International Scientific Conference on Digital Transformation in Business
Challenges and New Opportunities
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- November 17th, 2022
- Australian University, Kuwait.
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About The Conference
Under the patronage of His Excellency Dr. Khaled Mahdi, Secretary General of the General Secretariat of the Supreme Council for Planning and Development,
Australian University is jointly organizing with CQUniversity, Australia and Institute of Economic Sciences, Serbia, and under the sponsorship of Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS), the International Scientific Conference aiming to bring together researchers, scholars and policymakers to present and discuss their research on the frontiers of knowledge of selected topics in the field of digital transformation in business. The theme of the Conference - Digital Transformation in Business: Challenges and New opportunities - is chosen so broadly to accommodate diverse issues and implications that innovations and digitalization are bringing to businesses and society.
If you find the theme of the Conference relevant to your research, we hereby invite you to submit your extended abstract for consideration, in one of the following topics:
- Digital Economy
- Digital Transformation driving Industry
- Digital Transformation in Marketing
- Digital Consumer and Transformation in Consumer Behavior
- Digital Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Digital Transformation in Financial Sector
- Digital Workforce and the Future of Work
- Digitalization in Education and Digital Competences
- Ethical Implications of Digitalization
- Emerging Technologies in Business
- Digital Citizenship
- Digital Needs
- Digital Divide
- Cybersecurity in Digital Transformation Age
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Prof. Stephen Colbran
Head of the College of Law, Criminology & JusticeAt Central Queensland University, Australia
Dr. Marko Rankovic
Deputy CEO, COO, Member of the Board and Executive Director of Regional Card Processing Center - RPC, Raiffeisen Bank International
Prof. Talal Yusaf
Executive Dean of Higher Education and Emerging Technologies at Aviation Australia,Queensland,and adjunct Professor at Central Queensland University
CHAIRPERSONS
Prof. Isam Zabalawi
President of Australian University,Kuwait
Prof. Grant Stanley
Vice-President Research of CQUniversity,Australia
Dr. Jovan Zubovic
Director of Institute of Economic Sciences,Belgrade, Serbia
Conference Committees
Dr. Vladimir Simovic, Chair of the Scientific Committee, Australian University.
Prof.Hakan Tozan, Head of Industrial Engineering Department, Istanbul Medipol University, Turkey.
Prof. Hussain Rammal, Adelaide Business School, University of Adelaide, Australia.
Dr. Khalil Mohamad Khanafer, Australian University.
Prof. Stephen Colbran, PFHEA, Head, College of Law, Criminology and Justice, CQUniversity, Australia.
Prof. Ghassan Aouad, Applied Science University, Bahrain.
Dr. Lei Xu, UniSA Business, University of South Australia.
Dr. Farid Abdallah, Acting Dean, Australian University.
Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin, Faculty of Administrative Sciences, Université Laval, Canada.
Dr. Scott Beattie, School of Business and Law, CQUniversity, Australia.
Prof. Hasan Hanić, Belgrade Banking Academy, University Union, Serbia.
Dr.Menekşe Kılıçarslan, Assistant Professor of Management, Deputy Director of Institute of Graduate Studies, Istanbul Topkapı University, Turkey.
Dr. Ryan Tang, UniSA Business, University of South Australia.
Prof. Alper Erturk, Australian University.
Dr. Fadi Safieddine, Department of Engineering & Computing, School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering, University of East London, United Kingdom.
Dr. Faidon Theofanidis, Australian University.
Dr. Guarav Gupta, Christ University, NCR, India.
Dr. Omar AlHussainan, Australian University.
Dr. Ivana Domazet, Institute of Economic Sciences.
Dr. Andri Ottesen, Australian University.
Dr. Richard Nathan Rutter, Australian University.
Dr. Aleksandra-Bradic Martinovic, Institute of Economic Sciences.
Dr. Muath Bassam AbdelQader, Australian University.
Dr. Milena Lazic, Institute of Economic Sciences.
Dr. Doha Al Mutawaa, Australian University.
Dr. Bashayer Alkhalifah, Australian University.
Dr. Valentina Vukmirovic, Institute of Economic Sciences.
Dr. Mirna Safi, Australian University.
Ms. Marcelle De La Roche, Chair of the Organizing Committee, Australian University.
Ms. Rola Mourdaa, Australian University.
Ms. Rupali Bhagat, Australian University.
Ms. Hamsa Sarhan, Australian University.
Ms. Fatima AlLougman, Australian University.
