IASTEM International Conference Held in Osaka in Hybrid Mode Sees Global Academic Participation and Innovation Exchange

Osaka, Japan – March 29, 2025:

The IASTEM International Conference, hosted at Hearton Hotel Kita Umeda, Osaka, concluded on a high note, bringing together global experts, scholars, and thought leaders for a day of impactful discussions on multidisciplinary research and innovation.

Organized by IASTEM in association with four reputed academic partners—ICLED Business School (Nigeria), Ubon Ratchathani University (Thailand), Let’s Learn Africa (Lagos), and MountMove (UK)—the conference served as a platform for vibrant knowledge exchange across diverse academic and professional domains.

The event commenced at 9:30 AM with a formal inauguration, followed by a powerful keynote speech by Mr. Thiti Raseekul, Lecturer, Faculty of Management Science, Ubon Ratchathani University, Thailand. His session titled “Bridging the Gap, Creating Opportunities: Applying Pro-Poor Value Chains to Address Poverty in Thailand” set the tone for the conference’s central themes of inclusion, innovation, and sustainability.

The conference was chaired by Dr. Thumwimon Suksersm, who also presented a joint paper on financial technology’s impact on employee efficiency in Thailand’s banking sector. The event featured expert lectures and virtual keynote presentations from international scholars, including:

- Dr. Mythili Kolluru (Oman) on “Digital Disruption”

- Prof. Olajumoke Familoni (Nigeria) on “Disruptive Innovation”

- Prof. Vassili Joannides de Lautour (Paris) on “Sustainable Economy”

- Prof. Dr. Agil Valiyev (Azerbaijan) on “AI & ML Trends”

- Dr. Aarti Sharma (Nigeria) on “Corporate Social Responsibility”

- Fitria Purnamasari (Indonesia) on “Environmental Economics”

- Manasseh Rebok (Nigeria) on “Sales Management”

The conference also highlighted outstanding research contributions through its Excellent Paper Awards, presented to:

- Bussakorn Khumhome for her research on career adaptability in Thailand's hotel industry.

- Anirut Suebsing who was also the conference co chair for his study on Generative AI in SMEs.

- Nantaphong Boonpong for his analytical work on ESG factors and securities risk.

A diverse range of topics was explored in technical sessions, including value chain development, fintech, ESG integration, AI adaptation, cultural entrepreneurship, and employee loyalty. The conference welcomed academic participants from countries including India, France, Thailand, Japan, Indonesia, Nigeria, and Azerbaijan.

The event concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks by Conference Chair Dr. Thumwimon, followed by certificate distribution and networking. With a focused participation strength of 40+ delegates, the conference achieved a perfect balance of high-level interaction and intimate academic dialogue.

For more details and upcoming conference opportunities, visit: www.iastem.org