We are pleased to announce the International Conference on Smart Management, Green Technologies, and Entrepreneurial Ecosystems (AAU’2026), which will be held on April 28–29, 2026 at Al Ain University – Abu Dhabi Campus, UAE.
The conference welcomes research papers written in English or Arabic and aims to bring together leading academics, professionals, scholars, and researchers to share their knowledge, innovative ideas, and discuss current developments in business, technology, and sustainability. The conference provides a platform for participants to explore how emerging technologies, smart management practices, and entrepreneurial ecosystems can create impactful solutions for business and society.
Conference Themes
The conference focuses on, but is not limited to, the following themes:
Smart Management Practices
The Integration of Robotic Process Automation in Businesses
The Integration of Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and Mixed Reality in Business Operations and Business Education
Strategic Management and Innovation
Human Resource Management and Talent Development
Organizational Behavior and Leadership
Operations and Supply Chain Management
Digital Transformation and Emerging Technologies
Artificial Intelligence and Data-Driven Decision Making
Green and Sustainable Technologies
Environmental Management and Climate Solutions
Entrepreneurship and Startup Ecosystems
Small Business Management and Family Business
Marketing Innovation and Digital Marketing
Finance, FinTech, and Sustainable Investment
Corporate Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility
Knowledge Management and Learning Organizations
Industry–Academia Collaboration and Technology Transfer
Public Sector Management and Smart Government
Information Systems and Business Analytics
Smart Education and E-Learning Technologies
Smart Universities and Innovation in Higher Education
Smart Cities and Sustainable Urban Development
Important Dates
Paper Submission Deadline: April 10, 2026
Notification of Acceptance/Rejection: April 12, 2026
Deadline for Registration Payment for Authors of Accepted Papers: April 15, 2026
Conference Dates: April 28–29, 2026
Publication Opportunities
We are pleased to announce that Emerald and Springer book technically support the conference. The conference book will be published with an ISBN number and indexed by SCOPUS.
A selection of high-quality papers will also be considered for Journal Publication in Q1 journals in a dedicated special issue, subject to further development to meet the journal requirements.
In response to the interest expressed by contributors and audience, we are also pleased to announce that research papers written in Arabic are welcome. Dedicated discussion sessions will be arranged for Arabic-language papers during the conference. Moreover, accepted Arabic papers within the conference themes will be published in special proceedings designated specifically for those contributions.
We look forward to receiving your submissions and meeting you at Al Ain University – Abu Dhabi Campus.