2025 International Conference on AI and Industry Digital Transformation
(1st Round Announcement)
October 31 – November 2, 2025
Qingdao, China
Extended Abstract Submission Deadline: June 1, 2025
Submission Email: AIConference@sdust.edu.cn
With the theme "Digital Empowerment, Intelligent Future: Technological Innovation and Business Transformation," the conference will focus on the synergy between AI and digital transformation, and explore how intelligent technologies drive forward-looking changes in industry and society.
Key discussions will center on how, amid a new wave of technological and industrial revolution, these technologies can reshape enterprise management models and practices, and foster interdisciplinary integration and innovation. In resonance with the pulse of the times, the conference aims to contribute the unique value and forward-looking insights of management science to the cultivation of new quality productive forces and the promotion of high-quality economic and social development.
We warmly welcome scholars and professionals from all sectors to submit their work and attend the conference.
Conference Information
Hosts:
Shandong University of Science and Technology, China
Macquarie University, Australia
Organizing Units:
College of Energy and Mining Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology, China
College of Finance and Economics, Shandong University of Science and Technology, China
Shandong Digital Economy Research Base, China
Department of Management, Macquarie Business School, Macquarie University, Australia
Macquarie University Work, Health and Social Advancement Research Centre, Australia
School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Shandong University, China
School of Economics and Management, Dalian University of Technology, China
School of Business Administration, Shandong Women's University, China
Co-organizing Units:
School of Economics and Management, Harbin Institute of Technology (Weihai), China
Artificial Intelligence Committee, Shandong Province Enterprise Management Research, China
Supporting Journals:
Journal of Business Research
Australian Journal of Management
Chinese Management Studies
Journal of Organizational and End User Computing
Data Science and Management
Data and Information Management
Journal of Shandong University of Science and Technology (Social Sciences)
Conference Schedule:
October 31, 2025: Reception and registration
November 1, 2025: Opening ceremony, plenary session, keynote speeches, forum keynote speeches, one-on-one consultation sessions, and paper development workshops
November 2, 2025: Parallel forum presentations, roundtable discussions, one-on-one consultation sessions, award ceremony, and closing ceremony
Conference Topics (including but not limited to)
· AI-driven innovation in management across mining, energy, and various industries
· AI-enabled sustainable development strategies in mining, energy, and various industries
· Optimization of operations and decision-making through AI in mining, energy, and broader industries
· Applications of AI and intelligent technologies in safety management within mining, energy, and manufacturing industries
· AI-driven innovations in human resource management and organizational behavior across industries
· AI-enabled digital transformation of human resource management in enterprises
· AI-enabled organizational culture and leadership transformation
· Applications and challenges of AI in team collaboration and employee management
· AI-driven new productivity paradigms and enterprise efficiency enhancement
· AI-enabled business model innovation and enterprise growth
· Applications and challenges of AI in entrepreneurial management practices
· Applications and challenges of AI in intelligent decision support
· AI-driven innovation in the finance and insurance industries
· AI-enabled digital transformation in financial and insurance enterprises
· AI-driven reconstruction of digital ecosystems and industrial platform economies
· Resilience building and growth strategies for SMEs in the context of digital transformation
· Digital technology-driven green economy and carbon neutrality pathways
Conference Submission Guidelines
The conference submission process is planned in two rounds:
1. First Round Submission
· Deadline: Please submit your extended abstract in English by June 1, 2025, 23:59 (Beijing Time).
· Abstract Requirements: The extended abstract should be written in English, with a word count between 1,000 and 1,500 words. It should include the research background, research questions, research methods, and, where applicable, preliminary results and discussion. The format should use Times New Roman font, 12-point size, double line spacing.
· Title Page Requirements: The extended abstract should be preceded by a title page that includes authors' names, affiliations, short biographies, and the contact information of the corresponding author.
· Acceptance Notification: The conference organizing committee will send out acceptance notifications by late June 2025.
· Conference Registration: All authors of accepted abstracts must complete conference registration by July 28, 2025, 23:59 (Beijing Time).