Ms. Ayah Waleed Barakat, Australian University.
Ms. Marija Antonijevic, Institute of Economic Sciences.
Mr. Jamal Bana, Australian University.
Conference Program Schedules
Meeting links:
Digital Transformation Conference – Auditorium Main session Digital Transformation Conference – Parallel presentation session| Opening Session | |
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08:30 AM
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Registration
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09:00 AM
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Opening Ceremony
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09:10 AM
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Welcome note
Dr. Farid Abdallah
Acting Dean, College of Business, Australian University
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09:20 AM
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Dr. Khaled Mahdi
General Secretary of the Supreme Council for Planning and Development
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09:30 AM
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Dr. Jovan Zubovic
Director of the Institute of Economic Sciences, Serbia
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09:40 AM
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Prof. Isam Zabalawi
President of the Australian University
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10:10 AM
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Coffee break
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10:25 AM
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Prof. Talal Yusaf
Executive Dean of Higher Education and Emerging Technologies at Aviation Australia,Queensland, and adjunct Professor at Central Queensland University
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10:45 AM
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Dr. Marko Rankovic
Deputy CEO, COO, Member of the Board and Executive Director of Regional Card Processing Center - RPC, Raiffeisen Bank International
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11:05 AM
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Prof. Stephen Colbran
Head of the College of Law, Criminology & Justice at Central Queensland University, Australia
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11:25 AM
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Coffee break
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| Session 1 - Auditorium Digital Transformation in Education |
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11:40 AM
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Dr. Scott Beattie
Central Queensland University, Australia
“I Can Build That” - Creating Your First Learning Simulation
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12:00 PM
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Dr. Vladimir Simovic
Australian University, Kuwait
How Competent Our Students are for Digital Entrepreneurship?
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12:20 PM
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Dr. Jelena Stojanovic
Alfa BK University, Serbia
Prediction of Factors Affecting the Permanence of knowledge in Mathematics Using Soft Computing
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| Parallel Session 1 - Classroom (F18) Digital Transformation in Education |
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11:40 AM
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Dr. Aleksandra Bradic Martinovic
Institute of Economic Sciences, Serbia
The Importance of Digital Skills in Implementing Tourism Public Policies in The Republic of Serbia
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12:00 PM
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Dr. Mirna Safi
Australian University, Kuwait
Rapid Digitalization in Pandemic Times: Investigation of The Leadership Role in Managing Information and Communication Overload in Higher Education Institutions in Kuwait
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12:20 PM
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Ms. Marija Antonijevic
Institute of Economic Sciences, Serbia
Is There a Relationship Between Making Digital Payments and Internet Usage, Digital Skills and Education Worldwide?
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12:40 PM
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Dr. Christos Livas
University of Patras, Greece
Compulsive Buying and Beliefs About Digital Advertising
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01:00 PM
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Dr. Omar AlHussainan
Australian University, Kuwait
Business-To-Business Wasta Relations
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01:20 PM
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Dr. Mihailo Paunovic
Institute of Economic Sciences, Serbia
Innovation Performances of Entrepreneurial Firms in Serbia
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01:40 PM
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Lunch break
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| Parallel Session 2 - Classroom (F18) Digital Transformation in Marketing |
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12:40 PM
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Dr. Milena Lazic
Institute of Economic Sciences, Serbia
Digitalization and Creative Industries – Trends and Perspectives
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01:00 PM
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Dr. Doha Saleh Al Mutawaa
Australian University, Kuwait
The Impact of Social Media Marketing on Brand Community Membership: Higher Education Perspective of University Students’ Experiences in Kuwait
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01:20 PM
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Dr. Vladimir Petkovski
University of Ss Cyril and Methodius, North Macedonia
Impact of COVID-19 on Digital Consumer Behaviour in Western Balkans
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01:40 PM
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Lunch break
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| Session 3 - Auditorium Digital Transformation across Industries |
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02:40 PM
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Eng. Mohamad Iyad Al-Khiami
Australian University, Kuwait
The Use of Disruptive Technologies in the Construction Industry: A Case Study to Compare 2d and Vr Methods of Concrete Design Interpretation
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03:00 PM
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Dr. Rana Özyurt Kaptanoğlu
İstanbul Topkapı Üniversitesi, Turkey
