10th Business Systems Laboratory International Symposium

MASTERING CHALLENGES:

Navigating the Waves of Innovation in a Tech-Driven World

January 22-23, 2026
National University of Political Studies and Public Administration (SNSPA)

Faculty of Management

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Bvd. Expozitiei, nr. 30 A Sector 1,

Bucharest - Romania

SYMPOSIUM'S SCOPES

The BSLab Symposium 2026 aims to explore the transformative impact of AI, digital transformation, and emerging technologies on societies, organisations, and markets.

 

Innovation stands at the core of this transformation, driving new business models, reshaping industries, and redefining the way individuals and organizations adapt to an ever-evolving technological landscape.

By bringing together scholars, researchers, and practitioners, the symposium will foster rigorous discussions on how today’s challenges can be effectively mastered to promote long-term economic, social, and environmental well-being.

The shift toward digital ecosystems is redefining human behaviour and offering innovative solutions to everyday tasks while simultaneously presenting new challenges. Technology has become the driving force behind transformative change across industries, organisations, and society.

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), digital transformation, and automation is accelerating innovation at an unprecedented pace, reshaping economic and social landscapes, and introducing complex challenges for individuals, businesses, and policymakers. The effects of these shifts are multifaceted and interconnected, requiring a systemic and interdisciplinary approach to effectively navigate their implications.

As technology continues to evolve, it is essential to proactively address its broad economic, organizational, and societal impacts while ensuring long-term well-being. In this context, systems thinking has become indispensable for guiding these transformations, enabling a holistic perspective that integrates diverse fields and fosters sustainable innovation.

 

Emphasising a multidisciplinary perspective, the event will facilitate knowledge exchange across disciplines, such as organizational sciences, systems thinking, management, behavioural sciences, ethics, engineering, and decision-making.

Through collaborative dialogue, the symposium seeks to shape a future in which technological progress drives innovation while ensuring inclusivity, resilience, and sustainability.

 

The Symposium is designed to create a friendly atmosphere among senior scholars, PhD students, researchers, and business practitioners. While emphasizing a systemic methodology, the symposium remains open to diverse scientific approaches, aiming to facilitate constructive debates and exchanges that pave the way for new avenues in research and practice.


The language of the B.S.Lab Symposia is English.


The Symposium 2026 will be structured in discussion panels and poster session.


The Symposium will start on Thursday January 22 at 12,00 am and end on Friday January 23 at 19,00 pm.

 

TRACK TOPICS

1. Systems Thinking for a Tech-Driven World - Chair: Michael C. Jackson

2. Behavioral Insights for a Digital Society: Human Action in a Tech-Driven World - Chair: Maurice Yolles

3. New Paradigms for Knowledge Management: Challenges for Integrating Human with Artificial Knowledge - Chair: Constantin Bratianu

4. The Challenges of Education in the Age of AI and Digital Transformation - Chair: Ineza Gagnidze

5. Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics: Technological Frontiers for Innovation - Chair: Patrizia Gazzola

6. Intelligent, Sustainable Organisations and Communities - Chair: Mauro Romanelli

7. Financial markets, business models and public policies: The implications of “Twin Transition” - Chair: Mirela Panait

8. Organizational Challenges in a Tech-Driven World - Chairs: Nicola Capolupo and Zuzana Virglerova

9. Understanding AI’s Influence on Consumer Behavior in a Tech-Driven World - Chairs: Dan-Cristian Dabija and Corina Pelau

10. Shaping Learning and Work skills for a tech driven world. Chair: May Portuguez Castro

11. Organising for Innovation: Rethinking Management and Leadership in Complex Systems. Chair: Enis Elezi

12. Consumer Engagement Strategies for Innovative Products: Navigating Novelty. Chair: Mario Tani

13. Digitalization in Sustainable Finance: ESG and Performance Relationship. Chairs: Donato Morea, Elisa Farinelli, Gianpaolo Iazzolino

14. Worlds in Motion: Sociotechnical Change and Possible Futures. Chair: Iván De La Vega

15.  POSTER SESSION