1st International Emerging Scholars Forum (IESF-2025) August 20-22, 2025 Faisalabad, Pakistan

Collaborators

Call for Abstracts

We are delighted to invite you to participate in the 1st International Emerging Scholars Forum (1st IESF), taking place in Faisalabad, Pakistan. This forum is proudly supported by a network of esteemed institutions, including:

• University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (Pakistan)

• Selçuk University (Türkiye)

• Mongolian University of Life Sciences (Mongolia)

• MNS University of Agriculture, Multan (Pakistan)

• Akdeniz University (Türkiye)

• Andijan Institute of Agriculture and Agri-Technologies (Uzbekistan)

• Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta (Indonesia)

• The Agricultural Economist

• The AgEcon Frontiers (TAEF)

• University of Sargodha, Pakistan

• The University of Faisalabad, Pakistan

• Government College Women University, Sialkot, Pakistan

The IESF is designed especially for postgraduate scholars and early-career researchers working in the fields of agricultural, management, and ecological & life sciences. It offers an excellent opportunity to connect with peers and professionals from around the world, fostering the exchange of ideas, research insights, and teaching experiences.

This unique event combines an international academic conference, creating a dynamic and enriching environment for learning, collaboration, and celebration. We look forward to your participation in making this forum a truly global gathering of emerging voices in agri-food systems and sustainability.

Important Dates

Abstract submission deadline   : July 31, 2025

Notification of acceptance        : August 08, 2025

Conference time                         : August 20-22, 2025

Full paper submission deadline : August 31, 2025

Venue

The forum will be conducted online, with its central coordination based at the University of Agriculture (UAF), Faisalabad, Pakistan.

Scope of IESF-2025

The 1st International Emerging Scholars Forum (IESF) on Building Resilient Agri-Food Systems in a Climate-Vulnerable World aims to spotlight the work of early-career researchers contributing to sustainability, equity, and innovation in global agri-food systems. The forum provides a dynamic platform for exchanging ideas across key thematic areas.

It explores how economic tools and strategies can build climate resilience, including the adoption and impact assessment of climate-smart agriculture, optimization of the water-energy-food nexus, and the economics of emerging issues like microplastics. Discussions also address carbon pricing, green innovation, and ecosystem service valuation.

The forum examines agri-food system transformation under conditions of market volatility and policy shifts. This includes digital agriculture platforms, resilience of value chains, and the effects of trade liberalization. Topics such as food security, behavioral economics, and nutrition are also key areas of exploration.

In the realm of technological advancement, the forum focuses on the use of artificial intelligence, remote sensing, and blockchain for productivity, traceability, and inclusive innovation. It critically evaluates ethical concerns related to big data and emphasizes digital inclusion for smallholders.

Policy and institutional innovation form another core area, where participants will engage with themes such as land tenure reform, gender equity, labor migration, innovative subsidy mechanisms, and governance structures. There is a strong emphasis on indigenous knowledge and community-led adaptation.

Finally, the forum encourages the development and application of emerging methodologies and interdisciplinary approaches. Researchers will share work on life cycle assessments, circular bio-economy modeling, experimental research in behavioral and development economics, and mixed-methods studies that integrate economics with ecological and social dimensions.

By convening diverse voices and innovative research, the IESF seeks to foster collaboration, shape future research agendas, and inform policy dialogues that support the transition to resilient and equitable agri-food systems worldwide.

Conference Topics

The topics of the conference include, but not limited to, the areas listed below:

Climate Resilience & Sustainable Resource Economics and Management

Exploring economic tools and strategies to enhance resilience in the face of climate and environmental challenges.

• Adoption and impact assessment of climate-smart agriculture.

• Optimization of the water-energy-food nexus, including emerging issues such as microplastics in agro-ecosystems.

• Carbon pricing, green innovation, and the valuation of ecosystem services.

Agri-Food System Transformation, Food Security & Market Dynamics

Investigating shifts in market structures, trade, and value chains under conditions of uncertainty and transformation.

• Digital agriculture platforms, value chain resilience, and implications for competition policy.

• Trade liberalization, evolving food security strategies, and post-pandemic supply chain adaptations.

