Digital Business Research Day 2026
We are pleased to announce and invite for submissions for the 9th International Digital Business Research Day from 26th to 27th 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, and Business 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
- Strategic Planning, Innovation Management & Entrepreneurship
- 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)
The Abstract should be structured as follows:
| Purpose | What motivates the research, and what goals does it pursue? |
| Design / Methodology / Approach | How are the objectives achieved? Describe the overall research approach, the main method(s) used, and the theoretical or conceptual scope of the research. |
| Findings | What was found in the course of the work? Summarize the key (tentative) outcomes produced by the analysis, discussion, or empirical investigation. |
| Originality / Value | Explain the unique contribution of the research, what it adds to existing knowledge, and who may benefit from its insights. |
| Research limitations/implications | Indicate constraints, challenges, or factors that may affect the interpretation of results and outline opportunities for future research. |
| Practical implications (if applicable) | Explain how the findings can be applied in real-world contexts, which changes or improvements they suggest for practice, and what consequences or benefits they may generate. |
| Social implications (if applicable) | Discuss how the results may influence public attitudes, (corporate) social responsibility, environmental considerations, or policy decisions. |
Important Dates & Deadlines
| Submission of extended abstract | 28th February 2026 |
| Abstract Notification | 17th March 2026 |
| Registration | 10th April 2026 |
| Social Event | 26th May 2026 |
| Digital Business Research Day | 26th to 27th May 2026 |
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