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1st ACWA-SIII International Conference

AI FUTURES 2035.

Economy, Education & Human Potential

International scientific-practical online conference. A premier global dialogue platform uniting leading international scholars and industry pioneers on the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence on global economy, education, and human potential.

1 December 2026

16:00 – 19:05 (Baku / UTC+4)

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Singapore · Finland · United Kingdom · China · Portugal · Azerbaijan

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AI Futures Stage

Global AI Neural Network · 15 Leaders & Speakers 15-NODE CORE GRAPH

AI CORE 2035 ONLINE

Dr. J. Ong SG

L. Oksanen FI

B. Sobirov UZ

M. Malikova AZ

S. Huseynova AZ

I. Huseynov AZ

S. Salayev AZ

I. Jafarli GB

D. Galgana PH

A. Sampaio PT

R. Rustamov AZ

Y. Hasanov AZ

R. Rzayeva AZ

S. Huseynova AZ

Dr. M. Murad CN

15 Connected Leaders & Speakers 12 Nations 5 Scientific Tracks

15+ 15+ Global Speakers

12 12 Nations Represented

05 5 Scientific Tracks

180m Plenaries & Debates

STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK & MISSION

Sustainable AI for Humanity

The conference bridges three core pillars vital for sustainable AI adoption: Technology, Commercialization, and Governance.

01 / TECHNOLOGY

Next-Gen Autonomous AI

Autonomous enterprises, embodied agentic systems, and deep-tech foundation models augmenting human capabilities.

02 / COMMERCIALIZATION

Fusionovation & Economy

Venture incubation, commercialization pipelines, cross-border technology transfer, and new wealth dynamics.

03 / GOVERNANCE & ETHICS

Ethics, Risk & Integrity

Trustworthy AI standards, academic rigor, bias mitigation, regulatory alignment, and human-centred leadership.

RESEARCH TRACKS

5 Core Research Tracks

Leading scholars and practitioners present breakthrough research across five key thematic tracks.

TRACK 01

AI & Future Economies

Economic modeling, labor productivity, deep-tech entrepreneurship, and shifting paradigms of global competitiveness.

Moderator: Ilyas Huseynov · Speaker: Shamo Salayev

TRACK 02

AI & Education Transformation

Generative pedagogy, adaptive assessment engines, customized learning pathways, and the digital university of 2035.

Moderator: Dr. Ilhama Jafarli · Speaker: Daisy M. Galgana

TRACK 03

Human Capital & Workforce

Lifelong upskilling, augmented workforce dynamics, human-AI co-piloting, and cognitive talent resilience.

Moderator: Ana Leticia Sampaio · Speaker: Rustam Rustamov

TRACK 04

Responsible AI & Society

Algorithmic accountability, anti-bias verification, institutional ethics, and societal welfare safeguards.

Moderator: Yusif Hasanov · Speaker: Prof. Roida Rzayeva

TRACK 05

AI for Sustainable Development

Green AI computing, UN SDG acceleration, climate telemetry, and resource optimization across emerging economies.

Moderator: Suma Huseynova · Speaker: Dr. Majid Murad

OFFICIAL SCHEDULE

Official Conference Programme

1 December 2026 | 16:00 – 19:05 (Baku Time / UTC+4)

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16:00 – 16:05

Opening Ceremony – Welcome Address

Sevda Huseynova (General Moderator · BEU, Azerbaijan)

Opening

16:05 – 16:08

Opening Remarks

Mehriban Malikova (Founder & Conference Chair · Shusha International Intellectuals Institute)

Leadership

16:08 – 16:11

Welcome Remarks

Bobur Sobirov (Conference Co-Chair · ACWA Director, Uzbekistan)

Leadership

16:11 – 16:26

Plenary Address: Sustainable AI for Humanity

Dr. James Ong (Plenary Speaker · SUTD, Artificial Intelligence International Institute - AIII, Singapore)

Plenary Address

16:26 – 16:41

Plenary Address: Academic Future & Technological Transition

Lea Oksanen (Plenary Speaker · LUT University, Finland)

