You are cordially invited to submit your research papers for presentation at the 2025 Tunisia-International Conference on Economics, Finance, and Accounting (TICEFA 2025) "Ethical Finance in the AI Era: Pathways to Sustainability", which will take place on May 3-4, 2025, in Hammamet (Tunisia), the primary tourist destination in Tunisia.
The TICEFA 2025 conference is jointly organized by International Finance Group Tunisia, IFGT, Tunis El Manar University, Laboratory of Research in Innovative Management, Risk, Accounting and Finance, LARIMRAF, Manouba University, Governance, Finance & Comptabilité, GFC, Sfax University, Association Tunisienne pour la Recherche Scientifique en Risk Management (ASTURIMA) and IFGT Association.
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionize the financial landscape, it brings unprecedented opportunities to optimize operations, improve decision-making, and expand access to financial services. However, this transformative power is accompanied by complex ethical challenges. Questions surrounding transparency, accountability, fairness, and the environmental and social implications of AI-driven financial systems have come to the forefront. How can we harness the potential of AI while ensuring that financial practices remain aligned with principles of ethics, equity, and sustainability?
This conference, Ethical Finance in the AI Era: Pathways to Sustainability, aims to address these pressing questions by creating a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue. It brings together academics, practitioners, policymakers, and technologists to examine how AI can be leveraged to foster a more ethical and sustainable financial ecosystem. Participants will explore the ethical dimensions of AI applications in finance and develop actionable strategies to mitigate risks, reduce biases, and promote inclusive and responsible innovation.
The conference will delve into the intersections of technology, ethics, and sustainability, considering AI’s role in shaping the future of financial systems. This includes examining its impact on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals, its potential for financial inclusion, and its challenges in areas such as data privacy, regulatory compliance, and systemic risk. Through in-depth discussions and case studies, we aim to uncover pathways to balance innovation with accountability, ensuring that AI-driven financial systems contribute positively to society and the planet.
The discussions will also address broader strategic questions:
- How can ethical frameworks be embedded in AI-driven financial technologies?
- What are the best practices for mitigating algorithmic bias and ensuring fairness?
- How can AI advance sustainable investing and address global challenges such as climate change?
What regulatory measures are needed to govern the ethical use of AI in financial services?
By fostering collaboration across disciplines, this conference seeks to inspire innovative approaches to integrating AI in finance responsibly and sustainably. Participants will have the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research, policy recommendations, and actionable insights that shape the future of ethical finance.
Whether you are a researcher examining the theoretical underpinnings of AI ethics, a financial professional implementing AI solutions, or a policymaker crafting regulations to govern this rapidly evolving field, this conference offers a unique platform to engage with thought leaders, share knowledge, and drive meaningful change.
Join us to explore the challenges and opportunities at the nexus of ethical finance and AI and to contribute to shaping a sustainable financial future in the AI era.