16 & 17 December 2026
Venue: Chhatrapati Shahu Institute of Business Education and Research (CSIBER), Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India
Format: Hybrid Conference (On-site and Online)
Conference Objective: The International Hybrid Conference aims to bring together researchers, academics, educators, policymakers, students, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and innovation professionals to discuss the opportunities and challenges arising from Artificial Intelligence, digital transformation, entrepreneurship, and educational innovation. The conference will foster interdisciplinary dialogue and international collaboration while promoting innovative solutions aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The conference will serve as the main scientific platform for presenting and discussing the contributions accepted for publication in the official conference proceedings. The proceedings will be published by DTIM, a private nonprofit institution based in Madeira Island, Portugal, and will bring together selected papers and case studies exploring digital transformation, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development across business, education, and societal ecosystems.
| Time | Programme / Session |
|---|---|
| 09:00 AM – 10:00 AM |
Registration
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| 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM |
Opening Ceremony
Cultural performance celebrating the rich cultural
heritage of India.
Welcome remarks from the Organizing Committee.
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| 11:00 AM – 11:15 AM |
☕ Tea Break
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| 11:15 AM – 12:30 PM |
Keynote Lecture I
Conference Title:
“Digital Transformation and Education:
MOOCs, Lifelong Learning, and Global Educational Innovation”
Speakers:
José Miguel Sousa & Andréia de Bem Machado
On-site
Live Online Streaming
60 minutes presentation + 15 minutes discussion
|
| 11:30 AM – 13:00 PM |
Poster Session
A dedicated space for researchers, academics, and
students to present their work, exchange ideas,
and foster scientific collaboration in an
interactive environment.
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| 13:00 PM – 14:00 PM |
🍽 Lunch Break
|
| 14:00 PM – 16:00 PM |
Oral Presentation of Accepted Papers I
Researchers, academics, and students will present
their accepted papers and exchange ideas with
participants.
Key Focus Areas & Tracks:
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| 16:00 PM – 17:00 PM |
🤝 Networking Reception
An informal opportunity for participants to
connect and exchange ideas.
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| Time | Programme / Session |
|---|---|
| 09:00 AM – 10:00 AM |
Keynote Lecture II
Conference Title:
Sustainable Development …
Speaker:
Prof. (Dr.) R. K. Tailor, Director, CSIBER, Kolhapur, India
On-site
Live Online Streaming
45 minutes presentation + 15 minutes discussion
|
| 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM |
International Online Conference
Conference Title:
Artificial Intelligence …
Speaker:
Davide Calandra
Online
45 minutes presentation + 15 minutes discussion
|
| 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM |
☕ Tea Break
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| 11:30 AM – 13:00 PM |
Panel Discussion
Leading experts will discuss emerging trends,
challenges, and future opportunities in the
conference theme, followed by audience questions.
Title:
Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence
and Sustainable Development
Speakers: Prof. (Dr.) R. K. Tailor, Director, CSIBER, Kolhapur, India
Moderator:
José Miguel Sousa
On-site
Live Online Streaming
60 minutes presentation + 30 minutes questions
from the audience
|
| 13:00 PM – 14:00 PM |
🍽 Lunch Break
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| 14:00 PM – 15:30 PM |
Oral Presentation of Accepted Papers II
A dedicated session for researchers, academics,
and students to present their accepted papers,
exchange ideas, and foster scientific collaboration.
Key Focus Areas & Tracks:
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| 15:30 PM – 16:00 PM |
Closing Ceremony
Conclusion remarks by Prof. (Dr.) R. K. Tailor.
📸 Official Conference Photograph
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