ISMA IT&M Conference 2025

Mission:

The 24th International Conference on Information Technologies and Management (ITM) 24-25 April in Riga is dedicated to serving as a premier platform for the exchange of knowledge, insights, and innovative ideas at the intersection of information technology and management. By uniting scholars, researchers, practitioners, and industry experts, the conference fosters collaboration and interdisciplinary research to address the challenges and opportunities presented by the rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Vision:

Building on a tradition of excellence spanning 24 years, the ITM conference aspires to be a leading global forum for academia and industry. It provides an environment for the brightest minds to converge, engage in constructive debate, and disseminate groundbreaking research. The conference envisions itself as a catalyst for technological innovation and a transformative force shaping the future of management practices in the digital era.

Conference History:

Since its inception over two decades ago, the International Conference on Information Technologies and Management has established itself as a beacon of academic and professional excellence. Each year, the conference brings together thought leaders from diverse disciplines to share their expertise, collaborate on innovative solutions, and advance the collective understanding of the interplay between technology and management.

Publication of Scientific Theses:

In keeping with our commitment to advancing knowledge and research, this conference publishes a comprehensive book of scientific theses following each annual event.

As we embark on our 24th year, we remain dedicated to providing a dynamic and inclusive platform for the exchange of ideas, the pursuit of innovation, and the advancement of knowledge in the fields of information technologies and management. We invite scholars, researchers, and practitioners from around the world to join us in this intellectual journey, where the past informs the present, and the present shapes the future.

IT&M 2025 Organizing Scientific Committee

Prof. Dr. Sc. Romans Djakons (ISMA University, Riga, Latvia) – The Head of Organizing Committee
Prof. Dr.oec. Deniss Djakons (ISMA University, Riga, Latvia)
Prof. Dr.Sc. Viktors Gopejenko (ISMA University, Riga, Latvia)
Assoc. Prof. Dr.oec. Olga Niemi (ISMA University, Riga, Latvia)
Prof. Dr.oec. Antonina Djakona (ISMA University, Riga, Latvia)
Prof. Dr. oec. Marga Zivitere (ISMA University, Riga, Latvia)
Prof. Dr.Sc. Rostislavs Kopytovs (ISMA University, Riga, Latvia)
Prof. Dr.Sc. Alexander Mrochko (ISMA University, Riga, Latvia)
Prof. Dr.oec. Viktoriia Riashchenko (ISMA University, Riga, Latvia)
Dr.Sc. hist. Nataly Vorobyeva (ISMA University, Riga, Latvia) – The head of registration section
Prof. Dsc.Econ. Igor Britschenko (University of Security Management, Kosice, Slovakia)
Prof. Dr.oec. Iuri Papaskua (Sukhumi State University, Georgia)
Anete Plota (ISMA University, Riga, Latvia) – Technical program secretary

IT&M 2025 Scientific Programme Committee

Prof. Dr.Sc. Viktors Gopejenko (ISMA University, Riga, Latvia) – The Head of Programme Committee
Prof. Dr.Sc.ing. Rostislavs Kopytovs (ISMA University, Riga, Latvia)
Prof. Dr.Sc. Habil Arnold Kiv (Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel)
Prof. Dr.Sc. Habil Dietmar Fink (University of Mexico, Mexico, United Mexican States)
Assoc. Prof. Dr.Sc. Alytis Gruodis (Vilnius Business College, Lithuania)
Dr. Phys. Aleksejs Gopejenko (Riga, Latvia)
Assoc. Prof. Dr.Sc. Nina Kuchuk (Kharkiv, Ukraine)
Assoc. Prof. Dr.Sc. Shefer Oleksandr (Poltava, Ukraine)
Prof. PhD Mariana Petrova (St Cyril and St Methodius University of Veliko Turnovo, Bulgaria)
Prof. Dr.Sc. Habil Iryna Kalenyuk (Institute of Demography and Social Studies of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kiev, Ukraine)
Prof. Dr.Sc. Sevdalina Ilieva Dimitrova (Veliko Turnovo, Bulgaria)

Section 1: Information Technology Trends and Innovations

  1. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Business
  2. Blockchain Technology and Its Applications
  3. Internet of Things (IoT) for Smart Cities and Industries
  4. Cloud Computing and its Impact on Business Operations
  5. Cybersecurity and Data Privacy in the Digital Age
Section 2: Emerging Trends in Tourism Management
  • Digital Strategy and Transformation Frameworks for Travel and Hospitality
  • E-tourism and Online Travel Management
  • Big Data Analytics for Tourism Decision-Making
  • Smart Tourism and Sustainable Destination Management
  • Digital Marketing and Enhancing Customer Experiences in Tourism
Section 3: IT Project Management and Governance
  • Agile and Scrum Methodologies in IT Project Management
  • Risk Management in IT Projects
  • IT Governance Frameworks (e.g., COBIT, ITIL)
  • Change Management in IT Implementations
  • Vendor Management and Outsourcing Strategies
Section 4: Information Systems and Business Management
  • Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems and Integration
  • Business Process Optimization with IT Solutions
  • Knowledge Management and Collaboration Tools
  • Supply Chain Management with IT Integration
  • Sustainable IT Management Practices

Thesis: 1-2 pages Language: English File format: .doc/.docx and obligatorily copy in .pdf Thesis structure:

  • Title of the thesis
  • Names of the authors (first name and surname)
  • Authors affiliations
  • E-mail of corresponding author
  • The abstract of the paper
  • Keywords
  • Body text
  • Conclusions
  • Acknowledgments (optional)
  • References (Cyrillic sources should be written in transliteration)
  • Authors information

Formatting requirements template Photographs must always be sharp originals (not screened versions) and rich in contrast. A copy or scan of the photograph should be pasted on the page and the original photograph (labelled) should accompany your paper. All notations and lettering should be no less than 2 mm high. The use of heavy black, bold lettering should be avoided as this will look unpleasantly dark when printed. Equations should be:

  • written using Microsoft or MathType Equation Editor;
  • should be numbered sequentially throughout the text (i.e., (1), (2), (3),…);
  • When referring to an equation in the text, always put the equation number in brackets – e.g. ‘as in Equation (2)’

References should be:

  • listed at the end of the thesis/paper;
  • numbered in the order of their appearance in the text. Do not set reference numbers in superscript;
  • If you are citing a work written in a nonLatin script (e.g., Chinese, Greek, Japanese, Russian etc.), the reference must be transliterated into the English alphabet, the reference should be accompanied by remark, e.g., (in Russian), (in Japanese), (in Chinese).

Please, send your thesis to the email: [email protected]

This is a preliminary version of the conference program. More sessions and speakers will be added soon!

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