April 28-29, 2026<\/span><\/h2>Empowering Minds. Shaping Futures<\/h3>
\n Submission <\/i><\/a>\n <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n \n \n \n Engage Policymakers. Advance Knowledge<\/span><\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n Submission <\/i><\/a>\n <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n \n \n \n April 28-29, 2026<\/span><\/h2>Al Ain University, AU'2026<\/h3>
Watch Video<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n \n \n \n April 28-29, 2026<\/span><\/h2>AAU'2026. Al Ain University - Abu Dhabi Campus<\/h3>
Submission <\/i><\/a>Watch Video<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n \n \n \n Where Research Meets Decision-Making<\/span><\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n Submission <\/i><\/a>\n <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=”no” bg_image_custom=”121″ el_id=”home” css=”.vc_custom_1489566308255{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}” parallax_bg=”1″ stellar_background_ratio=”0.6″][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1417507329606{padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n \n Date<\/h4>\n April 28-29, 2026<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n \n Location<\/h4>\n Al Ain University - Abu Dhabi Campus<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n \n Speakers<\/h4>\n 8 Professional Speakers<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n \n Remaining<\/h4>\n 120 Tickets<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n \n <\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n [\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row section_id=”submission” css=”.vc_custom_1632563001300{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 35px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}” fullwidth=”no” el_id=”about” parallax_bg=”0″ stellar_background_ratio=”0.6″][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”9927″]\n <\/i><\/i><\/span><\/span>About the Conference <\/small><\/span><\/h3>\n [vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1768638868115{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}”]The International Conference on Smart Management, Green Technologies, and Entrepreneurial Ecosystems (AAU’2026) comes at a time when universities, businesses, and governments are seeking new ways to work together toward a more sustainable and innovative future. Organized by Al Ain University in collaboration with the EuroMid Academy of Business & Technology, London and Istanbul, and strongly aligned with UAE Vision 2030 and the UAE Centennial 2071. <\/span><\/p>\nThe conference seeks to bring together a melting pot of researchers, industrial stakeholders, policymakers, and young entrepreneurs under one roof to discuss various ideas, share experiences, and explore practical solutions to problems in today’s world. The combination of smart management practices, environmental technologies, and vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystems reflects the reality that none of these areas can succeed alone; each depends on the other.<\/span><\/p>\nTechnology-in particular, smart and green technologies-now form the core of sustainable development. Be it in the form of artificial intelligence, which helps companies to make better decisions, renewable energy systems, which minimize environmental impact, or digital platforms, which support new startups, technology has become a major driver for change. One of the major tasks of this conference is, therefore, to show how these technologies can better serve businesses and society. The researchers will present their new findings; practitioners will share the challenges they experience in trying to apply such novelties in operational practice. It is just this blend of theoretical and practical insights that we see as especially valuable.<\/span><\/p>\nEntrepreneurship also contributes to deciding how the future economy will look and feel. Such a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem does not happen overnight; it calls for supportive regulations, access to finance, education, mentoring, and a culture that fosters risk-taking. This event offers a forum for discussing how countries and universities can build such ecosystems and how startups can contribute to sustainability rather than work against it. Small mistakes, failed experiments, and unexpected outcomes are part of learning from experience, and this conference encourages this line of thought by embracing frank and open discussions.<\/span><\/p>\nConference Objectives: <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n- Provide a dedicated scientific platform for researchers, practitioners, and students to discuss emerging trends, share findings, and explore innovative solutions related to the conference themes.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Strengthen the link between academia and industry by promoting research that addresses real-world challenges and supports sustainable economic and technological development.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
\n- Enhance international networking among researchers, experts, and institutions, fostering long-term collaborations and cross-border research partnerships.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Promote the exchange of best practices in sustainable management, digital transformation, and entrepreneurial development.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Encourage interdisciplinary dialogue to integrate management, technology, sustainability, and entrepreneurship in a unified framework.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Support the UAE\u2019s national visions (Vision 2030 and Vision 2071) by promoting innovation, sustainability, and knowledge-based economic growth through academic and professional cooperation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nConference Language: <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nThe official languages of the conference are English and Arabic, and the organizing committee welcomes research papers submitted in either language.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1768639071344{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}”]<\/p>\nSpecial Track: Doctoral Colloquium (April 29, 2026)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nWe are delighted to introduce a dedicated Doctoral Colloquium, to be held on Day Two of the conference (April 29, 2026).<\/span><\/p>\nThe colloquium will run in parallel at Al Ain University \u2013 Abu Dhabi Campus and through online sessions, enabling both on-site and remote participation.<\/span><\/p>\nThis special track invites doctoral students from all fields related to the conference themes to present:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Research papers<\/span><\/li>\n
- Work-in-progress studies<\/span><\/li>\n
- Thesis proposals<\/span><\/li>\n
