30th ABMC Conference
30th ABMC Conference

Business, AI, and Humanity: The New Convergence

October 23–24, 2026 Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre
Welcome Message

A Forum Where Disciplines Intersect

Dr. Rock-Antoine Mehanna, CEO of ABMC
Dr. Rock-Antoine Mehanna
CEO, Academy of Business Management Conferences

The 30th ABMC brings together those who define the future of business and society: CEOs who lead, deans who shape curricula, and editors who set the research agenda. Our theme poses a fundamental question — not merely what intelligent systems can achieve, but how they should serve human progress.

With AUD as our co-organizer and Emerald Publishing as our knowledge partner, this forum bridges rigorous scholarship with executive wisdom. It is a space where disciplines intersect, where ethical inquiry meets technical innovation, and where today's decisions inform tomorrow's frontiers.

We invite you to join this conversation. The program is being finalised. The stage is being set. Your contribution will complete it.

What Makes 30th ABMC Unique

Conference Signatures

A distinctive forum bringing together academic rigor and executive wisdom.

Roundtables
CEOs, Deans & Editors-in-Chief
Presentations
100 Peer-reviewed Articles
Business Cases
3 Real-world Cases
Knowledge Partner
Emerald Publishing
Co-Organizer
American University in Dubai
Call for Papers

Conference Tracks

12 tracks spanning the intersection of business, AI, and human progress.

01
AI and Business Strategy
02
Leadership and Digital Transformation
03
Future of Work and Talent Management
04
Marketing in the Age of AI
05
Finance and Financial Innovation
06
Operations and Supply Chain Management
07
Ethics and Governance of AI
08
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
09
Global Business and Trade
10
Sustainability and Social Responsibility
11
Technology and Human Experience
12
Policy, Regulation, and the Digital Economy
Timeline

Important Dates

Mark your calendar for the 30th ABMC Conference.

Upcoming
Submission Open
Abstract/Paper Submission (Extended)
22nd September 2026
Early Bird Registration
5th October 2026
Registration Date
23–24 October 2026
Conference Dates
Distinguished Faculty

Our previous speakers

Learn from renowned professors, scholars, and industry leaders from world-class institutions.

Schedule

Conference Program

Two days of keynotes, roundtables, research presentations, and networking.

1

Day 1 — On-Site (Oct 23)

8:15 – 9:00 AM
Registration and Networking
9:00 – 9:30 AM
Inaugural Session — Welcome note by CEO, and Keynote talks
9:30 – 10:45 AM
CEOs' Roundtable — Navigating the AI shift
10:45 – 11:00 AM
Coffee Break — Networking over refreshments
11:00 – 12:00 PM
Deans' Roundtable — Preparing the next generation for an AI-driven world
12:00 – 1:15 PM
Editors' Roundtable — What matters most in business research today
1:15 – 1:30 PM
Award Distribution and Group Photo
1:30 – 2:30 PM
Luncheon — Networking lunch
2:30 – 3:45 PM
Business Case Presentations — Company success stories
3:45 – 4:00 PM
Coffee Break — Afternoon refreshments
4:00 – 5:00 PM
Research Track I — Peer-reviewed papers
5:00 – 6:15 PM
Research Track II — Peer-reviewed papers
2

Day 2 — Virtual (Oct 24)

8:55 – 9:00 AM
Registration & Welcome
9:00 – 10:45 AM
Keynote Sessions
10:45 – 12:00 PM
Break
12:00 – 1:30 PM
Research Presentations — Track III
1:30 – 3:00 PM
Research Presentations — Track IV
3:00 – 4:30 PM
Research Presentations — Track V
4:30 – 6:00 PM
Research Presentations — Track VI
Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre
Conference Venue

Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre

Airport Road, Dubai, UAE

Conveniently located near Dubai International Airport, our host venue offers a seamless setting for scholarly exchange and professional networking. All paper presentations, roundtables, and keynotes will take place here.

American University in Dubai Logo

Co-Organizer

American University in Dubai

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Knowledge Partner

Emerald Publishing