ZYUFL, China | 25–26 April 2026
International Conference on Finance, Tourism, and Sustainable Development in Emerging Economies
- Zhejiang Yuexiu University, China
- 25–26 April 2026
- Face-to-Face & Online Participation
Supporters / Sponsors
Academic, Public and Private institutions can be a sponsors.
ICSBI Research Group
The conference is organized by the ICSBI Research Group.
Academic Collaborations
Academic collaborations about editing books, special issues.
Welcome to ICFTSDE 2026
The International Conference on Finance, Tourism, and Sustainable Development in Emerging Economies (ICFTSDE 2026) provides an international platform for academics, researchers, policymakers, and industry practitioners to engage in high-quality scholarly dialogue on the challenges and opportunities shaping emerging economies.
The conference encourages interdisciplinary research at the intersection of finance, tourism, and sustainable development, with a strong emphasis on research that informs policy, practice, and institutional decision-making. ICFTSDE 2026 aims to foster global collaboration, intellectual exchange, and impactful research outcomes.
Conference Themes
ICFTSDE 2026 welcomes original research aligned with (but not limited to) the following themes. The conference particularly encourages submissions that engage with global policy frameworks, including the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and OECD policy agendas, and that demonstrate clear implications for emerging economies.
Research that links theory to evidence-based policy, institutional practice, and sustainable development outcomes is especially welcome.
- Sustainable and green finance
- Financial inclusion and development
- FinTech and digital financial systems
- Risk management and economic resilience
- SME finance and capital markets
- Sustainable tourism and destination management
- Tourism policy and economic growth
- Cultural heritage and community-based tourism
- Digital transformation in tourism
- Post-crisis tourism recovery
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- ESG frameworks and governance
- Education, leadership, and institutional capacity
- Public–private partnerships
- Social inclusion and inequality
- Energy economics and energy market dynamics
- Energy transition, climate policy, and decarbonisation strategies
- Green innovation, productivity, and industrial transformation
- Econometric and quantitative methods for energy and sustainability research
- Political economy and public policy dimensions of green development
Important Dates
22
March 2026
Abstract / Paper Submission Deadline
31
March 2026
Notification of Acceptance
01
April 2026
Registration Deadline
25-26
April 2026
Conference Dates
Why Choose ICFTSDE 2026
ICFTSDE 2026 offers a rigorous and inclusive international platform for the exchange of high-quality research focused on finance, tourism, and sustainable development in emerging economies. The conference is designed to bring together scholars, policymakers, and practitioners to address complex development challenges through interdisciplinary and policy-relevant research.
With a strong emphasis on emerging economy contexts, ICFTSDE 2026 encourages research that engages with global frameworks such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and OECD policy agendas, while remaining grounded in local and regional realities. All submissions are subject to a double-blind peer review process, ensuring academic quality, originality, and relevance.
The conference’s hybrid participation model supports global accessibility, allowing both face-to-face and online engagement without compromising scholarly standards.
Transparent governance, ethical research practices, and a clear publication pathway through ISBN-registered conference proceedings further reinforce the conference’s academic integrity.
As a recurring international conference series, ICFTSDE is committed to building a sustainable scholarly community that supports early-career researchers, fosters international collaboration, and contributes meaningfully to research, policy, and practice in emerging economies.
Emerging Economies & Sustainable Growth
ICFTSDE 2026 will feature a distinguished keynote speaker delivering a thought-provoking address on sustainable growth pathways in emerging economies.
Session Format:
- 30-minute keynote address
- 15-minute moderated open discussion
This session is designed to promote meaningful interaction between the keynote speaker and conference participants, encouraging critical reflection and cross-disciplinary exchange.
Participants may engage with ICFTSDE 2026 through the following modes:
- Face-to-Face Presentation (International & Local Delegates)
- Online Presentation
- Attendee (Non-presenting)
All accepted papers must be presented (either face-to-face or online) in order to be included in the conference proceedings.
ICFTSDE 2026 supports the dissemination of high-quality research through multiple publication pathways.
- All accepted and presented papers will be published in the ISBN-registered conference proceedings.
- Selected high-quality papers may be invited for further consideration in international peer-reviewed journals, subject to additional editorial review and journal policies.
Journal invitations are issued solely on academic merit and are independent of conference participation.
Zhejiang Yuexiu University
Why Attend ICFTSDE 2026?
- International academic visibility
- Multidisciplinary and policy-relevant focus
- Hybrid participation options
- Structured peer-review process
- Global networking and collaboration
Meet Our Speakers
Prof. Shang Yunfeng, Ph.D.
Speaker–Chairperson
Dean, School of Hospitality Management, Zhejiang Yuexiu University
Professor Chun-Ping Chang
Keynote Speaker
Editor-in-Chief of Asia & the Pacific Policy Studies (SSCI). Full Professor at Shih Chien University.
Dr. Mantu Kumar Mahalik
Keynote Speaker
Associate Professor of Economics, Department of Humanities & Social Sciences, IIT Kharagpur
Dr. Shreya Pal
Keynote Speaker
Assistant Professor, Economics (Trade & Export), Indian Institute of Plantation Management, Bengaluru
Dr. Giray Gozgor
Keynote Speaker
Associate Professor of Economics and Finance. Head, Wealth, Inclusive Societies and Ethics (WISE) Research Cluster School of Management, University of Bradford
Dr. Mohamed Elheddad
Keynote Speaker
Senior Lecturer in Economics and Business Management Associate Lecturer, Greater Manchester University
Dr. Shajib Ullah
Guest Speaker
Lecturer in Global Entrepreneurship and Business Management Director of Studies, Centre of Islamic Finance University of Greater Manchester
Our Supporters
GE Global
Zhejiang Yuexiu University
ICSBI
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