Conference Background

The rapid advancement of digital transformation has reshaped the economy, education, technology, and environment, requiring stakeholders to adapt and develop sustainable strategies. However, the integration of digitalization into these sectors also brings challenges related to infrastructure readiness, digital literacy, ethical concerns, and environmental sustainability
On the other hand, digital transformation from an economic perspective has driven global connectivity, increased efficiency, and created new business models. In this case, the rise of automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and big data analytics has revolutionized industries, but at the same time, it has introduced challenges such as digital inequality, cybersecurity risks, and workforce displacement. Here, businesses and policymakers must develop sustainable economic strategies that balance innovation with inclusivity and long-term resilience. Thus, digitalization in the education sector has also accelerated the adoption of online learning platforms, AI-driven personalized education, and virtual classrooms. While these advancements offer greater accessibility and flexibility, they also pose challenges such as unequal access to digital resources, concerns about data privacy, and the need for new pedagogical approaches.
Universitas Tunas Pembangunan Surakarta (UTP) is organizing the International Conference on Economy, Education, Technology and Environment “Sustainability and Digital Transformation: Challenges and Opportunities Across Sectors”. This conference aims to facilitate knowledge exchange among academics, researchers, industry practitioners, policymakers, and other stakeholders to explore strategies for sustainable digital transformation. The event will serve as a platform to discuss best practices, research findings, and innovative solutions that contribute to a more inclusive, technologically advanced, and environmentally responsible future.

Thematic Tracks

1. Economy

a. Digital Green Economy: Transforming Markets through Eco-Innovation b. Green Finance and Investment Strategies for Sustainable Development c. Inclusive Growth in the Era of Climate- Conscious Consumerism d. The Role of SMEs and Startups in Building a Circular Economy e. Economic Resilience in the Age of Climate and Technological Disruption

2. Education:

a. Digital Pedagogy and EdTech Integration in 21st Century Classrooms b. Green Skills and TVET: Preparing Youth for Emerging Eco-Jobs c. Innovative Curriculum Design for Interdisciplinary and Future-Oriented Learning d. Global Collaboration in Education

3. Technology:

a. Integrating IoT and AI in Urban Planning b. Net-Zero Architecture and Green Design Technologies for Resilient Cities c. Digital Twin and BIM for Predictive Maintenance and Sustainable Urban Development d. IoT-Enabled Services and Data-Driven Governance

4. Environment:

a. Eco-Innovation and Green Technology for a Low-Carbon Future b. Climate Change Adaptation through Tech-Driven Solutions c. Sustainable Resource Management in Urban and Rural Areas d. Environmental Policy and Governance in the Digital Age e. Youth Engagement and Grassroots Movements in Environmental Conservation