Call for Papers: AU-ICDSA2026 (International Conference on Digital Transformation, Sustainability, & AI – | Kuwait & Online | February 3-5, 2026

Call for Papers: AU-ICDSA2026
International Conference on Digital Transformation, Sustainability, & AI
Human-Machine Collaboration for Sustainable Growth and Harnessing the Potential of AI

Location: Kuwait & Online | Dates: February 3-5, 2026
Organizer: Australian University, Kuwait City, Kuwait

Submit Abstract here: https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/ICDSA2026 (Deadline: October 31, 2025)


About
AU-ICDSA 2026 will explore the profound impact of the Fourth Industrial Revolution where AI, humanoid robotics, and human-machine collaboration are driving transformative change. As governments and industries invest in digital economies and sustainable development, this interdisciplinary conference will provide a vital platform for scholars, policymakers, practitioners, and innovators to share cutting-edge research, practical insights, and policy frameworks. Organized by the Australian University, Kuwait, in collaboration with the Centre for Business Analytics in Practice (CBAP) at University of Surrey, United Kingdom, the event aims to foster inclusive dialogue and actionable strategies to build resilient, AI-enabled futures.
The conference will be preceded by three pre-conference workshops designed to provide hands-on learning and deeper engagement with key themes.

Themes
• AI, Robotics, and Digital Economies in the MENA Region
• Business Innovation & Performance through AI-Driven Transformation
• AI and Sustainability in Higher Education
• Economic Diversification and Smart Manufacturing
• STEAM Education & Youth Employment in the AI Era
• AI-Powered Smart Cities and Urban Resilience
• Leveraging AI for Knowledge Economies and Entrepreneurship

Best regards

Ali Emrouznejad, BSc, MSc, PGc, PhD, FIMA
Professor and Chair in Business Analytics
Director, Centre for Business Analytics in Practice (CBAP)  

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