Conference Platform
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
December 4 - 5, 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 ICEBIT 2026 “Advancing Intelligent Economies through AI, Digital Transformation, and Sustainable Innovation”. The 2026 edition will focus on how Artificial Intelligence, digital transformation, data-driven innovation, and sustainable business practices are reshaping economies, organizations, markets, institutions, and societies.
The conference aims to provide an interdisciplinary research platform for examining how different actors within the economic ecosystem, including businesses and SMEs, entrepreneurs, financial institutions, universities and research organizations, governments and policymakers are adapting their strategies, capabilities, technologies and institutional frameworks to an increasingly AI-driven and sustainability-oriented economy.
The conference welcomes theoretical, empirical and applied research examining how these actors are adapting their strategies, business models, skills, technologies, organizational practices and policy frameworks to an increasingly intelligent and digital economy. Particular attention is given to the role of AI, digital transformation and sustainable innovation in improving productivity, competitiveness, decision-making, entrepreneurship, financial systems, organizational performance and economic resilience.
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.
To submit an abstract and full paper, authors should send their contribution through EasyChair.
The conference 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.
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 editorial and peer-review policies. Publication in ALJEB is subject to a separate editorial selection and peer-review process.
Please note that the conference publication policy permits a maximum of two papers per contributing author.
Conference Topics:
The conference will address the following broad thematic areas, including but not limited to:
- Economic Growth, Development and Competitiveness
- Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and Economic Policy
- International Economics, Trade and Globalization
- Econometrics, Statistics and Quantitative Methods
- Business Strategy and Strategic Management
- Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Smart Organizations
- International Business and Global Management
- Human Resource Management and the Future of Work
- Operations, Supply Chain and Logistics Management
- Finance, Banking, Investment and Risk Management
- FinTech, Digital Finance and Financial Innovation
- Management Information Systems and Enterprise Business Intelligence
- Data Management, Data Quality and Systems Integration
- Big Data, Data Science and Predictive Analytics
- Cybersecurity and Information Risk Management
- Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Business
- Generative AI, Large Language Models and Machine Learning
- AI-Driven Decision Making, Automation and Business Processes
- Accounting, Financial Reporting, Auditing and Assurance Services
- Digital Tax Administration and Performances Management
- Digital Marketing and Marketing Analytics
- Consumer Behavior and Customer Experience
- Smart Tourism, Sustainable Tourism and Destination Management
- Digital Economy, Digital Transformation and Emerging Technologies
- Circular Economy, ESG and Sustainable Finance
- Corporate Governance, Business Ethics and Regulation
Important Dates
- Abstract Submission Deadline: 02 October 2026
- Notification of Abstract Acceptance: 12 October 2026
- Full Paper Submission Deadline: 24 October 2026
- Notification of Full Paper Acceptance: 23 November 2026
- Registration Deadline: 30 November 2026
- Conference dates:4 – 5 December 2026
Conference language
English will be the official language of the conference.
Registration fee
Registration fee includes publication of 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.
- Full-time Academic Staff of FEUT: Full-time academic staff of the Faculty of Economy, University of Tirana (FEUT), are exempt from the conference registration fee.
- External Participants: Participants affiliated with academic and research institutions, the business sector, government institutions, public administration, chambers of commerce, and other organizations are subject to a registration fee of EUR 50 per author.
- Doctorate Students (PhD): Doctorate students are subject to a reduced registration fee of EUR 30 per author.
Contact
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