Plenary Address

16:41 – 16:51

Plenary Discussion & Q&A Session

General Moderator: Sevda Huseynova · Interactive Q&A with Audience

Discussion

16:51 – 17:09

Session 1: AI & Future Economies

Moderator: Ilyas Huseynov (CAERC) · Speaker: Shamo Salayev (UNEC, Azerbaijan)

Session 1

17:10 – 17:28

Session 2: AI & Education Transformation

Moderator: Dr. Ilhama Jafarli (AABP, UK) · Speaker: Daisy M. Galgana (Quezon City University, Philippines)

Session 2

17:29 – 17:47

Session 3: Human Capital & Workforce

Moderator: Ana Leticia Sampaio (MCT, Portugal) · Speaker: Rustam Rustamov (Institute of Physics, Azerbaijan)

Session 3

17:48 – 18:06

Session 4: Responsible AI & Society

Moderator: Yusif Hasanov (Khazar University) · Speaker: Prof. Roida Rzayeva (ANAS, Azerbaijan)

Session 4

18:07 – 18:25

Session 5: AI for Sustainable Development

Moderator: Suma Huseynova (Institute of Physics) · Speaker: Dr. Majid Murad (Guangzhou University, China)

Session 5

18:26 – 18:46

Research Authors Presentations

Selected peer-reviewed academic paper presentations by international scholars

Research Papers

18:46 – 18:51

Closing Address

Mehriban Malikova (Founder & Conference Chair · SIII)

Closing

18:51 – 18:56

Closing Address

Bobur Sobirov (Conference Co-Chair · ACWA Director)

Closing

18:56 – 19:01

AI Futures 2035 Conference Declaration

Sevda Huseynova · Proclamation of the Global Conference Declaration

Declaration

19:01 – 19:05

Final Acknowledgements & Conference Closure

Sevda Huseynova · Concluding remarks and verified certification guidelines

Wrap-up

SPEAKERS & COMMITTEE

Speakers & Conference Committee

Distinguished plenary speakers, session researchers, moderators, and international conference leadership.

Leadership & Plenary Keynotes

Plenary & Chairs

Founder & Conference Chair

Mehriban Malikova

Shusha International Intellectuals Institute (SIII)

AZ Azerbaijan

Co-Chair & Organiser

Bobur Sobirov

Director · Academy of Central Asian Women (ACWA)

UZ Uzbekistan

Plenary Speaker

Dr. James Ong

SUTD · Artificial Intelligence International Institute (AIII)

SG Singapore

Plenary Speaker

Lea Oksanen

LUT University · Lahti Campus

FI Finland

General Moderator

Sevda Huseynova

Baku Engineering University (BEU)

AZ Azerbaijan

Ten Scientific Sessions (Tracks 01 – 05)

Paired Moderator & Speaker Panels

Hər elmi sessiya üzrə moderator və məruzəçi yanaşı təşkil edilmişdir.

Session 01

AI & Future Economies

16:51 – 17:09

Session 01 Moderator

Ilyas Huseynov

Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms & Communication (CAERC)

AZ Azerbaijan

Speaker · Session 1

Shamo Salayev

UNEC (Azerbaijan State University of Economics)

AZ Azerbaijan

Session 02

AI & Education Transformation

17:10 – 17:28

Session 02 Moderator

Dr. Ilhama Jafarli

Association of Azerbaijani British Professionals (AABP)

GB United Kingdom

Speaker · Session 2

Daisy M. Galgana

Quezon City University

PH Philippines

Session 03

Human Capital & Workforce

17:29 – 17:47

Session 03 Moderator

Ana Leticia Sampaio

MCT (Ministry of Science, Technology & Higher Education)

PT Portugal

Speaker · Session 3

Rustam Rustamov

Institute of Physics

AZ Azerbaijan

Session 04

Responsible AI & Society

17:48 – 18:06

Session 04 Moderator

Yusif Hasanov

Khazar University

AZ Azerbaijan

Speaker · Session 4

Prof. Roida Rzayeva

ANAS (Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences)

