ISPC 2026 on September 11: The Scientific Program with 95 Presentations
Abstract
September 11, 2026 marks the scientifically oriented second conference day of
the 6th annual International Scientific-Practical Conference (ISPC 2026).
The current ISPC management system lists 95 presentations in ten parallel
hybrid tracks for Friday. The topics range from AI Strategy, Governance and
Responsible AI to Digital Higher Education, Digital Marketing, E-Commerce and
Knowledge Transfer, as well as Digital Health and ethical, societal and
organizational aspects of digitalization. The presentations are conducted in
parallel across ten tracks and combine onsite and online participation.
ISPC 2026: The Scientific Program on September 11
On Friday, September 11, 2026, the scientific program is at the center of
ISPC 2026. The current management system lists a total of 95 presentations,
distributed across ten parallel tracks. This allows different scientific
perspectives on digitalization, artificial intelligence and digital management
to be discussed simultaneously.
The program day is international and interdisciplinary in scope. Topics range
from AI strategies and Responsible AI to digitalization in higher education
and digital business models, as well as marketing, consumer behavior,
healthcare, organizational issues, ethics and the societal consequences
of digitalization.
Schedule of the Scientific Program Day
| Time | Program Item | Format |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00–08:30 | Arrival and technical preparation | FHNW Brugg-Windisch + Zoom |
| 08:30–08:45 | Welcome and introduction to the Friday tracks | Hybrid plenary |
| 08:45–11:30 | Scientific presentations, Sessions 1–5 | 10 parallel rooms + 10 Zoom channels |
| 11:30–12:15 | Lunch break | Onsite / online break |
| 12:15–15:00 | Scientific presentations, Sessions 6–10 | 10 parallel rooms + 10 Zoom channels |
| 15:20–16:00 | Certificates, ISPC announcements and closing | Hybrid plenary |
Academic Fields and Key Research Topics
The thematic structure of Friday shows a clear concentration on artificial
intelligence, digitalization and digital transformation. The largest topic
area is AI Strategy, Governance & Responsible AI with
22 presentations. This is followed by Digital Higher Education &
Internationalization with 20 and Digital Marketing,
Consumer Behavior & Retail Innovation with 19 presentations.
| Academic Topic Area | Presentations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| AI Strategy, Governance & Responsible AI | 22 | 23.2% |
| Digital Higher Education & Internationalization | 20 | 21.1% |
| Digital Marketing, Consumer Behavior & Retail Innovation | 19 | 20.0% |
| Digital Innovation, Knowledge Transfer & Recommendation Systems | 7 | 7.4% |
| Agentic AI, Decision Intelligence & Digital Procurement | 7 | 7.4% |
| Philosophy, Ethics & Society in the Age of AI | 6 | 6.3% |
| Digital Health & Healthcare Transformation | 6 | 6.3% |
| Digital Work, Mindfulness & Organizational Behavior | 5 | 5.3% |
| Digital Innovation & Knowledge Transfer | 3 | 3.2% |
| Total | 95 | 100% |
The Ten Scientific Tracks
Track 1 – AI Strategy, Governance & Responsible AI
Merium Hazem Anwar Labib Bishara; Michele Dilenge; Natia Kakhniashvili;
Givi Bedianashvili; Zidane Lamdaghri; Eter Kharaishvili; Shorena Davitaia;
Wawan Dhewanto; Alexandre Davitaia; Tinatin Zhorzholiani.
Track 2 – AI Applications, Smart Cities & Financial Intelligence
Christian Schachtner; Hugo César Enríquez-García; Tatia Dundua; Giorgi Katamadze;
Mariam Dedabrishvili; Tamta Lekishvili; Gissel Velarde; Eveny Ciurleo;
Ketevan Dundua; Charles Richard Baker.
Track 3 – Digital Consumer Experience, Retail & Marketing
Nugzar Todua; Anastasya Umayah; Sabiena Amarissa Vianca; Devi Shonia;
Natasya Angel Holy Winata; Christian H. Pangaribuan; Adelia Shifa Samita;
Cherilyn Sandyova Kristanto; Meng Zhang; Celine Alter / Lisa Lüthy.
