INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND PROJECT ENGINEERING GOVERNANCE [AIPEG 2026}
The International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Project Engineering Governance (AIPEG 2026) aims to provide a leading international forum for researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and industry leaders to exchange knowledge, innovations, and best practices at the intersection of artificial intelligence, engineering project management, and governance systems. The conference seeks to promote interdisciplinary dialogue on how emerging digital technologies, particularly AI, data analytics, and intelligent systems, can enhance project planning, execution, risk management, transparency, accountability, and sustainability in complex engineering and infrastructure projects. AIPEG 2026 aims to support the development of smart, resilient, and ethical project governance frameworks that respond to contemporary challenges in public and private sector engineering, including digital transformation, climate resilience, and global uncertainty.
Proudly organized and hosted by
_Lisbon Business & Government School (Portugal)
In collaboration with international academic and professional partners
_ALM College of Higher Education (UK)
_University of Anbar (Iraq)
Patrons
_The Science Publishing House (USA)
_Stirling Centre for Organisational Learning (UK)
CALL FOR PAPERS
Deadlines
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Submission of papers: June 30, 2026
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Acceptance notice: July 15, 2026
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Submission of ready manuscripts: October 1, 2026
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Preliminary program: Oct 20, 2026
All submitted papers (around 5 to 7 pages) should be submitted online via EDAS) to one of the following tracks:
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Artificial Intelligence in Engineering Project Management
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AI in Public Policy and Governance
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Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, and Risk Management
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Digital Transformation and Project Engineering Innovation
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FinTech, Blockchain, and Smart Financial Systems
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Smart Cities, IoT, and Digital Infrastructure
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Project Engineering Analytics and Decision Support Systems
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AI Strategies in Green Engineering Environment
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Ethical and Legal Issues in AI Applications in Engineering Projects
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Innovation Policy, Entrepreneurship, and Digital Ecosystems
Paper Submission
All Papers will be submitted on https://AIPEG26.edas.info/
CONFERENCE CHAIRS
Prof. Arnaldo Costeira, Lisbon Business School, Portugal [Chair]
arnaldo.costeira@lisbonbusinessschool.pt
Prof. Alaa Garad, ALM College for Higher Education, UK [Co-Chair]
Prof. Mike Johns ALM College for Higher Education, UK [Co-Chair]
Steering Committee
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Prof. M. Ali Khalifa, Professor, ALM College for Higher Education,m.Khalifa@almcollege.ac.uk
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Dr Widad Metadjer, an expert in data and econometrics at ALM College for Higher Education, w.metadjer@almcollege.ac.uk
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Dr. Ahmed Kh. Muttar, University of Anbar,ahmed.khalaf.muttar@uoanbar.edu.iq
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Dr. António Luque
University of Seville
SPAIN
Prof. Vincenzo Piuri
University of Milan
ITALY
Prof. Ahmed Elragal
Luleå University of Technology
SWEDEN
COMMITTEES
ORGANISING COMMITTEE
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Michelle Young, Academic Registrar, ALM College for Higher Education, UK (Chair), m.young@almcollege.ac.uk
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Professor Alija Avdukic, ALM College for Higher Education, UK
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Dr. Abdulsalam Ali Hussein Alnoori , University of Anbar, drsalamalnoori@uoanbar.edu.iq
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Dr. Abdulrahman O.Jumaah, University of Anbar, jumaah@uoanbar.edu.iq
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Dr. Wisam Husein Ali Al-Anezi, University of Anbar, wisamali@uoanbar.edu.iq
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Dr. faez Hlail Srayyih Al-Subaihi, University of Anbar, faezalanbari@uoanbar.edu.iq
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Dr. Ahmed Dheyauldeen Salahaldin, University of Anbar, a.besiness@uoanbar.edu.iq
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Mustafa Abdulqader Suwaid, University of Anbar, mustafa.suwaid@uoanbar.edu.iq
PUBLICATION COMMITTEE
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Prof. M. Ali Khalifa, Professor, ALM College for Higher Education (Chair), m.Khalifa@almcollege.ac.uk
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Prof. Alaa Garad, Vice Chancellor of the ALM College for Higher Education, a.garad@almcollege.ac.uk
SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
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Prof. Hassan Ismail, University Canada West (UCW), Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, hassan.ismail@ucanwest.ca
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Prof. M. Ali Khalifa, Professor, ALM College for Higher Education, m.Khalifa@almcollege.ac.uk
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Prof. Dr. Šejma Aydin, International University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, sayin@ius.edu.ba
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Prof Omar Al-Boridi, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), Australia, omar.al-boridi@monash.edu
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Prof. Ehab Yamani, Chicago State University, USA, ehabyamani@csu.edu
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Prof. Dr. Mushtaq Taleb , University of Anbar, Iraq, mushtaqth78@uoanbar.edu.iq
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Prof. Dr. Amer Ali Al-Atwi, University of Al-Qadisiyah, Iraq, alatwi@qu.edu.iq
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Dr. Ahmed Kh. Muttar , University of Anbar, Iraq, ahmed.khalaf.muttar@uoanbar.edu.iq
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Dr. Abdulkader Ismail Abdulwahab Al – Hadithi, University of Anbar, abdulkader.alhadithi@uoanbar.edu.iq
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Ahmed Hussein Battal Shaher, University of Anbar, Iraq, ahmed.battall@uoanbar.edu.iq
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Yue QI, Nankai University, China
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Dr. Mohamed Hussein Mahgoub, United Arab Emirates University, mohamedmahgoub@uaeu.ac.ae
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Dr. Hagar Mohamed Aly, Liwa University, UAE, Hagar.aly@lu.ac.ae
CONTACT
Prof. Alaa Garad [Co-Chair}
AlM College of Higher Education,