| 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 |
| Mr | فتحى | البوزيدى | جامعة تبوك | Saudi Arabia | others | المالية | Best Paper Award | View Profile |
| Mr | 志国 | 石 | 北京科技大学大数据研究中心 | China | Industry Analysis | 大数据分析 | Outstanding Scientist Award | View Profile |
| Mr | 治华 | 赵 | Heilongjiang University of Science and Technology | China | Crisis Management | Resource Crisis Management | Excellence in Research Award | View Profile |