AZ Azerbaijan

Session 05

AI for Sustainable Development

18:07 – 18:25

Session 05 Moderator

Suma Huseynova

Institute of Physics

AZ Azerbaijan

Speaker · Session 5

Dr. Majid Murad

Guangzhou University

CN China

OFFICIAL SHOWCASE

Conference Posters

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Cyber Horizon Edition

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KEY DEADLINES & DATES

Important Dates

08.11 2026

Paper Submission Deadline

Final Paper Submission Deadline

18.11 2026

Notification of Acceptance

Peer Review & Acceptance Notices

01.12 2026

Official Conference Day

16:00 – 19:05 (Baku Time) · Microsoft Teams

REGISTRATION & TICKETS

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One institute — Six academic journals

Independent editorial decisions. Open access research. A wider academic conversation.

Shusha Scientific Journal

Multidisciplinary · ISSN 3136-3407

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Linguiverse

Language & communication · ISSN 3134-6146

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AITS

AI & technical sciences · ISSN 3136-3393

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AJHE

Higher education & policy

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EduAzer

Education & pedagogy

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ACWA Journals

ACWA Open-Access Journals Portal · 6 International Journals

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AI FUTURES 2035 · 1 DECEMBER 2026 · PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

Association for Collaboration in Worldwide Academia (ACWA)

Official Partner of the AI Futures 2035 International Conference

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21+ Countries Global Academic Network

120+ Institutions Universities & Centers

152+ Members Active Researchers & Scholars

About ACWA

The Association for Collaboration in Worldwide Academia (ACWA) is an international academic network founded in 2025 by a group of scholars from several countries. Its aim is to lower geographic and institutional barriers in research and higher education. ACWA brings together universities, research institutes and individual researchers through joint research, academic exchange, international conferences and scholarly publishing.

“To serve as a trusted international academic platform that strengthens regional and interdisciplinary research.”

What ACWA Brings to AI Futures 2035

Global Reach: Promotion of the conference across ACWA’s member universities and researchers in more than 21 countries.
Scholarly Support: Help finding reviewers, session chairs and keynote speakers within the network.
Publishing Pathways: Selected conference papers may be considered for publication in ACWA’s open-access journals.
Continuity: Follow-up roundtables, workshops and joint projects after 1 December 2026.

ACWA NETWORK · OPEN ACCESS

ACWA Journals (6 Open-Access Journals)

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№	Abbr	Journal Title	Scope
01	IJHMC	International Journal on Human – Machine Communication	Communication and interaction between humans and machines
02	IJAIPE	International Journal on Artificial Intelligence and Prompt Engineering	Artificial intelligence and prompt engineering
03	SRJSTCH	Silk Road Journal on Sustainable Tourism and Cultural Heritage	Sustainable tourism and cultural heritage
04	IJFDB	International Journal of FinTech and Digital Business	Financial technology and digital business
05	IJDELL	International Journal of Distance Education and Lifelong Learning	Distance education and lifelong learning
06	JTSVT	Journal of Technical Skills and Vocational Training	Technical skills and vocational training

Opportunities for Participants

Membership: Join a growing community of 152+ academics and get access to ACWA events, courses and calls.
Professional Development: Online courses and training on research methods, academic writing and AI in education.
Academic Mobility & Fellowships: International exchange programmes and academic seminars, such as the 3rd International Exchange Program and Academic Seminar at Burapha University, Thailand.
Conferences & Events: International congresses, virtual roundtables and methodology workshops, such as ICEMSS 2025 (Bali, Indonesia), the Global Virtual Roundtable 2026 with Washington University of Science and Technology, and a tourism research methods workshop with the Silk Road International Research Institute.
Research Collaboration: Cross-border, interdisciplinary research teams and co-authorship.
Publishing: Publication opportunities in the six ACWA open-access journals.

Partnership Possibilities for Institutions

Institutional Membership: Universities and research centres can join the ACWA network.
Co-organizing Events: Jointly hosted conferences, seminars, roundtables and workshops.
MoUs & Joint Programmes: Memoranda of understanding, exchange of students and faculty, and joint research initiatives.
Partnerships & Leadership: Governance and leadership opportunities within ACWA’s structures to strengthen institutional ties.
Joint Publications: Special issues, edited volumes and conference proceedings in ACWA journals.

Contact ACWA

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