DESCRIPTION
The 1st edition of the International Conference on Sustainability, Innovation & Society (ICSIS), hosted by UNIVALI on its 60th anniversary in partnership with other institutions, will be held from June 24th to 27th, 2024, in Itajaí/SC, at the University of Vale do Itajaí (UNIVALI).
This edition, entitled "Catalyzing Sustainability Transitions: Exploring the Intersection of Social Innovation, Digital Transformation, and Sociotechnical Systems," will convene several stakeholders from the innovation and sustainability ecosystem, including national and international researchers, academics, public officials, and entrepreneurs.
The conference aims to create a theoretical-applied environment for addressing complex problems and sociotechnical and systemic changes, focusing on central themes of Sustainability, Innovation, and Society through lectures, panel discussions, case studies, and academic paper presentations involving diverse perspectives from businesses, government, and universities.
AIM
The Conference aims to foster an environment conducive to collaboration, reflection, and the proposition of practical actions and research concerning Sustainability Transitions, Social Innovation, and Digital Transformation. It seeks to investigate how existing sociotechnical systems can transition towards more sustainable and socially equitable forms of production and consumption.
TARGET AUDIENCE
The target audience comprises undergraduate and graduate students, professors, researchers, public officials, entrepreneurs, organizations supporting innovation and economic development, startup participants, associations, and other stakeholders in the innovation ecosystem.
IMPORTANT DATES
Opening of registrations and submissions: March 1st, 2024
Deadline for submission of papers: May 05nd, 2024
Announcement of results: May 20th, 2024
Registration deadline for presentation of approved papers: May 31st, 2024
Conference dates: June 24th to 27th, 2024
SUBMISSIONS
Master's and Doctoral Consortium
The Master's and Doctoral Consortium at ICSIS welcomes Master's and Doctoral projects from students enrolled in Graduate Programs. The consortiums for thesis and dissertation development will facilitate discussions on ongoing research projects, preferably related to the event's themes of "Sustainability, Innovation, and Society" or closely related topics.
Announcement and Submission Guidelines for the Master's and Doctoral Consortium.pdf
Theoretical Essays, Scientific and Technological Articles, Teaching Cases, and Experience Reports
The paper presentation sessions welcome submissions of theoretical essays, scientific and technological articles, teaching cases, and experience reports (teaching, extension, or professional). Preference is given to submissions involving the themes of the event "Sustainability, Innovation, and Society" or closely related topics. This platform aims to facilitate the exchange of research and ideas contributing to the discussion topics, whether advancing the state of the art, sharing experiences from educators and higher education institutions, or discussing practical applications by companies and social institutions.
Announcement and Submission Guidelines for Papers.pdf
Submissions for Dissertation and Thesis projects and Extended Abstracts must adhere to the provided templates:
SUBMISSIONS EXTENDED UNTIL 05/05
Template - Master's and Doctoral Consortium.docx
Template - Theoretical Essays Scientific Articles.docx
Template - Technological Articles.docx
Template - Teaching Cases.docx
Template - Experience Reports.docx
ADMISSION FEES
Undergraduate and Graduate Students at UNIVALI – Free
Faculty of Undergraduate and Graduate Studies at UNIVALI – Free
UNIVALI Employees – Free
Invited Supporters – Sponsors (attach invitation) – Free
Students (1st batch – until May 25th) – R$40.00
Faculty (1st batch – until May 25th) – R$80.00
Professionals from Companies and other participants (1st batch – until May 25th) – R$80.00
PROGRAM
(Preliminary - Subject to changes)
Access the link to the ICSIS 2024 program:
Preliminary Program.pdf
Meet the speakers and guests below:
Speakers.pdf
CONTACT
Phone: +55 48 3279 9580
E-mail: icsis@univali.br
Instagram: @icsis2024
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
General Coordination of ICSIS 2024
Prof. Anete Alberton
Prof. André Moraes dos Santos
Organizing Committee
Prof. Anete Alberton
Prof. André Moraes dos Santos
Prof. Paulo Rogério Melo de Oliveira
Prof. Diego Hernando Florez Ayala
Prof. Gustavo Behling
Prof. Hans Peder Behling
Camile Rebeca Bruns (Master student PPGA)
Rosana Vaz Barbosa Dangui (Ph.D. student PPGA)
Local Scientific Committee Coordinators
Coordinator of the Master's and Doctoral Consortium:
Prof. Carlos Ricardo Rossetto
Prof. Fernando Cesar Lenzi
Coordinators of the Scientific Committee by Category:
Theoretical Essay and Scientific Article: Prof. Jeferson Lana / Prof. Pablo Flores Limberger
Technological Article: Prof. Carlos Marcelo Ardigo / Prof. Jailson Lana
Teaching Case: Prof. Sidnei Vieira Marinho / Prof. Anete Alberton
Experience Report (Teaching, Extension, Professional): Prof. Ana Paula Lisboa Sohn / Prof. Suzete Antonieta Lizote
Access the link below for the Organizing Committee, Scientific Committee, and Support Committee of ICSIS 2024:
Organizing committee and scientific committee.pdf.
