PASUC Xl serves as a platform for all six member-SUCs to harmonize and complement collective efforts in strengthening public higher education in the Davao Region. DSFC 2025 directly serves this ambition by creating a localized yet nationally connected forum where diverse minds can converge to tackle pressing sustainability challenges. Building upon the momentum of PASUC Xl’s “Dabaw Patigbabaw 2050 Plan”-a visionary initiative launched in 2024 to promote sustainability and intergenerational fairness-DSFC 2025 aims to concretize these aspirations. It will serve as a dedicated platform to delve into sustainability not merely as a theoretical concept, but as a tangible plan, an actionable process, and an ingrained practice.

The true strength of DSFC 2025 lies in its deliberate design as a nexus for complementary expertise. By bringing together relevant stakeholders, the conference fosters a multidisciplinary dialogue essential for holistic solutions, it offers a unique opportunity for academics to engage with industry leaders, for policymakers to hear from grassroots implementers, and for innovators to connect with those who understand community needs. This cross-pollination of ideas and experiences is crucial for bridging gaps between research, policy, and practical application, accelerating the transition towards a more sustainable Davao Region.

Crucially, DSFC 2025 places a profound emphasis on building young and thriving futurists. The involvement of students from various HEls, both as attendees and potential presenters, is central to this objective. The conference provides an unparalleled arena for emerging scholars and aspiring professionals to immerse themselves in cutting-edge discussions, present their own research, and network with established experts. This direct engagement empowers them to envision, conceptualize, and contribute to future-oriented solutions for sustainability, By exposing young minds to diverse perspectives and the collaborative spirit of the conference, DSFC 2025 aims to ignite their passion for foresight, innovation, and proactive problem-solving, thereby nurturing a generation equipped to navigate and shape the complex challenges of tomorrow.

Guided by its theme, “Futuring Together: Breaking Grounds, Shaping Directions,” DSFC 2025 embodies a call to collective action. lt recognizes that sustainable development is not a solitary endeavor but a shared responsibility requiring collaborative effort, pioneering ideas, and strategic direction. Through keynote presentations, parallel paper sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities, the conference will facilitate the exchange of knowledge, the showcasing of best practices, and the forging of new partnerships that transcend institutional and geographical boundaries. It is poised to be an instrumental catalyst for meaningful research, impactful innovation, and dedicated community service, propelling the Davao Region towards a resilient and prosperous future.