We are excited to invite you to ICGLST25 organized by Nkumba University (Uganda) in collaboration with Mzumbe University ( Tanzania) and University of Johanesburg (South Africa), where scholars, scientists, practitioners and thought leaders will gather to explore the pivotal role of management and governance in driving socio-economic transformation. This year’s conference theme is “Advancing Knowledge for Social Economic Transformation in a Dynamic and Global Digital World,” focuses on the critical intersection of management, governance, and digital innovation in shaping our global future.