1st IEEE International Conference on Application of Information Technologies in Engineering, Management and Science (ICAI-TEMS)

November 11-14, 2025 | University of Calabria, Italy

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Pre-conference Workshop

Designing Happiness-Driven Innovation: Leveraging AI and Technology Management for Sustainable Digital Transformation

Join us for an exclusive pre-conference workshop at IEEE ICAI-TEMS 2025! During the workshop, engage with IEEE-TEMS technical Activity chair and VP of Technical Activity Prof. Eduardo Ahumada Tello, who will discuss the above topic.

Date: November 11, 2025

You may also meet with the Guest Editor of IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management (TEM) special issues chair and explore how your research fits for direct submission to special issues.

Workshop Description:

This workshop explores the intersection of happiness management, artificial intelligence, technology management, and digital innovation to foster sustainable and productive organizational transformation. Participants will explore frameworks, business cases, and tools to align employee well-being with technology adoption strategies, creating environments where digital innovation thrives while prioritizing human-centric values.

Date: November 11, 2025

Venue: UNICAL, Italy

Presentation Schedule

Presentation Guidelines

  • The presentation and discussion must be in English.
  • Presentations must use the ICAI-TEMS2025 Cover Template
  • Authors must submit their PPT file to the designated Google Drive Folder before the presentation.
  • Presentation duration should not exceed 15 minutes.
  • 3 to 5 minutes will be allocated for Q&A session.

Note: Detailed presentation schedule will be announced closer to the conference date.

Keynote & Industry Forum

Exciting News!

ICAI TEMS 2025 is gearing up with captivating keynotes and an industry forum centred on:

"Achieving Competitiveness in the Age of AI"

Stay tuned for more in the coming days to know who is coming to share their pieces of knowledge with us.

Global Leader Networking

Global Leaders Group Photo

Join IEEE ICAI-TEMS Cosenza 2025 and Network with Global Leaders!

This is a unique opportunity to network with global leaders in the field of technology and engineering management. The networking session will be held in a separate section during the 1st ICAI-TEMS 2025 conference at UNICAL, Cosenza, Italy during November 11-14, 2025. Several leaders from IEEE and leaders driving various TEMS portfolios are expected to join this interesting event for the first time in Europe.

  • Andrea Belz
  • Dr Sudeendra Thirtha Koushik, PhD in Innovation Management
  • Ravikiran Annaswamy
  • Elif Kongar
  • Arun Tanksali
  • Steven Li
  • Gustavo Giannattasio
  • Mohamed Aboud
  • Tariq Samad
  • Shiyan Hu
  • Eduardo Ahumada-Tello
  • Karl Arunski
  • Robert Bierwolf
  • Prof. Tritos Laosirihongthong
  • Aisha Nazia
  • Asta Pundzienė
  • Noorlizawati Abd Rahim
  • Marc Schlichtner
  • Chintan Oza
  • Boutheina Tlili
  • Binesh Kumar
  • Alexander Brem
  • Prof. Dr. Sabine Baumann
  • Tugrul Daim, Ph.D., Fulbright Scholar and PICMET Fellow
  • Alexander Klonoff, MD, MBA
  • Andy Chen

Conference Venue

University Of Calabria, Italy

Transportation from Airport to the Venue

By Car

Take the motorway Autostrada A2 Salerno-Reggio Calabria → Exit Rende – Cosenza Nord, and follow the road signs to Università – Paola.

By Train

The railway station of Castiglione Cosentino (3 km away from the Campus) is the closest one, connected to the railway terminals of:

  • Paola (railway along the Tyrrhenian sea)
  • Sibari (railway along the Ionian sea)

From the station: Walk along Via Thomas Alva Edison for about 100 meters, then cross Via L. Da Vinci and there you will find a bus shelter where the buses heading to the University stop.

By Coach

The campus is served by Consorzio Autolinee lines 136 and 138 from Rende and Cosenza and several others from different parts of Italy. You can even take direct bus from Roma Fiumicino Airport to Rende Cosenza Nord or University.

  • The campus bus terminal is located near CUBO 0B
  • Lines to Rende start from gates 1 and 2
  • Lines to Cosenza start from gates 2 and 3
  • Tickets may be bought at the box office close to the terminal

For more information, please visit www.consorzioautolineetpl.it

By Plane

Lamezia Terme Airport is the closest airport and is connected to the cities of Cosenza and Rende by bus service.

Detailed information on how to reach Rende/University of Calabria or Cosenza (Bus Station) can be obtained by visiting the website www.sacal.it

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