BUE

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, ECONOMICS & POLITICAL SCIENCE Faculty

BAEPS Annual International Conference, organized by the Faculty of Business, Economics, and Political Science at the British University in Egypt, serves as an international interdisciplinary platform that brings together academics, researchers, policymakers, and industry professionals from around the world. The conference aims to foster meaningful dialogue, exchange innovative ideas, and encourage collaborative research that addresses contemporary regional and global challenges across the fields of business, economics, and political science. Through keynote sessions, panel discussions, and research presentations, the conference promotes knowledge sharing and contributes to the development of sustainable, forward-looking solutions for today’s rapidly evolving world.

BAEPS Annual International Conference aims to advance academic dialogue and applied research by providing a dynamic platform for scholars, researchers, policymakers, and industry professionals to exchange knowledge, share perspectives, and discuss contemporary global and regional challenges. The conference focuses on a wide range of interdisciplinary topics related to business, economics, political science, public policy, digitalisation, sustainability, geopolitical developments, economic resilience, governance, and emerging global trends. Through fostering collaboration and intellectual engagement, the conference seeks to contribute to innovative, impactful, and forward-looking solutions that address the evolving needs of societies and economies worldwide.

BAEPS Annual International Conference is committed to positioning itself as a leading interdisciplinary platform that bridges academia and practice by fostering innovative research, meaningful policy dialogue, and international collaboration. Guided by the theme “Bridging the Gap between Research & Practice,” the conference aims to connect scholars, researchers, policymakers, and industry professionals to exchange knowledge, address contemporary challenges, and promote evidence-based solutions with real-world impact. Through encouraging academic excellence and collaborative engagement, the conference contributes to advancing sustainable development and shaping future-oriented perspectives across the fields of business, economics, and political science.

The BAEPS International Conference fosters international academic collaboration through partnerships with a range of international universities. These partnerships support knowledge exchange, joint academic engagement, and the participation of international scholars in the conference. Through these collaborations, the conference strengthens its global outlook and enhances opportunities for research dialogue and academic networking across institutions.

The BAEPS International Conference is designed as a flexible and evolving platform, with themes updated annually to reflect emerging global priorities while maintaining its broader interdisciplinary identity in business, economics, and political science. Since its establishment, the conference has progressively expanded its academic scope and international outreach. The conference was first launched at the national level in 2023, under the theme “Digitalisation, Governance, and Sustainability” before holding its first international edition in 2024 under the theme “Emerging Technologies, Security and Sustainability”, followed by the second international edition in 2025 under the theme “Connecting Academia and Practice: Bridging the Gap for Innovation in the Artificial Intelligence Era”.

Across its successive editions, the conference has addressed a variety of contemporary issues shaping academic inquiry, policy development, and industry practice, while encouraging meaningful dialogue between researchers, practitioners, and decision-makers.

The 2026 edition of the conference is held under the theme:

“Shaping the Future: Digitalisation, Geopolitical Risk, and Economic Resilience.”

This theme reflects the growing global significance of digital transformation, geopolitical uncertainty, technological disruption, sustainability challenges, and economic adaptation in shaping the future of societies, governance, and business environments worldwide.

The conference provides participants with the opportunity to publish and present their research within a distinguished academic platform that supports knowledge exchange and interdisciplinary collaboration. Accepted papers will be included in the official conference proceedings. The publication process for the conference proceedings follows a rigorous double-blind peer review system to ensure academic integrity, quality, and scholarly excellence. The conference aims to produce solid academic research papers and impactful scholarly contributions that advance interdisciplinary knowledge and engage with contemporary global and regional challenges in a meaningful and academically rigorous manner. The conference proceedings will be issued with an official ISSN: 3009-772X to ensure academic recognition, visibility, and accessibility of the published research contributions.

Since its inception, BAEPS annual International Conference has evolved into a distinguished platform for academic dialogue, interdisciplinary research exchange, and professional collaboration. Across its successive editions, the conference has successfully connected academics, researchers, students, policymakers, and industry professionals to address pressing regional and global challenges. Through its diverse activities and discussions, the conference has contributed to strengthening research collaboration, expanding professional networks, and enhancing both student and staff engagement in academic and practical knowledge-sharing experiences.