Theme: Entrepreneurship and Spirituality in the Age of Digital Innovation

Date: February 12–16, 2025

Locations: Lumbini Buddhist University, Lumbini, Nepal

The International Conference on IT Applications and Management (ITAM) is an esteemed global forum designed to foster the exchange of innovative ideas, cutting-edge research, and knowledge related to the application and management of information technologies. The 30th ITAM conference (ITAM-30) focuses on the interplay between entrepreneurship and spirituality in the digital age, exploring how digital innovation impacts our social and economic landscapes while fostering a sustainable and spiritually aligned future.

As part of ITAM-30, affiliated events will include symposiums, paper presentations, and visits to the sacred birthplace of Lord Buddha in Lumbini and other renowned monasteries.

Call for Papers and Extended Abstracts

We invite submissions of high-quality papers on the following topics for peer review:

• Family Business, Business Succession, and Entrepreneurship
• Creativity, Innovation, and Technology Entrepreneurship
• Business and Societal Resilience, Sustainability, and CSR
• Diversity, Inclusivity, and Sustainability
• Culture and Geo-Technological Transformation
• Digital Transformation of Tourism, Education, Commerce, and Healthcare
• Social Media Research and Business Informatics
• Metaverse, Digital Twins, and Business Model Innovation
• Data Strategies and Data-Driven Innovations
• Management of Data Quality, Security, and Privacy
• Smart Connected Products and the Reformation of Business Relationships
• Digital Transformation of Social Infrastructure and Sustainable Primary Sector
• Cases in International Data Collaboration
• Business Co-creation in the Age of Hyper Connectivity

Submission Deadline: 20th  Jan 2025

Program Highlights – Lumbini Chapter (February 15–16, 2025):

15th February:

• Arrival at Lumbini Buddhist University and hotel check-in.
• Visit to major monasteries: Maya Devi Temple, Thai, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese Monasteries.
• Fellowship dinner at Hokke Hotel.

16th February:

• Early morning meditation at Mayadevi Garden.
• Keynote speeches, paper presentations, and panel discussions at LBU.
• Explore the Lumbini Buddhist University campus.

The 30th ITAM Conference brings together thought leaders, researchers, and practitioners to explore the intersection of technology, entrepreneurship, and spirituality in today’s age of digital abundance. The event will include keynote speeches, paper presentations, panel discussions, and site visits to Lumbini, the sacred birthplace of Lord Buddha.

Why Attend?

• Discuss emerging trends in digital transformation and sustainable development.
• Engage with experts on integrating entrepreneurship and spirituality in technology-driven societies.
• Present research and participate in thought-provoking panel discussions.
• Visit iconic cultural and spiritual landmarks in Lumbini.

Call for Papers

We are now accepting submissions on a range of topics, including:

• Digital Transformation and Business Model Innovation
• Metaverse, Data-Driven Strategies, and Sustainability
• Social Media Research and Intelligent Technology Systems

Lumbini Chapter Agenda

• 15th February: Arrival, monastery visits, and fellowship dinner.
• 16th February: Meditation, academic sessions, and panel discussions.