Call for Papers

Call for Papers (CFP)

Full-length papers, research-in-progress papers, case studies, posters relating to all areas of Digital Transformation and Economic Sustainability, Finance, Business Models and Sustainable Consumption are invited for the conference. ICICFT 2025 provides opportunities for academicians, scientists and research scholar along with professionals, decision makers, and industrial practitioners to deliver and confer their research contributions. All papers submitted will undergo unbiased Peer Review processes by experts in their area of research. Paper submissions on theoretical and applicable research within the conference scope are accepted. The topics on which authors (researchers) can focus, include, but are not limited to:

Themes and Sub-Themes

Finance

FinTech Innovations in Banking and Payments.
Investment Strategies in the Age of FinTech
Risk Management and Compliance in FinTech
Crowdfunding and Peer-to-Peer Lending
Digital Wallets and Mobile Payments
FinTech Solutions for Wealth Management
Robo-Advisors and Automated Financial Services
Blockchain and Cryptocurrency in Financial Services

Technology

Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Finance
Cybersecurity Challenges in FinTech
Big Data Analytics and Financial Decision-Making
Internet of Things (IoT) in Financial Services
Cloud Computing and FinTech Infrastructure
FinTech Applications in InsurTech
RegTech: Regulatory Technology in Financial Services

Sustainability

Sustainable Finance and Green FinTech
Environmental Impact of FinTech Solutions
Corporate Social Responsibility in the FinTech Sector
FinTech for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
The Blue Economy and FinTech: Financing Sustainable Ocean-Based Industries
FinTech for Climate Risk Management
Ethical Considerations in FinTech Development
Social Impact and Inclusive FinTech Solutions

Management

Leadership and Organizational Change in FinTech Firms
Human Resource Management in the FinTech Era
Strategic Management and Competitive Advantage in FinTech
Customer Relationship Management and FinTech
Innovation Management in Financial Services
Project Management in FinTech Implementations
Marketing Strategies for FinTech Products
Regulatory Compliance and Corporate Governance in FinTech

Economics

Economic Impacts of FinTech Innovations
FinTech and Economic Inclusion
Digital Currencies and Economic Policy
The Role of FinTech in Developing Economies
FinTech and Global Financial Stability
Economic Modeling and Forecasting in FinTech
Microfinance and FinTech Solutions
FinTech and the Future of Work

Paper submission guidelines

Authors are invited to submit original research papers based on the themes and subthemes of the conference. Submissions with less than 10% plagiarism will be considered for acceptance. Both the abstract and full paper must be submitted electronically in a Microsoft Word document format through the google form https://forms.gle/6fDznf1puqpeJsrK9. Papers should follow the specified format: A4 size, single-column layout with 1.5 line spacing, using Times New Roman font size 12. References must adhere to APA style, and the total length of the paper, including references, should not exceed 10 pages.

Rigorous Review & Selection

Thorough Review Process – All submitted papers will undergo a comprehensive peer-review process. Reviewers will be selected for their expertise.

High-Quality Acceptance – We aim to accept approximately 30% of submissions, focusing on high-quality, impactful research. This ensures a strong program

Conference Attractions

Opportunity to publish in ABDC/ Scopus/ Web of Science (WOS) Journals Global Interaction with leaders in Academics and the Corporate World Conference Proceedings with ISBN from Renowned Publishers Best Research Paper Award

Important Dates

Milestone	Date
Paper submission opens	20 Jun 2025
Paper submission closes	15 Oct 2025
Notification of acceptance	30 Oct 2025
Early bird registration (Deadline)	15 Oct 2025
Final camera ready paper	30 Oct 2025
Registration Deadline	15 Oct 2025
Conference dates	07 Nov 2025 – 08 Nov 2025

Registration fee

S.No	Category	Early Bird	Non – Early Bird
1	Students	Rs. 1000	Rs. 1200
2	Research Scholars	Rs. 1200	Rs. 1500
3	Academician	CMRU – Rs. 1500 Outside – Rs. 2000	CMRU – Rs. 2000 Outside – Rs. 2500
4	Industry Delegates	Rs. 2500	Rs. 3000
5	Foreign Authors	$200	$250

Account Name: CMR University – School of Economics and Commerce

Account No: 39431978855

Bank Name: State Bank of India

Branch Address: St Thomas Road Lingarajpuram

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