IBTSS 2026

2nd Integration of Business, Digital Technologies, and Social Sciences for a Sustainable ASEAN and Beyond

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Welcome to Cambodia! Join us as we celebrate research and academic excellence at our vibrant conference. #IBTSS

Enhance Your Professional Visibility and Expand Your Network

Gain a Global Perspective and Foster Cross-Cultural Understanding

Embark on a Fascinating Exploration of Cambodia's Cultural Treasures

Organizers and Partners:

About IBTSS

The IBTSS conference is a collaborative effort among the American University of Phnom Penh (AUPP), University of Arizona (UA), Fort Hays State University (FHSU) and Primax Foundation (India).

It aims to facilitate discussions and research among academics, professionals, and students on the relationship between business, digital technologies, and social sciences for sustainable development in the ASEAN region and beyond.

Objectives:

Analyze the impact of business integration, digital technologies, and social sciences on sustainable development in the ASEAN region and beyond.
Identify best practices and case studies showcasing successful integration strategies in the areas of business, digital technologies, and social sciences.
Explore the role of policy frameworks, regulations, and governance mechanisms in fostering the integration of these fields for sustainable development.
Discuss emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities in the integration of business, digital technologies, and social sciences for sustainable development.
Facilitate discussions and collaborations on innovative solutions, research projects, and initiatives that promote sustainability and address societal needs in the ASEAN region and beyond.

Venue and Date:

Themes and Tracks:

The conference includes three main tracks with one special track:

Digital Ethics and Privacy
Digital Infrastructure, IoT, Cybersecurity, and Data Protection
Digital Art, Culture Preservation and Identity
Digital Healthcare and Telemedicine
IoT in Smart Infrastructure
Machine Learning for Social Sciences
Cloud Computing and Infrastructure Services
Emerging Space Economy
Agritech
Industry 4.0 for sustainable development

Impact investing and social entrepreneurship for sustainable development
Policy and Regulatory Frameworks for Sustainable Business
Sustainable Marketing and Consumer Behavior
Impact Assessment and Cost-Benefit Analysis
Sustainable Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Sustainable Supply Chain Management
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability Reporting
Sustainable Business Models and Strategies
Green finance and sustainable investment practices
Public-private partnerships for sustainable infrastructure projects
Curricular Economy
Cryptocurrencies

Sustainability and ASEAN
International Partnerships for sustainable and inclusive economic growth
Governance and Public Policy for Sustainability
Social Impact, Community Engagement and Empowerment
Gender, Social Inclusion and Equity
Education and Capacity Building for sustainability
Social Innovation
Migration and Human Mobility
Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
E-Government and Public Services

Education for Sustainable Development
Global Citizenship Education
Cross-Cultural Sustainability in Education
Ecopedagogy and Ecoliteracy
Multisensory Learning for Sustainability
Open Educational Practices for Inclusive Learning
Reimagining Education, Innovation, and Sustainability
The Digital Divide and Educational Equity
Technology-Enhanced Sustainable Learning
Bridging Tradition and Innovation in an Interconnected World

Keynote Speakers:

Dr. Byoung Joon Kim

Vice President for International Affairs & Professor at KMU

Dr. Sam Sethserey

Director General of the General Department of ICT at MPTC

Dr. Hayo Reinders

Director of the Institute for Teacher Leadership

Submission of the Manuscript:

Authors Guidelines

Submitted manuscripts must not have been published previously, moreover submission to the conference will be deemed to imply that the manuscript will not be submitted elsewhere if accepted.

