professional development, and the exchange of scientific expertise.<\/p>\n<p>SDIC 2026 is organized as an initiative to strengthen international academic dialogue and establish new opportunities for collaborative research and sustainable development.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Venue and Online Participation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Ilia State University, Tbilisi, Georgia<br \/>\n<strong>Building and Room:<\/strong> To be announced<br \/>\n<strong>Online Platform:<\/strong> Ilia State University&#8217;s institutional Zoom platform<\/p>\n<p>Accepted online participants will receive the necessary access details and technical instructions before the conference.<\/p>\n<p>All programme times will be provided in <strong>Georgia Standard Time (GET, UTC+4)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Contact Information<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For abstract submissions, registration inquiries, Scientific Committee matters, and other conference-related questions, please contact:<\/p>\n<p><strong>SDIC 2026 Conference Organizing Committee<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:sdconference@iliauni.edu.ge\">sdconference@iliauni.edu.ge<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Institution:<\/strong> Ilia State University<br \/>\nFaculty of Business, Technology and Education<br \/>\nTbilisi, Georgia<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conference Chair:<\/strong> Dr. Natia Surmanidze<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SDIC 2026 International Scientific Conference Emerging Challenges and New Perspectives for Sustainable Development and International Cooperation 3 November 2026 | Tbilisi, Georgia | Hybrid Conference Organized by: Ilia State University, Faculty of Business, Technology and Education Working Language: English Participation: In person and online via Zoom Conference Email: sdconference@iliauni.edu.ge About the Conference Ilia State 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