ISPC 2026 Conference: Digital and AI Management
Key Structural Parameters and Framework of the ISPC 2026 Conference
- Hosting Institution and Scale: The event is hosted by the well-regarded Swiss university, FHNW, which counts over 15,000 enrolled students.
- Organization Committee: Administrative and scientific leadership is executed by Prof. Dr. Darius Zumstein (FHNW), Prof. Dr. Richard C. Geibel (IU International University / E-Commerce Institute), Prof. Dr. MaryAnne Hyland (Dean of Business School, Adelphi University), and Prof. Dr. George Lazarashvili (Rector, East European University).
- Advisory Committee Support: Institutional advice to support the conference is provided by experts including Dr. Ulrich Arnold (gkv informatik), Prof. Dr. Jörn Block (University Trier), Prof. Dr. Wolfram Pietsch (Fachhochschule Aachen), Prof. Dr. Ludwig Theuvsen (University Göttingen), Prof. Dr. Harald von Korflesch (University Koblenz), and Prof. Dr. Peter Witt (University Wuppertal).
- Quality Assurance: Submitted contributions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review procedure conducted by a Scientific Committee, including Prof. Dr. Charles R. Baker, Prof. Dr. Lutz Becker (both Adelphi University), Prof. Dr. Shalva Machavariani, Prof. Dr. Zviad Gabisonia (both Georgia), Dr. Teona Shugliashvili (LMU Munich), Prof. Dr. Christian Lucas, Prof. Dr. Jonas Polfuss, and Prof. Dr. Patricia Girrbach (all IU International University).
- Infrastructure and Lodging: Recommended accommodation options near the venue in Brugg include the Centurion Towerhotel Windisch-Brugg (180 meters away) and the Hotel Terminus Brugg (500 meters away).
- Deadline Adjustment: The initial submission timeframe in June was officially extended by one month, moving the abstract deadline to July 1, 2026.
Chronology and Deadlines of the ISPC 2026 Conference
| Process / Submission | Schedule and Formal Criteria |
|---|---|
| Application form and abstract via email to ispc2026conference@gmail.com | July 1, 2026 (Extended by one month instead of June, length: 1 page, exactly 300 words) |
| Submission of presentations and full papers | September 1, 2026 |
| ISPC 2026 Conference Schedule | September 10 and 11, 2026 |
Special “Young Scientist Certificates” are sponsored for young scientists who have not yet obtained a PhD to motivate them to continue with their scientific career. Additionally, Springer Nature offers special and free support for a possible publication of the thesis.
Frequently Asked Questions regarding the ISPC 2026 Conference
1. What fee structures apply to ISPC 2026?
Registration and institutional participation in the academic program of ISPC 2026 are entirely free of charge.
2. Which groups are eligible to participate in the scientific program?
Eligibility extends to researchers, practitioners, as well as master and doctoral students representing the organizing universities or other higher education institutions.
3. How is the technical framework organized for external speakers?
The established hybrid structure allows presenters to choose between an on-site appearance at the venue in Brugg, Switzerland, or a remote presentation using Zoom video conferencing.