The Arab Group for Higher Education
The First International Academic Conference
“AI and Digitalization: A Multidisciplinary Approach” (AD’2026)
(Online Refereed Conference)
19–20 December 2026
Conference Overview
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digitalization are among the most transformative forces shaping the contemporary world. Their influence extends beyond computer science and engineering, reaching almost every academic, professional, and social domain. From education, medicine, business, and law to the arts, humanities, social sciences, and environmental studies, AI and digital technologies are redefining the ways knowledge is produced, communicated, applied, and evaluated.
The refereed International Conference, “AI and Digitalization: A Multidisciplinary Approach”, seeks to provide a comprehensive academic platform for examining the opportunities, challenges, and future directions associated with AI and Digital Transformation across diverse fields of knowledge. The conference recognizes that AI is not only a technological phenomenon but also a social, ethical, economic, cultural, and educational issue. Therefore, a multidisciplinary approach is essential for understanding its full impact and for developing responsible, inclusive, and sustainable applications.
This conference will bring together scholars, researchers, professionals, policymakers, industry experts, postgraduate students, and innovators from various disciplines. It will encourage critical dialogue, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the exchange of research findings, practical experiences, and innovative ideas related to AI and digitalization.
Conference Publication & Tracks
Publication
All accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings, and each accepted paper will receive a unique Digital Object Identifier (DOI).
Authors of selected high-quality papers will be invited to submit extended versions for potential publication in a dedicated Special Issue of Future Internet (MDPI), a Scopus-indexed journal (Q1 journal), subject to the journal’s standard peer-review process.
Special Issue:
Natural Language Processing and Text Mining for Trustworthy
Intelligent Internet Applications
Conference Tracks
Track 1: AI, Education & Digital Learning
Teaching and learning with AI, smart classrooms, e-learning platforms, digital assessment, academic integrity, personalized learning, educational analytics, the future of higher education, and related areas.
Track 2: AI in Accounting, Banking, Business, Economics, Finance & Management
AI applications in accounting, banking, finance, marketing, entrepreneurship, human resources, business analytics, digital leadership, organizational transformation, digital economy, and the future of business.
Track 3: AI in Engineering, Technology & Computing
Robotics, automation, cybersecurity, machine learning, software engineering, data science, smart infrastructure, Internet of Things (IoT), emerging technologies, and related research.
Track 4: AI in Medicine, Health Sciences & Public Health
Medical diagnosis, medical imaging, telemedicine, hospital management, digital health records, biotechnology, pharmacy, nursing, patient care, public health systems, and related areas.
Track 5: AI in Arts, Humanities & Creative Industries
AI and creativity, digital humanities, language technologies, translation, media, design, music, visual arts, cultural heritage, literature, and technology in human expression.
Track 6: AI, Law, Policy, Ethics & Governance
AI regulations, data privacy, digital rights, cybersecurity law, intellectual property, ethical AI, algorithmic bias, accountability, governance frameworks, and related topics.
Track 7: AI in Social Sciences, Psychology & Human Behavior
The impact of AI on society, communication, identity, mental health, social interaction, political participation, digital culture, human behavior, and related disciplines.
Track 8: AI, Environment, Sustainability & Smart Cities
Environmental monitoring, climate data, sustainable development, smart cities, energy management, agriculture, disaster management, green technologies, and related research.
Track 9: Interdisciplinary & Future Studies in AI
Cross-disciplinary research, innovative models, future studies, collaborative projects integrating multiple fields of knowledge, and other emerging AI-related topics.
Paper Submission & Registration
Conference Refereeing
Each submitted paper must present original and innovative research and strictly follow the conference template and scientific research methodology. Every paper will undergo a rigorous peer-review process conducted by three independent reviewers.
Conference Paper Template
Please download the official conference paper template before preparing your manuscript.
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Authors should register and submit their papers through the conference submission system.
Register NowRegistration
- Requirement: At least one author must register for each accepted paper.
- Standard Registration Fee: $350
- Discounted Registration Fee: $250 for postgraduate students and participants from unstable or conflict-affected areas.
Conference Contact
Conference Websites
Conference Committees
Organization Committee
Scientific Committee
- Prof. Nabil Hewahi (Chair) University of Bahrain, Bahrain
- Dr. Motaz Saad Università del Salento, Italy
- Dr. Sumer Salman Abou Shaaban Al-Azhar University, Palestine
- Dr. Boujamaa Ouali Regional Center for Education and Training Professions, Morocco
- Dr. Rawad Hammad University of East London, UK
- Dr. Yousuf Harrath Dakota State University, USA
- Dr. Enas Alzain Al-Istiqlal University, Palestine
- Prof. Jihene Kaabi Dakota State University, USA
- Dr. Shadi Abudalfa King Fahad University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia
- Prof. Ihab Zaqout Alazhar University – Gaza, Palestine University of Southampton, UK
- Prof. Faisal Alkhateeb Yarmook University, Jordan
- Dr. Haroun Al Riyalat University of Bahrain, Bahrain
- Prof. Adel Khelifi Abu Dhabi University, UAE
- Dr. Olaa Ali Saleh Hussain Al-Quds University, Palestine
- Prof. Mustafa Hammad Mutah University, Jordan
- Dr. Mohammed Al Saiqali Anwarul Uloom College, Osmania University, India