IT&M Conference 2026

ISMA IT&M Conference 2026

Information Technologies and Management: Innovations and Challenges in the Digital Era

Welcome to the 25th International Conference on Information Technologies and Management: Innovations and Challenges in the Digital Era, organized by ISMA University of Applied Sciences to be held in Riga, Latvia on 22 May 2026.

This conference aims to bring together researchers, academics, industry professionals, and policy makers from around the globe to discuss the latest innovations, address the key challenges, and explore the future directions of information technologies and management in the rapidly evolving digital environment.

Mission:

The 25th International Conference on Information Technologies and Management (ITM) 22 May in Riga is dedicated to serving as a premier platform for the exchange of knowledge, insights, and innovative ideas at the intersection of information technology and management. By uniting scholars, researchers, practitioners, and industry experts, the conference fosters collaboration and interdisciplinary research to address the challenges and opportunities presented by the rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Vision:

Building on a tradition of excellence spanning 25 years, the ITM conference aspires to be a leading global forum for academia and industry. It provides an environment for the brightest minds to converge, engage in constructive debate, and disseminate groundbreaking research. The conference envisions itself as a catalyst for technological innovation and a transformative force shaping the future of management practices in the digital era.

Conference History:

Since its inception over two decades ago, the International Conference on Information Technologies and Management has established itself as a beacon of academic and professional excellence. Each year, the conference brings together thought leaders from diverse disciplines to share their expertise, collaborate on innovative solutions, and advance the collective understanding of the interplay between technology and management.

Publication of Scientific Theses:

In keeping with our commitment to advancing knowledge and research, this conference publishes a comprehensive book of scientific theses following each annual event.

As we embark on our 25th year, we remain dedicated to providing a dynamic and inclusive platform for the exchange of ideas, the pursuit of innovation, and the advancement of knowledge in the fields of information technologies and management. We invite scholars, researchers, and practitioners from around the world to join us in this intellectual journey, where the past informs the present, and the present shapes the future.

Important Dates:

Paper Submission Deadline: 01.12.2025

Notification of Acceptance: 15.01.2026

Conference Dates: 22.05.2026

Each paper will be peer-reviewed by at least two independent reviewers for originality, significance, clarity, and quality.

IT&M 2026 Organizing Scientific Committee

Prof. Dr. Sc. Romans Djakons (ISMA University, Riga, Latvia) – The Head of Organizing Committee
Prof. Dr.oec. Deniss Djakons (ISMA University, Riga, Latvia)
Prof. Dr.Sc. Viktors Gopejenko (ISMA University, Riga, Latvia)
Assoc. Prof. Dr.oec. Olga Niemi (ISMA University, Riga, Latvia)
Prof. Dr.oec. Antonina Djakona (ISMA University, Riga, Latvia)
Prof. Dr. oec. Marga Zivitere (ISMA University, Riga, Latvia)
Prof. Dr.Sc. Rostislavs Kopytovs (ISMA University, Riga, Latvia)
Prof. Dr.Sc. Alexander Mrochko (ISMA University, Riga, Latvia)
Prof. Dr.oec. Viktoriia Riashchenko (ISMA University, Riga, Latvia)
Dr.Sc. hist. Nataly Vorobyeva (ISMA University, Riga, Latvia) – The head of registration section
Prof. Dsc.Econ. Igor Britschenko (University of Security Management, Kosice, Slovakia)
Prof. Dr.oec. Iuri Papaskua (Sukhumi State University, Georgia)
Anete Plota (ISMA University, Riga, Latvia) – Technical program secretary

IT&M 2025 Scientific Programme Committee

Prof. Dr.Sc. Viktors Gopejenko (ISMA University, Riga, Latvia) – The Head of Programme Committee
Prof. Dr.Sc.ing. Rostislavs Kopytovs (ISMA University, Riga, Latvia)
Prof. Dr.Sc. Habil Arnold Kiv (Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel)
Prof. Dr.Sc. Habil Dietmar Fink (University of Mexico, Mexico, United Mexican States)
Assoc. Prof. Dr.Sc. Alytis Gruodis (Vilnius Business College, Lithuania)
Dr. Phys. Aleksejs Gopejenko (Riga, Latvia)
Assoc. Prof. Dr.Sc. Nina Kuchuk (Kharkiv, Ukraine)
Assoc. Prof. Dr.Sc. Shefer Oleksandr (Poltava, Ukraine)
Prof. PhD Mariana Petrova (St Cyril and St Methodius University of Veliko Turnovo, Bulgaria)
Prof. Dr.Sc. Habil Iryna Kalenyuk (Institute of Demography and Social Studies of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kiev, Ukraine)
Prof. Dr.Sc. Sevdalina Ilieva Dimitrova (Veliko Turnovo, Bulgaria)

Scope and Topics

The conference will cover (but is not limited to) the following areas:

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Big Data Analytics and Data Science
Cloud Computing and Edge Computing
Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Internet of Things (IoT) and Smart Systems
Business Intelligence and Knowledge Management
Digital Transformation in Organizations
E-Government and Public Sector Digitalization
Innovation Management and Technology Transfer
Sustainable Technologies and Green IT
Blockchain and FinTech Innovations
Digital Education and E-Learning Technologies
Human-Computer Interaction and User Experience
Ethics and Governance in the Digital Age
Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing
Entrepreneurship and Digital Economy
Emerging Trends in Information Systems

We welcome original research papers, case studies, and applied research contributions that push the boundaries of current knowledge and practice.

Keynote Speakers:

Leading experts and distinguished scholars from academia and industry will deliver keynote speeches on emerging topics. More information will be announced soon.

Thesis: 1-2 pages Language: English File format: .doc/.docx and obligatorily copy in .pdf Thesis structure:

Title of the thesis
Names of the authors (first name and surname)
Authors affiliations
E-mail of corresponding author
The abstract of the paper
Keywords
Body text
Conclusions
Acknowledgments (optional)
References (Cyrillic sources should be written in transliteration)
Authors information

Formatting requirements template Photographs must always be sharp originals (not screened versions) and rich in contrast. A copy or scan of the photograph should be pasted on the page and the original photograph (labelled) should accompany your paper. All notations and lettering should be no less than 2 mm high. The use of heavy black, bold lettering should be avoided as this will look unpleasantly dark when printed. Equations should be:

written using Microsoft or MathType Equation Editor;
should be numbered sequentially throughout the text (i.e., (1), (2), (3),…);
When referring to an equation in the text, always put the equation number in brackets – e.g. ‘as in Equation (2)’

References should be:

listed at the end of the thesis/paper;
numbered in the order of their appearance in the text. Do not set reference numbers in superscript;
If you are citing a work written in a nonLatin script (e.g., Chinese, Greek, Japanese, Russian etc.), the reference must be transliterated into the English alphabet, the reference should be accompanied by remark, e.g., (in Russian), (in Japanese), (in Chinese).

Please, send your thesis to the email: [email protected]