In recent years, the concept of a circular economy has garnered significant attention as a viable solution for minimizing waste, reducing resource consumption, and creating sustainable economic value. The transition towards a circular economy necessitates effective business management strategies, visionary leadership, and a strong emphasis on ethics.

Business is an inherently human activity that has endured for centuries. It is deeply ingrained in our social structure and has played a pivotal role in the evolution of humankind throughout generations. As social creatures, human beings strive to support one another's success, and this reciprocal nature of social interdependence has propelled the development of societies, cities, and nations worldwide. However, how does business fare in the 21st century? More specifically, how does it adapt to the modern era of rapid technological advancements, constant connectivity, and artificial intelligence? And what impact does it have on national economies?

Depending on the perspective, the definition of "good business" can vary. Some argue that motivating, inspirational, and visionary leadership is essential, while others emphasize the importance of a strong understanding of the economic landscape. There are also those who believe that a well-executed marketing strategy is indispensable for success. In truth, each of these viewpoints contains an element of truth. "Good business" encompasses a comprehensive approach that considers the needs of people, efficient ways to fulfill those needs, and effective leadership to drive a team towards meeting those needs. In combination, business, leadership, and the Sustainable Circular Economy create a formidable triad that fosters innovation, growth, and progress in societies worldwide. By studying these disciplines and applying their principles to real-world challenges, individuals and organizations can make a positive impact on their communities and beyond.

The International Conference on "Business Management, Leadership, and Sustainable Circular Economy" is a significant event that will take place from December 3rd to December 5th, 2024. The conference is organized with the valuable support and active participation of Springer Nature, a leading academic publisher. The proceedings of the conference will be indexed in Scopus, a renowned abstract and citation database, further enhancing the visibility and impact of the research presented. 

Scope:

The "Business Management, Leadership, and Sustainable Circular Economy" conference aims to delve into the latest trends, ideas, and practices within these dynamic and interconnected fields. It will encompass a wide range of topics, including entrepreneurship, marketing, operations, accounting, finance, leadership theory, macroeconomics, and sustainable business practices. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in thought-provoking discussions, gain insights from esteemed keynote speakers, and connect with fellow professionals in the industry. The conference will serve as a platform for sharing innovative research findings and case studies, contributing to the advancement of knowledge on how businesses and organizations can thrive in today's rapidly evolving landscape.

Statement of purpose:

The purpose of the "Business Management, Leadership, and Sustainable Circular Economy" conference is to facilitate knowledge dissemination, foster innovation, and encourage collaboration in these pivotal areas that play a crucial role in our global economy and society. Our objective is to create a platform where experts, scholars, and practitioners from diverse fields can come together to discuss and explore the most recent trends, challenges, and opportunities in business, leadership, and economics. Through engaging keynote presentations, interactive panel discussions, and thought-provoking workshops, our aim is to equip attendees with valuable insights and practical tools that they can apply in their respective fields. By promoting knowledge exchange and interdisciplinary dialogue, we strive to contribute to the advancement and development of these important disciplines.

• 1. Environmental and Social Responsibility in Business

  1. Life cycle assessment and environmental impact in a circular economy
  2. Circular economy and carbon footprint reduction strategies
  3. Social impact of circular economy practices
  4. Circular economy and biodiversity conservation
  5. Circular economy and water resource management
  6. Circular economy and renewable energy systems
  7. Circular economy and social inclusivity
  8. Circular economy and sustainable urban development
  9. Circular economy and responsible waste management
  10. Circular economy and the role of consumers in driving sustainability

• 2. Analytical Marketing, Branding, and Business Strategies 


  1. Modern analytical techniques in business

  2. Informed business decision-making

  3. Identifying growth opportunities and Predictive analysis methodologies 


  4. Ethical implications of data collection and analysis
  5. The role of data analytics in shaping effective marketing strategies

