 | SAC2025: 2025 Sustainable Asia Conference Singapore, October 29-30, 2025 |
| Conference website | https://www.suss.edu.sg/news-events/happenings/webinars-on-campus-events/2025-sustainable-asia-conference |
| Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=asiasc25 |
| Abstract registration deadline | June 15, 2025 |
| Submission deadline | June 15, 2025 |
2025 Sustainable Asia Conference
Date: 29 Oct 2025 to 30 Oct 2025
Time: TBC
Venue: Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre | 1 Raffles Boulevard Suntec City Singapore 039593
Event Type: Conferences
School/Department: School of Business, Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS)
“Call for Abstracts Now Open – Submit by 15 June 2025”
About the Conference
Building a Resilient Asia: Innovating through Infrastructure, People, and Finance
Sustainable Asia Conference (SAC2025) is a peer-reviewed academic conference convened by the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) and hosted by its School of Business. Designed for scholars committed to advancing sustainability research with applied impact, the conference provides a rigorous platform to address Asia’s most pressing sustainability challenges.
Home to over 60% of the world’s population, Asia is the epicentre of climate risk. With over half of global carbon emissions originating in the region and rapid urbanisation driving soaring resource demands, Asia faces mounting environmental, social, and economic pressures. Building resilience will require innovative solutions that connect infrastructure, people, and finance to ensure sustainable and inclusive growth.
Accepted papers will contribute to advancing interdisciplinary sustainability scholarship and resonate directly with industry leaders and policymakers at the frontier of Asia’s sustainability transition. The conference will be held in Singapore, with the exact venue to be announced in due course.
Objectives
- To facilitate interdisciplinary knowledge exchange between academia and industry
- To showcase data driven research that informs sustainability strategies and policymaking
- To address Asia-specific sustainability challenges through innovative, scalable solutions
- To engage higher education institutions in catalysing a just transition for Asia
Highlights
- Dual Academic-Practitioner Co-Review ProcessEach submission undergoes a rigorous co-review by both an academic expert and an industry practitioner, ensuring research quality and practical relevance.
- Plenaries with Keynotes and Expert PanelsHear from distinguished leaders across academia, industry, and policymakers as they offer insights to inspire research, practice, and action. Stay tuned for the announcement of keynote speakers.
- Parallel Track Sessions and Poster PresentationsDiscover cutting-edge research and innovative solutions across multiple thematic tracks, with oral presentations and interactive poster sessions.
- World Economic Forum Fellows Research ShowcaseGain exclusive insights from World Economic Forum Fellows, featuring forward-looking research at the intersection of sustainability, innovation, and global policy.
- Hackathon Finals: Solutions for Asia’s futureExperience the culmination of a dynamic hackathon where finalists pitch breakthrough ideas to advance sustainable development in the region.
- Exhibitor Booths: Upskilling and Industry SolutionsExplore exhibitions featuring leading organisations, upskilling programmes, and the latest sustainability technologies and solutions driving transformation in Asia.
Tracks
- Accelerating the Renewable Energy Transition in Asia
- Sustainable Urbanisation and Green Infrastructure for Future Cities
- Thriving Together — Advancing Social Sustainability for Organisations and in Communities
- Financing a Greener Future — Advancing Green Finance and Sustainable Investments in Asia
- Promoting Sustainability through Behavioural Insights
- Innovating for Resilience and Sustainable Development
- Sustainable Business Practices — Driving Long-Term Resilience in Asian Businesses
| Call for Abstracts | |
|---|---|
| Abstract/Poster submission deadline | 15 June 2025 |
| Notification of acceptance | 15 July 2025 |
| (Optional) Pre-conference extended abstract1/full paper2 submission deadline | 30 August 2025 |
| (Optional) Post-conference full paper submission deadline | 30 November 2025 |
1 For consideration of inclusion in an edited book2 For consideration of Best Paper Award(s)3 For consideration of journal publication eligibility
We welcome submissions of research abstracts of no more than 300 words (and five keywords) describing the following:
- Topic introduction and research context
- Research objectives or key questions
- Data and methodology
- Main findings or expected practical contributions
- Relevance to the conference theme/sub-themes
Authors are required to indicate the session(s) for which their research is(are) most relevant. Submissions will be validated based on the abstract and keywords and routed to the most appropriate Session Chair. Each abstract will be co-reviewed by an academic and a practitioner reviewer. Decisions will be based on the joint academic and practitioner reviews. The decision of the programme committee is final.
Authors of accepted abstracts will be invited to present either orally (15-minute presentation) or via poster. Authors may indicate their preferred format during submission; however, the final presentation type will be determined by the conference committee. Detailed presentation guidelines will be provided upon acceptance.
Accepted authors may later opt to submit an extended abstract or a full paper. Authors who submit an extended abstract may be invited to contribute to an edited volume and only authors who submit the full paper will be considered for Best Paper Award(s).
Selected high-quality papers will be considered for publication in journals or an edited book. These papers must adhere to the respective journal or book author guidelines and undergo additional peer review and approval by the respective journal or book editors.
Potential publication outlets include:European Business Review (Scimago Q1)
Abstract Submission Guidelines
Registration
| Dates | |
|---|---|
| Early bird registration deadline | 30 July 2025 |
| Regular registration deadline | 30 August 2025 |
Registration details and pricing will be announced in due course.
An optional pre-conference networking event is planned for 28 October 2025. Further details including venue and registration, will be shared closer to the date on the conference website.
Organising Committee
Conference Chair: Dr Tan Eng Joo, Head of Sustainability Management Programme, School of Business
Conference Deputy Chair: Dr Michael Kent, Research Fellow (André Hoffmann Fellowship), School of Business
Programme Chair: Associate Professor Huong Ha, Head of Business Programme, School of Business
Programme Deputy Chair: Dr Diana Benjumea, Lecturer, College of Interdisciplinary & Experiential Learning
Outreach Lead: Associate Professor Vanessa Liu, Head of Accreditation Office, School of Business
Outreach Lead: Dr Lukas Helikum, Senior Lecturer, School of Business
Logistics Lead: Dr Sugoutam Ghosh, Head of Graduate Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management Programme, School of Business
Hackathon Lead: Dr Victor Seah Yuan Zhi, Director, Behavioural Insights Centre of Excellence
Track Chairs
Dr Carmen Shih, Senior Lecturer of Business
Associate Professor Eric Gan Kok Wah, Head of IP and Innovation Management Programme, School of Business
Dr Tan Tsiat Siong, Deputy Director, Behavioural Insights Centre of Excellence, Senior Lecturer, School of Business
Dr Tania Nagpaul, Senior Lecturer, Nathan School of Human Development
Mr Thomas Thomas, ASEAN Circular Economy Business Alliance and ARAIBA Sdn Bhd
Dr Xu Jianxiong, Lecturer, School of Business
Dr Zhu Siying, Lecturer, School of Business
Dr Zuraimi Bin Mohamed Sultan, Senior Lecturer of Science and Technology