About us

The EPEAI 2026 conference aims to analyse and evaluate the economic drivers and consequences of the diffusion of AI for companies, users, and society. The conference includes theoretical or empirical contributions across various tracks, with accepted papers published in conference proceedings. The event includes paper presentations, poster sessions for young researchers, and opportunities for academic exchange.

Important Dates

Wed, Dec 31, 2025
Submission of abstracts
Fri, Jan 16, 2026
Start of registration
Fri, Jan 30, 2026
Notification of acceptance of abstracts
Thu, Apr 30, 2026
End of early bird fee
Fri, May 15, 2026
Submission of conference paper
Mon, Jun 1, 2026
End of registration
Tue, Jun 16, 2026
Conference start
Fri, Jul 31, 2026
Contribution of the revised paper

Call For Paper

New and experimental Developments in AI
(AI-driven) Entrepreneurship and AI-driven Business Models and Strategies
AI in Business Administration and Processes, e.g., Finance, Accounting, Controlling, Human Resources, Marketing, Production, Supply Chain Management, Quality and Sustainability Management
GenAI, explainable AI and Decision-making; Risk and Opportunities of AI-Agents
Ethics, Regulation and Policy of AI
Digital Transformation of Skills and Jobs
Infrastructure, Energy and Finance supply and AI Competitiveness
Micro- and Macroeconomic framework: Competition, Productivity and Markets

The conference invites theoretical or empirical contributions related to the economic perspective on AI. Abstracts (300-500 words) including methodology, author affiliations, and track selection should be submitted by 31 December 2025.

Committee

Scientific Committee

Dr. Marie Griffiths

University of Salford, United Kingdom

Dr. Isabel Lausberg

Ruhr West University of Applied Sciences, Germany

Dr. Tobias Meisen

University of Wuppertal, Germany

Dr. Tankiso Moloi

University of Johannesburg, South Africa

Dr. Christian Weiß

Ruhr West University of Applied Sciences, Germany

Richard Whittle

University of Salford, United Kingdom

Programme and Organisation Committee

Dr. Gordon Fletcher

University of Salford, Salford, Greater Manchester, UK

Dr. Marie Griffiths

University of Salford, United Kingdom

Dr. Michael Vogelsang

Ruhr West University of Applied Sciences, Germany

Vicky Lee

University of Salford, Salford, Greater Manchester, UK

Richard Whittle

University of Salford, United Kingdom

Tickets
Conference Fee Structure
General participant
General participant (Onsite)-