  6. Consumer surveying and behavior theory

  7. Latest trends and innovations in digital marketing

  8. Building brand awareness and reputation

  9. Channel and customer experience management

  10. 10. Brand equity models and business performance

• 3. Leadership Development for Globalization and Emerging Markets 


  1. Ethical and responsible decision-making

  2. Sustainable leadership for environmental resilience

  3. Effective team building and collaboration strategies

  4. Modern coaching and mentoring techniques

  5. Transformational leadership theory

  6. Macroeconomics and international trade

  7. Navigating cultural and regulatory variances in international markets

  8. Innovations in international business

  9. Building sustainable partnerships and relationships

  10. Identifying key international markets

• 4. Sustainable Business, Economics, and Financial Management

  1. Risk and uncertainty management

  2. Data-driven and informed financial decision-making

  3. Financial forecasting and reporting

  4. Financial long-term growth and profitability

  5. Corporate finance and investment analysis 

  6. Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in business

  7. Management and innovations in the agricultural sector

  8. Modern practices in corporate social responsibility

  9. Sustainable business models (SBM)

  10. Archetypes and case studies of sustainable business archetypes

• 5. Circular Economy and Consumer Behavior

  1. Circular economy and consumer awareness and education
  2. Circular economy and sustainable consumption patterns
  3. Circular economy and product longevity
  4. Circular economy and collaborative consumption models
  5. Circular economy and consumer trust and behavior change
  6. Circular economy and consumer preferences for eco-friendly products
  7. Circular economy and product labeling and certification schemes
  8. Circular economy and the role of marketing and communication
  9. Circular economy and the sharing economy of services
  10. Circular economy and consumer engagement through gamification

• 6. Circular Economy and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. Circular economy and SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production
  2. Circular economy and SDG 7: Affordable and clean energy
  3. Circular economy and SDG 13: Climate action
  4. Circular economy and SDG 9: Industry, innovation, and infrastructure
  5. Circular economy and SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities
  6. Circular economy and SDG 14: Life below water
  7. Circular economy and SDG 15: Life on land
  8. Circular economy and SDG 6: Clean water and sanitation
  9. Circular economy and SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth
  10. Circular economy and SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals

• 7. Innovations in Sustainable Supply Chains and Logistics

  1. Circular supply chain design and optimization
  2. Reverse logistics and closed-loop supply chains
  3. Digital technologies and data analytics in circular supply chains
  4. Blockchain applications for supply chain traceability in a circular economy
  5. Sustainable packaging and transportation in circular supply chains
  6. Collaboration and partnerships for sustainable supply chains
  7. Circular procurement and supplier management
  8. Circular supply chains and circular cities
  9. Circular supply chains in the fashion and textile industry
  10. Circular supply chains and the role of e-commerce platforms

• 8. Circular Design and Product Lifecycle Management

  1. Design for disassembly and recycling in a circular economy
  2. Circular design principles and methodologies
  3. Circular economy and sustainable product development
  4. Extended producer responsibility and circular product lifecycle management
  5. Circular economy and the role of design thinking
  6. Circular design and material innovation
  7. Product-service systems and the circular economy
  8. Circular economy and the sharing economy of goods
  9. Circular design and the Internet of Things (IoT)
  10. Circular design and user-centered approaches

• 9. Circular Economy Strategies and Implementation

  1. Policy frameworks and regulations for a circular economy
  2. Circular economy initiatives at the national and regional levels
  3. Circular economy and the role of governments and policymakers
  4. Circular economy roadmaps and action plans
  5. Circular economy metrics and performance indicators
  6. Circular economy education and awareness programs
  7. Circular economy implementation challenges and solutions
  8. Circular economy integration in urban planning and development
  9. Circular economy and the role of NGOs and civil society organizations
  10. Circular economy and international collaboration for sustainable development

• 10. Sustainable Business Models and Practices

  1. Sustainable business models for a circular economy
  2. Implementing circular economy principles in business operations
  3. Business strategies for resource efficiency and waste reduction
  4. Circular product design and remanufacturing processes
  5. Sustainable supply chain management and logistics
  6. Circular economy in the service industry
  7. Circular economy practices in the manufacturing sector
  8. Circular economy business models in emerging markets
  9. Circular economy and the role of entrepreneurship
  10. Circular economy and the sharing economy

A. Physical Attendance

• If multiple abstracts are submitted by the same first author submitted to the conference, a 25% discount is applied to each additional submission.

• Each research paper should have one main author who should pay the full fee (Author fees) regardless of attendance. Co-authors, each, have their own fees to pay to attend the event. This applies to online attendance as well as physical attendance.

• A research paper fee allows only one author, whether main or co-author, to attend the conference and receive only one copy of the conference Abstract book in both hard and soft copies. Extras can be requested for an additional fee.

• Professionals are categorized as participants who are not affiliated with universities such as practitioners, policymakers, entrepreneurs etc.

• Students must provide proof of enrollment in a university by providing an enrollment certificate or a valid university ID (with issue/ expiry date) etc.

• Additionally, you have the option to present your submitted abstract as a presentation without the intention of publishing your work, for information about the fees and additional details, please feel free to get in touch with us at: [email protected].