One-on-One Consultation Sessions:
· With Invited Experts: The conference will offer one-on-one consultation sessions with invited experts for early-career researchers (including doctoral students), providing personalized academic guidance and advice.
· Participation Conditions: Participants wishing to join the one-on-one consultation should indicate their interest on the title page of their extended abstract submission. They should provide a brief description of their research questions, topics they wish to discuss, and include their personal resume.
· Selection Principles: Participants will be selected based on a competitive process and the quality of the submitted research, ensuring that each selected researcher can fully benefit from this valuable exchange opportunity.
· Arrangement: Selected participants will engage in a 30-minute one-on-one discussion with an invited expert to delve into their research projects and academic development.
2. Second Round Submission
· For Specific Activities: Only authors who wish to participate in the supporting journals' Professional Development Workshop (PDW) or compete for the "Best Paper Award" need to submit full papers. All partner journals will host PDWs.
· Conference Registration: Authors of accepted abstracts (at least one) must complete conference registration by July 28, 2025, 23:59 Beijing Time, and submit the full paper manuscript according to the modules they are participating in.
· Full Paper Submission Deadline: The deadline for full paper submission is September 1, 2025.
· Final Decision Notification: Final acceptance decisions will be communicated to authors in early October 2025. Selected papers will be assigned to PDWs for discussion; those not selected will be arranged for presentation in regular parallel sessions of the conference.
Submission Guidelines:
· Originality and Quality: Submissions should be original academic papers that have not been previously published. They should have a clear direction, distinct viewpoints, rigorous argumentation, reliable evidence, scientific methods, and possess significant theoretical or practical value.
· Format and Structure: Manuscripts should be written in English and include sections such as title, abstract, main text, and references, not exceeding 35 pages. The main text should use Times New Roman font, 12-point size, double line spacing. References should adhere to the APA format. [Note: Manuscripts submitted for the Journal of Shandong University of Science and Technology (Social Sciences) PDW must be written in Chinese and formatted according to the journal's submission guidelines.]
· Title Page: Manuscripts should be preceded by a title page that includes the author's name, affiliation, author biography, and the contact information of the corresponding author.
· Copyright and Responsibility: The copyright of the manuscript belongs to the author, who is responsible for its content. Please ensure that the manuscript does not contain any confidential information.
Conference Special Features
1. Paper Development Workshops (PDWs)
This conference will host pre-submission Paper Development Workshops (PDWs), aiming to provide participants with a platform for in-depth discussions with journal editors, senior scholars, and peers. This initiative seeks to enhance paper quality and increase the chances of acceptance by top academic journals. Participants are encouraged to submit their accepted papers to the respective journals after the conference.
2. One-on-One Expert Consultation Sessions
The conference features one-on-one consultation sessions with experts, offering early-career researchers personalized, face-to-face guidance. In these sessions, participants will engage in a 30-minute in-depth discussion with a field expert, receiving specific advice on research design, methodology, and paper writing. A list of invited experts is attached.
3. Best Paper Awards
The conference will present 5 to 8 Best Paper Awards, selected by the Academic Committee from the full paper submissions. Winners will receive certificates and monetary prizes during the conference award ceremony.
Award sponsors:
Macquarie University Work, Health and Social Advancement Research Centre
Center for Family Enterprise, College of Business, Oregon State University
Conference Registration Fees
· Early Bird (until July 28, 2025): Faculty representatives - RMB1,500 (Payment rate in USD: $300); Current students - RMB1,300 (valid student ID required; Rate in USD: $260).
· Standard (July 29, 2025 and after): Faculty representatives - RMB2,000 (Payment rate in USD: $350); Current students: RMB1,700 (valid student ID required; Payment rate in USD: $300).
Conference Accommodation
Detailed accommodation information will be provided in subsequent conference notifications.
Conference Inquiries
Email: AIConference@sdust.edu.cn
Appendix: Distinguished Guest Experts (Continuously Updated List – Alphabetical Order by Surname)
For full details, please refer to the attached document.
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Ying Lu
Macquarie University
Castle Hill
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