The next conference will be held in Beijing, China on 17-19 September 2025 #ICE2025
The multifaceted nature of events encompasses sports, cultural festivals, conferences and exhibitions, entertainment events, concerts, themed catering functions, among many others. Technology brings us closer than ever, yet modern considerations such as geo-politics, travel costs and environmental issues are at play, shaping the role of events in societies as much as how they influence event participation. Like in previous editions, this conference features a diverse range of presentations and workshops related to different aspects of events.
We cordially invite you to submit an abstract related to, but not limited only within, the following themes:
- Asian perspectives of festivals and events
- Chinese culture and events in modern China
- City events and eventful cities
- Crises, disasters, safety and resilience
- Digitality and technology and artificial intelligence in events
- Equity, diversity and inclusion
- Event experience and meanings
- Event education and best practices
- Event futures and legacies
- Event tourism and the experience economy
- Events as catalysts for change and regeneration
- Events to foster wellness, wellbeing and quality of life
- Governance and event policies
- History, heritage and cultural events
- Hybrid, online and event space
- Industry collaborations and partnerships
- Innovation and event design
- Interdisciplinary nature and methodologies in events
- Meetings, Incentives, Conferences/Conventions and Exhibitions
- Sports and leisure events
- Sustainable development goals and events
- Events and supporting industries (NEW)
Key dates:
Abstract submission is on a rolling basis until
30 May 2025
Notification of acceptance will be issued within 2 weeks of abstract submission.
Full paper submission (optional):
30 June 2025
Keynote Speakers
PROf Judith Mair
Associate Professor, School of Business
Faculty of Business, Economics and Law
The University of Queensland, Australia
Prof Mair will be sharing with us some insights about recent research trends in events and directions for future research!
PROF luo qiuju
Professor, School of Tourism Management
Sun Yat-sen University, China
Prof Luo will be sharing with us on new forms and research trends of events in the cultural and technological era!
PROF Liu Dake
Vice President
Beijing Wuzi University, China
Prof Liu will be sharing with us the strategies and impacts of international event businesses in China!
Be a hero - THE GREAT WALL
There's a saying in Chinese "He who doesn't reach the Great Wall is no hero" (original text 不到長城非好漢).
We want you to be a hero so we're taking ICE2025 delegates there! We will skip 'heroic' bits but expect some great sights!
Partner journal
Authors of outstanding papers will be invited to submit to our partner journal through an expedited review.
Full paper submission
Full papers must be submitted by email to the Chair of the Scientific Committee. Submitting a full paper is optional, but only full papers are considered for the Best Paper Award. All papers are double-blind reviewed; revised papers are published on the conference proceedings with an ISSN.
Best Paper Award
In loving memory of our old friend and conference co-organiser Dr Mathilda Van Niekerk from Rosen College of Hospitality at the University of Central Florida, United States, we dedicate in her name:
Dr Mathilda Van Niekerk Best Paper Award
(presented by Event Management journal)
Conference host
The conference is hosted by
Beijing International Studies University (BISU)
Beijing, China
Address: 1 Dingfuzhuang North Street, Chaoyang, Beijing, China
Recommended Hotels
We are pleased to recommend two hotels:
- Wanda JIN Beijing Dongba Hotel
- Wanda MOMENTS Beijing Dongba Hotel
Both hotels are located within the Dongba Wanda Plaza complex. ICE2025 provides shuttle service between both hotels and the conference venue at BISU.
Travelling to beijing
If necessary, the conference organiser will issue visa letters once registration is complete. Please email us.
Conference programme
Provisional Programme coming soon!
Conference Chair
Prof Zheng Chengjun
Vice President
Beijing International Studies University, China
Conference Chair
Organising Committee
Prof Liu Dake
Beijing Wuzi University, China
Chair
Dr Ubaldino Couto
Macao University of Tourism, Macao SAR, China
Dr Julie Whitfield
Bournemouth University, United Kingdom
Prof Brendon Knott
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town, South Africa
Prof Jeannie Hahm
University of Central Florida, United States
Dr Joe Yong Zhou
Macao University of Tourism, Macao SAR, China