- Dissertations chapters<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Participants will receive constructive feedback from experienced academics, researchers, and expert reviewers provided by the conference.<\/span><\/p>\nAccepted submissions to the Doctoral Colloquium will be published in the conference proceedings in English and Arabic.<\/span><\/p>\nImportant Note: Only papers submitted in English will be included in the Scopus-indexed book.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]Submission <\/i><\/a>Watch video<\/a>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row section_id=”about” css=”.vc_custom_1632320475475{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 35px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}” fullwidth=”no” el_id=”about” parallax_bg=”0″ stellar_background_ratio=”0.6″][vc_column]\n <\/i><\/i><\/span><\/span>Important date <\/small><\/span><\/h3>\n [vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1772176093677{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}”]<\/p>\n\nImportant Dates<\/span><\/h1>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Engage Policymakers. Advance Knowledge<\/span><\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n Submission <\/i><\/a>\n <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n \n \n \n April 28-29, 2026<\/span><\/h2>Al Ain University, AU'2026<\/h3>
Watch Video<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n \n \n \n April 28-29, 2026<\/span><\/h2>AAU'2026. Al Ain University - Abu Dhabi Campus<\/h3>
Submission <\/i><\/a>Watch Video<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n \n \n \n Where Research Meets Decision-Making<\/span><\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n Submission <\/i><\/a>\n <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=”no” bg_image_custom=”121″ el_id=”home” css=”.vc_custom_1489566308255{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}” parallax_bg=”1″ stellar_background_ratio=”0.6″][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1417507329606{padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n \n Date<\/h4>\n April 28-29, 2026<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n \n Location<\/h4>\n Al Ain University - Abu Dhabi Campus<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n \n Speakers<\/h4>\n 8 Professional Speakers<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n \n Remaining<\/h4>\n 120 Tickets<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n \n <\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n [\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row section_id=”submission” css=”.vc_custom_1632563001300{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 35px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}” fullwidth=”no” el_id=”about” parallax_bg=”0″ stellar_background_ratio=”0.6″][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”9927″]\n <\/i><\/i><\/span><\/span>About the Conference <\/small><\/span><\/h3>\n [vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1768638868115{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}”]The International Conference on Smart Management, Green Technologies, and Entrepreneurial Ecosystems (AAU’2026) comes at a time when universities, businesses, and governments are seeking new ways to work together toward a more sustainable and innovative future. Organized by Al Ain University in collaboration with the EuroMid Academy of Business & Technology, London and Istanbul, and strongly aligned with UAE Vision 2030 and the UAE Centennial 2071. <\/span><\/p>\nThe conference seeks to bring together a melting pot of researchers, industrial stakeholders, policymakers, and young entrepreneurs under one roof to discuss various ideas, share experiences, and explore practical solutions to problems in today’s world. The combination of smart management practices, environmental technologies, and vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystems reflects the reality that none of these areas can succeed alone; each depends on the other.<\/span><\/p>\nTechnology-in particular, smart and green technologies-now form the core of sustainable development. Be it in the form of artificial intelligence, which helps companies to make better decisions, renewable energy systems, which minimize environmental impact, or digital platforms, which support new startups, technology has become a major driver for change. One of the major tasks of this conference is, therefore, to show how these technologies can better serve businesses and society. The researchers will present their new findings; practitioners will share the challenges they experience in trying to apply such novelties in operational practice. It is just this blend of theoretical and practical insights that we see as especially valuable.<\/span><\/p>\nEntrepreneurship also contributes to deciding how the future economy will look and feel. Such a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem does not happen overnight; it calls for supportive regulations, access to finance, education, mentoring, and a culture that fosters risk-taking. This event offers a forum for discussing how countries and universities can build such ecosystems and how startups can contribute to sustainability rather than work against it. Small mistakes, failed experiments, and unexpected outcomes are part of learning from experience, and this conference encourages this line of thought by embracing frank and open discussions.<\/span><\/p>\nConference Objectives: <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n- Provide a dedicated scientific platform for researchers, practitioners, and students to discuss emerging trends, share findings, and explore innovative solutions related to the conference themes.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Strengthen the link between academia and industry by promoting research that addresses real-world challenges and supports sustainable economic and technological development.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
\n- Enhance international networking among researchers, experts, and institutions, fostering long-term collaborations and cross-border research partnerships.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Promote the exchange of best practices in sustainable management, digital transformation, and entrepreneurial development.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Encourage interdisciplinary dialogue to integrate management, technology, sustainability, and entrepreneurship in a unified framework.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Support the UAE\u2019s national visions (Vision 2030 and Vision 2071) by promoting innovation, sustainability, and knowledge-based economic growth through academic and professional cooperation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nConference Language: <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nThe official languages of the conference are English and Arabic, and the organizing committee welcomes research papers submitted in either language.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1768639071344{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}”]<\/p>\nSpecial Track: Doctoral Colloquium (April 29, 2026)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nWe are delighted to introduce a dedicated Doctoral Colloquium, to be held on Day Two of the conference (April 29, 2026).<\/span><\/p>\nThe colloquium will run in parallel at Al Ain University \u2013 Abu Dhabi Campus and through online sessions, enabling both on-site and remote participation.<\/span><\/p>\nThis special track invites doctoral students from all fields related to the conference themes to present:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Research papers<\/span><\/li>\n
