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Important Dates ​

  • Paper Submission: April 15, 2025
  • Acceptance Notification: May 15, 2025
  • Camera Ready (Full Paper): May 31, 2025

Scope ​

Multidisciplinary congress, encompassing various sectors and fields involved in driving regional transformation through innovation, sustainability, and collaboration. Key focus areas include:

  • Regional Competitiveness through Sustainable Innovation;
  • Digital Transformation and Smart Regions;
  • Economic Development and Policy Innovation;
  • Education, Training, and Lifelong Learning;
  • Public Administration and Governance;
  • Entrepreneurship, Industry, and Business Ecosystems;
  • Cultural Heritage and Tourism Development;
  • Destination Competitiveness and Management.

General objectives ​

  • Facilitate interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration between academia, industry, and public institutions to drive regional innovation and sustainable development.
  • Promote the adoption of digital technologies and smart region solutions to enhance regional competitiveness and governance.
  • Encourage knowledge exchange on economic development policies and innovative practices that address regional challenges and opportunities.
  • Showcase best practices in entrepreneurship and business ecosystems to inspire sustainable growth and regional resilience.
  • Highlight the importance of preserving cultural heritage while leveraging tourism for regional economic and social benefits.
  • Foster the development of destination management strategies that enhance competitiveness while promoting sustainability.

Topics ​

  • Management, Innovation and Sustainability
    • The impact of innovation on regional transformation.
    • Sustainable models for regional development.
    • The connection between technological innovation and environmental sustainability.
  • Digital Transformation
    • Challenges and opportunities of digitalisation in rural and urban areas.
    • The use of digital technologies to improve regional resource management.
    • Digital inclusion as a driver for development.
  • Collaboration and Networks
    • Collaborative models between academia, industry, and government.
    • The importance of cooperative networks for regional transformation.
    • The impact of international collaboration on local development.
  • Entrepreneurship and Regional Economy
    • Key factors driving regional entrepreneurship.
    • Strategies to attract investment and businesses to emerging regions.
    • Development of regional business ecosystems.
  • Tourism and Cultural Heritage
    • Promoting regional tourism destinations sustainably.
    • Preserving cultural heritage as a lever for tourism.
    • The economic impact of tourism on regional development.