Call for Papers

Theme: AI, Digital Transformation, and the Future of Organizations and Economies

Dates: May 15–16, 2026
Location: EMAA Business School, Agadir, Morocco

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital transformation have evolved from emerging technologies into central strategic drivers of organizational performance, innovation, and economic transformation. Across sectors, organizations increasingly embed AI into core activities not only to automate processes but also to enhance decision-making, generate strategic insights, and strengthen adaptability in uncertain and dynamic environments.

When combined with digital platforms, big data analytics, and machine learning, AI-powered systems play a critical role in shaping innovation ecosystems, operational resilience, and sustainable competitive advantage. The ability of organizations to strategically reconfigure resources and processes has become a key condition for capturing the full value of digital transformation and sustaining innovation over time.

At the organizational level, AI is reshaping traditional management functions, including human resource management, performance evaluation, and talent development. While these technologies offer significant efficiency and performance gains, they also raise important challenges related to ethics, governance, transparency, and fairness.

At the macroeconomic and institutional levels, AI and digital transformation are redefining public governance, labor markets, and economic growth models. Governments and public institutions leverage AI to enhance digital public services and policy responsiveness while confronting regulatory, data governance, and inclusion challenges.

Topics of Interest

The conference invites contributions that address, but are not limited to, the following areas and their subtopics:

Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Management

• AI-supported decision-making and strategic management
• Algorithmic management and organizational performance
• Human–AI collaboration and augmented intelligence
• Ethical, explainable, and responsible AI in organizations

Digital Transformation and Business Innovation

• Digital transformation strategies and organizational change
• AI-driven business model innovation
• Digital platforms, ecosystems, and value creation
• Technology-enabled entrepreneurship and startups

AI, Economics, and Financial Systems

• AI in economic forecasting and applied econometrics
• FinTech, blockchain, and digital financial services
• AI and risk management in financial markets
• ESG analytics and technology-driven financial reporting

Human Capital, Work, and Skills in the AI Era

• Future of work and AI-enabled workplaces
• Talent management, HR analytics, and digital skills
• Workforce transformation and organizational culture
• Social, ethical, and psychological impacts of AI

We cordially invite academics, practitioners, and policymakers to submit proposals and papers covering these and related issues. Authors will be expected to participate in the conference and papers will be eligible for publication, subject to editorial and peer-reviews.