CEBA, UTAS Shinas Oman IMRC 2026 Shinas International Multidisciplinary Research Colloquium 2026 “FUTURASIA 2026: Bridging Continents, Forging Sustainable Futures” THEME 1 THEME 2 AI ENGINEERING A SUSTAINABLE AND RESILIENT FUTURE THEME 3 SOCIAL COHESION, GOVERNANCE, AND JUSTICE THE FUTURE ECONOMY: INNOVATION & DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION THEME 4 EDUCATION, HUMANITIES, AND HUMAN CAPITAL Colloquium Date Attendees’ Registration January 29, 2026 (Thursday) Via MS Teams 09:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Oman Time) 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM (India Time) 01:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Philippine Time) @UTAS_Shinas www.utas.edu.om/shinas @utas.shinas Urdaneta City University Join MS-Teams
International Multidisciplinary Research Colloquium 2026 THEME 1 ENGINEERING A SUSTAINABLE AND RESILIENT FUTURE AI in Renewables, Smart Grids, Green Hydrogen, Carbon Capture, IoT in Agriculture, Sustainable Architecture, Water Resource Management. Objectives: THEME 2 THE FUTURE ECONOMY: INNOVATION & DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AI in Finance, Cryptocurrency, SME Digitalization, E-Commerce, Halal Supply Chain Tech, Sustainable Business Models. The IMRC aims to achieve the following specific, measurable objectives: 1. Facilitate Multidisciplinary Knowledge Exchange: To provide a structured forum for researchers from over a dozen disciplines to present, discuss, and critique cutting-edge research aligned with the four core themes. 2. Stimulate International Research Collaboration: To initiate at least 5 new joint research projects or grant proposals among participating Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) from different countries by the conclusion of the conference.
Forging Sustainable Futures” THEME 3 SOCIAL COHESION, GOVERNANCE, AND JUSTICE AI Ethics, Data Privacy Laws, E-Governance, Anti-Corruption, Language Preservation, Social Media & Society. THEME 4 EDUCATION, HUMANITIES, AND HUMAN CAPITAL AI in Education, Gamification, Sustainable Tourism, Cultural Tourism, Philosophy of Technology, Mental Health. 3. Enhance Research Visibility and Impact: To produce a high-quality joint publication output, such as a special issue in a reputable journal or an edited book volume, featuring the best papers presented at the colloquium. 4. Build Capacity and Future-Readiness: To equip participants with new insights, methodologies, and perspectives through keynote addresses, panels, and workshops. 5. Formalize a Sustainable Academic Partnership Network: To establish a “FUTURASIA Academic Network” with a clear mechanism for ongoing communication and biennial conferences.
The International Multidisciplinary Research Colloquium (IMRC): FUTURASIA 2026 is a pioneering initiative designed to foster international collaboration among scholars from the Philippines, India, Oman, Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia. In an era defined by complex global challenges, this conference responds to the urgent need for integrated, multidisciplinary solutions. Centered on the theme “Bridging Continents, Forging Sustainable Futures,” the colloquium is structured around four core thematic pillars: (1) Engineering a Sustainable and Resilient Future, (2) The Future Economy, (3) Social Cohesion, Governance, and Justice, and (4) Education, Humanities, and Human Capital. Adopting an innovative hybrid, multi-venue “hub-and-spoke” model, FUTURASIA 2026 will leverage the strengths of leading Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) across the participant nations. This format ensures wide accessibility, deep local relevance, and robust international dialogue. The primary objectives are to facilitate cutting-edge knowledge exchange, stimulate new international research partnerships, produce high-impact joint publications, and establish a sustainable academic network. With a resource model based on shared institutional contribution, this colloquium promises to be a landmark event, creating a powerful platform for building the partnerships necessary to address the most pressing challenges of our time and shape a more sustainable and equitable future.
The world stands at a critical juncture, facing interconnected challenges such as climate change, rapid digital transformation, economic shifts, and the need for social cohesion. Addressing these complex issues requires a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach that transcends national and disciplinary boundaries. The International Multidisciplinary Research Colloquium (IMRC) is conceived as a direct response to this need. Focused on the dynamic and diverse region represented by the Philippines, India, Oman, Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia, FUTURASIA 2026 aims to create a powerful platform for synergy. By bringing together experts from fields as varied as Engineering, Environmental Science, Business, IT, Humanities, and Public Administration, the conference will break down academic silos and foster the cross-pollination of ideas. The proposed hybrid, multi-venue format is not merely a logistical workaround but a strategic choice to democratize participation, leverage local expertise, and build a truly inclusive and resilient network of scholars and practitioners. This initiative is pivotal for sharing knowledge, cocreating solutions, and forging the international partnerships necessary to build a more sustainable, innovative, and just future.
