2025 Sustainable Asia Conference
Date: 29 Oct 2025 to 30 Oct 2025
Time: 10.00AM to 06.00PM
Venue: Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre | 1 Raffles Boulevard Suntec City Singapore 039593
Event Type: Conferences
School/Department: School of Business
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Keynote Speakers
Plenary Address
About the Conference
Building a Resilient Asia: Innovating through Infrastructure, People, and Finance
Sustainable Asia Conference (SAC2025) is a peer-reviewed academic conference convened by the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) and hosted by its School of Business. Designed for scholars committed to advancing sustainability research with applied impact, the conference provides a rigorous platform to address Asia’s most pressing sustainability challenges.
Home to over 60% of the world’s population, Asia is the epicentre of climate risk. With over half of global carbon emissions originating in the region and rapid urbanisation driving soaring resource demands, Asia faces mounting environmental, social, and economic pressures. Building resilience will require innovative solutions that connect infrastructure, people, and finance to ensure sustainable and inclusive growth.
Accepted papers will contribute to advancing interdisciplinary sustainability scholarship and resonate directly with industry leaders and policymakers at the frontier of Asia’s sustainability transition.
Objectives
- To facilitate interdisciplinary knowledge exchange between academia and industry
- To showcase data driven research that informs sustainability strategies and policymaking
- To address Asia-specific sustainability challenges through innovative, scalable solutions
- To engage higher education institutions in catalysing a just transition for Asia
Highlights
- Dual Academic-Practitioner Co-Review Process
Each submission undergoes a rigorous co-review by both an academic expert and an industry practitioner, ensuring research quality and practical relevance. - Plenaries with Keynotes and Expert Panels
Hear from distinguished leaders across academia, industry, and policymakers as they offer insights to inspire research, practice, and action. - Parallel Track Sessions and Poster Presentations
Discover cutting-edge research and innovative solutions across multiple thematic tracks, with oral presentations and interactive poster sessions. - World Economic Forum Fellows Research Showcase
Gain exclusive insights from World Economic Forum Fellows, featuring forward-looking research at the intersection of sustainability, innovation, and global policy. - Hackathon Finals: Solutions for Asia’s future
Experience the culmination of a dynamic hackathon where finalists pitch breakthrough ideas to advance sustainable development in the region. - Exhibitor Booths: Upskilling and Industry Solutions
Explore exhibitions featuring leading organisations, upskilling programmes, and the latest sustainability technologies and solutions driving transformation in Asia.
Panel Speakers
Tracks
Invited Speakers
Programme
| Time | Morning Plenary (Main Room) |
|---|---|
| 09:00–10:00 | Registration & Networking Breakfast |
| 10:00–10:10 | Welcome Address |
| 10:10–10:30 | Special Address — Durreen Shahnaz |
| 10:30–11:00 | Keynote I — Prof Benjamin Horton (City University of Hong Kong) |
| 11:00–11:20 | Plenary Address — Hon Penny Low |
| 11:20–12:15 | Industry Panel I — Asia and Infrastructure |
| 12:15–13:15 | Networking Lunch |
| Afternoon Plenary (Main Room) | |
| 13:15–13:45 | Keynote II — Ms Esther An (CDL) |
| 13:45–14:30 | Industry Panel II — Corporate Sustainability |
| Time | Afternoon Parallel Sessions | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakout Rooms | Main Room | |||
| 14:30–15:30 | Track 1: Accelerating the Renewable Energy Transition in Asia | Track 2A: Sustainable Urbanisation and Green Infrastructure for Future Cities | Hackathon Finals (Part 1) | Mindfulness workshop — Ms Elisabetta Jiang |
| 15:30–16:00 | ||||
| 16:00–16:15 | Tea Break | |||
| 16:15–17:45 | Hackathon Finals (Part 2) | |||
| Time | Morning Plenary (Main Room) |
|---|---|
| 09:00–10:00 | Registration & Networking Breakfast |
| 10:00–10:10 | Opening Address |
| 10:10–10:40 | Keynote III — Prof Xin Chang (NTU) |
| 10:40–11:00 | Hackathon Winning Presentation |
| 11:00–11:30 | Keynote IV — Ms Fang Eu-Lin (PwC) |
| 11:30–12:15 | Industry Panel III — Sustainable Finance |
| 12:15–13:15 | Networking Lunch |