General Requirements:

All manuscripts should be written only in English.
All manuscripts should be sent as an upload in .doc or .docx format (such as Microsoft Word). We do not accept PDF submissions.
Articles should be approximately 5,000-7,000 words in length and should not exceed 10 pages excluding references. While we understand some papers must be longer, if a paper (except for data and instructions) is longer than the aforementioned length it may be rejected without review. They should be written as continuous expository narrative in a chapter or article style—not as lists of points or a PowerPoint presentation.
Please remember that the articles are to be published in IBTSS conference proceedings that will be submitted for consideration into SCOPUS Indexing. This means that the style and structure of your text should be relatively formal. For instance, you should not submit a verbatim transcript of your oral presentation, such as ‘Today I want to speak to you about …’.
Article submissions must contain no more than 30% of textual material published in other places by the same author or authors, and these other places must be acknowledged and cited; in other words, the remaining 70% of the article must be unique and original to your current submission.
Authors must ensure the accuracy of citations, quotations, diagrams, tables and maps.
Articles must have a minimum of fifteen scholarly references.
Spelling can vary according to national usage, but should be internally consistent.
Articles should be thoroughly checked and proofread before submission, both by the author and a critical editorial friend. After you have submitted your article you are unable to make any changes to it during the refereeing process, although if accepted, you will have a chance to make minor revisions after refereeing and before the final submission of your article.
Articles will be assessed by referees (double blind peer review) against nine criteria or fewer, if some criteria do not apply to a particular kind of article.
An article should comprise of the title, authors, affiliation of authors, a sufficiently informative abstract of about 150-200 words, Keywords, and Introduction of the paper.
Authors must retain a copy of every contribution, as these will not be sent along with the proofs to be corrected by the authors.
Responsibility of the contents rests upon the authors and not upon the publisher.

Page and Text Layout:

Please use the following rule of text for your manuscript:

Set your pages up so that you have 1 inch margins (2.54 cm) on the left, right, top, and bottom of each page.
Title: 16 pts. Centered, .
Keywords: 10 pts., Italic, Justified.
Abstract: 10 pts., Justified.
Section headings: 11 pts. Numbered, Bold, alignment left.
Indent your section headings by 1/2 inch (1.27 cm)
Text: 11 pts, single line, Justified, Garamond .Type only one space in between sentences.
Tables and figures: Included in the text, centered and numbered, 10 pts., Justified.
Do not use cross references for tables and figures.
References: Use APA style for references.
Do not use page or section breaks in your word document.
References: All references given in the References section must correspond to citations in the text. Please double check this before submitting a manuscript. Use initials for first and middle names. Give the names of all the authors. For date of publication, only provide the year unless it is a newspaper article, in which case provide the complete date. List references alphabetically by first author.
Sequence of the Article: In summary, the mandatory sequence of material in the paper should be title, author names, author affiliations, abstract, Keywords, body of the paper, acknowledgements (if any), references, appendices (if any).

Important Dates:

Registration and Paper Submission Open: October 15, 2025
Paper Submission Deadline: June 30, 2026
Feedback by: 2-3 weeks from submission
Camera-Ready Paper Submission by: July 15, 2026
Conference Dates: August 6-7, 2026
Welcome Cocktail: August 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Registration and Fees:

Participation Type	Early Bird (Cambodians)	Early Bird (Internationals)	Registration (Cambodians)	Registration (Internationals)
Presenter	USD 50	USD 120	USD 75	USD 160
Listener	USD 40	USD 80	USD 60	USD 90

** Presenters who would like to opt out of full paper submission, kindly email [email protected]

All conference materials and services will be delivered digitally to the participant with the online conference management system. Conference registration includes the following digital materials and services:

e-program
e-certificates (For Authors: Certificate of Attendance and Presentation | For Listeners: Certificate of Attendance), For Presenters: Certificate of Best Presentation (if conferred based appraisal)
Meals and Refreshments
Welcome Cocktail Reception (August 5, 6:00 PM)
Phnom Penh City Tour

Refund and Substitution Policies:

Refunds before June 30, 2026

No refunds

No refunds after June 30, 2026, except for rejection of the final paper and visa application. Both are subject to a USD 50 administration charge.

Visa letters and refunds

Visa letters and invites cannot be produced until payment for registration has been made. In the event that a visa cannot be obtained, a refund may be given. Notification of this must be given to the IBTSS Conference Manager at least 10 days prior to the start of the Conference or Event.

Substitution policy

Registrants may send a substitute in their place in lieu of requesting a refund. The IBTSS Conference Manager must be notified of this at least 10 days prior to the start of the event or conference.