International Conference on
Digital Innovation and
Economic Transformation
Research for a Connected Future
Where digital technology meets economic research
The global economy is undergoing its most significant structural transformation in a generation. Artificial intelligence, cloud computing, platform economies, fintech, and sustainable business models are reshaping how nations compete, how firms organize, how labor is valued, and how consumers behave.
For emerging markets, digital transformation presents both a leapfrog opportunity and a risk of widening existing inequalities. Academic research plays a crucial role in navigating this transition — yet the pace of change often outstrips the publication cycle.
Equal Footing
A venue where digital technology research and economic research meet on equal footing, not one serving the other.
Fast Publication
Every accepted paper routes into one of five peer-reviewed journals with dedicated Special Issues.
Accessible Format
The fully online format removes financial and logistical barriers that limit emerging-market researchers.
Choose your track
Every accepted paper is routed to one of three peer-reviewed Special Issues based on scope and editorial fit.
Digital Technologies & Computing Innovation
Software engineering, cybersecurity, cloud and edge computing, IoT, data engineering, blockchain, human–computer interaction, digital infrastructure for development, emerging computing paradigms.
Artificial Intelligence & Intelligent Systems
Machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, generative AI, human–AI interaction, responsible and explainable AI, AI applications in industry, societal implications of intelligent systems.
Economics, Business, Tourism & Creative Economy
Digital economy, fintech, macroeconomic policy, business strategy, entrepreneurship, consumer behavior, supply chain economics, financial inclusion, sustainable tourism, hospitality innovation, and creative industries.
Three global voices
International keynotes bringing perspectives from policy, industry, and academia across three continents.
Keynote 1 — Day 1, 09:30
International figure with a digital economy profile, drawn from institutions such as the Asian Development Bank, World Bank, McKinsey Global Institute, or leading business schools.
Keynote 2 — Day 1, 10:45
AI-for-business figure drawn from organizations such as Google DeepMind, NTU, NUS, or an AI startup founder with research background in responsible AI deployment.
Keynote 3 — Day 2, 09:00
Sustainable tourism or creative economy figure drawn from UNWTO, national tourism ministries, Cornell Hospitality, or regional SME development bodies.
Two days, packed
Five parallel tracks, three keynotes, one cross-disciplinary panel, and a dedicated Meet the Editors session.
Frontier Dialogue Panel
Moderated cross-disciplinary conversation with a computer scientist, an economist, and a policy specialist addressing one question relevant to all tracks.
Meet the Editors
A dedicated hour with the Editors-in-Chief of the five journals sharing publishing strategy, common pitfalls, and the path from submission to indexing.
Global South Voices
Curated lightning talks within parallel sessions featuring research from underrepresented regions.
The people behind ICDIET
Honorary Bodies
- Honorary Chair — Senior Nevada Frontier Leadership
- General Chair — WUST
- International Advisory Board — 10+ senior scholars from the editorial boards of the five journals
Scientific Committee
- Program Chair — Leads the scientific programme
- 5 Track Chairs — Editors-in-Chief of the target journals, managing call coordination, reviewer assignment, and final paper selection
- Review Panel — ~100 reviewers, double-blind peer review with minimum two reviews per paper
Organizing Committee
- Secretariat Head · Programme Coordinator
- Marketing & Communications Lead · Technical & Platform Lead
- Finance & Registration Lead · Publication Coordinator
- Student Committee — 15–20 volunteers as moderators, tech support, hospitality
Transparent, bundled fees
Registration and publication combined into a single fee. No separate Article Processing Charge after acceptance.
Presenter Registration Includes
From abstract to DOI
Five stages from initial submission to final publication in a Nevada Frontier Special Issue.
Extended Abstract
Submit 500–800 words via the conference system, selecting one of five tracks.
Desk Review
Track Chairs conduct desk review and invite full paper submissions from selected abstracts.
Double-blind Review
Full papers of 4,000–8,000 words undergo double-blind peer review by two or more reviewers.
Revise & Present
Authors receive feedback, present at the conference, and submit final version within 4 weeks.
Publish with DOI
Final papers typeset, assigned a DOI, and published in the relevant journal Special Issue.
Special Issue Destinations
Turnitin / iThenticate, max 20% similarity
55–65%, reported transparently post-event
One winner per track + APC waiver voucher
Full adherence across the publication lifecycle