B. Online Attendance

• A softcopy of the abstracts book and/ or hard copy (excluding shipping)

• IEREK Participation/ Contribution Certificate in softcopy

• Acceptance Letters in softcopy

• Consideration for publishing in the IEREK ASTI series by Springer or IEREK Press

• Access to conference recordings

C. Extra Fees

Payment Methods

 Payment of the registration fee can be made via the following methods (only after online registration):

1. Bank transfer 

Kindly send a request to the conference coordinator/ email and CC [email protected] to receive bank details to complete the payment.

2. Online payment gateway (PayPal)

Participants who would like to complete their payments online must send a request to the conference coordinator/ email and CC [email protected] to receive a customized link to complete their payments.

3. Cash in IEREK branches

Payment in person can be arranged. Please contact the conference coordinator/ Email to receive further information.

Payment Terms and Guidelines:

• Read more on Important Dates. For information on payment dates, kindly send a request to the conference coordinator/email and CC [email protected] to receive payment details to complete the payment.

• Authors who have registered and completed payment for virtual attendance CAN request a change to physical attendance. However, a change from physical to virtual is NOT possible.

• After online registration and payment, the registration fee cannot be reimbursed.

• Final Acceptance/ rejection of your full/ extended paper (if submitted) can only be given after the peer review process.

• Inclusion in the conference program, acceptance letters issuance and consideration for publication must be preceded by registration and payment completion.

• Online Payment (only) should only be completed once a proforma invoice is issued with respective instructions for successful payment.

• Contact our Financial Department for inquiries/ requests.

IEREK has an unyielding policy regarding plagiarism. We believe that copying/taking the ideas and work of other Authors without permission and credit is fraudulent. The Reviewing committee and IEREK employees have the authority to reject a paper during its reviewing process, based on the paper being subjected to either minor or major plagiarism.

Authors must refer to, and abide by, the following instructions in submitting their abstracts/ papers:

Step 1: Abstract Submission Process

• The author should prepare and submit an Abstract of at least 150 – 300 words through the website.
• The abstract should be concise and clearly state the proposed research study's purpose, results, and conclusions.
• The author should select the most relevant topic for the paper from the corresponding conference topics.
• The author can use/download an Abstract Writing Template prior to submission
• To submit your abstract, you first need to (1) click on the “Register” button on the conference page, (2) click on “Submit Now” and:
  • Select the Topic in which you are making the submission
  • Insert the title of your study in the "Paper Title" section
  • Insert the full abstract in the "Abstract" section/upload a file in the .pdf, .doc, .docm, or .docx format
  • Add in writing 3 – 5 keywords that define the field, subfield, topic, and research area covered by the article to help other researchers understand and find your work.
  • Provide the names, affiliations, and E-mails of all authors/ co-authors involved
  • Confirm your submission by ticking having read the instructions and “submit Abstract”

Step 2.1: Abstract Acceptance

• After acceptance of your abstract of at least (150 – 300 words), you will receive a proforma invoice and specific instructions to complete the payment online or by bank transfer (See Registration & Fees) to confirm your participation,
• Once your abstract has been accepted, please refer to the important dates tab and carefully review the announced dates to avoid late payment, as late payment comes at an extra charge (early bird/regular/late).
• After successfully completing payment, you will be issued upon request with the following:
  • A signed/ stamped abstract acceptance letter
  • Please note that acceptance of participation, abstract submission, and extended abstract/short paper submissions all have different deadlines. To stay up to date and avoid paying extra fees, or delaying your paper, please carefully review the important dates tab.
  • Receipt of Payment/ Payment Invoice
  • Visa Invitation Letter, if needed
• After abstract acceptance, you may be given the option to extend the abstract to publish your work in the conference proceedings in ASTI published by Springer Nature (indexed in Scopus/SCImago) (optional not obligatory).

  This is not a prerequisite for presenting your work at the conference. Meaning, you can present your submitted abstract without intending to publish your work.

Step 2.2: Abstract Extension / Short Paper (Optional)

• Your short paper / extended abstract should be 4 – 6 pages long and submitted before the paper submission deadline, in English, and fit within one of the conference topics.
• The Extended abstract i.e., the short paper should follow the research paper structure as follows: Abstract (+keywords), Introduction, problem statement, and study aim, Review of the Literature, Methodology, results and conclusion/ discussion, References list using the Paper Writing Template.
• The submission (short paper i.e. extended abstract) should be made following the same procedure followed for the abstract or sent to the conference email.
• Here: Authors may need more pages than the allotted maximum of 6 to insert figures, tables, appendixes, etc. In this case, they can submit regular papers (max. 12 pages) with the same fixed fee. For a detailed outline of the fees, please refer to the payment table in the conference fees tab.
• The conference does welcome Arabic submissions (with abstracts written in the english language), which will only be considered for publication in BAHETH by IEREK Press.