| Time | Afternoon Parallel Sessions (Breakout Rooms) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13:15–14:45 | Track 5A: Promoting Sustainability through Behavioural Insights | Track 6A: Innovating for Resilience and Sustainable Development | ||
| 14:45–15:00 | Tea Break | |||
| 15:00–16:30 | Track 5B: Promoting Sustainability through Behavioural Insights
| Track 6B: Innovating for Resilience and Sustainable Development | ||
| Time | Late Afternoon |
|---|---|
| 16:30–17:30 | World Economic Forum Fellows Showcase (Main Room) Hoffmann Fellow Showcase Panelist |
| Poster Presentations (Outside Main Room) | |
| 17:30–17:40 | Presentation of Award |
| 17:40–17:45 | Closing Remarks & Group Photo |
Programme subject to change
Call for Abstracts
| Abstract/Poster submission deadline | 1 August 2025 |
| Notification of acceptance | 20 August 2025 |
| (Optional) Pre-conference extended abstract1/full paper2 submission deadline | 29 September 2025 |
| (Optional) Post-conference full paper submission deadline3 | 30 November 2025 |
1 For consideration of inclusion in an edited book
2 For consideration of Best Paper Award(s)
3 For consideration of journal publication eligibility
We welcome submissions of research abstracts of no more than 300 words (and five keywords) describing the following:
- Topic introduction and research context
- Research objectives or key questions
- Data and methodology
- Main findings or expected practical contributions
- Relevance to the conference theme/sub-themes
Authors are required to indicate the session(s) for which their research is(are) most relevant. Submissions will be validated based on the abstract and keywords and routed to the most appropriate Session Chair. Each abstract will be co-reviewed by an academic and a practitioner reviewer. Decisions will be based on the joint academic and practitioner reviews. The decision of the programme committee is final.
Authors of accepted abstracts will be invited to present either orally (15-minute presentation) or via poster. Authors may indicate their preferred format during submission; however, the final presentation type will be determined by the conference committee. Detailed presentation guidelines will be provided upon acceptance.
Accepted authors may later opt to submit an extended abstract or a full paper. Authors who submit an extended abstract may be invited to contribute to an edited volume and only authors who submit the full paper will be considered for Best Paper Award(s).
Selected high-quality papers will be considered for publication in journals or an edited book. These papers must adhere to the respective journal or book author guidelines and undergo additional peer review and approval by the respective journal or book editors.
Potential publication outlets include:
European Business Review
Services Marketing Quarterly
Submit Abstract
| Abstract Submission Guidelines | Abstract Template | Poster Submission Guidelines | EasyChair Guide for Authors |
Register
You may join the conference by paying a registration fee (inclusive of GST), which guarantees full access to the conference.
| Registration Fee (inclusive of 9% GST) | |
|---|---|
| Participant Type | Regular (by 27 October 2025) |
| Industry Professionals | SGD 599.50 |
| Academics | SGD 381.50 |
| Doctoral / Master's Candidates | SGD 130.80 |
All registration proceeds will go towards supporting the SUSS Sustainability Endowment Fund, which provides scholarships and awards for students pursuing sustainability education, in perpetuity.
Corporate pass packages for organisations that wish to attend as a group are available; please contact us to explore options that best suit your organisation.
Support Sustainability Education
You can also help shape the next generation of sustainability leaders by donating directly to the SUSS Sustainability Endowment Fund. Donors who contribute SGD 400 or more will receive a complimentary, not-for-sale, and non-transferable pass to the event as a token of our appreciation. All donations by Singapore tax residents are eligible for a 250% tax deduction.
Committees
Industry Partners
Our conference tracks are co-reviewed by the following supporting industry partners:
Changemaker in Education
Contact us to explore how you can support this conference.
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Day 2 Photos
For enquiries related to the conference programme, submissions, registration, sponsorships, and partnerships, email [email protected].