This book explores the transformative impact of advanced technologies on the development of innovative business models, with a focus on how AI, blockchain, and the Internet of Things are shaping the future of business. It invites contributions that offer clear managerial or policy insights relevant to professionals across industries. Submissions employing diverse methodologies-including theoretical, conceptual, empirical, and multimethod studies-are encouraged to deepen our understanding of the intersection between technology and business model innovation. The high-quality case studies, comprehensive literature reviews, systematic meta-analyses, and interdisciplinary research presented at ICBT 2025 in Edinburgh are included in the book. The book advances theoretical knowledge, provide robust empirical analyses, and deliver actionable policy recommendations for fostering Business Model Innovation (BMI) through smart technologies.

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Dr. Bahaaeddin Alareeni is an Assistant Professor of Accounting and Auditing with extensive academic, research, and professional credentials. His research interests cover a broad spectrum of accounting and auditing disciplines, including International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), internal auditing, financial statement analysis, financial accounting, and assurance services. His work is widely published in reputable, peer-reviewed journals indexed in ISI (Web of Science), Scopus, ABDC, and ABS, reflecting both the depth and impact of his scholarship.

With more than a decade of professional experience, Dr. Alareeni has served in key accounting roles across various sectors, including banking, governmental agencies, NGOs, and the private sector. This practical background enhances his teaching and research by bringing real-world insights into the classroom and academic discourse.

He also possesses over twelve years of university-level teaching experience, delivering a comprehensive range of undergraduate, MSc, and MBA courses. His curriculum development contributions include core courses such as Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Principles of Finance, Intermediate Accounting, and Research Methods for Business Students.

In addition to his academic and teaching roles, Dr. Alareeni is a recognized figure in scholarly publishing. He serves as Editor or Associate Editor for several high-impact journals and book series published by leading academic publishers, including Emerald, Springer Nature, and Taylor & Francis. He is currently the Series Editor of two Springer book series, underscoring his leadership in advancing research and knowledge dissemination in the fields of business, finance, and technology.