Coordinator of PPGA
Prof. Rosilene Marcon
Coordinator of PMPGIL
Prof. Tatiana Ghedine
Coordinator of PPGTH
Prof. Luciano Torres Tricarico
RULES FOR REGISTRATION AND
CERTIFICATION
The rules below will apply to all events (except in extraordinary cases).
1 – REGISTRATION EXTENSION: The
organization reserves the right to extend registrations if vacancies are
available and may also change the event date due to unexpected reasons beyond control,
with a new date to be defined by the organization and communicated to
registrants via email. In this case, if the registrant cannot participate in
the activities on the new date, they must immediately notify the event
organization via email (icsis@univali.br), and may be fully refunded as described in item 4.
2 – REGISTRATION CANCELLATION/WITHDRAWAL: The
registrant may request registration cancellation via email, with the right to a
refund of: a) 100% of the amount paid, if done up to 7 business days before the
event start date, b) 80% of the registration fee, if done between 6 days and 1
day before the event.
2.1 – The registrant who does not communicate their withdrawal and/or
does not request the registration cancellation within the aforementioned period
WILL NOT be entitled to a refund and assumes the obligation to pay the full
amount specified at the time of registration.
2.2 – There is no possibility of deferring registration in the contracted
event.
3 – EVENT CANCELLATION: If the ideal number of registered participants is
not achieved or if any unexpected reasons beyond control occur preventing the
event from taking place, it will be CANCELED. Registrants will be notified by the
email provided at the time of registration, and a full refund will be issued
according to item 4.
4 – REFUND: Refunds will only be granted to registrants in the cases
outlined in items 1, 2, and 3.
4.1 –Payments via bank slip: Refunds will be processed within 30 business days
after the registrant provides their bank and identification details, for
example CPF – the Brazilian Individual Taxpayer Registry, via email to the
event organization (icsis@univali.br)
4.2 – Payments via undergraduate/graduate tuition: Refunds may be issued as
tuition credit or via bank deposit. Tuition credit is processed within 30
business days, and the registrant must email their Univali student/user code
and full name for processing. Refunds via bank deposit are processed within 30
business days after payment of the registration fee, upon sending bank details,
CPF, and proof of payment via email to the organization (if bank clearance has
not yet been made).
4.3 – Payments via credit card: Refund timing is subject to the credit card
issuer's policy. The registrant must formally request cancellation via email to
the organization. The refund will be credited to the client's credit card
statement by the card issuer.
5 – CERTIFICATION: The registrant who attends the scheduled activities
at the event will be entitled to a Certificate. Payment of the event
registration fee alone does not entitle one to receive a participation
certificate.
5.1 Attendance confirmation: The registrant must follow the attendance
confirmation procedure at the event and/or its activities (barcode reader,
attendance lists, or any other method adopted by the event organization), as
without confirmation, the organization reserves the right not to issue the
participation certificate.
5.2 – Online certificates: The online certificate will be available to
participants within 60 days after the event end date, with frequency
confirmation being the responsibility of the activity organizers. Participants
will be notified via email with instructions for printing. Registrants can
access their certificates on the website www.univali.br/elis.
5.3 – Authors/presenters certificate: The event coordination may issue a
distinguished certification for authors and presenters. These certificates will
only be provided to individuals who make in person presentation (orally,
poster, or as designated by the event). Any other author of the study will
receive certification either as author or co-author.
By completing the registration process, the registrant affirms acceptance of
all terms and is aware of the information and conditions stipulated by the
event coordination.
