
The rapid evolution of the digital economy is reshaping business landscapes and workplace trends. Innovations in critical and emerging information technologies (CEITs)—such as artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, big data, IoT, extended reality (XR), and autonomous systems—are not only transforming business models but also presenting complex challenges. ICTFB 2025 aims to bring together scholars, industry experts, and policymakers to explore the interactions and interdependencies among CEITs and their collective impact on the digital economy