International Conference on Green Economy Transition and Sustainable Policy Making - (ICGETSPM-27)


2nd - 3rd April, 2027 | Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Multi-format (In-person/Virtual)

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Conference Programme

Tentative Conference Agenda

Explore the proposed two-day programme organised around conference-aligned SDGs and their mapped Session Tracks.

Conference Format Hybrid Conference In-person and virtual participation
Programme 2 Days 2–3 April 2027
Academic Scope 11 Tracks Conference Session Tracks
Agenda Structure 4 SDG Sessions SDG-focused technical sessions
Conference SDG Alignment 11 SDGs SDGs 1, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16 and 17
Tentative Agenda & Timings

Session timings, sequence, track grouping and allocations are tentative and subject to change. Final timings will be confirmed closer to the conference. All timings follow the local time of the conference location.

SDG-Based Agenda Structure

The conference-aligned SDGs are distributed across the four Concurrent Technical Sessions and show the conference's overall SDG alignment for each part of the programme. Session Tracks follow their own sequence and are scheduled once.

Day 01

Conference Schedule

2 APR 2027 HYBRID
  1. 09:00 AM 09:30 AM

    Registration, Welcome Kit Collection & Virtual Check-in

    Participant arrival, credential verification and virtual lobby access.

    HYBRID
  2. 09:30 AM 09:45 AM

    Networking Tea & Digital Welcome

    Informal networking for on-site and virtual participants.

    HYBRID
  3. 09:45 AM 10:30 AM

    Welcome Address, Opening Plenary & Keynote Presentation I

    Opening of the conference and introduction to its research focus.

    PLENARY
  4. 10:30 AM 12:30 PM
    Concurrent Technical Session I

    SDG 1 · No Poverty ·SDG 5 · Gender Equality

    3 TRACKS
    Track 01
    Innovations in Green Economy Practices
    Track 02
    Circular Economy: Strategies and Implementation
    Track 03
    Climate-Smart Policies for Sustainable Development
  5. 12:30 PM 01:30 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and networking opportunity.

    BREAK
  6. 01:30 PM 03:30 PM
    Concurrent Technical Session II

    SDG 7 · Affordable and Clean Energy ·SDG 8 · Decent Work and Economic Growth ·SDG 9 · Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    3 TRACKS
    Track 04
    Waste Management Innovations for a Green Future
    Track 05
    Low-Carbon Policy Frameworks and Strategies
    Track 06
    Inclusive Sustainability: Policies for All
  7. 03:30 PM 04:00 PM

    Interactive Q&A, Day 1 Summary & Group Photo

    Closing interaction and key takeaways from the first day.

    CLOSING
Day 02

Conference Schedule

3 APR 2027 HYBRID
  1. 09:00 AM 09:15 AM

    Participant Check-in & Day 2 Welcome

    On-site attendance confirmation and virtual lobby access.

    HYBRID
  2. 09:15 AM 10:00 AM

    Keynote Presentation II

    Expert address on the future of the conference research domain.

    PLENARY
  3. 10:00 AM 12:00 PM
    Concurrent Technical Session III

    SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities ·SDG 11 · Sustainable Cities and Communities ·SDG 12 · Responsible Consumption and Production

    3 TRACKS
    Track 07
    Sustainability Frameworks for Policy Transitions
    Track 08
    Green Growth: Balancing Economy and Environment
    Track 09
    Sustainable Governance: Models and Best Practices
  4. 12:00 PM 01:00 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and professional networking.

    BREAK
  5. 01:00 PM 03:00 PM
    Concurrent Technical Session IV

    SDG 13 · Climate Action ·SDG 16 · Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions ·SDG 17 · Partnerships for the Goals

    2 TRACKS
    Track 10
    Environmental Policy and Community Engagement
    Track 11
    Future Trends in Sustainable Development
  6. 03:00 PM 03:30 PM

    Publications, Best Paper & Best Presentation Awards

    Publication guidance and recognition of outstanding research contributions.

    AWARDS
  7. 03:30 PM 04:00 PM

    Valedictory Session, Closing Remarks & Group Photo

    Conference summary, acknowledgements and formal conclusion.

    CLOSING
Conference-Aligned SDGs The conference aligns with the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
1 No Poverty 5 Gender Equality 7 Affordable and Clean Energy 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 10 Reduced Inequalities 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities 12 Responsible Consumption and Production 13 Climate Action 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 17 Partnerships for the Goals

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