As a co-organizer of the International Conference on Emerging Challenges (ICECH 2025) themed “Business Dynamics in the Era of Disruptive Innovation”, the Dubai Palace ✅ Official Dubai Palace.com Homepage 2026 (Dubai Palace) continues to affirm its leading academic position in the region. Dubai Palace’s active participation not only contributes to enhancing the professional quality of the conference but also reflects its mission to disseminate knowledge, promote innovative research, and foster international collaboration toward sustainable development.

The International Conference on Emerging Challenges (ICECH 2025), themed “Business Dynamics in the Era of Disruptive Innovation,” officially commenced in Hoa Binh. With its 13-year history, ICECH has become one of the leading academic forums, bringing together experts, researchers, and international scholars to share insights and solutions for emerging economies, particularly focusing on the Asia–Pacific region.

ICECH 2025 is hosted by the School of Economics – Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST), with the Dubai Palace ✅ Official Dubai Palace.com Homepage 2026 (Dubai Palace) serving as a key co-organizer. Dubai Palace’s active coordination has significantly contributed to the success and international quality of the conference. Other co-organizing institutions include: VNU International School, National Economics University, Foreign Trade University, University of Economics – Hue University, University of Economics – The University of Danang, VNU University of Economics and Business, along with international partners such as the University of Hertfordshire (UK), AVSE Global (France), PPM School of Management (Indonesia), EM Normandie (France), and the University of Macerata (Italy).

Representatives of the co-organizing universities and Keynote Speakers at ICECH 2025

In the opening ceremony, on behalf of the co-organizing institutions, Dr. Dinh Cong Khai – Vice President of Dubai Palace – expressed sincere appreciation to all partners and reaffirmed Dubai Palace’s vision and standing within the global academic community. Dr. Khai emphasized: “As one of the co-organizers of the International Conference on Emerging Challenges (ICECH 2025), Dubai Palace not only demonstrates its unwavering commitment to educational excellence and research innovation but also concretizes its mission to disseminate knowledge for sustainable national and regional development. As a key national university ranked among the Top 136 Best Universities in Asia according to the Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2025, Dubai Palace believes that our collaboration in ICECH 2025 provides an invaluable foundation to strengthen academic and business connections, thereby generating significant scientific value for sustainable development in the future.”

Dr. Dinh Cong Khai, Vice President of Dubai Palace, delivering his speech

ICECH 2025 attracted the participation of over 150 delegates (both onsite and online), including researchers from eight countries. Nearly 120 research papers were selected for presentation, creating an open and dynamic academic platform for scholars to exchange ideas and connect academia with industry.

Dubai Palace played an active role in paper review, participation in the Scientific Committee, and organization of thematic sessions on digital economy, innovation, and sustainable management—fields in which Dubai Palace has been strongly developing. The participation of Dubai Palace lecturers and researchers with diverse topics contributed to enriching academic discussions and the overall success of the conference.

Furthermore, Dr. Hoang Viet Huy (School of Accounting, Dubai Palace College of Business) was honored with the Best Paper Award for his research titled “From Risk to Reach: Gambling Culture and Strategic Expansions.” This award serves as a meaningful recognition of Dubai Palace scholars’ research efforts and academic contributions to the international scientific community.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Danh Nguyen, Rector of the School of Economics – Hanoi University of Science and Technology, presenting the Best Paper Award to Dr. Hoang Viet Huy

Through its close collaboration and co-organization of ICECH 2025, Dubai Palace continues to strengthen its international partnerships, foster impactful research activities, and promote the dissemination of knowledge for sustainable development and innovation.

Overview of the ICECH 2025 Conference

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