About the Conference

Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida, and Middlesex University Dubai are proud to announce the 2nd International Conference on Sustainability, Entrepreneurship, Equity, and Digital Strategies (SEEDS 2024). The international conference will be held from 17-18 December 2024 at Middlesex University Dubai Campus in Knowledge Park, Dubai. SEEDS 2024 will be a hybrid conference with participants having an option of attending and presenting either in-person or virtually. Building on the success of its first edition in 2023, the conference aims to bring researchers, policymakers, and practitioners from diverse industries and sectors together to discuss, debate, and initiate a dialogue to explore solutions that foster sustainable growth and equitable opportunities in the digital age.

The organizers of SEEDS 2024 recognize that the future hinges on our ability to address Sustainability, Entrepreneurship, Equity, and Digital Strategies. This year’s conference will focus on digitalization, intelligent business environment, business model innovation, entrepreneurship, emerging trends in sustainable development, climate-resilient business models, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices, and innovative green/sustainable technologies. There will be a focus on circular economy models that reduce waste, promote reuse, and minimize environmental impact. The goal is to ensure that future generations enjoy a healthy planet and a high quality of life.

Conference Highlights

The conference will feature the following events and opportunities:

Awards

  • Track wise Best Paper award
  • Overall Best Paper of the Conference Gold award
  • Overall Best Paper of the Conference Silver award
  • Overall Best Paper of the Conference Bronze award

Literati Awards

  • Certifications from FIIB Business Review for the best multi-disciplinary paper presented at the conference.
  • Certifications from Review of Management Literature for the best review paper.
  • Certificate of Special Recognition from SEEDS Conference Management Team for Best Student Paper Presented at the conference.

Research Capacity Building Workshops

Opportunity to attend workshops to enhance research skills and knowledge

Panel Discussions

Panel discussions with leading experts representing academia, industry, and policymakers

Publication Opportunities

Authors of accepted submissions will have the opportunity to publish their work in the conference book with ISBN.
Selected high-quality full papers will be considered for publication/review process by our partner journals.

Bloomsbury Publications
Advances in Emerging Markets and Business Operations, Taylor and Francis
FIIB Business Review, Sage Publications
International Journal of Emerging Markets, Emerald Publications
Journal of Agribusiness in Developing and Emerging Economies, Emerald Publications
Management Dynamics, Elsevier
Review of Management Literature, Emerald Publications
South Asian Journal of Marketing, Emerald Publications

Important Dates

Deadline for submission of abstracts or full papers (optional) October 31, 2024
Notification of Decision November 10, 2024
Early Bird Registration Closes November 15, 2024
Last Day to Register for Conference November 30, 2024
Conference Dates December 17-18, 2024

Conference Fees

(For International Participants outside India)
Early Bird Registration (In-Person)AED 750
Normal Registration (In-Person)AED 1000
Student Registration (In-Person)AED 500
Early Bird Registration (Virtual)AED 400
Normal Registration (In-Person)AED 500
Student Registration (In-Person)AED 300

Conference Fees

(For Participants from Universities in India)
Early Bird Registration (In-Person) INR 10,000
Normal Registration (In-Person) INR 12,000
Student Registration (In-Person) INR 8000
Early Bird Registration (Virtual) INR 6000
Normal Registration (In-Person) INR 8000
Student Registration (In-Person) INR 4000
*The conference fee for in-person participants includes tickets to social event (Desert Safari) and Gala Dinner