Conference highlights and tracks
The SBTAI Conference 2025 is more than just an academic gathering. In fact, it is a ground breaking platform where research meets impact and innovation meets opportunity. This unique conference blends scholarly exchange, practical engagement, and global collaboration, creating an environment where ideas are not only shared but also transformed into real-world solutions.
Conference highlights
Highlight 1: Keynote sessions
Engage with visionary leaders and global experts as they deliver inspiring talks on AI, sustainability, and innovation. Designed to spark fresh ideas, challenge perspectives, and inspire transformative action, these sessions will set the tone for a sustainable future.
Highlight 2: Research Sprint: Writing Hackathon
Engage with visionary leaders and global experts as they deliver inspiring talks on AI, sustainability, and innovation. Designed to spark fresh ideas, challenge perspectives, and inspire transformative action, these sessions will set the tone for a sustainable future.
Highlight 3: Research poster presentations
Explore a dynamic showcase of cutting-edge research from both emerging and established scholars. This platform offers participants the chance to share ideas, receive feedback, and foster meaningful collaborations.
Highlight 4: Research presentations
Each Presentation track is carefully designed around two portfolios that set this conference apart. This dual-portfolio design ensures that every participant benefits from both academic recognition and practical application. Combined with immersive workshops and collaborative celebrations, SBTAI 2025 is a must-attend event for academics, industry professionals, policymakers, and MSMEs eager to harness the power of AI for sustainable transformation.
Presentation tracks
Track 1: Sustainable Business & AI
Portfolio 1: Meet-the-Editor Presentation Tracks
Gain a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to present your research directly to renowned journal editors who usually only interact with authors during submission and review. This rare platform not only strengthens your chances of publication but also allows you to:
• Receive personalized editorial feedback on your work.
• Build direct relationships with editors from high-impact journals.
• Sharpen your research presentation skills in a publication-oriented environment.
Portfolio 2: Sustainable Business & AI Bootcamp
Step beyond theory and immerse yourself in a practical, hands-on training designed for MSMEs, entrepreneurs, and professionals eager to drive sustainability through AI. Participants will:
• Learn to use cutting-edge AI tools for decision-making, marketing, and sustainability impact.
• Develop customized strategies to green their businesses while boosting competitiveness.
• Connect with industry mentors, peers, and potential collaborators to accelerate real-world implementation.
Why join this track?
Track 1 offers both academic advancement (through editorial engagement) and practical empowerment (through business-focused training). Whether you are an early-career researcher, policymaker, or business owner, this track equips you with the knowledge, networks, and skills to lead in the era of AI-driven sustainable business.
Track 2: Sustainable Tourism And AI
Portfolio 1: Meet-the-Editor Presentation Tracks
Step into a rare academic arena where your research on sustainable tourism is not only presented but reviewed directly by journal editors. This track gives you the chance to:
• Receive editorial-level feedback that can fast-track your path to publication.
• Build strategic connections with editors and peers in the field of tourism and AI.
• Position yourself at the forefront of the rapidly growing sustainable tourism research community.
Portfolio 2: World Tourism Celebration
Be part of something extraordinary and festive! This year’s official Sarawak World Tourism Day celebration is reserved exclusively for SBTAI, bringing together industry leaders, researchers, and communities in a vibrant showcase of culture, workshops, and responsible tourism practices. This means you will:
• Join industry leaders, policymakers, and researchers in a one-of-a-kind global event.
• Experience cultural showcases, workshops, and networking activities that blend academic exchange with local traditions.
• Take part in shaping the future of responsible and inclusive tourism while enjoying Sarawak’s world-renowned hospitality.
Why join this track?
Track 2 offers the best of both worlds—academic enrichment through direct engagement with journal editors, and cultural as well as industry immersion through an official global celebration. More than just a conference track, it is an unforgettable journey where research, professional growth, and cultural discovery seamlessly converge.
Track 3: AI and business innovation
Portfolio 1: Meet-the-Editor Presentation Tracks
Showcase your most innovative research and receive direct editorial feedback from leading journal editors, an invaluable opportunity that can sharpen your work and accelerate its path to publication. Beyond presentation, participants will:
• Gain insider insights on what editors look for in cutting-edge business and AI research.
• Build strategic networks with editors and peers shaping the future of innovation.
• Position themselves as thought leaders at the intersection of AI and business transformation.
Portfolio 2: AI Market Research Clinic
Dive into a practical, hands-on exploration of how AI is revolutionizing market research and business decision-making. This immersive workshop allows participants to:
• Experiment with real AI tools and analytics platforms.
• Learn how to transform raw data into actionable insights for strategic decisions.
• Acquire skills that are immediately transferable to their own projects, start-ups, or organizations.
Why join this track?
Track 3 empowers participants to bridge academic innovation with business impact. By combining publication pathways with AI-driven skills for real-world applications, this track is ideal for researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals eager to drive the next wave of business innovation with AI.
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