Program - ICABER 2026
Conference Schedule

Conference Program

Two days of keynotes, panels, research presentations, and networking opportunities at ICABER 2026.

Full Schedule

Full Schedule

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08:00 – 09:00
Registration

Registration & Virtual Platform Login

Registration Desk / Virtual Lobby

09:00 – 09:30
Ceremony

Opening Ceremony & Welcome Address

Main Hall / Main Stream

09:30 – 10:30
Keynote

AI-Powered Economies: Data, Decisions & Development

Speaker TBA — World Economic Forum

Main Hall / Live Stream

10:30 – 11:00
Break

Networking Break + Startup Pitch Corner

Expo Area / Online Startup Channel

11:00 – 12:30
Parallel Sessions

Parallel Track Sessions

Track A

AI for Economic Forecasting & Decision Intelligence

Track B

AI-Driven Financial Analytics & Investment Strategies

Track C

Public Sector Economics & Smart Governance

12:30 – 13:30
Break

Lunch Break

Dining Hall / Virtual Lounge

13:30 – 14:30
Panel

Navigating AI-Driven Business Models in Emerging Economies

Panel Room / Main Broadcast

14:30 – 16:00
Parallel Sessions

Parallel Research Sessions

Track D

Ethical, Regulatory & Legal Frameworks for AI

Track E

AI in Supply Chains, Trade, and Operations

Track F

Digital Markets, Consumer Behavior & E-Commerce

16:00 – 16:30
Break

Coffee Break + Virtual Poster Voting Opens

Networking Hub / Poster Gallery

16:30 – 17:30
Keynote

AI for Public Good: Balancing Innovation & Equity

Speaker TBA — MIT AI + Policy Lab

Main Hall / Stream

17:30 – 18:30
Session

Poster & Demo Session I

Poster Hall / Virtual Showcase

19:00
Networking

Welcome Reception & Networking Dinner

In-Person Only

09:00 – 10:00
Keynote

AI & Economics for Sustainable Development

Speaker TBA — UN AI-4-Development Program

Main Hall / Live Stream

10:00 – 11:30
Parallel Sessions

Parallel Sessions

Track G

Inclusive Economic Modeling & Social Policy

Track H

AI and Environmental & Development Economics

Track I

Labor Market Trends & Workforce Analytics

11:30 – 12:00
Break

Coffee Break + Startup Pitches Round 2

Networking Zones

12:00 – 13:00
Panel

Future of Economic Research in the Age of AI

Academia – Industry – Government Roundtable

Roundtable Room / Main Channel

13:00 – 14:00
Break

Lunch Break

Dining Area / Virtual Lounge

14:00 – 15:30
Parallel Sessions

Final Sessions

Track J

Cross-Disciplinary Methods in AI & Economics

Track K

AI in Education, Training & Human Capital

Track L

Case Studies in AI-Powered Economic Development

15:30 – 16:30
Session

Poster & Demo Session II

Poster Gallery / Virtual Booths

16:30 – 17:00
Ceremony

Awards Ceremony — Best Paper, Best Poster, Innovation Pitch

Main Hall

17:00 – 17:30
Ceremony

Closing Remarks & ICABER 2027 Preview

Main Hall / Final Stream

12 Tracks

Program Tracks

ICABER 2026 features 12 interdisciplinary program tracks.

01

AI for Economic Forecasting & Decision Intelligence

Predictive models and AI-driven economic insights.

02

Financial Analytics & Investment Technologies

AI in market prediction and fintech.

03

AI in Public Policy, Governance & Planning

Smart governance and public sector innovation.

04

E-Commerce & Consumer Economics

Digital markets and consumer behavior.

05

AI in Operations, Trade & Supply Chains

Logistics optimization and trade analytics.

06

Public Sector AI Innovations

Government services and civic tech.

07

Interdisciplinary Research in AI & Economics

Cross-domain research bridging technology and economics.

08

Ethical, Regulatory & Legal Frameworks

AI governance and responsible innovation.

09

Inclusive Economic Modeling & Social Policy

Equity-focused AI and inclusive growth.

10

AI and Environmental & Development Economics

Sustainability and climate economics.

11

Labor Market Trends & Workforce Analytics

Future of work and automation impact.

12

AI in Education, Training & Human Capital

EdTech and human capital development.

Engagement

Interactive Features

Participate in dynamic activities for in-person and virtual attendees.

Live Q&A Sessions

Each keynote concludes with a 10-15 minute Q&A. In-person attendees ask directly; virtual participants submit via the Q&A tool.

Sept 27 09:30 Sept 27 16:30 Sept 28 09:00

Poster Voting

Vote for your favorite posters: Best Research, Best Startup Demo, and Audience Favorite. Winners announced at closing.

Sept 27 17:30 Sept 28 15:30

Startup Pitch Corner

5-minute lightning pitches during breaks. Connect with investors and incubators in AI, economics, and policy sectors.

Apply by Sept 15

Visa & Immigration Help Desk

Dedicated support for international attendees: invitation letters, travel advisory, and document verification.

visa@icaber-conferences.ca

Ready to Present Your Research?

Submit your paper to be part of ICABER 2026's program. Deadline: July 31, 2026.