It is my great pleasure to remind you to contribute and submit your research to the 4th Edition of the Digital Transformation Society International Conference (DTS2026), to be held from May 20 to 23, 2026, at the University of Naples Parthenope, Italy.
This is the last reminder: the submission deadline for DTS2026 is in 5 days. Papers must be submitted by February 17 at 23:59 (Italian time).
Co-chaired by Prof. Nessrine Omrani (Paris School of Business) and me, this year's conference will revolve around the theme:
"Digital Transformation? Handle with Care." The updated call for papers is attached.
Keynote speaker: Christoper Tucci, Imperial College London (UK)
The event will critically explore both the opportunities and risks of digital transformation, with special attention to its ethical, social, and environmental implications. We welcome full papers and extended abstracts that address, among others, the following topics:
* The "dark side" of digital transformation and AI
* AI-driven transformation in firms, communities, and societies
* Digital servitization and value co-creation
* Smart mobility and logistics
* Finance and ESG perspectives on digital transformation
* Sustainability, circular economy, and responsible AI
* Digital transformation in SMEs, family firms, and across industries (healthcare, agrifood, tourism, etc.)
* Cybersecurity, marketing, consumer behaviour, and branding in the digital era
In addition to paper presentations, DTS 2026 will offer a rich set of opportunities, including "Meet the Editor" sessions with editors of leading journals such as Research Policy, Journal of Product Innovation Management, Journal of Management Studies, European Journal of Innovation Management, Journal of Public Budgeting, Accounting & Financial Management, and the TQM Journal.
Key Dates
* Full paper / extended abstract submission: 10 December 2025 – 17 February 2026
* Notification of acceptance: by 10 March 2026
* Registration: Early bird (1 February – 31 March 2026) | Regular (1–20 April 2026)
Your research and active participation would make a significant contribution to advancing the debate on the evolving landscape of digital transformation.
I sincerely hope to welcome you to the University of Naples Parthenope for what promises to be a vibrant and inspiring conference.
Best regards
Francesco Schiavone
Department of Management and Quantitative Studies (DISAQ)
University of Naples Parthenope, Italy
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Francesco Schiavone, Ph.D.
Full Professor in Innovation Management
Scientific Director of VIMASS - Research Lab in Healthcare Management
World's Top 2% of Most Cited Scientists Stanford/Elsevier, 2023-25
Associate Editor of "Technological Forecasting and Social Change"
Department of Management and Quantitative Studies (DISAQ)
University of Naples Parthenope
Palazzo Pacanowski - Room 417