Dr. Koo Ah-Choo is a Professor at the Research Centre for Interaction and Experience Design, part of the Centre of Excellence for Immersive Experience, and a dedicated academician at the Faculty of Creative Multimedia, Multimedia University (MMU). Her work focuses on the integration of creative multimedia and digital innovations in education, particularly in improving student performance, collaboration, and well-being. With a Ph.D. in Creative Multimedia (Educational Technology) and a Bachelor's degree in Science and Computer with Education, Dr. Koo has over 25 years of experience in teaching and research. Her interests include technology- enhanced learning, media content creation, lifelong learning, and sustainable development. Recently, she has worked on projects involving web-based interactive technology, animation, video innovations, mobile design for older women, and digital cities. Dr. Koo has collaborated with researchers on practical design artifacts such as gamification methodologies, character designs, and wellness-focused micro- websites. Her current research explores the use of online interactive technologies, including AI in media creation and module development for higher education. At MMU, Dr. Koo has taken on various administrative and leadership roles, including Deputy Director of the Industrial Collaborations & Engagement Centre, Deputy Director of the Digital Cities Research Institute, and Dean of the Learning Institute for Empowerment. She is an alumna of the International Dean Course and has also contributed to the development of academic leadership as part of the International Deans’ Course Malaysian Chapter in 2019 – 2021. She is currently chairing the International Conference on Creative Multimedia for 2024 and 2025. Beyond her professional endeavors, Dr. Koo acts by volunteering in her local community for charity and recycling initiatives through the International NGO Tzu Chi Foundation.

Dr. Rajkumar Palaniappan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechatronics Engineering at the University of Technology Bahrain. He is a former head of the same department and has previously served as faculty at VIT University, India and completed a post- doctorate at UTEM, Malaysia. Dr. Rajkumar earned his PhD and MSc in Mechatronic Engineering from Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Malaysia, and holds a BE degree in Mechatronic Engineering from Anna University, India. His current research focuses on Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Signal Processing, Machine Vision, Automation, and Smart Manufacturing. He has published over 75 articles indexed in Scopus and Web of Science and has guided several students at various academic levels.

Gianluca Mattarocci (PhD and M.A.) is full professor of Banking at the University of Rome Tor Vergata where he is also the director of the Bachelor in Business Administration and Economics and the Erasmus Academic Coordinator for the School of Economics. He is currently visiting professor at Luiss University (Italy), Luiss Business School (Italy), Athens University of Economics and Business (Greece), Institute of Management and Technology – Dubai (UAE), and Institute of Management and Technology – Ghaziabad (India). He teaches corporate finance, banking and real estate and he published more than 150 research output with national and international publishers. He is currently board member of the European Real Estate Society and he is former president of the European Financial Management Association.

Carmen Bizzarri, PhD, is currently an Associate Professor of Economic Geography at the European University of Rome. She previously served as Coordinator of the Master's Program in Tourism Organization Management at the same university and has been a contract lecturer at several Italian public universities. She has authored two monographs, contributed to numerous edited volumes, and published in national and international journals. Her research primarily focuses on tourism geography and the sustainable, inclusive enhancement of resources across different territorial contexts. She is a member of the Scientific Advisory Board for the new series Tourism Studies in the Mediterranean Region (Science Publishing Group) and serves as a peer reviewer for several international journals. In 2023, she was appointed as a consultant for the Italian Ministry of Tourism, tasked with preparing a report on the evaluation of public tourism policies, and as Chair of the Evaluation Committee for funding allocated to small municipalities. From 2023 to 2024, she coordinated the Territorial Development Hub in the Municipality of Castrocielo, which won the Borghi Line B funding call by the Italian Ministry of Culture. Additionally, she works as a consultant for Toscana Promozione on the development of school tourism. She is frequently invited as a keynote speaker at national and international conferences to present her research in tourism. She is also a member of the Scientific Committee of the Generative Welfare, Sustainability, and Rights Research Center at the European University of Rome, the International Gran Sasso Forum, BTO (Buy Tourism Online), the Roots Tourism Committee under the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAECI), the Guarantors' Committee of SISTUR, and serves as National Vice President of Confassociazioni Turismo, with a focus on sustainable tourism. Together with Maestro Massimiliano Finazzer Flory, she codirected the artistic project "Dante for the Villages: A Fabulous Journey Through the Italy That Exists", supported by the Ministry of Tourism and endorsed by the Dante Alighieri Society, the Italian Geographical Society, the Association of Italian Geographers, and the Vatican City’s Jubilee 2025.

Dr. Rabia Tabassum is a Microbiologist at the Centre for Environmental and Occupational Health, NIH Islamabad, with expertise in bacteriology, infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, bacteriophages and mycology. Her work focuses on improving diagnostic methods, strengthening disease surveillance, and promoting infection control. She is committed to advancing public health through collaborative, research-driven solutions.

