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CALL FOR PAPERSSustainability and Social Impact Global Conference 1st Edition April 27-28, 2026 Beirut, Lebanon
Sustainability and social impact represent a comprehensive approach to development that integrates economic performance, environmental responsibility, and social progress. The Sustainability and Social Impact – Global Conference provides an interdisciplinary platform for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners to critically examine how organizations, markets, and institutions can respond to climate change, inequality, and technological transformation while creating durable social and economic value. Grounded in the three core dimensions of sustainable development—economic, environmental, and social—the conference promotes dialogue that bridges rigorous academic research with real-world challenges. Particular attention is given to regions undergoing rapid economic, social, and institutional transitions, where sustainability is both an urgent necessity and a strategic opportunity. By bringing together diverse perspectives across business administration disciplines and related fields, the conference aims to advance knowledge, inform policy, and support responsible decision-making in a rapidly changing global context. Conference Objectives Addressing Climate Change Through Sustainable Practices To explore innovative and practical approaches to climate change mitigation and adaptation, emphasizing sustainable production and consumption, sustainable finance, and governance models that support economic activity while respecting environmental limits. Advancing Regional Development and Reducing Inequalities To identify strategies that foster inclusive and equitable regional development by improving access to education, finance, and entrepreneurship, strengthening social cohesion, and supporting long-term economic resilience. Ensuring Ethical and Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence for Social Sustainability To examine the ethical dimensions of artificial intelligence deployment, with a focus on governance frameworks that promote transparency, accountability, and fairness in technology-driven solutions supporting social and sustainable development goals.
Conference Themes 1. Climate Action and Sustainable Economic Systems This theme focuses on innovative and practical responses to climate change, including sustainable production and consumption, circular economy practices, energy transition, environmental risk management, climate resilience, and business strategies aligned with environmental stewardship. 2. Inclusive Development and Social Impact This theme addresses regional development and inequality reduction, emphasizing education and skills development, entrepreneurship and SMEs, access to finance, labor markets, gender equality, migration, and social cohesion across diverse institutional and regional contexts. 3. Governance, Ethics, and Responsible Innovation This theme examines the role of corporate and public governance in shaping sustainable outcomes, including ethics, accountability, transparency, institutional trust, stakeholder engagement, and the responsible use of emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence. 4. Sustainable Finance, Markets, and Organizational Transformation This theme explores how financial systems, accounting practices, and managerial decisions influence sustainability performance, covering sustainable and impact finance, ESG integration, risk and resilience, sustainability reporting, and organizational change across management, marketing, operations, and strategy. Together, these themes position sustainability not as a narrow policy concern, but as a core framework for shaping resilient economies, inclusive societies, and responsible institutions. Call for Papers The conference invites original and unpublished research papers, extended abstracts, and practice-oriented contributions from academics, professionals, and policymakers across all business administration disciplines and related fields. Submissions may be theoretical, empirical, methodological, or case-based and should demonstrate clear relevance to sustainability and social impact. Submission Guidelines
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Selected papers may be considered for fast-track review in partner journals, subject to journal policies. Keynote Speakers Jonathan Batten, RMIT University, Australia. Leo Paul Dana, Dalhousie University, Canada Khaled Hussainey, Bangor University, United Kingdom Peter G. Szilagyi, EDHEC, France Meet with the editor’s session. Sabri Boubaker, EM Normandie Business School, Journal of International Financial Management & Accounting. Khaled Hussainey, Bangor University, United Kingdom, Journal of Financial Reporting and Accounting Charbel Salloum, EM Normandie Business School, International Journal of Business and Emerging Markets Peter G. Szilagyi, EDHEC, France, Journal of International Financial