EVENT PROGRAM – XIII SINGEP-CIK 2025

*Brasília Time

First day of the Event

October 22, 2025 (Wednesday) – In-person with online transmission

Location: UNINOVE Campus – Vergueiro (Auditorium – 1st floor)
Rua Vergueiro, 235/249 – Liberdade, São Paulo – SP
9h to 10h

Reception of participants

XIII SINGEP-CIK
Coffee reception

10h to 10h15

Opening ceremony

  • o Prof. Eduardo Storopoli / Profa. Maria Cristina Storopoli (Rectory/Pro-Rectory of Universidade Nove de Julho – UNINOVE)
  • o Prof. Dr. Nader Asgary (Professor at Bentley University – USA, Director of CIK – Cyrus Institute of Knowledge, and President of the Organizing Committee of the 13th International Conference of CIK)
  • o Prof. Dr. Luciano Ferreira da Silva (Postgraduate Program in Project Management, PPGP, at Universidade Nove de Julho – UNINOVE, and President of the Organizing Committee of the XIII SINGEP)
  • o Prof. Dra. Cristina Dai Prá Martens (Director of the Postgraduate Program in Administration, PPGA, at Universidade Nove de Julho, UNINOVE)
  • o Prof. Dra. Isabel Cristina Scafuto (Director of the Postgraduate Program in Project Management, PPGP, at Universidade Nove de Julho, UNINOVE)
10h15 to 12h

Opening conference: HUMANISTIC THOUGHTS: AI, CLIMATE CHANGE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Conferences:

  • ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND MEDICINE
    Prof. Dr. Reza Saidi, SUNY Upstate Medical University, NY, USA
  • HUMANIZING THE NON-HUMAN WHILE DEHUMANIZING THE HUMAN?
    Prof. Dr. Ahmed Iraqi, ESCA, Casablanca, Morocco
  • AI AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION: INSIGHTS FROM ABU DHABI UNIVERSITY – DUBAI
    Dr. Anas Najdawi, Director of Abu Dhabi University’s Dubai Campus

Panel Chair / Moderator:
Prof. Dr. Nader Asgary, President of the CYRUS Institute of Knowledge, Emeritus Prof. of Management and Economic at Bentley University, MA, USA

Debater:
Marcelo Luiz Dias da Silva Gabriel, Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing, ESPM, Brazil

12h to 14h

Lunch

Brunch will be served by the event’s organization

12h30 to 14h

Session A: NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS: MAKING A DIFFERENCE

(Session streamed online in English)

Session Chair: Nader Asgary, President of the CYRUS Institute of Knowledge, Emeritus Prof. at Bentley University, MA, USA

  • 440K PROJECT: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES OF ADOPTION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN THE USA
    Daniela Barrera, Ryan Bauer and Logan Carlso, Bentley University, MA, EUA
  • PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS
    Katie Martin, Wynn Hammond and Farah Gonzalez, Bentley University, MA, EUA
  • HER RIGHT TO EDUCATION
    Jimmy Mitchell, Sneha Siwach and Emily Yap, Bentley University, MA, EUA
  • PROVIDENCE PROMISE: MAKING COLLEGE MORE ACCESSIBLE
    Josh DeWolf, Brady Collins and Naeelah Desanges, University Bentley, MA, EUA
  • BRIDGING BORDERS: THE EVOLUTION AND CHALLENGES OF THE CYRUS INSTITUTE OF KNOWLEDGE
    Nilufar Noorian, Richa Thapa and Jokubas Skurdenis, Bentley University, MA, EUA
14h to 16h

Plenary Presentation: HUMAN VALUES, GOVERNANCE, AND HIGHER EDUCATION IN A SUSTAINABLE PROJECTIZED SOCIETY

Conferences:

  • GOVERNANCE, PROJECTS AND HEALTH ECOSYSTEMS
    Prof. Ricardo Geraidine, PPGP-UNINOVE, Brazil
  • INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY ECOSYSTEM
    Prof. Dr. Franklin Yamasake, PPGA-UNINOVE, Brazil
  • THE ROLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN A SUSTAINABLE SOCIETY
    Prof. Koray Ozpolat, URI, RI, USA

Panel Chair:
Profa. Dra. Tatiana Tucunduva Philippi Cortese, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Cidades Inteligentes e Sustentáveis da Universidade Nove de Julho – UNINOVE

16h to 16h30

Coffee break

16h30 to 19h

CIK/SINGEP – INTERNATIONAL DOCTORAL CONSORCIUM

National Coordination: Prof. Dr. Emerson Antonio Maccari (Professor of the Postgraduate Program in Administration (PPGA) and the Postgraduate Program in Project Management (PPGP) at Universidade Nove de Julho – UNINOVE, Brazil)

