Dear Colleague,
It is my great pleasure to invite you to contribute to the 4th Edition of the Digital Transformation Society International Conference (DTS 2026), to be held on 20–23 May 2026 at the University of Naples Parthenope, Italy.
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."
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, and European Journal of Innovation Management.
Key Dates
* Track proposals: 15–31 October 2025
* Full paper / extended abstract submission: 10 December 2025 – 10 February 2026
* Notification of acceptance: by 10 March 2026
* Registration: Early bird (1 February – 31 March 2026) | Regular (1–20 April 2026)
Submission platform:
http://dts2026.confnow.eu/
Conference website:
www.dtsconference.orgYour 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, 2023-24
Associate Editor of "Technological Forecasting and Social Change"
Department of Management and Quantitative Studies (DISAQ)
University of Naples Parthenope
Palazzo Pacanowski - Room 417
Via Generale Parisi, 13, 80132, Napoli (Italy)
Ph.: +39 081 547 4120