Jayendira P. Sankar – författare

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the recently concluded conference, held on May 2–3, 2023, in the beautiful Kingdom of Bahrain. This pivotal conference was focused on “Sustainable Innovations in Management in the Digital Transformation Era”. In an age defined by rapid technological advancements and digital innovation, the way we understand and carry out management is continually evolving. The conference brought together thought leaders, industry professionals, academ□ics, and innovators from around the globe to share insights, exchange ideas, and cata□lyze change. The digital transformation era has not only revolutionized our personal lives but has significantly impacted the business landscape. It became a strategic prior□ity, driving companies to reassess their business models, reinvent their strategies, and redefine their value propositions. Amidst this change, ensuring sustainability, building resilient, adaptable, and future-proof businesses became a central theme.

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the recently concluded conference, held on May 2–3, 2023, in the beautiful Kingdom of Bahrain. This pivotal conference was focused on “Sustainable Innovations in Management in the Digital Transformation Era”. In an age defined by rapid technological advancements and digital innovation, the way we understand and carry out management is continually evolving. The conference brought together thought leaders, industry professionals, academ□ics, and innovators from around the globe to share insights, exchange ideas, and cata□lyze change. The digital transformation era has not only revolutionized our personal lives but has significantly impacted the business landscape. It became a strategic prior□ity, driving companies to reassess their business models, reinvent their strategies, and redefine their value propositions. Amidst this change, ensuring sustainability, building resilient, adaptable, and future-proof businesses became a central theme.

This proceedings compilation presents groundbreaking contemporary research on digital transformation and its profound impact on industries, institutions, and societies. Through 67 peer-reviewed papers, this volume takes a multidisciplinary approach and delves into technological change, sustainability, and innovation in the digital era.

The contributions span artificial intelligence applications, sustainable business practices, fintech and digital finance, technology adoption, innovation and entrepreneurship, human resource transformation, governance, and digital education systems. Several studies examine AI-enabled decision-making, automation, data-driven strategy, and emerging digital infrastructures, while others explore sustainability transitions, inclusive development, financial inclusion, and policy frameworks in technology-mediated environments. The collection also features empirical analyses, conceptual models, technical innovations, and sector-specific case studies from diverse regional contexts. Together, these papers document current research directions, practical implementations, and strategic responses shaping organizations and economies.

This book is intended for researchers, scholars, and professionals engaged in digital transformation, innovation, and technology management. It serves as a reference for academics, industry leaders, policymakers, and research institutions seeking current evidence, interdisciplinary perspectives, and emerging insights into technological change and its organisational, economic, and societal implications.

This proceedings compilation presents groundbreaking contemporary research on digital transformation and its profound impact on industries, institutions, and societies. Through 67 peer-reviewed papers, this volume takes a multidisciplinary approach and delves into technological change, sustainability, and innovation in the digital era.

The contributions span artificial intelligence applications, sustainable business practices, fintech and digital finance, technology adoption, innovation and entrepreneurship, human resource transformation, governance, and digital education systems. Several studies examine AI-enabled decision-making, automation, data-driven strategy, and emerging digital infrastructures, while others explore sustainability transitions, inclusive development, financial inclusion, and policy frameworks in technology-mediated environments. The collection also features empirical analyses, conceptual models, technical innovations, and sector-specific case studies from diverse regional contexts. Together, these papers document current research directions, practical implementations, and strategic responses shaping organizations and economies.

This book is intended for researchers, scholars, and professionals engaged in digital transformation, innovation, and technology management. It serves as a reference for academics, industry leaders, policymakers, and research institutions seeking current evidence, interdisciplinary perspectives, and emerging insights into technological change and its organisational, economic, and societal implications.