Proceedings of the 2026 5th International Conference on Public Service, Economic Management and Sustainable Development (PESD 2026)
2026 5th International Conference on Public Service, Economic Management and Sustainable Development (PESD 2026)
📍Dali, China🗓️ 11-13 September 2026
Conference: 2026 5th International Conference on Public Service, Economic Management and Sustainable Development (PESD 2026)
Date: 11-13 September 2026
Location: Dali, China (Hybrid)
Website: https://www.ic-pesd.org/ The 2026 5th International Conference on Public Service, Economic Management and Sustainable Development (PESD 2026) was held on September 11–13, 2026, in Dali, China. Bringing together scholars and practitioners from public administration, economics, management, and sustainability studies, the conference provided a multidisciplinary setting for examining how institutions, markets, technologies, and social systems interact in shaping sustainable development. A total of 140 submissions were received, with 58 papers selected for presentation and publication after peer review. The conference attracted more than 100 participants from diverse countries and regions, whose diverse research perspectives contributed to constructive academic exchange. The keynote program reflected the breadth and interdisciplinary character of PESD 2026. Prof. Luiz Moutinho of the University of Suffolk, UK, explored the concept of agentic public services, while Prof. Tariq Samad of the University of Minnesota, USA, examined the connections among technology, markets, and policy in sustainability-oriented innovation. Prof. Xiongfeng Pan of Dalian University of Technology, China, addressed the effects of population aging and sub-replacement fertility on carbon efficiency through the perspectives of population flow and technological innovation. Prof. San Murugesan of Western Sydney University, Australia, discussed strategies, innovations, and technological pathways for sustainable development. Complementing these keynote perspectives, oral presentations provided opportunities for participants to present empirical and theoretical research, exchange methodological insights, and engage in discussion on issues of shared interest. Across the conference, research contributions considered public service provision and governance from multiple perspectives, including digital public services, public affairs, public health, crisis and risk management, urban administration, education and healthcare management, service quality, social management, data privacy, and public policy. Economic management research addressed economic development and policy, financial and investment systems, agricultural and ecological economics, decision science, human resources, information systems, business performance, corporate governance, consumer behavior, and global business. These discussions were closely connected with questions of sustainable development, including the Sustainable Development Goals, circular and low-carbon economies, green lifestyles, fair trade, corporate social responsibility, sustainable entrepreneurship, and sustainable economic development. Taken together, the contributions highlighted the importance of integrating effective public governance, sound economic management, technological innovation, and environmental responsibility in addressing complex development challenges. The Organizing Committee gratefully acknowledge the efforts of all keynote speakers, authors, reviewers, session chairs, organizing committee members, and participants who contributed to the success of PESD 2026. We trust that the studies presented in these proceedings will offer valuable perspectives for future research and practice and will encourage continued dialogue on public service, economic management, and sustainable development. PESD 2026 Conference Committee
Date: 11-13 September 2026
Location: Dali, China (Hybrid)
Website: https://www.ic-pesd.org/ The 2026 5th International Conference on Public Service, Economic Management and Sustainable Development (PESD 2026) was held on September 11–13, 2026, in Dali, China. Bringing together scholars and practitioners from public administration, economics, management, and sustainability studies, the conference provided a multidisciplinary setting for examining how institutions, markets, technologies, and social systems interact in shaping sustainable development. A total of 140 submissions were received, with 58 papers selected for presentation and publication after peer review. The conference attracted more than 100 participants from diverse countries and regions, whose diverse research perspectives contributed to constructive academic exchange. The keynote program reflected the breadth and interdisciplinary character of PESD 2026. Prof. Luiz Moutinho of the University of Suffolk, UK, explored the concept of agentic public services, while Prof. Tariq Samad of the University of Minnesota, USA, examined the connections among technology, markets, and policy in sustainability-oriented innovation. Prof. Xiongfeng Pan of Dalian University of Technology, China, addressed the effects of population aging and sub-replacement fertility on carbon efficiency through the perspectives of population flow and technological innovation. Prof. San Murugesan of Western Sydney University, Australia, discussed strategies, innovations, and technological pathways for sustainable development. Complementing these keynote perspectives, oral presentations provided opportunities for participants to present empirical and theoretical research, exchange methodological insights, and engage in discussion on issues of shared interest. Across the conference, research contributions considered public service provision and governance from multiple perspectives, including digital public services, public affairs, public health, crisis and risk management, urban administration, education and healthcare management, service quality, social management, data privacy, and public policy. Economic management research addressed economic development and policy, financial and investment systems, agricultural and ecological economics, decision science, human resources, information systems, business performance, corporate governance, consumer behavior, and global business. These discussions were closely connected with questions of sustainable development, including the Sustainable Development Goals, circular and low-carbon economies, green lifestyles, fair trade, corporate social responsibility, sustainable entrepreneurship, and sustainable economic development. Taken together, the contributions highlighted the importance of integrating effective public governance, sound economic management, technological innovation, and environmental responsibility in addressing complex development challenges. The Organizing Committee gratefully acknowledge the efforts of all keynote speakers, authors, reviewers, session chairs, organizing committee members, and participants who contributed to the success of PESD 2026. We trust that the studies presented in these proceedings will offer valuable perspectives for future research and practice and will encourage continued dialogue on public service, economic management, and sustainable development. PESD 2026 Conference Committee