International Research Symposium 2026

IVI Summit 2026

20 Years of Impactful Research — What’s Next?

10-12^th June, 2026 | Maynooth University, Maynooth, Ireland

Submission Deadline extended due to demand – FINAL DEADLINE 22 MAY

The Innovation Value Institute invites contributions that address challenges around Digital Transformation, AI and Data. We seek contributions from emerging researchers, established academics, and industry practitioners that advance innovation through both theoretically grounded and practice-oriented insights. We particularly encourage contributions co-authored in collaboration between academia and non-academic sectors in an international context.

We also welcome submissions that introduce innovative and novel topics, offering fresh perspectives and creative approaches to address emerging challenges. The Symposium will bring together a dynamic community of scholars and professionals to exchange ideas across diverse research areas, fostering dialogue that bridges disciplines, methods, and perspectives. Our goal is to showcase original ideas and novel contributions that tackle the opportunities and complexities of data-driven value creation in digital and AI-powered contexts.

Themes of Interest include, but are not limited to:

• Data Governance & Management
• Digital Transformation & Service Innovation
• Data Sovereignty & Data Spaces
• Trust, Ethics & Responsible AI
• Data Sharing & Interoperability
• Data Value, Quality & Lifecycle Management
• Smart Services in Industry & Manufacturing
• Smart Cities, Mobility & Logistics
• Sustainability, Circular Economy & ESG
• AI, Automation & Agentic Systems
• Platform Ecosystems & Service Platforms
• Regulation, Policy & Compliance

Poster Submission

For early career researchers Notification Acceptance: 03 June 2026 Presentation format: 3 – 5 minutes + panel feedback

• Poster should include: research problem, methodology, findings and conclusion
• Poster template: available here
• Please use clear, concise language with simple, legible fonts
• Assessed by a panel of academic researchers and industry stakeholders
• 📩Submit via EasyChair: https://easychair.org/cfp/IVISummit2026

Abstract Submission

For Academics and industry practitioners Review process:  Double-blind peer review Acceptance: Rolling basis Presentation format: 15 minutes + 5 minutes Q&A Submission Guidelines:

• Length: 1,000–1,500 words
• Submissions must be anonymised
• Initial submission: PDF only (no author details)
• Final submission: PDF and Word documents
• APA referencing style
• Maximum paper length: 12 pages
• 📩Submit via EasyChair: https://easychair.org/cfp/IVISummit2026

Publication Opportunity A selection of the strongest submissions will be invited to submit a full paper. All invited papers undergo additional peer-review, and accepted contributions will be published in Symposium Proceedings by Springer. Full Paper Length: Maximum 12 pages Invitation: 15 June 2026 Submission Deadline; 01 September 2026 Feedback: 01 October 2026 Final Submission; 16 October 2026  

Important Dates

All deadlines are GMT.

Contact: claudia.roessing@mu.ie