TheSustainImpact® International Online Conference 2025
Building on the strong momentum of our July 2025 International Forum, the TheSustainImpact® International Online Conference 2025 brought together researchers, educators, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and industry leaders for a focused global program.
Advancing Sustainability through Education, Innovation, and Practical Solutions
Participants joined live from across Europe, Africa, and Asia in a focused one-day conference built around evidence, action, and practical outcomes.
TheSustainImpact® 2025 in Review
Designed around action and collaboration, this edition highlighted practical sessions, real-world methods, and cross-sector dialogue that turned ideas into measurable outcomes. More than 110 people joined live from across Europe, Africa, and Asia, reinforcing TheSustainImpact®’s growing role as a connector of knowledge, innovation, and impact worldwide.
Built for outcomes, not noise.
A focused one-day conference where ideas met evidence and moved toward real-world use.
What Stood Out
Honest debate on who really benefits from “impact” and how to separate signal from noise.
Open Session Recap
Recordings and slides are released to Enhanced Access participants and Founding Members.
Quick Facts and Top-Line Statistics
Built for outcomes, not noise. A focused one-day conference where ideas met evidence and moved toward real-world use.
Presentations
The program connected research, practice, and real implementation.
Keynotes
Circular economy, education for futures, and geopolitics of sustainability.
Panel
Sustainability as Strategy: Financial, Entrepreneurial and Digital Pathways to Impact.
3 Regions · Europe · Africa · Asia
A focused mix of voices from Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Focus Themes
Circular economy, geopolitics of sustainability, education for futures, greenwashing, accounting washing, digital transformation, startup–enterprise dynamics.
Practical Outcomes
Tools that move beyond reporting into measurement and action.
Keynotes and Panel Voices
Keynotes, presentation sessions, and one panel discussion brought together researchers, educators, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and industry leaders.
Programme Highlights by Session
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Opening and Keynotes
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- Opening & Welcome: Shervin Hamedani – TheSustainImpact®
- Keynote 1 – Dr. Sharareh Shahidi: Circular Economy and Societal Transformation
- Keynote 2 – Dr. Sarfraz Aslam: Education for Sustainable Futures
- Keynote 3 – Dr. Miguel Cerna: The Geopolitical Reordering of Sustainability
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Presentation Sessions
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- Elika Rezaie: Building Sustainable Trust: The Role of Google Street View and Satellite Imagery in Malaysia’s Real Estate Transparency
- Li Fan: Public Cultural Perception and Evaluation of the San Su Shrine Based on Big Data Analysis
- Dr. Sana Javaid: Postgraduate Students’ Engagement with Sustainable Development Practices in Lahore
- Dr. Anahita Ghanad: AI for Engagement and Sustainable Education
- Amanina Binti Mohamad Rozi: Building a Sustainable Mobility Future: Insights into Electric Vehicle Adoption Drivers
- Zhang YingYing: Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education for Sustainable Development
- Liu Xiaocui: Crafting “Real Men”: Dilemma of Masculinity in Chinese Education and the Rise of “Little Fresh Meat” Popular Culture
- Dr. Ramesh Kumar & Dr. Shafi Mohamad: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Students’ Learning Experience and Career Readiness
- Paranjothi Nishan: Work Environment and Operational Safety in Sustainable Aviation Organizations in Malaysia
- Mengmu Ruan: Exploring the Application of ESG Concepts in Enterprise Financial Management
- Melvinder Singh: From EV to Energy Storage: The Emerging Role of Second-Life Batteries
- Yu Yun Qi: Building Trust Online: How Social Media Marketing Shapes Consumer Purchase Behaviour
- Nanthakumaran Muniandy & Dr. Shafi Mohamad: Building a Resilient Future: Sustainable Growth Journey
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Panel, Wrap-Up, and Closing
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- Panel Discussion Theme: Sustainability as Strategy: Financial, Entrepreneurial and Digital Pathways to Impact
- Moderator: Shervin Hamedani
- Dr. António José Monteiro de Oliveira – Financial Integration of Sustainability
- Dr. Marco Bagheri – Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Business Innovation
- Mr. Miguel Cardoso – Digital Transformation and AI for Sustainable Impact
- Wrap-Up Remarks: Dr. Sarfraz Aslam
- Closing Remarks: Shervin Hamedani
A Focused Mix of Voices from Europe, Africa, and Asia
The program connected research, practice, and real implementation.
Shared ongoing studies and methods
Shaped collaborations and follow-up projects. Prepared abstracts for the TSI Abstracts Series (ISSN).
Presented early findings and case work
Received practical feedback on design and writing. Connected with mentors and potential co-authors.
Benchmarked disclosure and governance practices
Identified pilots and talent pipelines. Collected tools and templates for implementation.
Validated solutions with academic and market input
Built credibility through recognized publication routes. Explored partnerships for trials and data access.
Themes Across the 2025 Program
The 2025 program grouped talks and debates into the themes below. Cross-theme work featured throughout.
Innovation, Education, and Governance
Innovation & Technology for Sustainability, Education, Skills & Capacity Building, and Business Strategy & Governance.
- AI and data for impact measurement
- Cloud/edge and Industry 4.0 use cases
- Digital transformation for efficiency and outcomes
- Higher education and TVET practices
- Student engagement and SDG learning
- Professional upskilling and pedagogy
- Strategy, risk, and sustainable finance
- Reporting frameworks and policy
- Impact measurement beyond compliance
Circular Economy, Research Impact, and Critical Issues
Circular Economy & Emerging Trends, Translating Research into Impact, and Debates & Critical Issues.
- Resource efficiency and waste reduction
- Circular operations and supply chains
- Materials, design, and reuse models
- Applied research to policy and practice
- Case studies and transfer of methods
- Multi-sector collaboration pathways
- Greenwashing and accounting washing
- Startup–enterprise dynamics and market power
- Geopolitical reordering of sustainability
Most Innovative Research
Two contributions were recognised for their originality, relevance, and contribution to wider social and cultural understanding.
Li Fan
Sichuan University, China
Liu Xiaocui
University of Malaya, Malaysia
Agenda and Full Conference Details
The official agenda provides the complete programme record for the November 2025 conference, including keynote sessions, presentation sessions, the panel discussion, wrap-up remarks, and closing remarks.
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
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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.