
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)

REGISTRATION
All authors must pay the conference fees, even if they want to join only on the day of their presentation or online. No reimbursement will be possible.
The conference will be pleased to send an official letter of acceptance to be registered participants making such a request. It is understood that such an invitation is intended to help attendees obtain travel funds or a visa.
Method of Payment will be on EDAS
Step-by-Step Registration Guide for Authors. Identify
Your Registration Category
Student (IEEE Members)
US$ 150
Student (Other/Online)
US$ 250
Academic (IEEE Members)
US$ 300
Academic (Other/Online)
US$ 350
Industrial
US$ 390
Venue
First day: Conference site: Lisbon, Portugal
Second day: Online sessions via Conference Program
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
STRUCTURE OF YOUR PAPER
Title
Your paper title should be specific, concise, and descriptive. Avoid using unnecessary words such as “new” or “novel”. Include keywords that will help a reader find your paper.
Abstract
Provide a concise summary of the research conducted. Include the conclusions reached and the potential implications of those conclusions.
Your abstract should also:
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Consist of a single paragraph up to 250 words, with correct grammar and unambiguous terminology.
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Be self-contained. No abbreviations, footnotes, references, or mathematical equations.
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Highlight what is unique in your work.
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Include 3-5 keywords or phrases that describe the research to help readers find your paper.
Funding Footnote
If the research reported in your paper was supported by a funding source, include the funder’s name and grant information in a footnote on the first page of the paper.
Introduction
Help the reader understand why your research is important and what it is contributing to the field:
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Start by giving the reader a brief overview of the current state of research in your subject area.
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Progress to more detailed information on the specific topic of your research.
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End with a description of the exact question or hypothesis that your paper will address.
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Also state your motivation for doing your research and what it will contribute to the field.
Methods
Formulate your research question. It should include:
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A detailed description of the question.
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The methods you used to address the question.
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The definitions of any relevant terminology.
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Any equations that contributed to your work.
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The methods section should be described in detail, enough for someone to replicate your work.
Results and Discussion
Show the results that you achieved in your work and offer an interpretation of those results. Acknowledge any limitations of your work and avoid exaggerating the importance of the results.
Conclusion
Summarize your key findings. Include important conclusions that can be drawn and further implications for the field. Discuss benefits or shortcomings of your work and suggest future areas for research.
Acknowledgments
You can recognize individuals who provided assistance with your work but who do not meet the definition of authorship. The acknowledgments section is optional.
References
Provide citation information for all the previous publications referred to in your paper. Cite only those references that directly support your work.
MANUSCRIPT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
All papers must be submitted electronically, in PDF format and uploaded on EDAS through the following link: TBA
The submissions should be formatted in IEEE style format. The camera-ready version for an accepted paper cannot exceed 8 pages and must be at a minimum of 3 pages in length. Standard IEEE conference templates for LaTeX and WORD formats are found on the IEEE website: https://www.ieee.org/conferences/publishing/templates.html
Kindly remove all headers and footers from your paper.
COPYRIGHT SUBMISSION
Will be uploaded via EDAS.
PRESENTATION SUBMISSION
Talks will be pre-recorded and submitted via EDAS as video files to be replayed during the conference. Please note that the final manuscripts must be uploaded prior to uploading the pre-recorded presentation. During the presentation, authors will need to be available online after their videos are played to answer Q&A from conference participants moderated by the respective Session Chairs. Please observe the following guidelines when preparing video files of your talks
Duration of video files: 15 minutes
File Format: MPEG-4 (.mp4) file (use the normal H.264 video and AAC audio codecs)
Video Size: HD (1280 x 720 or other “720p” setting)
Audio Quality: please double check your files before submitting to make sure the audio is clear and audible!
Videos should contain a prominent view of the presentation slides along with audio of the spoken presentation. Optionally videos may contain a shot of the speaker’s head for increased engagement. Many presentation software allows recording audio and video directly in the application and can export appropriate video files (example PowerPoint).
To upload, first log onto EDAS and click on your accepted paper. Under Final Manuscript, you will find the upload option “Virtual Presentation Upload”. Click the cloud icon and upload your final presentation. You have two upload options:
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Choose File: If your MPEG-4 file is under 200 MB, please upload using the “Choose File” button. Once the file name is listed, please click “Upload MP4 Video”.
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URL: If your MP4 file is over 200 MB, please input a YouTube, One Drive, Dropbox or Google Drive directory URL into the text field. Once the URL is listed, please click “Upload MP4 Video”. Please note that the link must be a direct download link. Shared drive links will not be uploaded.
All pre-recorded presentations will be reviewed by the Session Chairs to guarantee relevant and high-quality content. If your presentation is not a strong reflection of the accepted Final Manuscript, or if the presenter is not one of the authors, the Chairs have the authority to reject the submission.
Q&A sessions: following the video paper, one of the authors needs to be on-line to address Q&A moderation by the Session Chair. Duration for Q&A sessions is 4-5 minutes
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,
