Introduction

The International Conference on Digital Transformation in Business and Organizations (ICDTBO) is an annual academic forum organized by the Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI). The conference serves as a dedicated platform for advancing rigorous, evidence-based scholarship on the multidimensional challenges and opportunities of digital transformation in contemporary business and organizational settings.

ICDTBO brings together researchers, academics, industry practitioners, and policymakers from Indonesia and across the globe to engage in critical dialogue on how organizations navigate digital disruption — strategically, operationally, and culturally. In a landscape where digital transformation increasingly determines organizational resilience and competitive relevance, the conference positions itself at the intersection of academic inquiry and practical implication.

The conference operates under the overarching theme "Driving Sustainable Growth through Digital Innovation: Indonesian and Global Perspectives," reflecting its dual commitment to contextualizing digital transformation within the realities of emerging economies while drawing on comparative insights from international scholarship. Research contributions span six thematic tracks: Digital Transformation Strategy & Leadership; Digital Innovation in Business Models & Operations; Sustainability & Technology in Organizations; Emerging Technologies in Business Contexts; Sector-Specific Digital Transformation; and Human & Social Dimensions.

ICDTBO is designed to produce tangible academic outputs — including proceedings with ISBN and DOI registration, integration with institutional repositories, and pathways for selected papers toward indexed journal publication. The conference actively fosters international research networks and provides emerging scholars with structured opportunities for scholarly exposure and mentorship.

Paper Track

Digital Transformation Strategy & Leadership

1. Digital strategy formulation and implementation
2. Leadership in the digital age
3. Organizational change management for digital transformation
4. Digital maturity models and assessment frameworks
5. Strategic alignment of digital initiatives with business objectives

Digital Innovation in Business Models & Operations

1. Digital business model innovation
2. Platform-based business models
3. Digital entrepreneurship and startups
4. Digital supply chain and operations management
5. E-commerce and digital marketplaces
6. Financial technology (FinTech) innovations

Sustainability & Technology in Organizations

1. Sustainable digital transformation practices
2. Green technology adoption
3. Digital solutions for circular economy
4. Social impact of digital transformation
5. Digital inclusion and accessibility
6. Environmental implications of digitalization

Emerging Technologies in Business Context

1. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning applications
2. Blockchain and distributed ledger technologies
3. Internet of Things (IoT) in business
4. Big Data analytics for business intelligence
5. Cloud computing and edge computing
6. Cybersecurity in digital organizations

Digital Transformation in Specific Sectors

1. Digital transformation in manufacturing (Industry 4.0)
2. Digital health and telemedicine
3. Educational technology and digital learning
4. Smart cities and digital government
5. Digital agriculture and food systems
6. Digital transformation in SMEs

Human and Social Dimensions

1. Digital skills and workforce transformation
2. Organizational culture in digital environments
3. Customer experience in digital ecosystems
4. Digital ethics and responsible innovation
5. Privacy and data governance
6. Digital divide and inequality