Health Information Systems, The Use of Electronic Recipe and The Attitude of Healthcare Professionals
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03:20 PM
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Dr. Faidon Theofanidis
Australian University, Kuwait
Investigating the Factors which Determine the Adoption of Mobile Banking Apps by Youth: The Case of Kuwait and Serbia
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| Parallel Session 3 - Classroom (F18) Digital Transformation across Industries |
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02:40 PM
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Dr. Sonja Djuricin
Institute of Economic Sciences, Serbia
Priority Activities for Implementing Industry 4.0. – The Case of Serbia
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03:00 PM
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Ms. Elif Delice
İstanbul Topkapı Üniversitesi, Turkey
Digitalization in Healthcare: A Systematic Review of the Literature
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03:20 PM
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Mr. Milos Kolavcic
Belgrade Banking Academy, Serbia
The Effect of Mobile Marketing on Purchasing Decisions in Serbia
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| Session 4 - Auditorium Digital Transformation and Markets |
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03:40 PM
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Prof. Steve Hall
Central Queensland University, Australia
Shortening Disrupted Supply Chains Through the Use of 3d Printing Innovations
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04:00 PM
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Mr. Hamad AlWazzan
Gulf University for Science and Technology, Kuwait
Social Media Effects on E-Commerce Activities: The Case of Kuwait During and Post-COVID-19 Pandemic
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04:20 PM
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Eng. Christoforos Ar. Pasialakos
Australian University, Kuwait
Digital Functions on Aircraft Engineering with Respect to Human Factors Principles: Challenges Ranging from Manufacturers to Payload
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| Parallel Session 4 - Classroom (F18) Past, Presence and Future of Digital Transformation |
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03:40 PM
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Dr. Andri Ottesen
Australian University, Kuwait
Future Kuwait: Prosperity, Stagnation or Decline?
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04:00 PM
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Dr. Tatjana Cvetkov
Naftna Industrija Srbije, Serbia
Digitalization in the Industry of Fuels and Motor Oils
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04:20 PM
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Dr. Yamen Nissi
Australian University, Kuwait
Individuals Acceptance and Behaviour Towards Online Banking in Kuwait
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| Session 5 - Auditorium Skills and Competences for Digital Transformation |
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04:40 PM
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Dr. Jelena Stojanovic
Alfa BK University, Serbia
Assessment of Student Motivation and Achievement by Introducing ICT in Mathematics Teaching Process
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05:00 PM
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Dr. Jelena Rajovic
Academy of Applied Studies of Kosovo and Metohija, Serbia
The Link Between the English Language and Digital Competences
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05:20 PM
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Dr. Sam Toglaw
Adjunct Lecturer, Central Queensland University, Australia
Autonomous Vehicles: A Value Proposition for Emerging Markets. The Case of Kuwait
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06:00 PM
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Closing Ceremony
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| Parallel Session 5 - Classroom (F18) Skills and Competences for Digital Transformation |
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04:40 PM
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Dr. Bodour H.H. Alshakhss
Australian University, Kuwait
Information-seeking behaviour of Food Industry Family Business Owners in Kuwait
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05:00 PM
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Ms. Djina Ivanovic
Institute of Economic Sciences, Serbia
Impact of the socio-demographic characteristics on the students' perception of identification of opportunities: Case study from Kuwait and Serbia
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06:00 PM
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Closing Ceremony
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Conference Venue Information
Location
Australian University, Kuwait
West Mishref Mubarak Al-Abdullah Al-Jaber Area
Block 5
Al Aqsa Mosque Street Gate 1
BUILDING 1, Auditorium
Conference Registration
- On site - for participants from Kuwait (Registration is Required)
- Virtual (No registration need)
About Australian University in Kuwait
The Australian University (AU) was established in 2004 under the name of “Australia College of Kuwait” as one of the first private universities operated in the State of Kuwait. AU offers world-class higher education on home ground through international learning partnerships. Offering diploma and bachelor academic programs in different disciplines such as Engineering, Business, Aviation, and Maritime studies.
AU is a student-centered University that enables students in addition to academic pursuits, yet they also learn to lead full and rich lives. AU implements experiential models as the Project Based Learning (PBL) and Conceive, Design, Implement and Operate (CDIO) as they are proven modern methods of learning to help students learn how to intelligently make good decisions, adapt, innovate, and develop workplace skills. Also, internships within local places of employment, and even internationally, provides the opportunity for students to gain first-hand experience in their desired careers.
At AU, we believe that our diversity, excellent learning and research, and commitment to collaborations allow to create positive change and build a more innovative and sustainable realm. The various pages in this website provide a summary of our study programs and University life. For further information reach us on the contact details available and we welcome the opportunity to arrange a campus tour for interested students and their families.
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