International Coordination: Prof. Dr. Nader Asgary (Professor at Bentley University – USA, Director of CIK – Cyrus Institute of Knowledge, and President of the Organizing Committee of the International Conference Cyrus)

Professors of the board:

  • o Fernando Antonio Ribeiro Serra, Professor at Universidade Nove de Julho – UNINOVE, Brazil
  • o Leonel Cezar Rodrigues, UNIARA Professor and consultant for UNESCO/CAPES, Brazil
  • o Ahmad Etebari, Professor Finance and Dept Head at University of New Hampshire, NH USA
  • o Maling Ebrahimpour, Professor and Editor of Cyrus Global Business Perspectives, The University of Rhode Island, USA
  • o Alf Walle, Cyrus Institution of Knowledge, MA, USA
  • o Jalila El Jadidi, Cyrus Institution of Knowledge, MA, USA

2ND DAY OF THE EVENT – Online synchronous presentations

October 23, 2025 (Thursday) – VIRTUAL

8h to 9h30

Parallel papers presentation sessions (IN PORTUGUESE)

9h30 to 9h40

Interval

9h40 to 11h10

Parallel papers presentation sessions (IN PORTUGUESE)

11h10 to 11h20

Interval

11h20 to 12h50

Parallel papers presentation sessions (IN PORTUGUESE)

Parallel sessions for the presentation of reports on Technical-Technological Products

12h50 to 14h20

Free Break time

14h20 to 16h20

Parallel papers presentation sessions (IN PORTUGUESE)

Meeting of Editors and Authors: Technical and Technological Production of Impact

Coordination and debate:
Profa. Dra. Vânia Maria Jorge Nassif – Co-editora-chefe IJI e PPGA UNINOVE

Panelists:

  • o Prof. Dr. Márcio Lopes Pimenta – Coordenador Adjunto na CAPES dos Programas de Pós-Graduação Profissionais
  • o Profa. Dra. Adriana Wilner – Co-editora-chefe GV Executivo / Fundação Getúlio Vargas, Escola de Administração de Empresas de São Paulo (FGV EAESP)
  • o Profa. Dra. Cristina Dai Prá Martens – Editora-chefe IPTEC / PPGA e PPGP UNINOVE
16h20 to 16h30

Interval

16h30 to 18h30

Parallel papers presentation sessions (IN PORTUGUESE)

16h30 to 18h30

Paper Development Workshop (PDW): Session with Journal Editors

Coordination: Profa. Dra. Heidy Rodriguez Ramos (Professora do Programa de Pós-graduação em Administração da Universidade Nove de Julho, PPGA-UNINOVE, Professora do Programa de Pós-graduação em Cidades Inteligentes e Sustentáveis da Universidade Nove de Julho, PPGCIS-UNINOVE, e Editora da Revista RIAE)

Guest editors:

