Alfonso Marino is Professor of Management Engineering at the University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Italy. His academic and professional work focuses on applied economics to engineering, innovation management, circular economy, sustainability, digital transformation, technology transfer, and business model innovation.
He has developed extensive experience in coordinating research activities, institutional collaborations, and applied projects with universities, public bodies, companies, and international partners. His research interests include circular economy strategies, sustainable value chains, digital entrepreneurship, e-government, innovation ecosystems, and the economic and organizational evaluation of technological change.
Prof. Marino has been involved in national and international research initiatives and has contributed to scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals, edited volumes, and conference proceedings. He also works on the relationship between academic research, territorial development, and business competitiveness, with particular attention to the integration of engineering, management, and economic perspectives.
Alongside his teaching and research activities, he promotes knowledge transfer and collaboration between academia, institutions, and industry. His work aims to support sustainable innovation, applied research, and the development of managerial and technological solutions for organizations facing complex economic, environmental, and digital transitions.
Dr. Jason Caudill is a Professor of Business and Program Coordinator at King University, where he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in information systems, management, and finance. His academic work focuses on management of technology, workplace learning, market analysis of higher education, instructional technology, and online learning. He has led curriculum redesign and assessment initiatives for business and information technology programs, with particular emphasis on aligning academic offerings with industry needs and emerging technologies.
Dr. Caudill holds a PhD in Instructional Technology from the University of Tennessee, a Doctorate of Management from Swiss Management Center University, an MBA from the University of Tennessee, and a graduate certificate in Strategic Management from Harvard Extension School. He is the author of numerous book chapters, journal articles, conference papers, and presentations addressing online learning, open educational resources, workforce development, innovation, and artificial intelligence. His recent work explores AI-driven innovation and AI in teaching and learning. Dr. Caudill has also delivered international keynote addresses on artificial intelligence, innovation, competitive advantage, and strategic planning.
Prof. Dr. Fatia Fatimah, S.Si., M.Pd. is a Professor of Mathematics at Universitas Terbuka and a respected academic whose expertise spans mathematics, decision-making models, digital learning, and higher education innovation. She has built a strong scholarly profile through her work in mathematical modeling and decision sciences, particularly in the development of N-Soft Sets and related decision-making algorithms, which have attracted attention and citations from international researchers. Her academic work reflects a rare combination of rigorous analytical thinking and practical relevance, especially in areas where data, uncertainty, and intelligent decision processes intersect. This gives her a strong intellectual foundation for contributing to international discussions on AI, computational reasoning, and technology-enabled systems.
In addition to her academic role, Prof. Fatia Fatimah serves as Manager of Partnership and Certification at the Indonesia Cyber Education Institute (ICE Institute). In this capacity, she is actively involved in expanding strategic collaboration, strengthening credential ecosystems, and supporting the development of innovative learning pathways that connect higher education with workforce needs. Her role places her at the center of conversations on microcredentials, digital certification, institutional partnerships, and the future of trusted online learning in Indonesia. She brings not only scholarly credibility, but also practical leadership experience in shaping how digital education can be scaled, recognized, and linked to broader policy and institutional goals.
The Indonesia Cyber Education Institute (ICE Institute), where she plays a strategic leadership role, is widely recognized as a leading online courses and microcredentials marketplace in Indonesia. Through this platform, Prof. Fatia Fatimah contributes to the advancement of flexible learning opportunities, cross-institutional collaboration, and learner-centered credential models that support lifelong learning and national talent development. Her experience at ICE Institute strengthens her perspective on how educational technology, digital platforms, and microcredentials can be mobilized to widen access, improve relevance, and build stronger bridges between universities, government, and industry.
Prof. Fatia Fatimah is therefore exceptionally well suited as a speaker for international forums addressing digital transformation, AI, microcredentials, higher education policy, and innovation ecosystems. She offers a distinctive perspective that combines mathematical rigor, decision-making expertise, policy awareness, and hands-on experience in digital education leadership. Her participation would add strong value to The 9th International Conference on E-Commerce, E-Business, E-Government (ICEEG 2026) and seeking informed insight into the future of online learning, trusted credentials, and the role of higher education in preparing societies for technological change.
Dr. Ho Ree Chan is Associate Professor at Taylor’s University, Malaysia. He has extensive academic leadership and research experience. His current and previous academic portfolio includes the dean, head of the department, director of postgraduate programs, principal lecturer, stream coordinator, etc. Prior to his academic career, Dr. Ho worked in the capacity of regional manager for the development of corporate enterprise systems, particularly in the areas of banking, finance, and real estate. He served as the editor of Taylor’s Business Review at Taylor’s University. He is also editorial advisory board member for a few indexed academic journals. Furthermore, he acts as a regular reviewer for several WOS and Scopus-indexed journals. He is passionate about strategic initiatives to maximize the commercial values of novel technologies. His current research areas include business technology, strategic management, supply chain management, fintech, online business, digital marketing, smart tourism, and immersive live streaming technologies.
Jinshui Huang, Ph.D. in Management, Lecturer and Master’s Supervisor at Southwest Petroleum University, Member of the Association for Information Systems (AIS). His main research interests include Financial Intelligence, Financial Large Models and AI Agent Construction.
In recent years, he has published nearly 10 papers as the first author in SCI journals and international academic conferences. He presides over 1 project of Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities , and serves as a key participant for 2 General Program projects of the National Natural Science Foundation of China. He has deeply participated in national and provincial‑ministerial‑level research projects including the Key R&D Program of the Ministry of Science and Technology of China, ad‑hoc commissioned projects of UNESCO, and special research projects of the People’s Bank of China.
He has served as Session Chair for international academic conferences including ICEME 2026, ICDLT 2026 and BDAI 2026. He is a member of the Technical Program Committee (TPC) for artificial intelligence conferences such as ICAIBD, ICBIM, CCAI, ICBDB, ICMLT and ICHMI. Additionally, he works as an anonymous reviewer for top‑tier international management conferences (ICIS, HICSS, PACIS, AMCIS) and multiple SCI/SSCI journals.