3rd International Conference · Chișinău

SUSTAINXMOLDOVA 2026

Name: SUSTAINX 2026 · Moldova - 3rd International Conference
Start: 2026-11-20
End: 2026-11-21
Location: Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova (ASEM)

Responsible AI. Sustainable management. Regenerative tourism. Social innovation.

Shaping Smarter, Greener & Inclusive Societies

20–21November 2026

CHIȘINĂURepublic of Moldova

22 NOVOptional study tour

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Host & lead organiser Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova (ASEM) Institutional partnership Scientific co-organiser + ten international and strategic partners

Cover of the SUSTAINX 2026 conference brochure

OFFICIAL MATERIAL / Conference brochure

Conference scope, tracks, dates, fees and practical information in one document.

The downloadable brochure contains the current nine-page conference overview, including the thematic tracks, submission routes, tentative programme, proposed registration fees and travel information.

Download brochure (PDF)9 pages · 2.2 MB · English

01 / The proposition

A working conference for people building the transition.

SUSTAINX Moldova brings research, public policy, enterprise and civil society into one implementation-focused forum. The purpose is not only to discuss sustainability, but to connect evidence with decisions, partnerships and deployable solutions.

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02 / Conference DNA

From insight to implementation

Every contribution should clarify the problem, evidence, intervention and pathway to impact.

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Evidence

Rigorous research, transparent methods and decision-relevant data.

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Exchange

Structured dialogue across disciplines, sectors, countries and generations.

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Application

Cases, prototypes, policy instruments and partnerships that can move forward.

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Impact

Clear beneficiaries, measurable outcomes and responsible scaling.

03 / Thematic architecture

Five thematic tracks + one special track

An interdisciplinary programme connecting technology, management, tourism, social innovation, regional resilience and the SDGs.

Responsible AI, Digital Governance & Future of Work

Ethics · accountability · skills · digital trust

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Responsible Management, ESG & Circular Economy

Leadership · sustainable finance · circular models

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Sustainable & Regenerative Tourism and Hospitality

Destinations · heritage · hospitality · climate resilience

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Social Innovation, Inclusion & Human-Centred Development

Education · health · public services · communities

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Regional Resilience, Sustainability Transitions & Cross-Border Cooperation

Agrivoltaics · energy · food systems · trade cooperation

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Special Track: AI for the SDGs & Human-Centred Sustainability

High-impact research linked to the Sustainable Development Goals

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04 / Who should be in the room

Designed for productive collisions.

SUSTAINX is strongest when researchers meet decision-makers, entrepreneurs meet communities, and emerging voices shape the agenda alongside established experts.

Plan your participation

Public institutionsIndustry & SMEs

UniversitiesCivil society

SUSTAINXshared transition space

05 / Two-day flow

A programme built around decisions

The final agenda will be published after the call and speaker confirmations. This framework sets the intended rhythm.

DAY 01FRI · 20 NOV

Frame the transition

Opening plenary and strategic keynote
Responsible innovation and ESG sessions
Research and policy paper streams
Moldova–international partnership forum

DAY 02SAT · 21 NOV

Design the response

Applied labs and solution workshops
Tourism, territories and social innovation
Young researcher and doctoral forum
Commitments, partnerships and closing synthesis

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06 / Contribute

Bring a question that matters—and evidence that can move it.

Research papers, policy and practice cases, doctoral work, workshops and partnership proposals are welcome within the approved scope.

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07 / Voices

Speakers · draft profiles

Four keynote positions are retained as a working draft. Names, photographs and professional links will be published only after written confirmation.

Draft

Keynote address 1

Speaker to be confirmed

Opening keynote

Institution to be confirmed

Topic to be confirmed after formal invitation and acceptance.

LinkedIn pendingORCID pending

Draft

Keynote address 2

Speaker to be confirmed

Strategic keynote

Institution to be confirmed

Topic to be confirmed after formal invitation and acceptance.

LinkedIn pendingORCID pending

Draft

Keynote address 3

Speaker to be confirmed

International keynote

Institution to be confirmed

Topic to be confirmed after formal invitation and acceptance.

LinkedIn pendingORCID pending

Draft

Keynote address 4

Speaker to be confirmed

Closing keynote

Institution to be confirmed

Topic to be confirmed after formal invitation and acceptance.

LinkedIn pendingORCID pending

Open speaker profiles

08 / Plan ahead

Chișinău in November.

Venue, accommodation blocks, visa guidance and local transport will be released through official updates.

01VenueChișinău · final room allocation pending↗02TravelOfficial entry and transport guidance↗03StayRecommended options will be listed↗04AccessAccessibility and participation support↗

09 / Institutional partnership

A global academic and practice network anchored in Chișinău.

ASEM hosts the conference with its cognitive-sciences centre, the established international co-organisers, CVM University, BRICS+ Universities Association and strategic partners from Moldova, Romania and Ukraine.

Host & lead organiser

ASEMAcademy of Economic Studies of Moldova

Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova (ASEM)Scientific co-organiser

CCST · ASEMCenter for Research in Cognitive Sciences and Technologies

Center for Research in Cognitive Sciences and Technologies, ASEM International co-organiser