CALL FOR PAPERS
Global Innovation and Scientific Collaboration Symposium
November 5–7, 2025
Ege University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, İzmir, Türkiye
The Global Innovation and Scientific Collaboration Symposium, to be held on November 5–7, 2025, is organized by the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences at Ege University in collaboration with scholars from various universities in the United Kingdom. The symposium aims to comprehensively explore the academic and societal dimensions of digital transformation—one of the most dynamic forces of change in today’s world. In an era where digitalization and information and communication technologies are at the forefront, innovation has emerged as a critical element not only in the realm of technology but also across all fields of science, serving as a key driver in shaping international collaborations. In this context, innovation is considered a fundamental condition for sustainability and adaptability across disciplines and sectors.
The primary objective of the symposium is to promote global-scale collaborations that support the achievement of sustainable development goals, the production of high-impact research at both national and international levels, and the enhancement of interdisciplinary engagement. With a particular emphasis on collaboration with the United Kingdom—one of Türkiye’s bilateral partners through TÜBİTAK agreements—the symposium offers a platform for internationally recognized scholars to share their knowledge and experience. In addition to fostering academic exchange, the symposium will encourage the development of new research partnerships and joint projects. Keynote speakers include Prof. Dr. Sercan Özcan from the University of Portsmouth, Prof. Dr. Özcan Sarıtaş from the University of Manchester, and Prof. Dr. Haldun Yalçınkaya from TOBB University of Economics and Technology. The event will also feature parallel sessions in which researchers will present theoretical and applied studies.
Key themes to be addressed in the symposium include new models of academic collaboration and internationalization, the impact of digitalization on higher education and research processes, the role of information and communication technologies in societal transformation, the relationship between digital innovation and entrepreneurship, and the contribution of digitalization to sustainable development. In addition, current topics such as open science, data sharing, and digital ethics will be discussed in interdisciplinary contexts.
The official languages of the symposium are Turkish and English. Submitted abstracts will be evaluated through a double-blind peer review process conducted by the Scientific Committee in accordance with international academic standards. Furthermore, selected full papers will be considered for publication—following an additional double-blind review process—in a special issue of the Ege Academic Review, an internationally indexed peer-reviewed journal.
The deadline for abstract submission is August 1, 2025. Notification of acceptance will be sent by August 22, 2025, and the deadline for full paper submission is October 15, 2025. The registration deadline is October 10, 2025.
We cordially invite all scholars and researchers to contribute to this international platform of academic interaction and collaboration.