Fernando Ortiz-Rodríguez IT Strategic Advisor for INDEX National: His role as an advisor for the National Manufacturing Association (INDEX). This position relies on the manufacturing sector seeking his expertise to navigate the complexities of IT, AI, and Cybersecurity, including emerging challenges and future trends. His involvement likely includes guiding strategic technology adoption, digital transformation, and cybersecurity best practices. Former IT Manager – Training-HR at Emerson Electric and Delphi: His experience in a multinational industrial company like Emerson Electric provides him with a real-world understanding of the IT challenges and opportunities within the manufacturing sector, particularly concerning IoT and Industry 4.0 initiatives. This practical experience likely informs his advisory role with INDEX. Former IT, HR, and Quality Roles at an Oil and Gas Company. His experience in international and Mexican Oil and gas companies provides a wide view of different processes. Full Professor and Head of the AI&I Lab at UAT: His position at the Tamaulipas Autonomous University highlights his commitment to academic research and fostering innovation in Artificial Intelligence. Leading the AI&I Lab signifies his role in guiding research projects, mentoring students, and shaping the direction of AI development within the university. Member of SNI Level 1 (Conacyt): This prestigious recognition by the National Council of Science and Technology in Mexico underscores the quality and impact of his research contributions at a national level. Membership in the SNI signifies that his work is evaluated by his peers as significant and influential within his field. Active Researcher and Author: His extensive list of edited books and publications in reputable international journals and conference proceedings (Springer, Taylor and Francis, IET, Elsevier, IGI Global and IOS Press) demonstrates his active engagement in research across various cutting-edge areas like AI, cybersecurity, data science, semantic web, and electronic governance. His work contributes to the global knowledge base in these fields. Conference Organizer: His involvement in organizing international conferences like EGETC, KGSWC, AI4S,and AMLDA.

Dr. Megha Bhushan is with Department of Computer Languages ​​and Systems, University of Seville, Spain. Earlier she was Assistant Dean, Research & Consultancy at DIT University, Dehradun, India. She received her B. Tech degree in Information Technology from Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, India, and ME (Software Engineering) and PhD (Computer Science) degrees from Thapar University, Punjab, India. She was awarded with a fellowship by UGC, Government of India, in 2014. In 2017, she was a recipient of Grace Hopper Celebration India (GHCI) fellowship. She has 9 patents (6 published and 3 granted) and associated with three research projects funded by Ministry of Science and Innovation, and Andalusian Government, Spain. She has published many research articles in international journals and conferences of repute. Further, she is the editor of many edited books with different publishers such as Wiley-Scrivener, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, and Bentham Science. Her research interests include Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Knowledge representation, Expert systems, Software quality and Healthcare. She is also reviewer and editorial board member of many international journals.

Dr. Achyut Trivedi is a dedicated academic and researcher specializing in Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing). He holds a Ph.D. in Additive Manufacturing from Pandit Deendayal Energy University and currently serves as the Chairperson of the Centre of Excellence for Additive Manufacturing at Ganpat University. With a strong foundation in Mechanical Engineering and Computer-Aided Design, Dr. Trivedi has contributed extensively to research and education through numerous national and international publications, lectures, and collaborative projects. His expertise spans polymer-based AM technologies, material optimization, and process innovation. Dr. Trivedi has led major government-funded projects, including the establishment of a National Additive Manufacturing Centre, and has received several prestigious awards, such as the A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Best Researcher Award. He is a life member of multiple professional bodies and actively mentors students and professionals, aiming to bridge traditional engineering with cutting-edge manufacturing technologies.

Prof. Dr. Dheyaa Shaheed Al-Azzawi Professor of Artificial Intelligence, College of Computer Sciences & IT, Wasit University Prof. Dr. Dheyaa Shaheed Al-Azzawi is a distinguished Professor of Artificial Intelligence at the College of Computer Sciences and Information Technology, Wasit University. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Baghdad and a Master's degree in Computer Science from the University of Babylon. His research interests center around Artificial Intelligence, with a particular focus on pattern recognition, machine learning, deep learning, and brain signal classification and recognition. Prof. Al-Azzawi serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the Computer and Mathematics Journal at his college and leads the scientific team within the institution. He has supervised numerous master’s theses and has delivered a wide range of lectures on AI, data mining, and machine learning. He is also an active researcher with several published papers in reputable journals in the field of AI. At this conference, Prof. Al-Azzawi is participating as a speaker.

Dr Renjith V Ravi is presently working as the Head of Center for research on Cyber physical systems at School of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Rashtriya Raksha University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Previously he employed as Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering and Institution level Academic Coordinator of the Post Graduate Programs at MEA Engineering College, Kerala, India. He possesses B.Tech. degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering in, M.E. degree in Embedded System Technology and Ph.D. in Electronics and Communication Engineering. He is a member of the panel of academic auditors of APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, Kerala and had conducted external academic auditing in various affiliated institutions under the same University. He had published several research articles in SCIE and Scopus indexed journals, Edited books and international conferences inside and outside the country. He is an academy graduate and academy mentor in Web of Science and a certified peer reviewer from Elsevier Academy. He has been serving as a reviewer for various SCIE and Scopus indexed journals from IEEE, ACM, Springer, Elsevier, Taylor & Francis, IET, Inderscience, World Scientific, IOS Press DeGruyter and IGI Global and completed more than 1000 peer reviews in Web of Science. He has been published six edited books from renowned international publishers. He got granted one patent, one industrial design and two copyrights. He had been awarded several outstanding achievement and outstanding service awards, and several best paper awards from international Conferences. He is a Fellow of IETE and member of IE, ISTE, CRSI, IACSIT, IAENG, SDIWC and senior member of SCIEI and SAISE and a chartered engineer certified by the Institution of Engineers (India). He has been served as the Program Committee member, Session Chair as well as reviewer of several National and International conferences conducted in India and abroad. His research areas include Image Cryptography, Image Processing, Machine Learning, Internet of Things Etc. He is currently focusing his research in the area of secure image communication using image cryptography.

Hossein Isaee holds a PhD in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. His areas of interest include online/remote teaching, ELT material development and evaluation, and technology-enhanced language instruction. He is an ELT instructor, author, and researcher.