1st International Conference

of International Association of Technology and Management (IATM)

and the

25th Global Conference

on Flexible Systems Management

(GLOFIT 25)

MAY 28 - 31

2025 Pittsburgh, PA

POINT PARK UNIVERSITY

Flexible Business Trends and Transformations:

Navigating Technological Advancements and Global Customer Aspirations

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, companies must adapt to both technological advancements and shifting global customer aspirations to remain competitive. Flexible business trends and transformations have become essential for organizations aiming to thrive in this dynamic environment.

Overview

Call For Papers

We invite researchers, students, and practitioners to submit research-based as well as practical papers linked with the theme of the Conference. The Conference Tracks submission guidelines for IN-PERSON and ONLINE presentations are available here:

PENNSYLVANIA WESTERN UNIVERSITY

Publication

Global Journal of Flexible Systems Management (ABDC - A) International Journal of Global Business and Competitiveness (ABDC - C) Advances in Digital Technology and Data Driven Marketing Practices (SCOPUS Indexed) Emerald Book Series More Journals to be confirmed soon...

Keynote Speakers

Conference Highlights

  • Publication: Selected full papers will be published in Global Journal of Flexible Systems Management (ABDC - A) Springer and International Journal of Global Business and Competitiveness (ABDC - C). Advances in Digital Technology and Data Driven Marketing Practices (SCOPUS Indexed) Emerald Book Series

  • Hybrid Mode: Paper Presentation opportunity both in-person and online

  • Awards and Recognitions: Each track will have a Best Paper, IATM Awards for outstanding contributions and Leadership, Best Reviewer Award, and many more

  • Networking and Learning Opportunity: Keynote, Workshop, Panel Discussion, Research Paper (Full, Short) and Poster Presentations

  • Volunteers: Anyone interested in participating in the program by serving as a reviewer, session chair, or discussant, should contact the Conference Chair.

Important Dates

  • Dec 15, 2024 Submission of full papers for review

  • Dec 30, 2024 End of Early Bird Registration

  • Mar 30, 2025 Last day for conference registration

  • Mar 30, 2025 Submission of revised papers

Peter Jhon

Executive Director

Delphi Research Group

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsbrugh, PA (USA)

Professor Sushil

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (India)

Editor-In-Chief - Global Journal of Flexible Systems Management

Conference Tracks: ‘IATM 2025 Conference’ invites researchers, students, and practitioners to submit referred paper, WIP paper, and panel session papers linked with the theme of the Conference under one of the following tracks: AI and other Technology, Finance and Accounting, Flexibility, Management and HR, Marketing, Supply Chain and Operations, Sustainability and SDGs, and Miscellaneous.

Sub-themes: Papers can be submitted to any one of the following sub-themes or related areas:

  • Flexible Business Trends and Transformations

  • Agile Marketing Strategies and Brand Management

  • Marketing Innovations and Customer Management

  • Shifting Social Media and Retail Trends

  • Industry 4.0 and Data-Driven Insights

  • Digital Innovation and Competitiveness

  • Customer Experience Enhancement

  • Business Practices in a VUCA-BANI World

  • Changing Trends in Service Industries

  • Financial Flexibility and Risk Management

  • Green Finance and Sustainable Investing

  • Businesses and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  • Circular Supply Chain and Innovations

  • Data-driven Business Practices and Competitive Advantage

  • Innovations in Business Models and Value Creation

  • Global Perspectives on Flexible Business Operations

  • Flexible HR and Change Management

  • Managing Skills Gap and Workforce Transformation

  • Adaptive Leadership Strategies

  • Interoperability, IoT, and Innovative Technologies

  • Data Security and Privacy Concerns

  • Leveraging Automation, AI, and ML

  • Emerging Technologies in Digital Age

Submission Guidelines

Please note that all submissions are made on conference management system ‘Microsoft CMT’. Click on the link to submit abstract/paper https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/IATM2025/Track/1/Submission/Create (you will need to create an account to submit it). You might have to search for ‘IATM 2025 Conference’ under 'ALL CONFERENCES'.

1. Eligibility and Scope

- Papers should be original and not previously published or under consideration elsewhere.

- Submissions should align with the conference's themes and topics.

2. Submission Platform

- Abstracts and Papers must be submitted electronically on Microsoft CMT.

- Authors must create an account on https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/ to submit abstract or paper.

- Click the link or the button to submit abstract/paper https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/IATM2025/Track/1/Submission/Create

3. Submission Types:

(1) Refereed Papers: Refereed papers must not exceed 5,000 words including everything. The referred papers will be sent for double blind review and therefore DO NOT write authors names anywhere in the manuscript. Manuscript should have title, abstract (less than 250 words), less than 5 key words, main body (introduction, literature review, methodology, results, discussion, implications, conclusion, and references) in APA style. Each track will have one BEST PAPER award from the refereed papers. Selected referred papers will be published in the partner journals. At least one author must register for the conference for ‘Best Paper’ award. Doctoral Students will have separate overall Best Paper Awards.

(2) Work-in-Progress (WIP) Papers: WIP papers are not completed research work. It should not be more than 1000 words. Template for WIP papers is similar to refereed papers. Accepted WIP papers will be published in the conference proceedings. At least one author must register for the conference. Undergraduate Students will have separate Awards.

(3) Panel Session Papers: Submit a proposal in not more than 500 words in the following format: (i) Topic, (ii) Description, (iii) Relevance. Panel Chair (proposer) should note that to have a panel session accepted, there should be atleast 2 or more registered panelists / presenters in the session. Each panel session paper should not be more than 1000 words to be published in the conference proceedings.

4. Format and Page Limit

- Font Size and Style: 12 Times New Roman with Single Line Spacing

- Refereed papers: Maximum 5000 words including references (considered for publication in Journal and book)

- WIP papers: Maximum 1000 words including references. (considered for publication in book if paper is later increased to 3000 words or more)

- Panel papers: Maximum 500 words. (considered for publication in conference proceedings)

5. File Format

- Submit the paper in Word Doc format.

- Ensure the file size does not exceed 10 MB.

6. Blind Review Policy

- Refereed papers will undergo a double-blind review process.

- Remove all author identifiers from the manuscript.

- Include author information only in the registration form and separate cover page, not in the manuscript.

7. Figures and Tables

- Figures and tables should be in paper with appropriate captions.

- If table, figure, or illustration has been taken from a third-party (outside) source, permissions to reproduce it should be submitted.

- Any supplementary material should be submitted as a separate file

8. Plagiarism

- Submit plagiarism report with less than 10% similarity score

9. Revision and Re-submission

- Late submissions will not be considered. So, adhere to due dates.

- Accepted papers may be required to make revisions as per reviewers’ comments.

10. Presentation Requirements

- At least one author of each accepted paper must register and present the paper at the conference.

- Presentation can be done online or in-person using any format

For queries, please contact the conference organizing committee at iatmconference2025@gmail.com

SPONSORS & ACADEMIC PARTNERS

IATM Advisory Board & Members wholeheartedly THANK all our Sponsors and Academic Partners... This conference would not have been possible without your generous donations and sponsorships. Appreciate your Support!