2025 Interdisciplinary Symposium on the Sustainable Development Goals (ISSDGs) (Auckland)

2025-06-11
Call for Papers: 2025 Interdisciplinary Symposium on the Sustainable Development Goals (ISSDGs)

Date: 26 September 2025
Venue: The University of Auckland (In-person & Online)

About the Symposium

2025 marks the 10th anniversary of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Hosted by the University of Auckland, which serves as the UN Academic Impact Hub for SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), this symposium provides an international, interdisciplinary platform for scholars, students, and professionals to explore sustainability challenges and share innovative solutions. Participants from New Zealand, China, and other countries are encouraged to collaborate across disciplines, including environmental science, computer science, social work, policy studies, economics, and education.

Call for Papers

We invite submissions in two formats:

  • Abstract (150–350 words): for oral presentation only (no proceedings required)
  • Full paper (up to 3000 words): for those interested in post-conference publication

Suggested Topics:

  • Information Technology and Sustainable Development
  • Global Business, Economics, and Sustainability
  • Social Policy and Equity
  • Artificial Intelligence and Education
  • Energy Policy and the Circular Economy
  • Environmental Protection and Green Development
  • Other topics aligned with the UN 17 SDGs

Deadlines:
Abstract submission: 31 July 2025
Full paper submission (optional): 31 August 2025

Submission email: fliu389@aucklanduni.ac.nz
Submissions must be in English and sent in Word format.

Publication Opportunities
  • Accepted papers may be published in Advances in Management and Intelligent Technologies.
  • If over 20 papers are accepted, conference proceedings will be indexed in Google Scholar and CNKI.
  • Top 1–2 papers may be recommended for fast-track review by:
    • Journal of Organizational and End User Computing (SSCI)
    • International Journal of Information Technologies and Systems Approach (EI)
Awards and Certificates
  • Best Paper Award
  • Best Student Presentation Award
  • All presenters, reviewers, and volunteers will receive e-certificates
Programme Preview
  • Opening keynote address
  • Three morning parallel sessions
  • Three afternoon parallel sessions
  • Roundtable discussion on interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Closing and award ceremony

Final programme will be released in August 2025.

Keynote Speakers
  • Prof. Liu Wei – Qingdao University (Top 2% global scientist, H-index 30+)
  • Prof. Youqing Fan – Western Sydney University (Multicultural elder volunteer program)
  • Prof. Chen Hao – University of Twente (AI and sustainable industries)

Keynote list subject to updates based on availability.

Organising Committee

Chair: Dr. Antje Fiedler, University of Auckland
Vice Chairs: Siwei Sun, Yuchen Su, Tian Tian

Advisory Board Members include: Dr. Antje Fiedler, Dr. Peter Zamborsky, Dr. Drew Franklin, Dr. Billie Lythberg, Prof. Lujie Chen, Dr. G. M. Wali Ullah, and others.

Academic Committee: Fangyuan Liu, Wei Zhao, Enyi Lai, and 20+ scholars from China, Malaysia, and New Zealand.

Secretariat & Organising Team: Siwei Sun, Yuchen Su, Tian Tian (core), supported by additional student organizers and volunteers.

Supporting Institutions
  • School of Graduate Studies, University of Auckland (Creating Connections Grant)
  • NZ Asia Institute
  • Asia-Pacific Science Press
  • Te Rōpū Kahikatea (University of Auckland Student Association)
  • ACSSA (Chinese Student and Scholars Association)
  • Fujian CETC Strait Research Institute of Intelligent Equipment
Registration and Attendance

There is no registration fee. Presenters who submit abstracts or papers will automatically be registered. Attendees from New Zealand are welcome to join in person, while international participants can attend via Zoom or Microsoft Teams. Observers (non-presenters) may email the organisers to request access.

All participants who attend the full programme will receive a digital certificate of participation.

Disclaimer

This is a non-political, academic event independently initiated by scholars and postgraduate students. It does not represent any government or official policy. All official communications and final interpretation rights belong to the organising committee. For the most accurate updates, refer to the official website.

Contact Information

Abstract & Paper Submission: fliu389@aucklanduni.ac.nz
General Enquiries: siwei.sun@auckland.ac.nz

Posted: June 2025
Organising Committee, ISSDGs 2025, University of Auckland