{"id":1594,"date":"2025-09-25T01:16:28","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T01:16:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/event\/?page_id=1594"},"modified":"2025-09-25T02:49:50","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T02:49:50","slug":"conference-highlights-and-tracks","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/event\/sbtai\/conference-highlights-and-tracks\/","title":{"rendered":"Conference highlights and tracks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n<section\n                class=\"block block--no-indent cards \"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n    \n<div class=\"block-heading\" data-segment=\"dom\">\n                                <h2 class=\"block-heading__title \" id=\"conference-highlights\">Conference highlights<\/h2>\n            \n                        \n                        \n                            <\/div>\n        <div class=\"card-grid\"\n         data-card-size=\"small\"         data-card-count=\"4\"\n         data-card-background=\"white\">\n                    <div id=\"highlight-1-keynote-sessions\" class=\"card\"\n         data-type=\"\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3 class=\"h2\">Highlight 1: Keynote sessions<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>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.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>                    <div id=\"highlight-2-research-sprint-writing-hackathon\" class=\"card\"\n         data-type=\"\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3 class=\"h2\">Highlight 2: Research Sprint: Writing Hackathon<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>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.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>                    <div id=\"highlight-3-research-poster-presentations\" class=\"card\"\n         data-type=\"\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3 class=\"h2\">Highlight 3: Research poster presentations<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>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.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"card__links\"><ul class=\"link-list link-list--magenta pink-links\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/s43414.pcdn.co\/event\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/09\/SBTAI-Research-Poster-Competition.pdf\" aria-label=\"Research poster competition [.pdf 1.10MB]\"\n                                           target=\"_top\">Research poster competition [.pdf 1.10MB]<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>                    <div id=\"highlight-4-research-presentations\" class=\"card\"\n         data-type=\"\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3 class=\"h2\">Highlight 4: Research presentations<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>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.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"card__links\"><ul class=\"link-list link-list--magenta pink-links\"><li><a href=\"http:\/\/:modal=portfolio1\" aria-label=\"Portfolio 1: Meet-the-Editor Presentation Tracks\"\n                                           target=\"_top\">Portfolio 1: Meet-the-Editor Presentation Tracks<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/:modal=portfolio2\" aria-label=\"Portfolio 2: Special Highlight Sessions\"\n                                           target=\"_top\">Portfolio 2: Special Highlight Sessions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section\n                class=\"block cards-image block--no-indent\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n    \n<div class=\"block-heading\" data-segment=\"dom\">\n                                <h2 class=\"block-heading__title \" id=\"presentation-tracks\">Presentation tracks<\/h2>\n            \n                        \n                        \n                            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"card-grid\" data-card-size=\"standard\" data-card-count=\"3\" data-card-background=\"white\">\n                    <div id=\"track-1-sustainable-business-ai\" class=\"card card--image\"\n         data-type=\"img\"><div class=\"card__top image-offset\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/event\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/09\/sbtai-track-1-pic-aspect-ratio-2-1-480x240.jpg\" alt=\"Track 1: Sustainable Business &#038; AI\"><\/div><div class=\"card__title\"><h2 class=\"h2\">Track 1: Sustainable Business &#038; AI<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__content\"><p><strong>Portfolio 1: Meet-the-Editor Presentation Tracks <\/strong><br \/>\nGain 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:<br \/>\n\u2022\tReceive personalized editorial feedback on your work.<br \/>\n\u2022\tBuild direct relationships with editors from high-impact journals.<br \/>\n\u2022\tSharpen your research presentation skills in a publication-oriented environment.<\/p><p><strong>Portfolio 2: Sustainable Business &#038; AI Bootcamp <\/strong><br \/>\nStep 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:<br \/>\n\u2022\tLearn to use cutting-edge AI tools for decision-making, marketing, and sustainability impact.<br \/>\n\u2022\tDevelop customized strategies to green their businesses while boosting competitiveness.<br \/>\n\u2022\tConnect with industry mentors, peers, and potential collaborators to accelerate real-world implementation.<\/p><p><strong>Why join this track?<\/strong><br \/>\nTrack 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.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>                    <div id=\"track-2-sustainable-tourism-and-ai\" class=\"card card--image\"\n         data-type=\"img\"><div class=\"card__top image-offset\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/event\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/09\/sbtai-track-2-pic-aspect-ratio-2-1-480x240.jpg\" alt=\"Track 2: Sustainable Tourism And AI\"><\/div><div class=\"card__title\"><h2 class=\"h2\">Track 2: Sustainable Tourism And AI<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__content\"><p><strong>Portfolio 1: Meet-the-Editor Presentation Tracks<\/strong><br \/>\nStep 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:<br \/>\n\u2022\tReceive editorial-level feedback that can fast-track your path to publication.<br \/>\n\u2022\tBuild strategic connections with editors and peers in the field of tourism and AI.<br \/>\n\u2022\tPosition yourself at the forefront of the rapidly growing sustainable tourism research community.<\/p><p><strong>Portfolio 2: World Tourism Celebration<\/strong><br \/>\nBe part of something extraordinary and festive! This year\u2019s 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:<br \/>\n\u2022\tJoin industry leaders, policymakers, and researchers in a one-of-a-kind global event.<br \/>\n\u2022\tExperience cultural showcases, workshops, and networking activities that blend academic exchange with local traditions.<br \/>\n\u2022\tTake part in shaping the future of responsible and inclusive tourism while enjoying Sarawak\u2019s world-renowned hospitality.<\/p><p><strong>Why join this track?<\/strong><br \/>\nTrack 2 offers the best of both worlds\u2014academic 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.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>                    <div id=\"track-3-ai-and-business-innovation\" class=\"card card--image\"\n         data-type=\"img\"><div class=\"card__top image-offset\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/event\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/09\/sbtai-track-3-pic-aspect-ratio-2-1-480x240.jpg\" alt=\"Track 3: AI and business innovation\"><\/div><div class=\"card__title\"><h2 class=\"h2\">Track 3: AI and business innovation<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__content\"><p><strong>Portfolio 1: Meet-the-Editor Presentation Tracks<\/strong><br \/>\nShowcase 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:<br \/>\n\u2022\tGain insider insights on what editors look for in cutting-edge business and AI research.<br \/>\n\u2022\tBuild strategic networks with editors and peers shaping the future of innovation.<br \/>\n\u2022\tPosition themselves as thought leaders at the intersection of AI and business transformation.<\/p><p><strong>Portfolio 2: AI Market Research Clinic<\/strong><br \/>\nDive into a practical, hands-on exploration of how AI is revolutionizing market research and business decision-making. This immersive workshop allows participants to:<br \/>\n\u2022\tExperiment with real AI tools and analytics platforms.<br \/>\n\u2022\tLearn how to transform raw data into actionable insights for strategic decisions.<br \/>\n\u2022\tAcquire skills that are immediately transferable to their own projects, start-ups, or organizations.<\/p><p><strong>Why join this track?<\/strong><br \/>\nTrack 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.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"notification notification--notice small\" data-segment=\"dom\">\n    <span class=\"ico ico-info\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M16 2a14 14 0 1 0 14 14A14 14 0 0 0 16 2zm0 26a12 12 0 1 1 12-12 12 12 0 0 1-12 12z\"\/><path d=\"M15 15h2v6h-2z\"\/><circle cx=\"16\" cy=\"12\" r=\"1\"\/><\/svg><\/span><p>ChatGPT was used in the creation of the images for the presentation tracks above. 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