ISPC 2026: The International Conference on Digital and AI Management Comes to Switzerland
Abstract: On 10 and 11 September 2026, the 6th ISPC – International Scientific-Practical Conference – will take place at FHNW in Brugg, Switzerland. Under the theme “Digital and AI Management – Scientific Research and Practical Implementation”, the conference brings together researchers, practitioners and emerging scholars from around the world. Submissions are accepted until 1 June 2026; selected articles will be published in the conference proceedings by Springer Nature. Participation is free of charge.
Important Facts about ISPC 2026
- 6th edition of the annual ISPC – for the first time in Switzerland, hosted by FHNW in Brugg.
- Theme: “Digital and AI Management – Scientific Research and Practical Implementation”.
- Organised by FHNW (Switzerland), IU International University (Germany), Adelphi University (USA), East European University (Georgia) and E-Commerce Institute Cologne (Germany).
- Hybrid format: in-person in Brugg or online via Zoom – global participation possible.
- Abstract submission (1 page, 300 words): deadline 1 June 2026.
- Submission of presentation and full paper: deadline 1 September 2026.
- Selected contributions published by Springer Nature (proceedings of ISPC 2025 already released).
- Participation is free of charge – early hotel booking strongly recommended (only two hotels nearby).
Key Deadlines at a Glance
| Milestone | Deadline |
| Application Form (Abstract, 1 page / 300 words) | 1 June 2026 |
| Submission of presentation and full paper | 1 September 2026 |
| ISPC 2026 Conference at FHNW, Switzerland | 10/11 September 2026 |
Table: ISPC 2026 Organising Committee, E-Commerce Institute Cologne 2026
The ISPC: Five Years of International Science at the Intersection of Research and Practice
The ISPC – International Scientific-Practical Conference – has grown into an established fixture on the international academic calendar for digitalisation, e-commerce and management. What began as a specialised forum has evolved into an annual platform that brings together academics and practitioners from Germany, the USA, Switzerland, Georgia and beyond.
Following editions in Cologne (4th ISPC 2024) and New York (5th ISPC 2025), the 6th edition takes place for the first time in Switzerland – at FHNW (University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland) in Brugg, one of Switzerland’s most respected universities with over 15,000 enrolled students. The event will be hosted by Prof. Dr. Darius Zumstein from the Institute for Competitiveness and Communication at FHNW, who has contributed as both speaker and co-organiser at the two most recent editions.
The proceedings of the 5th ISPC 2025 have already been published by Springer Nature – further evidence of the academic quality of the series and the reach that contributions gain through publication.
International Partner Institutions of ISPC 2026
| Institution | Country | Role |
| FHNW | Switzerland | Host institution 2026 |
| IU International University | Germany | Co-organiser |
| Adelphi University | USA | Co-organiser |
| East European University | Georgia | Co-organiser |
| E-Commerce Institute Cologne | Germany | Founding member |
Table: ISPC 2026 Organising Committee 2026
Expert Quote
The ISPC is for us every year a unique opportunity to discuss current research findings directly with practitioners. The combination of academic depth and practical relevance is what makes this conference so valuable – I am very much looking forward to the 6th edition in Switzerland.
— Prof. Dr. Richard C. Geibel, Director, E-Commerce Institute Cologne & IU International University
Call for Abstracts: Submit Now and Become Part of ISPC 2026
ISPC 2026 is open to researchers, practitioners, and master’s and doctoral students – from the partner universities as well as from any other higher education institution or company worldwide. The thematic scope covers all aspects of digitalisation in business, management, education and research, with a particular focus on Artificial Intelligence.
Submissions consist of a one-page abstract (approx. 300 words) via the Application Form, to be sent by 1 June 2026 to: ispc2026conference@gmail.com
Those wishing to submit a book chapter after the conference will find all requirements in the attached Requirements document. Springer Nature no longer publishes contributions without a fully completed publishing agreement – this can be completed and submitted now.
Special awards will be presented: Best Presentation Certificates for outstanding contributions, and Young Scientist Certificates for early-career researchers without a PhD. Springer Nature also offers complimentary support for the possible publication of a thesis.
A Note on Accommodation: Book Early
Brugg is a small town with only two recommended conference hotels. As a large number of participants is expected, the organisers strongly advise booking accommodation early:
- Centurion Towerhotel Windisch-Brugg – 180 m from the conference venue | centurion-towerhotel.ch
- Hotel Terminus Brugg – 500 m from the conference venue | terminus-brugg.ch
Academic Context
Research by Julian Thiers and the team led by Prof. Dr. Richard C. Geibel at the E-Commerce Institute Cologneunderscores the critical bridging function of international scientific conferences such as the ISPC: they translate academic findings into practically applicable knowledge while building networks that continue to operate long after the event.
In an era defined by AI and digital transformation, the exchange between science and practice has never been more important. The ISPC provides exactly this space – international, open-access, and with a direct pathway to publication through Springer Nature. The E-Commerce Institute Cologne has supported the conference since its founding and looks forward to welcoming participants in Switzerland.