2026 International Symposium on Sustainable Development (ISSD 2026)

Tiếng Việt

2026 International Symposium on Sustainable Development (ISSD 2026)

23/10/2026
RMIT Saigon South Campus

Call for Papers

About the symposium

The International Symposium on Sustainable Development 2026 (ISSD 2026) will be hosted by the Sustainable Development and Consumption Research Cluster at The Business School, RMIT Vietnam.

On 23 October 2026, researchers, academics, practitioners, and policy-makers will come together to engage with the symposium theme: "Transitions, Innovations, and Policies for Sustainable Development." Through keynote presentations, research sessions, and collaborative discussions, ISSD 2026 will provide a platform for advancing interdisciplinary sustainability research and fostering partnerships that contribute to a more sustainable future.

Participation in ISSD 2026 is free of charge. No submission and registration fees are required.

Symposium topics

ISSD 2026 welcomes submissions across a broad range of sustainability-related disciplines, including:

Sustainable Systems, Consumption and Societal Transitions

Sustainable consumption systems and structural change
Consumer behaviour, lifestyles, and socio-technical transitions
Markets, platforms, AI, and algorithmic influence on sustainability
Behavioural governance, regenerative futures, and societal transformation

Sustainable Finance, Circular Economy, and Net-Zero Transitions

Sustainable, green, and transition finance
Circular economy models and circular value chains
Investment, disclosure, and sustainability risk
Financing climate action and net-zero transitions
Business transformation for low-carbon and circular systems

Digitalisation, Innovation and Responsible Technology

AI, digital technologies, and sustainability transitions
Innovation ecosystems for sustainable development
Data, platforms, and digital governance
Responsible technology, inclusion, and sustainability impact

Policy, Governance and Institutional Transformation

Public policy and governance for sustainability transitions
Institutional change and regulatory design
Cross-sector collaboration and stakeholder engagement
Policy implementation in emerging and transition economies
Just transitions, resilience, and inclusive sustainability pathways

Important dates

Milestone	Timeline
Submission deadline	15 August 2026
Notification of acceptance	04 September 2026
Registration deadline	23 September 2026
Final programme	Early October
Symposium date	23 October 2026

People

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Professor Robert McClelland - Dean of The Business School, RMIT Vietnam

Associate Professor Huy Pham - The Business School, RMIT Vietnam
Dr Tuan Chu - The Business School, RMIT Vietnam

Dr Anh Dao, RMIT Vietnam
Dr Hanh Le, RMIT Vietnam
Dr Huy Doan, RMIT Vietnam
Dr Vicki Little, RMIT Vietnam

Professor Duc Khuong Nguyen, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom & President, AVSE Global
Professor Sabri Boubaker, EM Normandie Business School, France
Professor Tam Nguyen, Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom
Professor Hung Do, Massey University, New Zealand
Professor Chune Young Chung, Chung-Ang University, South Korea
Professor Izlin Binti Ismail, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia
Associate Professor Vikash Ramiah, University of Wollongong in Dubai, UAE
Associate Professor Aviral Kumar Tiwari, Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya, India
Dr Anh Nguyen, RMIT University, Vietnam
Dr Anushka, RMIT University, Vietnam
Dr Binh Hoang Nguyen, RMIT University, Vietnam
Dr Chung Phan, RMIT University, Vietnam
Dr Fiza Qureshi, RMIT University, Vietnam
Dr Himadri Roy Chaudhuri, XLRI-Xavier School of Management, India
Dr Kiet Tuan Duong, University of York, United Kingdom
Dr Nhung Vu, RMIT University, Vietnam
Dr Van Ha, RMIT University, Vietnam

Programme highlights

ISSD 2026 brings together researchers, practitioners, policy-makers, and industry leaders to explore innovative pathways toward a more sustainable future.

Keynote address

Gain insights from internationally recognised scholar Professor Bert George (City University of Hong Kong) on contemporary challenges and opportunities in sustainable development and public governance.

Research presentation sessions

Present your latest research and receive constructive feedback through parallel sessions covering:

Sustainable consumption and societal transitions
Circular economy and sustainable finance
Digitalisation and responsible technology
Policy, governance, and institutional transformation

Strategy roundtable

Join an interactive roundtable discussion exploring the future of sustainable development in the age of artificial intelligence.

Editors' sharing panel

Engage directly with senior scholars and journal editors who will provide practical guidance on transforming conference papers into publishable journal articles.

HDR and early-career researcher development

Dedicated sessions designed to support doctoral candidates and emerging researchers through mentoring, publication advice, and networking opportunities.