International Conference on Economy, Business, Innovation and Technology

“ICEBIT 2026: Advancing Intelligent Economies through AI, Digital Transformation, and Sustainable Innovation”

Faculty of Economy, University of Tirana
4 – 5 December 2026

About the conference

The Faculty of Economy, University of Tirana, is pleased to announce the 2026 edition of the International Conference on Economy, Business, Innovation, and Technology (ICEBIT 2026).

As economies transition toward more knowledge-intensive, data-driven and sustainable development models, the integration of AI, digital transformation, green innovation and responsible governance have become essential for enhancing competitiveness, productivity, resilience and inclusive economic growth.

Building on the scientific dialogue initiated by “ICEBIT 2024: Transforming Economy and Business through Innovation and Digital Solutions” and “ICEBIT 2025: Building Intelligent Economies with Resilient Innovation and Smart Specialization Strategies,” ICEBIT 2026 advances this dialogue under the theme “Advancing Intelligent Economies through AI, Digital Transformation, and Sustainable Innovation.” The 2026 edition focuses on how artificial intelligence, digital transformation, data-driven innovation and sustainable business practices are reshaping economies, organizations, markets, institutions and societies.

The conference provides an interdisciplinary research platform for examining how key actors in the economic ecosystem – businesses and SMEs, entrepreneurs, financial institutions, universities and research organizations, and governments and policymakers – are adapting their strategies, business models, skills, technologies, organizational practices and policy frameworks to an increasingly AI-driven, digital and sustainability-oriented economy. It welcomes theoretical, empirical and applied research, with particular attention to the role of AI, digital transformation and sustainable innovation in improving productivity, competitiveness, decision-making, entrepreneurship, financial systems, organizational performance and economic resilience.

Conference objectives

The conference seeks to:

• Promote high-quality scientific research in economics, business and management.
• Encourage interdisciplinary research integrating AI, digital technologies and sustainability.
• Facilitate collaboration among universities, research institutions, industry and policymakers.
• Explore innovative approaches for intelligent, resilient and sustainable economic development.
• Discuss emerging theoretical, methodological and practical challenges in digital and AI-driven economies.
• Provide networking opportunities for researchers and doctoral students at international level.

Who should participate

ICEBIT 2026 welcomes contributions from:

• Academics and researchers
• Doctoral and postdoctoral researchers
• Policymakers and public institutions
• Business leaders and entrepreneurs
• Innovation and technology professionals
• Financial and banking professionals
• Accounting and auditing professionals
• Legal and regulatory experts
• Representatives of industry and professional organizations

ICEBIT 2026 provides a multidisciplinary platform for presenting research, exchanging knowledge, developing international academic networks, and fostering collaboration among researchers, institutions, businesses and policymakers.

Conference topics

The conference will address the following broad thematic areas, including but not limited to:

Economics, policy and quantitative methods

1. Economic Growth, Development and Competitiveness
2. Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and Economic Policy
3. International Economics, Trade and Globalization
4. Econometrics, Statistics and Quantitative Methods

Business, strategy and management

5. Business Strategy and Strategic Management
6. Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Smart Organizations
7. International Business and Global Management
8. Human Resource Management and the Future of Work
9. Operations, Supply Chain and Logistics Management

Finance, accounting and FinTech

10. Finance, Banking, Investment and Risk Management
11. FinTech, Digital Finance and Financial Innovation
12. Accounting, Financial Reporting, Auditing and Assurance Services
13. Digital Tax Administration and Performance Management

Data, AI and digital technologies

14. Management Information Systems and Enterprise Business Intelligence
15. Data Management, Data Quality and Systems Integration
16. Big Data, Data Science and Predictive Analytics
17. Cybersecurity and Information Risk Management
18. Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Business
19. Generative AI, Large Language Models and Machine Learning
20. AI-Driven Decision Making, Automation and Business Processes

Marketing, consumer behavior and tourism

21. Digital Marketing and Marketing Analytics
22. Consumer Behavior and Customer Experience
23. Smart Tourism, Sustainable Tourism and Destination Management

Digital economy, sustainability and governance

24. Digital Economy, Digital Transformation and Emerging Technologies
25. Circular Economy, ESG and Sustainable Finance
26. Corporate Governance, Business Ethics and Regulation

Submission and publication

Authors should submit their abstract and full paper through EasyChair. All submitted manuscripts will undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process prior to consideration for inclusion in the official ICEBIT 2026 Conference Proceedings.

Selected outstanding full papers may be considered for publication in “The Albanian Journal of Economy and Business (ALJEB)”, the scientific journal of the Faculty of Economy, University of Tirana (ISSN 2219-3200), subject to the journal’s own editorial and peer-review policies.

Please note: the conference publication policy permits a maximum of two papers per contributing author.

Important dates

Registration fee

The registration fee includes publication of the paper in the conference proceedings, participation in all conference sessions for co-authors, refreshments during breaks, and other organizational costs. Besides the conference registration fee, there are no additional hidden conference and/or publication costs.

Contact

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