  • o Prof. Dr. José Edson Lara (Professor do Mestrado Profissional em Administração da Fundação Pedro Leopoldo, e Editor da Revista Gestão & Tecnologia)
  • o Prof. Dr. Benny Kramer Costa (Professor do Programa de Pós-graduação em Administração da Universidade Nove de Julho, PPGA-UNINOVE, e Editor da Revista PODIUM)
  • o Prof. Dr. Edmilson De Oliveira Lima (Professor do Programa de Pós-graduação em Administração da Universidade Nove de Julho, PPGA-UNINOVE, e Editor da Revista PODIUM)
  • o Prof. Dr. Leandro Carlos Mazzei (Professor na Universidade Estadual de Campinas – UNICAMP e Editor da Revista PODIUM)
  • o Profa. Dra. Cristiane Drebes Pedron (Professora do Programa de Pós-graduação em Administração da Universidade Nove de Julho, PPGA-UNINOVE, Professora do Programa de Pós-graduação em Gestão de Projetos da Universidade Nove de Julho, PPGP-UNINOVE, e Editora da Revista IPTEC)
  • o Profa. Dra. Cristina Dai Prá Martens (Professora do Programa de Pós-graduação em Administração da Universidade Nove de Julho, PPGA-UNINOVE, Professora do Programa de Pós-graduação em Gestão de Projetos da Universidade Nove de Julho, PPGP-UNINOVE, e Editora da Revista IPTEC)
  • o Prof. Dra. Vânia Maria Jorge Nassif (Professora do Programa de Pós-graduação em Administração da Universidade Nove de Julho, PPGA-UNINOVE e Editora da Revista IJI)
  • o Profa. Dra. Isabel Cristina Scafuto (Professora do Programa de Pós-graduação em Gestão de Projetos da Universidade Nove de Julho, PPGP-UNINOVE, Professora do Programa de Pós-graduação em Administração da Universidade Nove de Julho, PPGA-UNINOVE, e Editora da Revista IJI)
  • o Prof. Dr. Leonardo Vils (Professor do Programa de Pós-graduação em Gestão de Projetos da Universidade Nove de Julho, PPGP-UNINOVE, Professor do Programa de Pós-graduação em Administração da Universidade Nove de Julho, PPGA-UNINOVE, e Editor da Revista REMARK)
  • o Prof. Dr. André Torres Urdan (Professor do Programa de Pós-graduação em Administração da Universidade Nove de Julho, PPGA-UNINOVE, e Editor da Revista REMARK)
  • o Prof. Dr. Luiz Fernando Rodrigues Pinto (Professor do Pós-graduação em Cidades Inteligentes e Sustentáveis da Universidade Nove de Julho, PPGCIS-UNINOVE, e Editor da Revista EXACTA)
  • o Prof. Dr. Luciano Ferreira da Silva (Professor do Programa de Pós-graduação em Gestão de Projetos da Universidade Nove de Julho, PPGP-UNINOVE, Professor do Programa de Pós-graduação em Administração da Universidade Nove de Julho, PPGA-UNINOVE, e Editor da Revista GeP)
  • o Prof. Dr. Nelson José Rosamilha (Professor na PUC-RS e Editor da Revista GeP)
  • o Prof. Dr. Fabrício Martins Lacerda (Professor na Universidade Estadual do Paraná, UNESPAR, e Editor da Revista GeP)
  • o Prof. Dr. Ivano Ribeiro (Universidade do Oeste do Paraná, UNIOESTE, e Editora da Revista RIAE)
  • o Profa. Dra. Michelle Regina Santana Dutra (UNIHORIZONTES)
18h30 to 18h40

Interval

18h40

Award for the Best Works of the Event (5 categories)

Award for the Best Theses and Dissertations (2 categories)

Organization: Prof. Dr. Luciano Ferreira da Silva (Professor of the Postgraduate Program in Project Management (PPGP) at Universidade Nove de Julho, UNINOVE)

Criteria for selecting the best papers: quality, clarity and writing of the text; topicality of the theme of the work; clarity in the objectives; methodological adequacy; form of presentation of quantitative or qualitative data; basis, breadth and correctness in relation to the results obtained; and consistency and comprehensiveness of the references.

Categories of Work Awards:

  1. Category “Best Scientific Article”, involving the selection of the three best works by theme (project management, innovation and entrepreneurship, sustainability, strategy, and marketing)
  2. Category “Best Technical Report”, contemplating the selection of the three best works of event.
  3. “Best Poster” category, involving the selection of the three best posters of the event
  4. Category “Best PTT Report”, contemplating the selection of the three best PTTs of the event
  5. Category “Best Paper of the XIII SINGEP”, through selection of the best work of the event
  6. “Distinction of Merit” category for the three best evaluators of the event in each area

Criteria for selection of the best Theses and Dissertations: the originality of the work; its relevance for scientific, technological, cultural, social and innovation development.

Thesis and Dissertation Award Categories:

  1. “Best Dissertation” category, involving the selection of the three best dissertations per program (PPGA and PPGP UNINOVE)
  2. “Best Thesis” category, contemplating the selection of the three best theses per program (PPGA and PPGP UNINOVE)

3RD DAY OF THE EVENT

October 24, 2025 (Friday) – VIRTUAL

9h to 10h50

Workshop 1: “Discovering Configurational Logic with Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA)”

Júlio Cesar Teixeira, PPGA UNINOVE

10h50 to 11h

Interval

11h to 12h50

Workshop 2: “Introduction to Multicriteria Decision Analysis: Applications and Examples”

Fellipe Silva Martins, PPGA – MACKENZIE

12h50 to 14h

Interval

14h to 15h50

Workshop 3: “Unraveling Meta-Analysis: A Guide for Researchers”

Wanderson Dutra Gresele and Luís Fábio Cavalcanti da Silva, PPGA UNINOVE

15h50 to 16h

Interval

16h to 17h50

Workshop 4: “PMI Certifications and the Rise of Artificial Intelligence”

Airis Horta and João Silva, PMI São Paulo and PMI Angola

17h50 to 18h

Interval

18h

Closing of the XIII SINGEP-CIK