Ethical Finance in the AI Era: Pathways to Sustainability

Overview

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.

Keynote Speakers

Dr. Sadok El Ghoul, University of Alberta

Dr. Sadok El Ghoul is a Professor of Business Administration at Campus Saint-Jean of the University of Alberta, where he teaches finance, international business and econometrics. He received his M.B.A. and Ph.D. from Laval University. Before joining the University of Alberta, he taught international financial management at Laval University. His research interests include corporate finance, corporate governance, corporate social responsibility, international finance, financial institutions, and the role of culture in financial markets. His work has been published in finance, management, international business, business ethics and accounting journals such as Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, Review of Finance, Management Science, Journal of International Business Studies, Journal of Business Ethics, The Accounting Review and Contemporary Accounting Research. Prof. El Ghoul received the McCalla Professorship at the University of Alberta in 2013-2014. He has won several awards including the Moskowitz Prize for the Best Paper in Socially Responsible Investing in 2011, the best paper award in financial institutions at the Southwestern Finance Association conference in 2012, the Korea Development Bank outstanding paper award at the Conference on Asia–Pacific Financial Markets in 2013, the best paper award at the World Business Ethics Forum in 2016, and the best paper award in emerging economies research at the Academy of International Business meeting in 2018. He is an associate editor at the Journal of Banking & Finance, a subject editor at Emerging Markets Review, and an editorial board member of several other academic journals. In 2017, he received the Martha Cook Piper Research Prize, which recognizes two University of Alberta faculty members in the early stage of their careers.

Dr. Mohamed Louadi, Higher Institute of Management of Tunis

After earning a Master of Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a PhD in Information Systems from the University of Pittsburgh, Mohamed Louadi taught in the United States, Canada, the UAE, and Lebanon. He is the author of "Introduction to Information and Communication Technologies," published in 2005, the two volumes of the first edition of "Organizational Information Systems," published in 2007 by CPU, and "Information Systems," published in 2012 by IHE. He currently teaches ICT and information systems at the Higher Institute of Management-Tunis.

Mr. Sami Dougaz

Mr. Sami DOUGAZ is the CEO and founder of Dougaz Multi Conseils (DMC), bringing over 25 years of expertise in management consulting, auditing, and professional training. He is a certified ICA/IRCA auditor and a recognized specialist in transition strategies, integrated management systems (QSE), corporate social responsibility (CSR), energy efficiency, and regulatory compliance in various sectors, including cosmetics, medical devices, and certified services. Throughout his career, he has supported numerous organizations in building sustainable performance frameworks, promoting ethical practices, and driving managerial innovation. His experience spans both public and private sectors, including key roles in the national railway company and international audit firms. Mr. Dougaz’s insights are particularly valuable in addressing the contemporary challenges of governance, sustainable transition, and operational excellence.

Mr. Nizar Yaiche, Ex-Ministre, Expert International

Nizar Yaïche is a Tunisian senior official and politician, born in 1974. A graduate of École Centrale Paris, he has held several leadership roles in international firms such as Capgemini, Booz Allen Hamilton, and PwC. In 2020, he was appointed Tunisia’s Minister of Finance, where he led key reforms during the COVID-19 crisis. After his tenure, he rejoined PwC as a partner, overseeing strategic cooperation between Europe, the United States, the Middle East, and Africa. He is recognized for his expertise in digital transformation, public sector strategy, and international development.

Nejia Gharbi, CEO Deposit Loan Fund (CDC, Tunisia)

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Holder of a master's degree in management in 1987 and a diploma in the ENA Superior Cycle in 1991, Nejia Gharbi began her career as the general control of public services at the primary from April 1991 to July 2001, then administrative and financial manager of the project valuation of the cultural heritage funded by the World Bank from August 2001 to January 2009, State controller of the Phosphate and Fure Sector sector from 2009 to February 2012 and from March 2012 to June 2014, Secretary General of Tunisair, from July 2014 to March 2018 Mission manager in the office of the head of government and director general of the investor supervision unit and since April 2018, DGA of the Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations CDC. And since November 2015, she has accumulated with her duties the post of president of the Board of Directors of the STB. She also followed several training cycles and training of trainers with BM, SFI and BERD.

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