Call for Papers

Dear Scholars,

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.

Special Track: Doctoral Colloquium (April 29, 2026)

We are delighted to introduce a dedicated Doctoral Colloquium, to be held on Day Two of the conference (April 29, 2026).

  • The colloquium will run in parallel at Al Ain University – Abu Dhabi Campus and through online sessions, enabling both on-site and remote participation.
  • This special track invites doctoral students from all fields related to the conference themes to present:

Research papers

Work-in-progress studies

Thesis proposals

Dissertations chapters

  • Participants will receive constructive feedback from experienced academics, researchers, and expert reviewers provided by the conference.
  • Accepted submissions to the Doctoral Colloquium will be published in the conference proceedings in English and Arabic.
  • Important Note: Only papers submitted in English will be included in the Scopus-indexed book.

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
  • Women as Catalysts of Sustainable Futures and Systemic Change
  • 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: March 31, 2026
  • Notification of Acceptance/Rejection: April 05, 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.

Conference Website & Submission:

Website: www.icsmgee.com 

Paper Submission: https://confmanage.com/account/RegisterUser/?id=87

Kind Regards,

Prof. Zafar Husain
Dean, College of Business
Al Ain Campus, Al Ain University, UAE.
Email: business@aau.ac.ae Te l. +971 3 7024800

Dr. Iffat Sabir

Deputy Dean, College of Business

Abu Dhabi, Al Ain University, UAE.

Email: business_ad@aau.ac.ae Te l. +971 2 6133585