Track 4 – E-Commerce, Platforms & Digital Business
Darius Zumstein; Muhammad Lukman Baihaqi Alfakihuddin; Rokhsareh Mobarhan;
Viet Dang Anh Hoang; Amanda Rochellea B.; Ia Nadirashvili; Nouredin Barati;
Tri Wismiarsi; Kanaya Audy Phwa.
Track 5 – AI in Higher Education & Academic Quality
Maia Bolkvadze; Nugzar Todua; Sophio Ugrekhelidze; Rusudan Seturidze;
Ia Natsvlishvili; Ebru Kızıltaş; Mariam Elizbarashvili; Nurdan Kavaklı Ulutaş;
Zviad Sigua; Lela Mirtskhulava.
Track 6 – Digital Education, Skills & Internationalization
Tea Munjishvili; Nihal Lamdaghri; Boutaina Aribia; Tatia Gherkenashvili;
Nino Paresashvili; Jessica Alexandria Wahyudi; Nino Paresashvili;
Tinatin Rodonaia; Eter Kharaishvili; Mariam Burmistrova.
Track 7 – Agentic AI, Decision Intelligence & Digital Procurement
Muslum Ibrahimov; Merihan Hazem Anwar Labib Bishara; Tsotne Lekishvili;
Badri Gechbaia; Rachel John Robinson; David Jalagonia; Giorgi Gaprindashvili;
Nino Tavberidze; Saipranay Tummala; Mourad Mansour.
Track 8 – Digital Innovation, Knowledge Transfer & Recommendation Systems
Jan-Ole Sievers; Giorgi Shaburishvili; Rusudan Maisuradze; Nino Chikhradze;
Tamta Beridze; Eliso Chokhonelidze; Manuel Etzkorn; Natia Terterashvili;
Yvonne Römer.
Track 9 – Digital Work, Leadership, Ethics & Society
Elene Dundua; Suraiya Nasreen; Marcel Dulgeridis; Mirian Ebanoidze;
Elizbar Elizbarashvili; Tamar Gamsakhurdia; Marine Natsvaladze;
David Razmadze; Ovrillia Praditha.
Track 10 – Digital Health, Trust & Societal AI
Richard C. Geibel ; Tamar Charkviani; Richard C. Geibel ; Siavash Hosseinpour Chermahini; Siavash Hosseinpour Chermahini; Natia Tsiklauri; Halimah Mohd Yusof.
Which Scientific Questions Are at the Center of the Program?
A major focus of Friday is how artificial intelligence can be implemented
strategically and organizationally while being designed and governed
responsibly. Topics such as AI Governance, Responsible AI, decision support
and AI-based management approaches highlight the importance of this field.
A second major focus is the digitalization of higher education. Contributions
address areas including AI in Higher Education, university digitalization,
skills, internationalization and digital learning and teaching systems.
A third major field is Digital Marketing, Consumer Behavior and Retail
Innovation. This includes digital consumer decisions, purchase intention,
social commerce, digital platforms, online retail and new forms of digital
customer interaction.
Further scientific areas include Digital Health, Knowledge Transfer,
Procurement, Digital Work, Leadership, ethics and the societal impact
of digitalization.
Important Deadlines and Submissions
The Call for Abstracts lists July 1, 2026 as the deadline for the abstract.
The deadline for the presentation and full paper is September 1, 2026.
The conference takes place on September 10 and 11, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When does the scientific part of ISPC 2026 take place?
The central scientific program takes place on Friday, September 11, 2026.
How many scientific presentations are planned?
The current management system lists 95 presentations across ten parallel tracks.
What are the main research focus areas?
The largest topic areas include AI Strategy, Governance & Responsible AI,
Digital Higher Education & Internationalization, and Digital Marketing,
Consumer Behavior & Retail Innovation.
How is the scientific program organized?
The program is organized into ten parallel tracks and combines onsite and
online participation.
Who is presenting on September 11?
The current Friday program includes the presenters listed across the ten
tracks, including Darius Zumstein, Richard C. Geibel, Eter Kharaishvili,
Tea Munjvishvili, Manuel Etzkorn, Christian Schachtner and many other
international authors.
What is the deadline for the full paper and presentation?
The official deadline for the presentation and full paper is September 1, 2026.
How does Friday differ from September 10?
Friday is the scientifically dense presentation day with 95 contributions
across ten parallel tracks, while September 10 includes the two keynotes by