Introduction

The recent Research Conclave, a two-day event organized by EU Global, ESDST, and Rushford Business School, concluded with resounding success. Held on 26th & 27th September,2024, the conclave brought together leading researchers, industry experts, and policymakers to explore the latest advancements in emerging technologies and their applications in sustainable business practices.

Day 1: Setting the Stage for Change

The first day kicked off with welcoming addresses from Dr. Tufail Syed, President of Rushford Business School, and Dr. Kanika Gupta, Chief Academic Officer. Dr. Anuj Kumar, the convener, then outlined the agenda for the conclave, setting the stage for a day of insightful presentations and discussions.

Keynote Addresses:

• Dr. Miguel Sahagun (High-Point University, USA) delivered a thought-provoking speech on Neuromarketing, exploring how businesses can leverage consumer psychology for greater impact.
• Dr. Fernando Ortiz Rodriguez (Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas, Mexico) followed with a discussion on Emerging Technologies and Information Systems, highlighting the crucial role of technology in shaping sustainable business models.

Research Paper Presentations:

The afternoon featured two separate tracks dedicated to research paper presentations. Each presenter had 10 minutes to showcase their findings on various themes related to emerging technologies and sustainability.

Track 1 (Session Chair: Dr. Devi Manikeswari & Dr. Balamurugan Balusamy):

• Central Bank Digital Currencies: The future of finance (Denis Oganesyan & Yury Dallakyan)
• Industry 4.0 and sustainable business practices (Chirayu Dhingra)
• Green Human Resource Techniques with digital resources (Saurabh P. Jadhav)
• Overview of Current Practices for Stampede Management in India and Role of Artificial Intelligence Technologies in Stampede Prevention (Dr. Yojana Patil)
• Emerging Technologies Leading Towards Sustainable Healthcare Business Practices (Sunday Clement)

Track 2 (Session Chair: Dr. Supriya Sahdev & Dr. Shad Ahmad Khan):

• From Classroom to Boardroom: Industry 4.0 as a Catalyst for Sustainable Business Practices (Abeer M. Tadmori)
• Sustainable and Green Entrepreneurship (Sundus Nurr)
• 3D printing technology and its application for business (Mwenela Lawrence)
• The role of AI’s in Transforming Performance Measurement for Ugandan NGOs (Edith Tendo Okello)
• Managing Global Digital Nomad Software Teams in a Borderless World: Adapting Leadership and Management for a Mobile Workforce (Rupayan Choudhury)
• Transforming Hospitality Waste Management with Smart Technologies: A Pathway to Sustainability (Amila Ishanthi Herath Mudiyanselage)

Day 2: Deep Dives into Sustainability Solutions

The second day commenced with a powerful keynote address by Dr. Allam Ahmed, Honorary Professor at QM University, London.

Dr. Ahmed’s presentation focused on Sustainable Development and Sustainable Management in the Digital World, offering valuable insights and data-driven approaches to achieving sustainability goals.

Research Paper Presentations:

Once again, two research paper presentation tracks showcased the depth and breadth of research being conducted in the field of emerging technologies and sustainability.

Track 3 (Session Chair: Dr. Arya Kumar & Dr. Arshi Naim):

• Emerging Technology and Sustainable Practices: Artificial Intelligence and Its Role in Enhancing Sustainable Energy Practices (Stephanie Okolo)
• Harnessing Quantum Machine Learning for Renewable Energy Optimization: Paving the Way for Sustainable and Circular Business Models (Siddarth Laxminarayanan)
• Predictive Analysis of Stock Prices Based on Social Media Data (Alaeddine Boubaker)
• The Role of Linked Legitimacy in Sustainable Business Model (Vipul Patil)
• Strategic Business Models in Healthcare: Digital Twin Technology (Eleni Tsianaka & Konstantinos Peramatzis)
• Impact of digital payments on cashflow and accounting (Ankita Ganu)

Track 4 (Session Chair: Dr. Haipeng Liu, Dr. Gul Erkol Bayram & Dr. Fatemeh Mostafavi Shirazi):

• BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY AND SECURE TRANSFER OF PATIENT MEDICAL RECORDS: A LITERATURE REVIEW (Prabhitha P & Dr. Eleni Tsianaka)
• HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT DIGITALIZATION AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN HEALTHCARE (Narasimhan, Vishnupriya; Nandiraju, Venkata Aparna Mahasena)
• DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA’S HEALTH SECTOR: A COMPREHENSIVE RESEARCH (Charles Efe, Samuel Christopher Ikpati)
• AI-Enabled Decision-Making in Process Management: A Comparative Study Between Manual and Automated Approaches (Arindam Das)
• Operational Sustainability in Healthcare: Using Six Sigma and Data Analytics to Optimize Discharge Efficiency (Krishnaveni Nimmakayala Thalla, Venkata Siva Rama Krishna Thalla)
• Transformation of Digital and Electronic Technology in Global Framework of Clinical Trial (Balakrishnan, Krisna Veni; Dr Patil, Yojana, Rush)

Conclusion

The Research Conclave provided a valuable platform for researchers, industry experts, and policymakers to share their insights, discuss emerging trends, and explore potential solutions to pressing sustainability challenges. The event showcased the innovative work being done in the field and highlighted the potential of emerging technologies to drive positive change.

As we look to the future, the conclave serves as a reminder of the importance of continued research and collaboration in advancing sustainable business practices and creating a more sustainable world.

Subscribe To Our Newsletter, To Never Miss An Update!