GSGT-2025: First International Workshop on GovTech: Smart Governance with Technology La Trobe University Melbourne, Australia, September 24-26, 2025

First International Workshop on GovTech:

Smart Governance with Technology

(GSGT-2025)

Workshop Date: 24-September-2025

Objective: The objective of this workshop is to explore the integration of advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and the Internet of Things in modern governance systems. It aims to create a platform for participants and researchers to discuss how these technologies can enhance transparency, efficiency, and citizen engagement in public administration. The workshop will discuss real-world applications, implementation challenges, and future possibilities in the digital governance landscape. By uniting technological innovation with administrative processes, the workshop seeks to promote the development of intelligent and responsive governance systems. The Participants of the workshop will gain an understanding of policy frameworks and digital infrastructure essential for successful adoption.

Topics of Interest

1. AI-Driven Decision Making in Public Administration
2. Blockchain for Transparent and Secure Government Services
3. IoT Applications in Smart City Governance
4. Digital Identity and e-KYC Using Blockchain and AI
5. Cybersecurity Challenges in Tech-Enabled Governance
6. Role of Data Analytics in Policy Making and Service Delivery
7. Building Interoperable Systems for Seamless Public Services
8. Use of Chatbots and Virtual Assistants in Citizen Engagement
9. Ethical and Legal Aspects of AI and Automation in Governance
10. Case Studies on Tech Integration in National and State E-Governance Projects

Submission:

The workshop is open for the submission of full length original and unpublished research papers based on theoretical or experimental contributions that represents scientific results, methodical aspects, concepts, and approaches.

We welcome the following types of contributions:

• Full research papers (10-15 pages): Finished or consolidated R&D works, to be included in the Workshop.
• Short papers (5-9 pages): Ongoing works with relevant preliminary results, opened to discussion.

All submissions must be in PDF format well documented in English language and formatted according to CEUR-WS CEURART style. Templates are available for LaTeX and DOCX/ODT, for single column layout.Link for CEURART Style: https://ceur-ws.org/Vol-XXX/. You can also download an offline version with the style files from http://ceur-ws.org/Vol-XXX/CEURART.zip

Important Points:

1. At least one author of each accepted paper must register for the workshop to present the paper. The workshop will be in hybrid mode and with no publication cost; only the workshop registration cost to attend or present the paper, if accepted will be taken.
2. One of the authors must have a DBLP profile of more than 5.
3. High-quality papers recommended by the review committee of CEUR (Center for European Union Research) will be submitted for possible inclusion in CEUR Workshop Proceedings (SCOPUS Indexed, No APC).

Submission Link:

Papers are to be submitted through the workshop’s easychair submission page.https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=gsgt2025

Important Dates:

Full Paper Submission Deadline: 15-Jun-2025

Full Paper Acceptance Notification: 20-Jul-2025

Deadline for Camera Ready Paper: 1st-Aug-2025

Deadline for Registration: 10-Aug-2025

Registration For India Author:

• Student/PhD Scholar: Rs. 500
• Academicians/Industry: Rs. 1000

Registration For Foreign Author:

• Student/PhD Scholar: $30
• Academicians/Industry: $50

Payment Details:

Account Number: 41588847554

Account Name: Shodhguru Innovation and Research Labs

IFSC Code: SBIN002088

SWIFT Code: SBININBB

Branch Code: 16167

Bank Name: State Bank of India, South City Lucknow

Workshop Chairs

1. Dr. Meenakshi Srivastava, Amity University, India (msrivastava@lko.amity.edu)
2. Dr. Namrata Nagpal, Amity University, India (nnagpal@lko.amity.edu)