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International Conference on AI and the Digital Economy

CADE 2026

Finance, Digital Identity, Healthcare, Supply Chain, and AgriTech

15^th - 17^th June 2026, Venice, Italy (Blended Format)

(Venice photo by Dorian Mongel on Unsplash)

International Conference on AI and the Digital Economy (CADE) 2026

This year marks a significant milestone for the International Conference on AI and the Digital Economy (CADE), as we celebrate our 12th anniversary. Formerly known as Cooperative Advantages in the Digital Economy Forum, CADE has evolved over the past decade into a pivotal platform for exploring the dynamic intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and the digital economy. Over the past decade, CADE has been a great place for researchers, especially those in the early stages of their careers, to share their work, discuss ideas, take roles in organising the event, and make professional connections. This year's programme will again take place in beautiful Venice, Italy, in a blended format, allowing participants to attend physically or virtually on 15-17 June 2026.

CADE 2026 will be held at the Fondazione Levi, overlooking the Grand Canal in Venice. More information about the location can be found here-

CADE aims to provide opportunities for academics and practitioners to share the latest research, build networks, and develop ideas & projects on topics related to the research themes of AI in Finance, Digital Identity, Healthcare, Supply Chain and AgriTech. Participants will be able to present in a friendly environment where the emphasis is on discussion and development of the work presented. There are awards for best paper and best developmental paper with the latter being for ECRs and PhD students.

Important Dates

Submission Cycle 1:

• Submission deadline: 30 January 2026 at 23:59 AoE (Anywhere on Earth)
• Participants notified of review outcome: 16 March 2026

Submission Cycle 2:

• Submission deadline: 10 April 16 March 2026 at 23:59 AoE (Anywhere on Earth)
• Participants notified of review outcome: 03 May 13 April 2026

 (Authors may submit their work to only one cycle. Submissions are welcome until 10 April 2026.)

Previous Publications

CADE 2025:

CADE 2024:

CADE 2023:  

CADE 2022:  

CADE 2021:  

Social Media

Twitter hashtag: #CADE2026

Organising Committee

General Chair:

Professor Carsten Maple
WMG, University of ÌÇÐÄTV

Co-chairs:

Professor Albrecht Fritzsche
International University of Rabat
IEDC – Bled School of Management

Professor Irene Ng
WMG, University of ÌÇÐÄTV
Group CEO, Dataswyft Group
Executive Chairman, Innovorsa Group

Professor Glenn Parry
Associate Dean Research Faulty of
Arts, ÌÇÐÄTV & Social Sciences,
University of Surrey

Dr Jat Singh
University of Cambridge

Dr Natasha Fernandes
School of Computing, DataX Research
Centre, Macquarie University

Dr Phil Davies
Senior Lecturer, University of
Bristol ÌÇÐÄTV School

Programme Committee

Dr Kyle Alves
Bristol ÌÇÐÄTV School,
University of the West of England

Dr Mucahit Ozden
WMG, University of ÌÇÐÄTV

Dr Ugur Ilker Atmaca
WMG, University of ÌÇÐÄTV

Jagdish Hariharan
WMG, University of ÌÇÐÄTV

Dr Achyut Shankar
Bennett University (India)
University of ÌÇÐÄTV

Dr Saif Ul Islam
WMG, University of ÌÇÐÄTV

Contact

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