- Work-in-progress studies<\/span><\/li>\n
- Thesis proposals<\/span><\/li>\n
- Dissertations chapters<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Participants will receive constructive feedback from experienced academics, researchers, and expert reviewers provided by the conference.<\/span><\/p>\nAccepted submissions to the Doctoral Colloquium will be published in the conference proceedings in English and Arabic.<\/span><\/p>\nImportant Note: Only papers submitted in English will be included in the Scopus-indexed book.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]Submission <\/i><\/a>Watch video<\/a>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row section_id=”about” css=”.vc_custom_1632320475475{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 35px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}” fullwidth=”no” el_id=”about” parallax_bg=”0″ stellar_background_ratio=”0.6″][vc_column]\n <\/i><\/i><\/span><\/span>Important date <\/small><\/span><\/h3>\n [vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1772176093677{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}”]<\/p>\n\nImportant Dates<\/span><\/h1>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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\n Submission <\/i><\/a>\n <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Watch Video<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Submission <\/i><\/a>Watch Video<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> \n Submission <\/i><\/a>\n <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=”no” bg_image_custom=”121″ el_id=”home” css=”.vc_custom_1489566308255{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}” parallax_bg=”1″ stellar_background_ratio=”0.6″][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1417507329606{padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n The conference seeks to bring together a melting pot of researchers, industrial stakeholders, policymakers, and young entrepreneurs under one roof to discuss various ideas, share experiences, and explore practical solutions to problems in today’s world. The combination of smart management practices, environmental technologies, and vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystems reflects the reality that none of these areas can succeed alone; each depends on the other.<\/span><\/p>\n Technology-in particular, smart and green technologies-now form the core of sustainable development. Be it in the form of artificial intelligence, which helps companies to make better decisions, renewable energy systems, which minimize environmental impact, or digital platforms, which support new startups, technology has become a major driver for change. One of the major tasks of this conference is, therefore, to show how these technologies can better serve businesses and society. The researchers will present their new findings; practitioners will share the challenges they experience in trying to apply such novelties in operational practice. It is just this blend of theoretical and practical insights that we see as especially valuable.<\/span><\/p>\n Entrepreneurship also contributes to deciding how the future economy will look and feel. Such a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem does not happen overnight; it calls for supportive regulations, access to finance, education, mentoring, and a culture that fosters risk-taking. This event offers a forum for discussing how countries and universities can build such ecosystems and how startups can contribute to sustainability rather than work against it. Small mistakes, failed experiments, and unexpected outcomes are part of learning from experience, and this conference encourages this line of thought by embracing frank and open discussions.<\/span><\/p>\n Conference Objectives: <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Conference Language: <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The official languages of the conference are English and Arabic, and the organizing committee welcomes research papers submitted in either language.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1768639071344{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}”]<\/p>\n We are delighted to introduce a dedicated Doctoral Colloquium, to be held on Day Two of the conference (April 29, 2026).<\/span><\/p>\n The colloquium will run in parallel at Al Ain University \u2013 Abu Dhabi Campus and through online sessions, enabling both on-site and remote participation.<\/span><\/p>\n This special track invites doctoral students from all fields related to the conference themes to present:<\/span><\/p>\n Participants will receive constructive feedback from experienced academics, researchers, and expert reviewers provided by the conference.<\/span><\/p>\n Accepted submissions to the Doctoral Colloquium will be published in the conference proceedings in English and Arabic.<\/span><\/p>\n Important Note: Only papers submitted in English will be included in the Scopus-indexed book.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]Submission <\/i><\/a>Watch video<\/a>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row section_id=”about” css=”.vc_custom_1632320475475{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 35px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}” fullwidth=”no” el_id=”about” parallax_bg=”0″ stellar_background_ratio=”0.6″][vc_column]\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\nApril 28-29, 2026<\/span><\/h2>
Al Ain University, AU'2026<\/h3>
April 28-29, 2026<\/span><\/h2>
AAU'2026. Al Ain University - Abu Dhabi Campus<\/h3>
Where Research Meets Decision-Making<\/span><\/h2>
Date<\/h4>\n April 28-29, 2026<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n
Location<\/h4>\n Al Ain University - Abu Dhabi Campus<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n
Speakers<\/h4>\n 8 Professional Speakers<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n
Remaining<\/h4>\n 120 Tickets<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n
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<\/i><\/i><\/span><\/span>About the Conference <\/small><\/span><\/h3>\n [vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1768638868115{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}”]The International Conference on Smart Management, Green Technologies, and Entrepreneurial Ecosystems (AAU’2026) comes at a time when universities, businesses, and governments are seeking new ways to work together toward a more sustainable and innovative future. Organized by Al Ain University in collaboration with the EuroMid Academy of Business & Technology, London and Istanbul, and strongly aligned with UAE Vision 2030 and the UAE Centennial 2071. <\/span><\/p>\n
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Special Track: Doctoral Colloquium (April 29, 2026)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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