TheSustainImpact® International Forum 2025
On 23 July 2025, TheSustainImpact® hosted its inaugural International Forum, a dynamic one-day virtual gathering that united sustainability leaders from academia, industry, and policy-making.
Driving Sustainability Forward: Innovation, Education & Circular Impact
Participants joined the inaugural Forum from multiple regions, contributing to a focused one-day exchange across sustainability, innovation, education, and circular impact.
TheSustainImpact® International Forum 2025 Archive
The Forum served as a global platform to exchange ideas, showcase innovative solutions, and present actionable strategies to address today’s most pressing sustainability challenges.
Global Reach
Participants joined from multiple continents, representing universities, businesses, NGOs, and government bodies.
Expert Insights
Four distinguished keynote speakers shared visionary perspectives on sustainability innovation, women’s leadership, and digital transformation.
Research Excellence
19 peer-reviewed abstracts were presented, showcasing cutting-edge work across education, business, policy, and technology.
Quick Facts and Top-Line Statistics
The inaugural Forum brought together keynote sessions, peer-reviewed abstract presentations, recognition of excellence, and a formal open-access proceedings record.
Accepted Abstracts
Peer-reviewed abstracts were presented across education, business, policy, technology, renewable energy, circular economy, management, and sustainability practice.
Keynotes
Distinguished keynote speakers contributed perspectives on women in sustainability, circular economy, innovation, and capacity building.
Best Presentation Awards
Awards recognised research quality, innovation, clarity, and relevance to sustainability and circular economy goals.
Topic Breadth
The Forum covered sustainable education, AI, circular construction, renewable energy, digital innovation, consumer behaviour, and university management.
Official Publication Record
The Book of Abstracts 2025 was published as Volume 1, Issue 1 in August 2025 under TheSustainImpact® Conference Proceedings Series.
Proceedings Visibility
The formal proceedings record supports accessibility, citation, and long-term visibility for the accepted Forum contributions.
Insights and Perspectives from Distinguished Experts
Four keynote speakers contributed to the Forum’s focus on sustainability, circular economy, education, innovation, and capacity building.
Programme Highlights by Session
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Opening and Keynotes
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- Welcome & Opening Remarks: Shervin Hamedani, Founder & Forum Director, TheSustainImpact®
- Keynote 1: Women in Sustainability, Dr. Sharareh Shahidi, UNITAR International University, Malaysia
- Keynote 2: Circular Economy & Emerging Trends, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sarfraz Aslam, UNITAR International University, Malaysia
- Keynote 3: Education & Sustainable Innovation, Dr. Atif Saleem, University of Limerick, Ireland
- Keynote 4: Sustainable Education & Capacity Building, Dr. Amjad Islam Amjad, The University of Lahore, Pakistan
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Abstract Presentations
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- Inclusive Education: The Catalyst for Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals Through Capacity Building Among Diverse Learners
- Rethinking Teaching with Technology: Building Sustainable Education in the Digital Age
- Transitioning Towards Circular Construction in China: Breaking Barriers and Unlocking Sustainable Growth
- Renewable Energy Cooperative and Energy Sustainability in Anambra State, Nigeria
- Building Sustainable Educational Competencies in Environmental Design through AI: Pathways and Challenges
- Navigating the Digital Classroom: Challenges, Benefits, and Ethical Concerns
- The Role of Digital Innovations in Advancing Sustainability in University Educational Management and Administrative Practices
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Recognition and Closing
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- Best Presentation Announcement: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sarfraz Aslam, UNITAR International University, Malaysia
- Closing Session: Shervin Hamedani, Founder & Forum Director, TheSustainImpact®
- Official Book of Abstracts 2025 published as Volume 1, Issue 1, August 2025
- Published in TheSustainImpact® Conference Proceedings Series, ISSN 3051-7362
Book of Abstracts 2025
The Book of Abstracts 2025 compiles all accepted submissions and details of the keynote sessions. It reflects the innovation, collaboration, and forward-thinking spirit that defined the Forum.
Official Book of Abstracts 2025
Volume 1, Issue 1 · August 2025
- TheSustainImpact® Conference Proceedings Series
- ISSN 3051-7362 (Online)
- Open-access publication record for the inaugural Forum
- Published by TheSustainImpact®, Portugal
Themes Across the Forum
The Forum explored critical topics at the intersection of sustainability, innovation, and business practice.
Women in Sustainability
Sustainable Innovation & Policy, Society 5.0 & Real-World Impact, and sustainable capacity building.
Digital Transformation for Sustainability
AI, educational technology, digital innovation, service quality, and technology-enabled sustainability practice.
Circular Economy & Emerging Trends
Sustainable business, management practices, circular construction, renewable energy, and sustainable tourism.
Best Presentation Awards
Four presenters received Best Presentation Awards for outstanding contributions to the Forum.
Dr. Elizabeth Ifeoma Anierobi
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria
Dr. Djatmiko Djatmiko
Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Indonesia
Dr. Sana Javaid
Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan
Mao Yanyi
UNITAR International University, Malaysia
Proceedings and Full Forum Details
The official proceedings page provides the publication record for TheSustainImpact® International Forum 2025, including the Book of Abstracts 2025 and future proceedings outputs in the same series.
The next TheSustainImpact® conference is planned as a hybrid edition in Lisbon. At this stage, participants, speakers, abstract contributors, authors, and potential partners are welcome to register their interest directly with the conference team.
Attend the Conference
If you want to attend the next edition, contact the conference team to receive updates on registration, participation options, and future announcements.
Speak or Present
If you are interested in speaking, joining a panel, or presenting your work, email the conference team with your profile, topic, or area of contribution.
Submit Research or Explore Publication
If you want to submit an abstract, discuss paper opportunities, or explore proceedings and journal-related routes, contact the conference team directly.