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!