The idea of 52nd LISBON International Conference on Business & Management Studies (LICBMS-26) scheduled on May 13-15, 2026 Lisbon (Portugal) is for the researchers, scientists, scholars, engineers and parctitioners from all around the world to present and share ongoing research activities. This conference provides opportunities for the delegates to exchange new ideas and application experiences face to face, to establish business or research relations and to find global partners for future collaboration. LICBMS-26 is sponsored by Excellence in Research & Innovation (EIRAI).

Call for papers/Topics

Topics of interest for submission include any topics related to:

1. Core Foundational Disciplines

These are the "pillars" taught in almost every management program to provide a base for decision-making.

• Economics for Business: Microeconomics (firm behavior), Macroeconomics (global trends), and Managerial Economics.

• Organizational Behavior (OB): Individual behavior, group dynamics, motivation theories, and corporate culture.

• Business Law & Ethics: Contract law, intellectual property, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and professional ethics.

• Quantitative Methods: Business statistics, data analysis, and decision modeling.

2. Functional Areas of Management

These represent the specific departments or "functions" within an organization.

• Financial Management:

  • Corporate Finance & Capital Budgeting.

  • Financial Accounting (reporting) vs. Management Accounting (internal planning).

  • Investment Analysis and Risk Management.

• Marketing Management:

  • Consumer Behavior and Market Research.

  • Brand Management and Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC).

  • Digital Marketing and E-commerce.

• Human Resource Management (HRM):

  • Recruitment, Selection, and Onboarding.

  • Performance Appraisal and Compensation Systems.

  • Strategic HR and Talent Development.

• Operations & Supply Chain Management:

  • Logistics and Distribution.

  • Quality Control (Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing).

  • Procurement and Inventory Management.

3. Strategic & Leadership Studies

This focuses on the "big picture"—how a company competes and grows over the long term.

• Strategic Management: Competitive advantage, SWOT analysis, and Blue Ocean strategy.

• Leadership Theory: Transformational vs. Transactional leadership, Emotional Intelligence (EQ), and Change Management.

• Entrepreneurship & Innovation: Business model canvas, Venture Capital, and Design Thinking.

• International Business: Global trade policies, Cross-cultural management, and Entry strategies for foreign markets.

4. Specialized & Emerging Fields

Modern management has expanded to include niche areas driven by technology and social shifts.

• Management Information Systems (MIS): Database management, Cybersecurity for business, and IT infrastructure.

• Project Management: Agile methodologies, Scrum, and Waterfall frameworks.

• Public Relations & Corporate Communication: Crisis management and stakeholder engagement.

• Business Analytics: Big Data, Predictive modeling, and Business Intelligence (BI).

• Sustainability Management: Triple Bottom Line (People, Planet, Profit) and Environmental Management Systems.

5. Specialized Industry Management

Management principles are often applied to specific sectors:

• Healthcare Management

• Hospitality & Tourism Management

• Retail & Fashion Management

• Real Estate Management