We are excited to announce the 23^rd Sustainability International Conference, “Bridging the Gulf: Local Innovations Driving Global Sustainable Impact,” taking place at Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST) in Kuwait, from 11-13 November 2025. This event is organized by the Center for Sustainable Development (CSD) in partnership with the World Association for Sustainable Development (WASD).
This global conference will gather experts to explore solutions driving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with topics including:

• Inclusive & Sustainable Business Models
• AI for Sustainable Development
• Renewable Energy & Clean Technologies
• Climate & Geopolitical Risks
• Smart Governance & Local Policy
• Circular Economy Models
• FinTech and Sustainability

Participants will also engage with WASD’s Sustainable Development Goals Universities Initiative (SDGsUNi), focusing on Gulf and Kuwait universities.

Call for Track Chair Nominations
We are seeking Track Chair nominations to propose discussion sessions and to chair these sessions in addition to assisting the conference organizing committee in selecting and reviewing the submitted papers.
For Track Chair inquiries, contact Dr. Fida Karam at karam.f@gust.edu.kw

Important Dates:
Abstract Submission Deadline: 28^th March 2025
Paper Submission: 1^st May 2025
Submit to: janet.snow@wasd.org.uk

For more details, visit the conference website.

We look forward to your participation!