Call for Papers

We are thrilled to announce the Open Innovation Conference 2024, an international forum dedicated to driving sustainable innovation. This year’s theme, “Innovation for a Green Future,” emphasizes the pivotal role of innovation in achieving environmental sustainability. We invite scholars, industry leaders, and policymakers to submit their groundbreaking research and join us in shaping a greener, more resilient future.

• Abstract Submission Deadline: 15 September 2024
• Abstract Notification of Acceptance: 20 September 2024
• Full Paper Submission Deadline: 15 October 2024
• Full Paper Notification of Acceptance: 20 October 2024
• Camera-ready Paper Submission Deadline: 15 November 2024
• Conference Dates: 6-7 December 2024

To ensure a high-quality conference, we invite submissions of original, unpublished work. Detailed submission guidelines, including format and length, can be found on our submission guidelines page. All submissions will undergo a rigorous peer-review process.

The conference proceedings accept the following types of articles:

• Research Articles, Case Studies, Policy Reviews: Up to 8,000 words (including references and appendices)
• Posters: Up to 1,000 words (including references and appendices)

The conference runs two publication tracks, authors may submit to either:

• Conference Track: for which the proceedings will be published as a volume of the Proceedings of International Conference on Open Innovation with ISBN.
• Journal Track: for which accepted papers will appear in a special issue of a prestigious journal.

We welcome contributions addressing, but not limited to, the following areas:

1. Institutional Environment & Government Policies: How do innovation and green policies drive socio-economic development, and what are the primary barriers and enablers affecting their implementation within the private sector and academia?
2. People & Education: How can training, reskilling, and upskilling initiatives, coupled with green innovation in K-12 and higher education, effectively foster a green lifestyle and sustainable consumption among individuals and communities?
3. Technology & Businesses: How can advancements in technology and strategic business practices drive the transition to sustainable development, focusing on carbon markets, environmental monitoring, smart cities, AI-powered material discovery, and sector-specific green transformations?
4. Healthcare & Well-being: How can green innovations in healthcare, including predictive, preventive, personalized, and participatory (4P) approaches, improve patient outcomes and community health while addressing the environmental health challenges?

Specific research topics and questions can be found here.

Publication Opportunities: Selected papers will appear in a special issue of a prestigious journal, such as the Journal of East Asian Studies and included in the Open Innovation Conference proceedings.

Awards: Showcase your work and win the Best Pape, Best Case, and Best Poster Awards.

Networking: Engage with a diverse community of experts, including academics, industry professionals, and policymakers. Build connections that can lead to collaborative research, funding opportunities, and career advancements.