IBRS 2026
3nd International Business Research Symposium
September 02-04, 2026 – IFRANE, MOROCCO
Theme 2026: Research in the age of AI
This theme examines how artificial intelligence is reshaping the questions we ask, the methods we use, and the impact we generate in business research. It invites scholars across disciplines to critically engage with AI not only as a research subject, but as a research tool and institutional force transforming data, theory development, experimentation, and decision-making. The theme also foregrounds practice-based and industry-engaged research, recognizing that AI’s most immediate implications are unfolding within firms, markets, supply chains, financial systems, and entrepreneurial ecosystems.
“Research in the Age of AI” emphasizes:
- The integration of AI and advanced analytics into disciplinary inquiry
- Methodological innovation enabled by large-scale data and automation
- Practice-based research that translates AI capabilities into real organizational contexts
- Ethical, governance, and transparency considerations in AI-driven research
- The changing nature of expertise, productivity, and collaboration in academia
- The implications of AI for markets, organizations, finance, operations, and sustainable development
Across tracks—from Economics and Finance to Information Systems, Marketing, Management, and SDGs—the theme encourages rigorous, forward-looking scholarship that addresses both the opportunities and risks AI introduces into business, institutions, and society.
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Important Dates
June 15, 2026
Abstract Submission Deadline
June 30, 2026
Notification of Abstract Acceptance.
July 15, 2026
Full Paper Submission Deadline
July 31, 2026
Notification of Paper Acceptance
September 02-04, 2026
Conference Date
Available Tracks
- Economics & Quantitative Methods
- Finance & Accounting
- Information Systems, Business Analytics & AI
- Logistics & Supply Chain Management
- Management, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, OB, HRM
- Marketing, Digital Analytics, Social Media
- Business for Sustainable Development Goals (BSDG)
Submission Guidelines
Abstracts should be 350 words or less and must provide a clear overview of the research objectives, methodology, key findings, limitations, and upto 6 keywords.
Full papers should be in English, 3500 words or less (including references), adhering to the prescribed formatting guidelines
All submissions will undergo a rigorous review process to ensure quality and
relevance.
Accepted papers will have the opportunity for presentation during dedicated sessions or inclusion in the conference proceedings.
REGISTRATION FEE
Student 1000 MAD (100 USD)
Regular 2500 MAD (250 USD)
Organizing Committee:
Dr. Onur Ozsoy, Symposium Chair
Dr. Ozsoy is a full professor of economics at the School of Business Administration, Al Akhawayn University. He got his BA degree in economics from Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir/Turkey, MA degree in economics from University of Missori-Kansas City. He obtained a Ph.D. from State University of New York-Binghamton with specializing areas of Industrial Organization and Public Regulation and Monetary Theory and Policy. He has conducted many projects, directed master’s theses and Ph.D. dissertation.
Committee Members:
- Dr. Onur Ozsoy (Chair)
- Dr. Malek Sarhani (Co-Chair)
- Dr. Sallem Koubida
- Dr. Rhizlane Hammoud
- Dr. Islam Ali
- Dr. Hayat El Asri
- Dr. Sara Dassouli
- Dr. Hissam Kamal Hassan