Urdaneta City University
Dr. Moza Mohammed Ali Al-Shihi DAVCAA Dr. Joefrelin C. Ines HOD-Department of Economics and Business Administration Dr. Suneel Kumar HOU – DEBA Business Administration Dr. Farhana Sultana HOU – DEBA Accounting and Finance Organizing Committee Dr. Cirilo Mirano, Jr. Convenor Dr. Shazia Kausar Co-Convenor Dr. Juvy Vergara Amodo Member and Head Rapporteur Dr. Nithya Sambamoorthy Member and Rapporteur Dr. Kanniga Prasanth Member and Rapporteur Dr. Minu Thomas Member and Rapporteur Samiulla Manik Member and Tech. Team Leader International Partner Coordinators Dr. Geeta Thakur Dr. Juvy Vergara Amodo Dr. Minu Thomas Dr. Muhammad Imthiyaz Dr. Renjith Krishnank Dr. Shazia Kausar Dr. Sibi John Dr. Sunder Rajan Dr. Vimal Kumar Argawal Mr. Narsaiah Lakkavatri Dr. Nithya Sambamoorthy Samiulla Manik Mr. Subhash Kodiyil Raman Dr. Cirilo Mirano, Jr.
Associate Professor Raul David Dr. Parag Sanghani CEO And Vice Chancellor, P P SAVANI UNIVERSITY India Director, Tax Clinic Center CHARLES DARWIN UNIVERSITY Australia Institutional Co-Partners & Focal Persons Maria Luz Tabuena Macasinag Dr. Meriam F. Sulit Director, International Relations Office BULACAN AGRICULTURAL STATE COLLEGE Assistant Professor, Dept. Management Studies CM COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE Dr. Sini John Ms. Moumita Mishra Assistant Professor, Dept. of Commerce and Management GNIOT INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES Director, IASMS IA SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES Jennyfer N. Merza Prof. Dr. Eric Parilla Prof. Carlo De Dios Vice President for Research, Community Social Development, and Internationalization NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY Maria Lilibeth A. Olivar Community Affairs and Linkages Officer PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG PASIG Ms. Ananthalakshmi Mahadevan Dr. Arneda Jean Gonzales Dr. Darin Jan Tindowen Dr. Sonny Soriano President BICOL COLLEGE Vice President for External Affairs MABALACAT CITY COLLEGE Director for Internationalization and External Linkages SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES AGRI-BUSINESS AND MARINE AND AQUATIC SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY Director, University Research And Development Center UNIVERSITY OF SAINT LOUIS - TUGUEGARAO Director, Office of Public Affairs and International Linkages PAMPANGA STATE AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY Director, Office of the External Affairs and Linkages URDANETA CITY UNIVERSITY Dr. Reena Shyam Deputy Head, Academic Quality Assurance ROYAL ROADS UNIVERSITY, RAK CAMPUS
Ananthalakshmi Mahadevan Prof. Carlo De Dios Deputy Head, Academic Quality Assurance ROYAL ROADS UNIVERSITY, RAK CAMPUS Antonette R. Albarracin, MIT SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES AGRI-BUSINESS AND MARINE AND AQUATIC SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY Fitz Gerald V. Jaminit Glen S. Nolasco Dr. Honeylet J. Nicolas PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG PASIG Vice-President for Research and Extension MABALACAT CITY COLLEGE Dr. Reena Shyam Director for Internationalization and External Linkages IA SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES Director, Office of Public Affairs and International Linkages PAMPANGA STATE AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY Vice President, Research, Extension, Production, and Development BULACAN AGRICULTURAL STATE COLLEGE Dr. Sini John Assistant Professor, Dept. Management Studies CM COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE Dr. Darin Jan Tindowen Juan Jobelle S. Acosta, EdD Dr. Milagros S. Esparrago Moumita Mishra Director, University Research And Development Center UNIVERSITY OF SAINT LOUIS TUGUEGARAO Vice-President for Academic Affairs and Research BICOL COLLEGE Dr. Sonny Soriano Director, Office of the External Affairs and Linkages URDANETA CITY UNIVERSITY Dean, College of Teacher Education NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY Assistant Professor, Dept. of Commerce and Management GNIOT INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES Dr. Sonam Mansukhani Dean - Academics PP SAVANI UNIVERSITY
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