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Welcome to the AIoT Global Summit 2025: Economic Growth
We are pleased to invite academics, students, and researchers to the AIoT Global Summit 2025, an international academic and industry forum where Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) converge to drive innovation and industrial transformation. This summit highlights how AIoT technologies are shaping the future of economic growth through cutting-edge research, practical deployment, and cross-sector collaboration.
The summit fosters engagement between researchers, technology leaders, and public and private sector stakeholders, creating a space where innovative ideas and applied solutions intersect. All accepted papers will be indexed and published via Unitec ePress, offering international visibility and academic recognition.
AIOTGS2025 explores a wide range of critical themes including scalable system architectures, emerging theories for AI/IoT-driven economic models, regulatory and ethical considerations, inclusive workforce transformation, innovation governance, and capital frameworks. It also addresses the development of smart urban and industrial systems, global sustainability initiatives, and real-world applications that demonstrate the tangible impact of AIoT technologies.
This summit goes beyond theory—emphasizing tech commercialization, public-private collaboration, and cross-sector impact. From smart manufacturing and AI-driven healthcare to intelligent infrastructure, AIOTGS2025 fosters a dynamic virtual environment where entrepreneurs, experts, and academics connect to turn technology into tangible economic value.
Call for Paper
AIOTGS2025 invites innovators and practitioners to showcase their projects in our Call for Paper, highlighting how AI and IoT solutions are driving economic and industry transformation. We welcome short paper submissions from startups, SMEs, academic teams, and public agencies; anyone with a compelling AIoT innovation or case study that demonstrates job creation, productivity gains, or positive community impact. Rather than traditional academic papers, this paper session focuses on practical, entrepreneurial innovation. It’s an opportunity to present prototypes, pilot projects, and applied research that illustrate the journey from idea to marketable solution.
Each paper/poster will be a featured display during the summit, sparking cross-sector dialogue.
Why submit? Presenters gain a platform to network with industry leaders and investors, receive feedback from experts, and increase the visibility of their innovation. Outstanding papers with strong entrepreneurial potential and societal impact may also be highlighted in summit awards. We encourage diverse participation; whether you’re a young entrepreneur, an engineer, or an applied researcher, share your vision at AIOTGS2025.
Topics
Submission
4. Review and Acceptance: All submissions will undergo a peer-review process, assessed for relevance, innovation, and practical impact. Preference will be given to applied projects aligned with the summit’s themes of economic growth and digital transformation.
Accepted manuscripts will be published in the official summit proceedings by Unitec ePress (https://www.unitec.ac.nz/epress/).
5. Final Poster Preparation: Authors of accepted submissions will be asked to prepare a digital A0-sized poster, which will be displayed in the Metaverse exhibition space during the virtual summit. Authors are expected to attend and present their work in a live session on 16 July. Sessions may be recorded and shared as part of the event materials. Formatting instructions and poster guidelines will be provided upon acceptance.
Formatting Requirements: To maintain clarity and consistency, all short papers must be prepared using the following template:
Committee (TECHNICAL / Academic )
AIOTGS2025 is organized by a diverse committee of experts and leaders spanning academia, industry, and government, reflecting our commitment to public-private collaboration and an innovation-driven ethos. Our organizing team is dedicated to creating a dynamic program that emphasizes entrepreneurship and real-world impact:
Co-Chair - Dr Soheil Varastehpour - Unitec Institute of Technology - New Zealand
Co-Chair - Dr Masoud Shakiba - Unitec Institute of Technology - New Zealand
Professor Bruce MacDonald - The University of Auckland - New Zealand
Dr Shen Hin Lim - The University of Waikato - New Zealand
Dr Iman Ardekani - Unitec Institute of Technology - New Zealand
Dr Bashar Barmada - Unitec Institute of Technology - New Zealand
Dr Guillermo Ramirez-Prado - Unitec Institute of Technology - New Zealand
Professor Ari Aharari - SOJO University - Japan
Dr David Tien - Charles Sturt University - Australia
Dr Ghazalnaz Sharifonnasabi - James Cook University - Singapore
A/Professor Waleed Abdulla - The University of Auckland - New Zealand (TBC)
Dr Brahim Benabderrahmane - MISC Lab, University of Abdelhamid Mehri - Algeria
Dr Zainab Alansari - University of Technology and Applied Sciences - Oman
Professor Elankovan (Elan) A. Sundararajan - The National University of Malaysia - Malaysia
Dr Farzana Parveen Tajudeen - Universiti Malaya - Malaysia
Professor Darshana Sedera - Southern cross university - Australia
Dr Maryam Hemmati - The University of Auckland - New Zealand
Dr Teresa Cuerdo Vilches - Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas - Spain
Dr Kasuni Weerasinghe - Auckland University of Technology - New Zealand
A/Professor Sreejith Balasubramanian - Middlesex University - UAE
A/ Professor Nazım Taşkın - Boğaziçi University - Türkiye
Dr Maryam Mirzaei - Auckland University of Technology - New Zealand
Professor Antonio Ramirez Treviño - Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados - Mexico
Professor Erol Kurt - Gazi University - Türkiye
Dr Hajer Khachnaoui - University of Tunis El Manar - Tunisia
Dr João Pedro Gouveia - NOVA School of Science and Technology - Portugal
Professor Arthur Ahimbisibwe - University of Kigali - Rwanda
A/ Prof Benjamin Dehe - Auckland University of Technology - New Zealand
Dr Ehsan Golkar - Thomas Jefferson University - United States
Dr Nilufar (Nell) Baghaei - The University of Queensland - Australia
Dr Badreddine Miles - MISC Lab, University of Mentouri Brothers - Algeria
Dr Farhad Mehdipour - Otago Polytechnic - New Zealand
Dr Mehran Behjati - Sunway University - Malaysia
Dr Shafiq Alam - Massey University - New Zealand
Dr Bouchra Guelib - University of Abdelhamid Mehri - Algeria
Dr Soheil Varastehpour - Unitec Institute of Technology - New Zealand
Dr Masoud Shakiba - Unitec Institute of Technology - New Zealand
Dr Amir Mohammadi - TechTALK - New Zealand
Important Dates
Registration
Conference Venue (Virtual)
Venue: Online – Hosted via Zoom and an immersive Metaverse Environment.
AIOTGSEG 2025 will be held entirely online, ensuring broad international participation and accessibility. This year's event will use a two-part digital setup:
Zoom Webinars & Panels: All keynote talks, workshops, and Q&A sessions will be hosted live via Zoom. Registered participants will receive unique Zoom links to join each session.
Virtual Poster Hall & Online Exhibition (Metaverse Environment): Posters and innovation booths will be presented in a dynamic, interactive metaverse platform; a 3D virtual environment where attendees can explore posters, engage in conversations with presenters, and participate in online exhibitions. Each presenter will have a virtual space to display their research or innovation project, with chat and multimedia features.
How It Works: Attendees can navigate the virtual environment as avatars, explore poster content, visit digital exhibition booths from companies and startups, and interact with participants using voice and text. Presenters will be available during dedicated poster sessions for live discussion.
Access Instructions: All access links, platform guides, and credentials for both Zoom and the Metaverse poster hall will be emailed to registered participants before the event. The online format ensures that AIOTGS2025 remains accessible, sustainable, and global.
We look forward to seeing you in our online innovation space – a truly digital-first summit experience where AI meets IoT to shape the future of the growth economy.
