7th May, 2026
International Week 2026 brings together students, academics and practitioners to discuss how people and organizations act responsibly and lead change under today’s global challenges. The Students’ Conference is designed for student-level research and applied projects with clear questions, straightforward methods and practical relevance.
Who can submit:
- Undergraduate and master’s students (individual or co-authored submissions).
- Early-stage doctoral students are welcome
Submission types and requirements
| Item | Requirement |
| Abstract length | 250–300 words (excluding title, author information and keywords). |
| Keywords | 3–5 keywords. |
| Language | English or Lithuanian. |
| Submission file | DOCX using the abstract submission template. |
| Submission format | Empirical study, conceptual paper, case study, or applied/project-based research. |
Submit your abstract to one thematic track. The topics below define the scope of each track and illustrate typical paper themes.
| Track | Paper and project topics (examples) |
| Sustainability and Green Economy | Climate action; circular economy; sustainable consumption; ESG basics; green finance. |
| Digital Life and AI | AI in everyday life; digital skills; online behavior; privacy; cybersecurity basics; misinformation. |
| Entrepreneurship and Innovation | Startups; opportunity recognition; business models; social entrepreneurship; innovation in organizations. |
| Marketing and Consumer Behavior | Branding; social media; customer experience; consumer decision-making; responsible marketing. |
| Organizations and People at Work | Motivation; teamwork; leadership in practice; organizational culture; wellbeing; inclusion. |
| Finance and Economic Choices | Financial literacy; budgeting; saving; investment basics; economic trends affecting households and firms. |
| Global Business and Trade | International markets; trade; supply chains; cross-cultural business; tourism; geopolitics and business. |
| Ethics, Responsibility and Governance | Ethical dilemmas; corporate responsibility; integrity; compliance; transparency; fair work. |
| Public Policy and Society | Education; health; public services; inequality; migration; local community challenges; civic engagement. |
| Politics and Global Affairs | Political leadership; democratic systems; elections and participation; populism; political communication; EU politics; global governance. |
| Security and Defence Studies | National security; defence policy; NATO and regional security; hybrid threats; cybersecurity and defence; energy security; crisis management. |
- Oral presentation (student paper session).
- Poster presentation (research poster or applied project poster).
See the requirements in the attached file.
Requirements to Manuscript
DownloadUse the attached file to prepare and submit your abstract.
Abstract Submission Template
DownloadImportant Dates
- Call for Abstracts opens: 3rd of March, 2026
- Abstract submission deadline: 1st of April, 2026
- Notification of acceptance: 10th of April, 2026
- Conference date(s): 7th of May, 2026
- Full paper submission deadline: 15th of June, 2026
Prepare your abstract using the official template. Save the file as: Surname_Name_Track_ShortTitle.docx. Submit the DOCX file to the organizers via:
- Submission email: mehmet.uygur@kolegija.lt and audrius.dabrovolskas@
kolegija.lt - If you have questions, contact: audrius.dabrovolskas@kolegija.
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