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:
    1. Research papers
    2. Work-in-progress studies
    3. 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

Track 1: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Advanced Analytics

  • Advanced deep learning models and computational architectures
  • Reinforcement learning and autonomous intelligent systems
  • AI-enabled business intelligence and decision-support systems
  • Natural language processing, knowledge representation, and text mining
  • Predictive, prescriptive, and descriptive analytics
  • Advanced data visualization and visual analytics
  • Ethical AI, fairness, responsible innovation, governance, and regulatory frameworks
  • AI applications in finance, economics, accounting, healthcare, science, and societal challenges

 

Track 2: Sustainable Computing, Communication Networks, and Cybersecurity

  • Next-generation wireless systems (5G/6G) and emerging standards
  • IoT communication architectures and protocol engineering
  • Green computing and energy-aware communication systems
  • Software-defined networking (SDN), NFV, and virtualized networks
  • Cybersecurity, data protection, and intelligent fraud prevention
  • Renewable-energy-powered cloud and data center infrastructure
  • Policy frameworks for sustainable digital ecosystems

 

Track 3: Internet of Things, Smart Systems, and Distributed Computing

  • IoT architectures for sensing, monitoring, and intelligent routing
  • IoT applications in logistics, supply chains, and smart urban environments
  • Industrial IoT and Industry 4.0 implementations
  • Smart grids and energy-efficient communication systems
  • Cloud computing architectures and deployment models
  • Edge and fog computing for real-time analytics
  • Security, privacy, and trust in IoT, cloud, and edge ecosystems

 

Track 4: Intelligent Transportation, Geospatial Analytics, and Smart Cities

  • Smart traffic management, infrastructure optimization, and road safety
  • Autonomous mobility and intelligent transport systems
  • AI applications in urban development and sustainable planning
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing technologies
  • Spatiotemporal modeling and geospatial data intelligence
  • Geo-visualization and large-scale spatial analytics
  • Engineering innovations for smart and sustainable cities

 

Track 5: Digital Transformation, Financial Analytics, and Sustainable Engineering Innovation

  • Data-driven decision-making in finance and business
  • Forensic analytics and financial fraud detection
  • Credit risk modeling and predictive financial analytics
  • Algorithmic trading, fintech, blockchain, and digital assets
  • Business intelligence and advanced financial reporting systems
  • Analytics-driven digital transformation strategies
  • Industry 4.0, digital twins, and intelligent manufacturing systems
  • Renewable energy systems, sustainable construction, water resource management, and green engineering solutions
  • Simulation, optimization, and decision sciences

Important Dates

  • Paper Submission Deadline: March 31, 2026
  • Notification of Acceptance/Rejection: April 16, 2026
  • Deadline for Registration Payment for Authors of Accepted Papers: April 17, 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