Digital Transformation and Economic Structural Change
The 17th CEA (Europe) and 36th CEA (UK) 2025 Annual Conference, themed “Digital Transformation and Economic Structural Change”, will be held from 5 to 7 August 2025 at 2 Discovery Place, Glasgow, UK. The conference aims to bring together academics, industry experts, and policymakers from around the world to explore the transformative impact of digital technologies on economic structures, foster interdisciplinary dialogue, and promote sustainable innovation. Organised by the Chinese Economic Association (CEA) Europe/UK in collaboration with the Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow, and supported by the China Information Economics Association and the Institute of Economics, Tsinghua University.
The theme of the 2025 Annual Conference of Chinese Economic Association (CEA) Europe/UK is “Digital Transformation and Economic Structural Change”, which addresses the pivotal role that digital technologies play in reshaping economic structures and driving transformative change. As the global economy undergoes rapid digital transformation, it becomes increasingly crucial to understand and harness the potential of these technologies to drive sustainable development and structural economic changes. This theme explores the intersection of digital innovation and economic evolution, focusing on how advancements in digital tools, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and smart technologies can contribute to economic growth while addressing environmental and social challenges.
In an era characterized by significant technological breakthroughs, the integration of digital solutions into economic strategies offers new avenues for enhancing productivity, improving resource management, and fostering inclusive economic growth. From smart cities and renewable energy systems to digital finance and
sustainable supply chains, the possibilities are vast. However, these opportunities come with challenges that need to be addressed, such as ensuring equitable access to digital technologies, mitigating cybersecurity risks, and managing the environmental impact of digital infrastructure.
This conference aims to bring together leading academics, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners from various fields to engage in a comprehensive dialogue about these critical issues. By examining economic policies, innovative business models, and technological advancements, we aim to develop actionable insights and strategies that can promote a balanced approach to digital transformation and economic structural change.
We welcome submissions on a wide range of topics related to economics and digital transformation, including but not limited to:
- Economic impacts of digital transformation on structural change
- Digital economies and their role in promoting sustainable growth
- Economic policies for fostering digital innovation
- The role of digital finance and fintech in economic transformation
- The economics of renewable energy and digital advancements
- Big data and AI for economic growth
- Sustainable finance and digitalization
- Economic inequality and social welfare
- Economic development in China
- Other general economics research
As the annual conference of the Chinese Economic Association (CEA) Europe/UK, we extend an invitation for submissions in general economics research. While our primary focus is on “Digital Transformation and Economic Structural Change ” we are keen to include a diverse range of economic topics and perspectives. We encourage
contributions from all areas of economics to enrich our discussions and broaden the scope of our conference.
Paper Submission
Submit via: https://www.conftool.com/cea2025
Submission deadline: 20/05/2025
Please submit an extended abstract (less than 1,000 words) or a full paper, as well as a short biography.
Notifications of acceptance for the conference will be sent to submitting authors by the end of May 2025. Submissions received earlier will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and acceptance notifications may be issued sooner accordingly.
Conference Registration and Visa Information
If you would like to attend the conference and job market session without submitting a paper, please contact us at cea2025@glasgow.ac.uk.
If you require a visa to attend the conference, we will provide an official visa sponsorship letter upon request. Should you need the letter earlier to accommodate visa processing times, please contact us at cea2025@glasgow.ac.uk
Conference Fees
£320 (Standard); £160 (Research student). The conference fee covers one-year membership of CEA and four issues of the Journal of Chinese Economic and Business Studies.
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