Step 3: Rigorous Peer Review Process (double-blind)

This process can only be initiated after payment completion and confirmation:

• If submitted, the extension (short paper) will be preliminarily checked (iThenticate plagiarism/ similarity screening Software, readability, and scope) and it will be peer-reviewed. If similarity issues are detected, the following will apply:
  • % from all sources: 10-15%
  • % from one source: 3-5%
  • Higher than 30% (all sources): Reject completely
  • Lower than 30% (all sources): Ask for revision to decrease the similarities
• IEREK has an unyielding policy regarding plagiarism. We believe that copying/ taking the ideas and work of other Authors without permission and credit is fraudulent. The Reviewing committee and IEREK employees have the authority to reject a paper during its reviewing process, on the basis of the paper being subjected to either minor or major plagiarism.
• Each paper/ chapter is evaluated by a minimum of two reviewers, after which a final decision by the responsible Editor is made. There is no maximum to the number of times a paper can be reviewed, depending on the quality of the submission.
• If your short paper is accepted by the Editors for publishing with comments/ requested modifications, our Editors (publishing department) will contact you once a decision is made and you will be asked to revise and correct it. After resubmission, it will be re-checked. Note: There may be more than one round of peer review and the decision rests with the editors of the title. Missed deadlines may result in complete exclusion/ rejection from the final publication.
• If your short paper is accepted for publishing without edits/ comments, the corresponding author will be contacted to provide the final version of their chapters/ papers following Springer Guidelines and sign the Springer consent-to-publish (CTP) form to authorize publication in the conference proceedings.
• A back-and-forth process: modifications will be sent back to the responsible Editor/ Series Editor and another round of evaluation conducted where needed. Participants/ Authors should regularly check their emails (Junk/ Spam folders).
• If you are not interested in publishing an extended abstract in the proceedings in ASTI by Springer Nature, please inform the conference support ([email protected]).

Step 4: Extended paper 

• After the conference, the authors of the best papers will be invited to submit an extended version of their research, 8 – 12+ pages in length, (optional) of their short papers for publishing in an edited volume to be published by Springer Nature.
• Publishing your short paper (i.e., extended abstract) in the conference proceedings does not prevent the submission of the full version for publishing consideration after the conference if the similarity percentages (SR%) in Step 3 are taken into account.

Registration

To help the organizers plan for inter-disciplinary dialogue, participants are requested to choose from the conference themes/ Topics upon registration.

They must also refer to, and abide by, the following instructions in registering and submitting their abstracts/ papers:

Types of Participation

1. Attend/ Present Virtually and Publish in Conference proceedings

Organized from the comfort of your own home, the conference offers a virtual attendance option for your convenience. That said, participants will have a chance to present their abstract/research, online, and have their work considered for publication in the proceedings.

Virtual presenters are required to submit an abstract and extend this abstract following the “author instructions” below and before the deadline (see Important Dates). At least one author must pay the registration fee (see Registration & Fees).

For any reason, authors may wish to submit pre-recorded video presentations no later than 15 days prior to the conference. Alternatively, they may wish to record a voice-over PowerPoint presentation for submission to the conference organizers.

2. Attend/ Present in-person and Publish in indexed Conference proceedings 

Organized at the University of Portsmouth, UK, offering a Physical attendance option for your convenience. That said, participants will have a chance to present their abstract/research, on campus, and have their work considered for publication in the ASTI Series by Springer as part of the conference proceedings.

See Author Instructions and Registration & Fees for more information.

3. Registration to publish in the proceedings without presenting/ attending

If your extended abstract (short paper) is accepted, it may be published in the conference proceedings book in the Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation Book Series by Springer (indexed in Scopus) even if you are not attending the conference. In this case, the accepted work will not be included in the final conference program and the fee will cover the cost of editorial handling and peer-review evaluation of your paper (See Author Instructions and Publishing Opportunities)

4. Non-presenting participant

Non-presenting participants may also wish to attend the conference as Audience Members or Co-authors contributing to an already submitted abstract/ paper.

All accepted submissions to the conference, after a rigorous double-blinded peer-review process by the respective and a highly-extinguished Editorial Board, will be published in one of the following:

• Advances in Science, Technology and Innovation (ASTI), an IEREK Interdisciplinary book series published by Springer Nature. (Scopus indexed)  

About ASTI

Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation (ASTI) is a series of peer-reviewed books based on important emerging research that redefines the current disciplinary boundaries in science, technology and innovation (STI) in order to develop integrated concepts for sustainable development. It not only discusses the progress made towards securing more resources, allocating smarter solutions, and rebalancing the relationship between nature and people, but also provides in-depth insights from comprehensive research that addresses the 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) as set out by the UN for 2030.

