International Balkan University Presents

International Student Congress 2025

The Future is now: AI, Sustainability, and Ethics in a Rapidly Evolving World

Join students, researchers, and academics from around the globe for an inspiring three-day congress featuring cutting-edge research presentations, keynote speeches, workshops, and networking opportunities that will shape the future of innovation and sustainability.

IBUISC 2025 Congress November 24-26, 2025
Location International Balkan University
Skopje, North Macedonia
Expected Attendance 100+ International Participants
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Congress Timeline

Abstract Submission Deadline

September 30, 2025
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Notification of Acceptance

October 15, 2025
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Full Paper Submission Deadline

November 5, 2025
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IBUISC 2025 Congress

November 24-26, 2025
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About the Congress

The International Student Congress at the International Balkan University brings together students, researchers, and academics from around the globe to share ideas, present research, and collaborate on innovative solutions to global challenges.

This year's congress theme focuses on "The Future is now: AI, Sustainability, and Ethics in a Rapidly Evolving World" exploring how students can contribute to creating a more sustainable and equitable future through research and innovation.

Join us for engaging discussions, keynote speeches, workshop sessions, and networking opportunities that will enhance your academic journey and connect you with peers from diverse backgrounds.

Topics of Interest

Faculty of Law

  • Regulating Artificial Intelligence: Challenges for Data Protection and Privacy Law
  • Sustainable Development and Environmental Law: Legal Tools for Climate-Resilient Policies
  • Ethical Dilemmas in AI and the Role of Human Rights Law
  • Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting: From Voluntary Ethics to Legal Obligations
  • Intellectual Property Rights in the Age of AI: Ownership and Protection of AI-Generated Innovations
  • Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Democratic Governance
  • Global Sustainability Policy: Bridging the Gap Between Climate Agreements and National Politics
  • Green Politics in the Digital Age: The Role of Political Parties and Movements in Shaping a Sustainable Future
  • Geopolitics of Artificial Intelligence: Competing Strategies Between Global Powers
  • AI and Democratic Integrity: How Algorithms Impact Elections and Political Discourse

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

  • AI and Child Development: The Effects of Smart Technologies on Cognitive, Emotional, and Social Growth
  • AI in the Workplace: Psychological Impacts on Employee Well-being, Motivation, and Job Identity
  • Human-AI Interaction: Cognitive Bias, Trust, and Decision-Making in a Technologically Mediated Environment
  • AI in Mental Health Care: Ethical and Therapeutic Implications of Chatbots and Digital Therapists
  • AI in Education: Cognitive Load, Motivation, and Learning Outcomes in Intelligent Learning Environments
  • AI-Driven Persuasion: Ethical Challenges and Psychological Effects of Algorithmic Messaging in Modern PR and Marketing

Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences

  • AI-Driven Consumer Behavior & Ethical Digital Transformation in E-Commerce
  • Blockchain, AI & Green Logistics: The Triple Revolution in E-Business
  • AI and Global Trade: Disruptions, Opportunities, and Ethical Dilemmas
  • Digital Colonialism or Development? AI's Role in Global Economic Equity
  • AI-Enhanced Decision-Making: Ethical Leadership for a Sustainable Future
  • Managing AI-Driven Change: Sustainability as a Strategic Imperative
  • Green Fintech and AI: Ethical Innovation for Sustainable Finance
  • Algorithmic Bias in Financial Decision-Making: A Threat to Inclusive Growth?

Faculty of Education

  • AI-Powered Language Learning Tools
  • Exploring Adaptive Learning Platforms and Chatbots
  • Combining Text, Video, and AI-Generated Materials Responsibly
  • Ethical Implications of AI-Mediated Therapy
  • Confidentiality and Data Security in Tele-Counseling Platforms

Faculty of Art and Design

  • Post-Human Aesthetics: How AI Shapes the Visual Language of Contemporary Art
  • Ethics by Design: AI Tools and the Future of Sustainable Visual Communication
  • Smart Textiles and AI: Designing the Future of Sustainable and Ethical Fashion
  • AI-Driven Living: Designing Ethical and Sustainable Smart Spaces
  • Synthetic Realities: The Ethics of AI in Filmmaking and Visual Storytelling
  • Animating the Future: AI-Assisted 2D Animation for Ethical and Sustainable Storytelling

Faculty of Engineering

  • AI-Driven Edge Computing for Sustainable Smart Cities
  • Ethical Decision-Making in AI-Powered Supply Chains
  • Federated Learning for Sustainable Data Privacy in IoT Networks
  • Ethical and Sustainable Practices in Generative Architectural AI

Submission Guidelines

Abstract Submission Guidelines

Format Specifications

  • Length: Maximum 350 words
  • File Format: Microsoft Word Document
  • Language: English only
  • Font: Times New Roman, 12-point font (title in 14-point font)
  • Line Spacing: 1.5 line spacing
  • Page Format: A4 page size with margins of 1 inch/2.54 cm on all sides
  • Content: Must contain a clear outline of the theoretical framework, theme, or work in discussion

Submission Methods

Full Paper Submission Guidelines

Technical Specifications

  • Length: 3,000-6,000 words
  • Format: A4 page size, 1-inch/2.54 cm margins on all sides
  • Typography: Times New Roman 12pt, double-spaced
  • File Type: Microsoft Word Document
  • Content: Must contain a clear outline of the theoretical framework, theme, or work in discussion

Submission Methods

Full papers should be submitted upon acceptance. The abstracts and papers will be reviewed by International Scientific Committee.

Publication & Proceedings

Congress Proceedings

All accepted papers will be published in the IBU International Student Congress Proceedings 2025 with an official ISBN number. The proceedings will be available in both digital and print formats.

Special Journal Publications

Based on the congress theme, exceptional papers will be published in special editions of the journals of the respective Faculties at International Balkan University:

  • Trends in Economics, Finance and Management (TEFMJ) - Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences
  • Journal of Law and Politics - Faculty of Law
  • International Journal of Education and Philology (IJEP) - Faculty of Education & Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
  • International Journal of Technical and Natural Science (IJTNS) - Faculty of Engineering
  • International Journal of Art and Design (IJAD) - Faculty of Art and Design

Submit Your Work

Abstract Submission

Deadline: September 1, 2025

Note: Upload your abstract as a Microsoft Word Document. You can also submit via email to ibuisc@ibu.edu.mk

For multiple authors, separate with commas
Optional, with country code
Microsoft Word Document only (.doc or .docx)

Full Paper Submission

Deadline: October 20, 2025

Note: Submit your complete research paper. You can also submit via email to ibuisc@ibu.edu.mk

For multiple authors, separate with commas
Optional, with country code
Microsoft Word Document only (.doc or .docx)

Congress Schedule

Day 1 - November 24, 2025

TBD To Be Determined

Day 2 - November 25, 2025

TBD To Be Determined

Day 3 - November 26, 2025

TBD To Be Determined

Announcements

August 10, 2025

There is no announcement yet

Announcements will be posted here.