Call for Papers

Important Dates

• Abstract Submission Deadline: 30 January 2025
• Notification of Acceptance: 28 February 2025
• Full Paper Submission Deadline: 16 May 2025

Submission Guidelines

We welcome submissions from researchers, educators, graduate students and policymakers. Contributions may include empirical studies, theoretical papers, case studies, and practical insights. Submissions should align with the conference themes and offer a unique perspective on educational innovation and sustainable talent development.

Please submit your abstracts (Max. 300 words in English) via our online submission portal: https://eduhk.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e8rOWEGAVY96zfE. Selected abstracts will be invited for full paper submission, to be shared among conference participants before the conference.

Conference Strands

• Fostering Educational Innovation: As educational institutions strive to equip students for an uncertain future, the need for innovation has become increasingly critical. This sub-theme will highlight groundbreaking practices in pedagogy, curriculum design, and learning environments that support creativity and sustainability.
• Developing Global Talent: The cultivation of talent is essential for sustainable growth. Sessions will focus on strategies and policies that nurture skilled, adaptable, and ethically aware individuals who are capable of leading change across various sectors and communities.
• Leveraging Technology for Sustainable Education: As technology continues to transform education, this sub-theme will examine the role of digital tools and platforms in expanding access, fostering collaboration, and supporting sustainable educational practices across borders. Ethical considerations related to the use of advanced digital technologies will also be explored.
• Building Supportive Policy Frameworks: Education for sustainable development is supported by robust policy frameworks. Through a comparison of different policy approaches, participants will gain insights into how governments and educational institutions can collaborate to foster ecosystems that encourage innovation.

For inquiries and further details, please contact the GRIFE Conference 2025 Organising team at grife@eduhk.hk.