| Dr | Zhubo | Li | Wuhan University of Technology, School of Entrepreneurship | China | Innovation Strategy | Innovation, Network, R&D Internationalization, Environment Management | Best Researcher Award | View Profile |
| Dr | Ziting | Wang | University of Southampton | United Kingdom | others | Quantum physics, machine learning, architectural economics, cryptocurrencies | Research Excellence Award | View Profile |
| Dr | Zixin | Cai | Central South University | China | Innovation Strategy | Medical and Health Sciences；Endocrinology and Metabolism | Research Excellence Award | View Profile |
| Dr | Zohra | Ghali | Saudi Electronic University | Saudi Arabia | Marketing Strategy | digital marketing and consumer behavior | Women Researcher Award | View Profile |
| Mrs | Zulaikha | Mokhtar | Department of Environment | Malaysia | Sustainability Strategies | Environmental Challenges | Best Researcher Award | View Profile |
| Mr | Zulfiqar Ali | Jumani | Faculty of Business Administration and Accountancy | Thailand | Innovation Strategy | Technology | Best Researcher Award | View Profile |
| Assoc Prof Dr | Zulnaidi | Yaacob | Universiti Sains Malaysia | Malaysia | Entrepreneurship and Start-up Strategies | Entrepreneurship | Academic Leadership in Business Strategy Award | View Profile |
| Dr | ebrahim | mahmoudi | Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia | Malaysia | Environmental Analysis | water | Best Researcher Award | View Profile |