We are pleased to announce and invite for submissions for the 9th International Digital Business Research Days (DBRD 2026) from 26th to 28th of May 2026 hosted by the Digital Business Institute @ University of Applied Science, Campus Steyr, Upper Austria.
The conference is one of the key events and get-together within the European Digital Business Network between the Innovation Value Institute at Maynooth University, Ireland, the Digital Business Institute at the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria, Campus Steyr and the Department of Informatics Engineering at the University of Coimbra, Portugal.
We invite postgraduate research students at any stage of their research to submit extended abstracts and present at the conference. The conference provides a platform for researchers and research students to exchange ideas, present and discuss ongoing research.
The contributions can focus on the research topic but also include other challenges and experiences related to postgraduate research. Examples include: how to publish research results in high-quality outlets, how to position research and research contributions, how to apply research methods, and how to structure and systematically plan a good Ph.D. thesis. The participants include experienced researchers, postdoctoral researchers and professors, providing an opportunity for discussion of research projects in an academically stimulating atmosphere. Moreover, the Digital Business Research Day provides multiple networking opportunities, embedded into a friendly and supportive atmosphere.
Scope of the Conference
Digital Business includes a wide range of topics from strategic aspects to implementation. Research on Digital Business supports enterprises in their Digital Transformation and the development of innovative business models. It is positioned at the nexus of Information and Communications Technology, Software Engineering, andBusiness Studies, and includes a range of innovative digital technologies. Authors are encouraged to submit research-in-progress papers with specific questions and issues for discussion during the course research day.
Topics
Topics may include – but are not limited to:
Data Governance
Enterprise Architectures
Digital Business Models
Sustainable Digital Business
Digital Operational Resilience
Design Science Research
Smart Cities & Smart Energy
Virtual Reality & Metaverse
Data Sovereignty & Sharing
Cybersecurity for Digital Business
Digital Transformations in Healthcare
Hybrid working models & Digital Business
Ethical implications of AI-driven decision making
Natural language processing & machine learning
Human Computer Interaction & Digital Interventions
Use of Digital Technologies in Business Context (AI, IoT, Blockchain, XR, etc.)
Future Technology Trends & Digital Business (Quantum Computing, Web 3.0, AI Agents)
Author Guidelines
All papers must describe original work, not previously published or submitted to another conference or alternative publication outlet. Acceptance will be based on potential impact, novelty, quality and suitability of research design, evaluation, relevance and originality. Submissions should be between 1000-2000 words (excluding references)