COMBELT 2026 Conference: International Academic Forum Promotes Multidisciplinary Research Collaboration
07/07/2026
On July 7, 2026, the University of Economics - University of Danang, in partnership with 15 universities and international organizations, hosted the International Conference on Management, Business, Economics, Law and Technology (COMBELT 2026).
Co-organizers included academic partners from a wide range of countries: Babes Bolyai University (Romania), Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences (Germany), Kalasin University (Thailand), University of Liège (Belgium), National Economics University (Vietnam), National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (Taiwan), Southern Leyte State University (Philippines), Udon Thani Rajabhat University (Thailand), University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam), University of Economics - Hue University (Vietnam), Yuan Ze University (Taiwan), King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (Thailand), MacEwan University (Canada), Saxion University of Applied Sciences (Netherlands), and the Embassy of Canada in Vietnam.
Acknowledging the conference co-organizers
Prof. Dr. Le Van Huy, Rector of the University of Economics - University of Danang, presents flowers to thank the speakers.
In his opening remarks, Vice Chairman of the Danang People’s Committee Ho Quang Buu emphasized: “COMBELT 2026 is a significant academic event within the framework of Danang’s 2026 Week of Economy, Finance, and Technology, taking place from July 7 to July 12. This is an opportunity to deepen international cooperation in education, science, and innovation. Danang highly appreciates the role of the University of Economics - University of Danang in connecting universities, research institutes, and international partners. This collaborative network not only enriches the university’s academic environment but also directly contributes to the city’s competitiveness and attractiveness in the process of integration".
Vice Chairman of the Danang People’s Committee Ho Quang Buu delivers opening remarks
The conference’s plenary session featured two distinguished international scholars, offering updated perspectives on trends shaping the future of management and technology. Professor Timber Haaker (Saxion University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands) delivered a presentation titled “Business Models, Business Model Innovation and Sustainability in the Context of Digital Transformation,” analyzing how enterprises adapt to the fluctuations of the digital economy through business model innovation, while aiming for sustainable growth.
Professor Timber Haaker delivers his presentation
Professor Mohammed Elmorsy (Department of Computer Science, MacEwan University, Canada) presented on “Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, and Connected Systems in Addressing Real-World Challenges,” shedding light on the roles of AI, IoT, and intelligent systems in enhancing management efficiency, optimizing operations, and addressing business and societal development challenges in the digital era.
Professor Mohammed Elmorsy delivers his presentation
The COMBELT 2026 international conference attracted over 200 domestic and international scholars. The organizing committee received 263 papers, with nearly 200 presented at the conference. The scale and academic quality once again affirmed COMBELT’s appeal as a reputable research forum, promoting knowledge exchange and international collaboration in management, business, economics, law, and technology.
Within the conference, 24 parallel sessions focused on issues of interest to the academic community and economies, such as: sustainable development and corporate responsibility; management and business in the digital era; finance, banking, economics, and international business; marketing, tourism, and services in the circular economy; law, technology, and corporate adaptation; as well as interdisciplinary perspectives on management and society.
Parallel sessions focused on issues of interest to the academic community and economies
The organizing committee awarded Best Paper honors to two outstanding academic works:
- “Electromobility Law in Poland: From Declaratory Regulation to Infrastructure-Oriented Innovation Policy” by Maciej Szmigiero from Wyszynski University in Warsaw (Poland)
- “Exploring Da Nang’s Destination Image Through TripAdvisor Reviews: An LLM-Assisted Aspect-Based Sentiment Analysis” by Tran Hoang Uyen Thao and Nguyen Thi Sang from the University of Economics - University of Danang.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Doan Ngoc Phi Anh, Vice Rector of the University of Economics, presents Best Paper awards to the authors of outstanding research.
COMBELT 2026 contributes to promoting new research directions, strengthening cooperation among universities, enterprises, and government agencies, and providing scientific arguments to inform policy-making and socio-economic development amid digital transformation and international integration.