• Behavioral economics of food choices, nutrition, and consumer decision-making.

Technology & Data-Driven Agriculture

Harnessing advanced technologies to enhance productivity, traceability, and inclusive innovation in agriculture.

• Artificial intelligence and remote sensing for precision agriculture and yield prediction.

• Blockchain technologies for traceability, transparency, and ethical sourcing.

• Ethical considerations in big data use and expanding access to digital technologies for smallholder farmers.

Equity, Policy & Institutional Innovation

Focusing on policy frameworks and institutional mechanisms that promote inclusive and equitable agri-food systems.

• Land tenure reform, gender equity, and labor migration in rural economies.

• Innovative subsidy design, payments for ecosystem services (PES), and multilateral governance approaches.

• Integration of indigenous knowledge systems and community-led adaptation strategies.

Emerging Methodologies & Interdisciplinary Approaches

Advancing methodological frontiers and cross-disciplinary collaborations to tackle complex agri-food challenges.

• Life cycle assessment (LCA), circular bioeconomy modeling, and sustainability metrics.

• Field and lab experiments in behavioral and development agri-economics.

• Mixed-methods research bridging economics, ecology, and social sciences.

Conference Registration Fees

Pakistan

Students                                                : 1,000 PKR

Early Career Researchers / Faculty     : 1,500 PKR

International

Students                                                 : 15 USD

Early Career Researchers / Faculty     : 20 USD

Author's Registration Fee Includes:

• Certificates of participation (pdf)

• Publication of indexed proceeding book (pdf)

• Best three papers awards 

Honorary Planning Committee

• Prof. Dr. Asghar Ali, Director, Institute of Agricultural and Resource Economics, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

• Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Yılmaz, Selçuk University, Konya, Türkiye

• Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ashfaq, The Universityfof Faisalabad, Pakistan

• Prof. Dr. Özlenen Özkan, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Türkiye

• Prof. Dr. Oyungerel BAATARTSOGT, President, President of Mongolian University of Life Sciences (MULS) Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

• Prof. Dr. Komilov Komiljon Sobirovich, Andijan Institute of Agriculture and Agritechnologies, Uzbekistan

• Prof. Dr. Jamhari, SP.,MP. Universitas Gadja Mada, Indonesia

• Prof. Dr. Irfan Ahmad Baig, MNS University of Agriculture, Multan, Pakistan

• Prof. Dr. Abdul Ghafoor, Director, IBMS, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

• Prof. Dr. Muhammad Hamid Bashir, Department of Entomology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

Organizing Committee Members

• Dr. Muhammad Khalid Bashir, Institute of Agricultural and Resource Economics, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

• Dr. Mithat Direk, Agricultural Faculty, Selçuk University, Türkiye

• Dr. Orhan Özçatalbaş, Agricultural Faculty, Akdeniz University, Türkiye

Conference Chairs

• Prof. Dr. Asghar Ali, Institute of Agricultural and Resource Economics, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

Technical Program Committee

• Dr. Ahmad Mohammed Ahmed, Agribusiness & Applied Economic, Tanta University, Egypt

• Dr. Azam Kakar, Professor of Biotechnology and informatics, Balochistan University of Information Technology, Management & Engineering Sciences (BUITEMS) Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan

• Dr. Ovais Omer, the University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences (UVAS), Lahore, Pakistan

• Dr. Faisal Nouroz, Chairman, Department of Bioinformatics and Molecular Biology, Hazara University Mansehra, KP, Pakistan

• Dr. Andryei Bulgan, Mongolian University of Life Science, Mongolia

• Dr. Anissa Gara, National Institute of Agronomy of Tunisia (INAT), Tunisia

• Dr. Abduaziz Abduvasikov, Tashkent State Agrarian University (Tashkent), Uzbekistan

• Dr. Awais Ahmed, Mosoul University, Iraq

• Dr. Usama Kamal Elabbasy, Tanta University, Tanta-Egypt

Conference Secretary

• Dr. Moazzam Sabir, Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Sargodha, Pakistan

• Dr. Muhammad Umar Farrukh, Department of Economics, GC Women University, Sialkot, Pakistan

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