Markets, Institutions and Money Organizing Committee Walid Abou Khalil, USJ Business School, Lebanon Georges Aoun, USJ Business School, Lebanon Jamil Arida, USJ Business School, Lebanon Wael Bakhit, USJ Business School, Lebanon Nicole Ballouz Baker, USJ Business School, Lebanon Mary Ann Barbour Rassi, USJ Business School, Lebanon Layal Bou Antoun Azzi, USJ Business School, Lebanon Charbel Chedrawi, USJ Business School, Lebanon Amal Dabbous Soubra, USJ Business School, Lebanon Joanna Darwiche, USJ Business School, Lebanon Christiane Diab Maalouf Rubeiz, USJ Business School, Lebanon Carole Doueiry Verne, USJ Business School, Lebanon Abdallah Farhat, USJ Business School, Lebanon Joseph Gemayel, USJ Business School, Lebanon Gloria Ghantous Haddad, USJ Business School, Lebanon Alain Hakim, USJ Business School, Lebanon Amine-André Hatem, USJ Business School, Lebanon Naji Jalkh, USJ Business School, Lebanon Eliane Khalife Abou Khalil, USJ Business School, Lebanon Maroun Khater, USJ Business School, Lebanon Georges Khoury (El), USJ Business School, Lebanon Nada Mallah Boustany, USJ Business School, Lebanon Leonel Matar, USJ Business School, Lebanon Roy Matta, USJ Business School, Lebanon May Merhej Sayegh, USJ Business School, Lebanon Rima Rouhana, USJ Business School, Lebanon Mona Said Boustany, USJ Business School, Lebanon Dina Sidani, USJ Business School, Lebanon Fouad Zmokhol, USJ Business School, Lebanon Scientific Committee Adel Almasarwah, Georgia College and State University, Unites States Assyad Al-Wreiket, Frostburg State University, United States Sabri Boubaker, EM Normandie Business School, France Zakaria Boulanouar, UAE University, UAE Andrea Caputo, University of Trento, Italy Makram Chemangui, Audencia Business School, France Leo Paul Dana, Dalhousie University, Canada Krishna Dixit, Institute of Management Technology, India Arman Eshraghi, United Kingdom Delphine Godefroit-Winkel, TBS Business School, Morocco Virginie Hachard, EM Normandie Business School, France Amir Hasnoui, Excelia Business School, France Hafiz Hoque, Swansea University, United Kingdom Khaled Hussainey, Bangor University, United Kingdom Hajer Jarrar, Excelia Business School, France Stella Kladou, Hellenic Mediterranean University, Greece Georges Lodorfos, Leeds Beckett University, United Kingdom Mickaël Naulleau, Audencia Business School, France Chi Nghia Nguyen, Aomori Chuo Gakuin University, Japan Pascal Nguyen, Montpellier University, France Mustafa Nourallah, Mid Sweden University, Sweden Renato Pereira, ISCTE Business School, Portugal Matteo Rossi, University of Sannio, Italy Nora Sadiku-Dushi, University of Prishtina, Kosovo Walid Saffar, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Charbel Salloum, EM Normandie Business School, France Amon Simba, Nottingham Business School, United Kingdom Stephane Thion, TBS Business School, France Jean-Francois Verdie, TBS Business School, France Demetris Vrontis, University of Nicosia, Cyprus Registration Fees Early Bird (until 20 March 2026)
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Host Institution and Venue Hosted by USJ Business School, Saint Joseph University of Beirut, Lebanon Venues at The Smallville Hotel: Damascus Road, Museum District, Badaro, Beirut, Lebanon The conference will take place at USJ Business School, Saint Joseph University of Beirut, a contemporary conference venue located in Beirut’s Badaro district, near the National Museum and in close proximity to Saint Joseph University of Beirut. The venue offers modern conference facilities, accommodation, dining, and wellness services in a secure and central location. Visa Information – Lebanon International participants may require a visa to enter Lebanon depending on nationality.
Participants requiring a visa are advised to begin the process early. Official invitation letters will be provided upon request following registration. Contact and Further Information All submissions, registrations, and updates are handled through the official conference website. For visa letters or special inquiries, participants may contact the conference organizing team via the platform. Partners Journals Listed Scopus and CBAS Journal of Small Business Management Journal of International Financial Markets, Institutions and Money EuroMed Journal of Business Strategic Change Journal of Enterprising Communities Journal of International Financial Management and Accounting Global Finance Journal International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development International Journal of Business and Globalisation Review of Accounting and Finance Journal of Risk Finance Journal of Financial Reporting and Accounting International Journal of Work Innovation International Journal of Business and Emerging Markets International Journal of Public Sector Performance Management International Journal of Technology Transfer and Commercialisation International Journal of Intellectual Property Management International Journal of Managerial and Financial Accounting |