The series draws on the best research papers from various IEREK and other international conferences to promote the creation and development of viable solutions for a sustainable future and a positive societal transformation with the help of integrated and innovative science-based approaches. Including interdisciplinary contributions, it presents innovative approaches and highlights how they can best support both economic and sustainable development, through better use of data, more effective institutions, and global, local and individual action, for the welfare of all societies. The series particularly features conceptual and empirical contributions from various interrelated fields of science, technology and innovation, with an emphasis on digital transformation, that focus on providing practical solutions to ensure food, water and energy security to achieve the SDGs. It also presents new case studies offering concrete examples of how to resolve sustainable urbanization and environmental issues in different regions of the world. Read More.

The ASTI series is fully indexed in Scopus and any chapter/ paper published as part of this series will be seen on the Scopus database. Some titles have been successfully indexed or submitted for indexation in Web of Science (ISI).

About Built Heritage Journal

Built Heritage aims to enhance pluralism and criticism in debates on heritage conservation and revitalization with a globalized perspective. The conceptual basis of this refereed journal lies on the fundamental cultural differences concerning built heritage conservation, recognizing these differences as a source for creativity and a motivation for cutting-edge experimentation. It fosters scientific exchange between Chinese and international scholars and practitioners, offering a platform to record the latest developments in the field. Encouraging international authorship and evaluation, it allows for the homologation of research and practice with regards to cultural diversity.

Built Heritage promotes the awareness for built heritage conservation in China and internationally, inviting scholars to reflect on current hot topics discussions as: the role of contemporary architecture in historic environments; the balance between conservation and development; new tools of heritage management; policy, culture and identity; energy consumption and sustainability.

• IEREK Press Journals, a multidisciplinary publisher that aims to cultivate and disseminate research.

Environmental Science & Sustainable Development (ESSD)

ESSD is a peer-reviewed, scholarly journal that aims to systematically develop the research-driven curiosity and evidence-based discourse of aspiring scholars that seek to contribute to the academic community. As the world is currently living in an age of information where sources are widely available on the Internet, we at ESSD seek to efficiently utilize the available information to help create robust and evidence-based knowledge. In the process, we offer researchers, in general, and young and aspiring ones in particular a quicker way to get their work published and gain exposure through online open access. We pride ourselves on getting submitted work to be published quickly, through the use of our worldwide pool of subject specialist peer reviewers. Find out more about ESSD International Journal here.

The Academic Research Community Publication (ARChive)

ARChive is an open-access journal that publishes conference proceedings on a wide range of topics relating to social sciences. Consequently, it accepts original research papers on a wide spectrum of subjects. ARChive is a journal published on behalf of researchers that perpetually make an effort to contribute to their fields and provide them with high visibility of research submitted. The series publishes, both, theoretical and experimental high-quality papers of current and perpetual interest. It serves to cultivate, propagate, and essentially archive academic research that has been authored and submitted for academic conferences.

Find out more about ARChive International Journal here.

Proceedings of Science and Technology (Resourceedings)

Resourceedings is an open access journal that publishes conference proceedings. Conference proceedings compromise of different disciplines, ranging from Engineering including built environments, architecture, and sustainability. Disciplines also include Technology and Energy. Resourceedings is a journal that publishes research articles that shed light on different crucial issues in order to provide them with solutions and suggestions. The journal publishes articles submitted by researchers of interest in different fields.

Find out more about Resourceedings International Journal here.

BAHETH International Journal - Arabian Researchers Database (Arabic Papers only)

“BAHETH” in Architecture, Engineering, and Technology, is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes original academic research in the fields of Architecture, Engineering, and Technology. The journal welcomes research in the Arabic Language with an English Abstract. Papers submitted to this journal in Arabic must be presented in the English Language in the conference.

Find out more about BAHETH International Journal here.

Delegates in any event who cancel their registration due to special circumstances will receive refunds according to the following:

A refund is not possible if

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IEREK is a proud member of ORCiD, and we contribute directly to their initiative of clear and identifiable markers for researchers and scholars. As the first Egyptian partner to ORCiD in the organization’s history, we strongly believe that by utilizing ORCiD’s database and verification services, we become one step closer to achieving an accurate, and identifiable academic landscape.

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