Aug 27-28, 2026 Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Dubai Palace, the Dubai Palace College of Business and Institute of Business Research are proud to announce call for papers for the International Conference on Business Sustainability (ICBS 2026) with the theme Sustainable value creation in an AI-driven business landscape.
The International Conference on Business Sustainability (ICBS 2026) aims to provide an international platform for scholars, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to exchange knowledge, research findings, and practical insights on how artificial intelligence is reshaping business and financial systems toward sustainability. The conference encourages interdisciplinary papers and extended abstracts integrating perspectives from business theories, financial practices, governance, innovation, and sustainable development, while fostering high-quality research on emerging topics such as ESG, responsible leadership, sustainable finance, corporate governance, and long-term value creation in the digital era.
Topics for the conference include but are NOT limited to:
Track 1: Sustainable Business, ESG, and Governance
• Corporate social responsibility, environmental issues, and ESG integration
• Governance, sustainable development, and quality management
• Sustainability accounting, ESG reporting, and integrated reporting
• Auditing and assurance of sustainability and corporate reports
• Technology applications in assessing quality of corporate disclosure
Track 2: Digital Transformation, AI, and Data Analytics
• AI and big data capabilities in business practice
• Digital strategy and transformation roadmaps
• AI governance and responsible use of AI in business and finance
• AI, immersive technologies, and the future of human resource management
• AI, machine learning, and data analytics in finance and banking
Track 3: Finance, Risk, and Financial Systems
• Digital finance, fintech, and innovation in business applications
• Asset pricing, corporate governance, and regulation
• Climate risk, geopolitical risk, and financial stability
• Risk, compliance, and data privacy in financial systems
• Sustainable finance, financial behavior, and banking system development
• Macroeconomic, technological factors and financial markets & banking systems
Track 4: Innovation, Strategy, and Consumer Experience
• Entrepreneurship and corporate leadership
• Accounting in the digital economy and technological transformation
• Enhancing customer experience in digital age
• Consumption in the metaverse, green consumption, and sustainable consumption
• Cultural capital, heritage systems, and experience production
Track 5: Industry applications and sectoral transformation
• Hospitality, entertainment, sports, and tourism
• Healthcare management in the era of AI and advanced technologies
• Technology for sustainable supply chains and carbon emission reduction in tourism
• Technology-driven service Innovation (AI, IoT, and robotics) in hospitality
• AI-Driven phygital tourism, emerging travel trends, and transforming tourism for a thriving future
• Ethics in tourism - Responsibility toward balancing sustainability
Publication Opportunities
Important Dates
· Full papers/Extended abstract submission deadline: 30th June, 2026
· Final notification of acceptance: From 15th June, 2026
· Early registration and payment deadline: 10th July, 2026
· Registration and conference fee payment deadline: 5th August, 2026
· Conference dates: 27th - 28th August, 2026
Submission Fee:
· Early registration and payment deadline: 200$ USD
· Registration and conference fee payment deadline: 250$ USD
Conference Code: HQHRD 23/9/2026 Conference Date: Sep 23, 2026
Conference Code: FRGTSDMD2026 August 28, 2026 Conference Date: Aug 28, 2026