INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON
BUSINESS, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, LEADERSHIP & INNOVATION
A Multidisciplinary International Conference Aboard a Luxury Nile Cruise
Egypt | December 18–21, 2026
4 Days • 3 Nights
Organized by
Canadian Centre for Training and Consultation (CCTC)
In Partnership with
Global Conference Alliance Inc.
About the Conference
Artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and rapid technological change are reshaping the way organizations operate, lead, innovate, and prepare for the future.
The International Conference on Business, Artificial Intelligence, Leadership & Innovation provides a multidisciplinary international forum for researchers, academics, professionals, business leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators to present research, exchange knowledge, explore emerging ideas, and develop meaningful international collaborations.
The conference encourages dialogue across disciplines, bringing together perspectives from business, technology, leadership, economics, education, law, media, the humanities, and other related fields. Particular attention is given to the ethical, human, cultural, and religious dimensions of technological and societal transformation.
Held aboard a luxury Nile cruise in Egypt, the conference offers a distinctive environment for academic exchange and international networking while providing participants with an opportunity to experience the history and cultural heritage of one of the world’s oldest civilizations.
Call for Papers
The conference invites original research papers, applied studies, case studies, and interdisciplinary contributions addressing contemporary developments and future challenges.
Conference Themes
Artificial Intelligence, the Future of Business & Decision-Making
Leadership, Change Management & Organizational Transformation
Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Emerging Business Models
Economics, Finance & Investment in the Digital Era
Education, Training & Skills Development in the Age of AI
Management, Human Resources & the Future of Work
Marketing, Media, Communication & Digital Technologies
Law, Regulation & Governance in the Age of Digital Transformation and AI
Ethics, Values, Religious Studies & the Humanities in a Changing Technological Society
Future Foresight, Sustainability & Global Technological and Societal Transformation
Multidisciplinary Scope
The themes listed above are intended as broad areas of interest rather than an exhaustive list. The conference welcomes interdisciplinary submissions from a wide range of academic, professional, and applied fields, provided they meaningfully engage with the conference’s broader focus on business, leadership, innovation, artificial intelligence, or contemporary and future challenges.
Submission Guidelines
Conference Languages
English • Arabic • French
Participation Options
Paper Presentation
Attendance without Presentation
Publication Opportunities
Accepted papers may be published in the:
Canadian Journal of Business, Economics and Health Management (CJBEHM)
and/or the Conference Proceedings, providing participants with an opportunity to document and disseminate their scholarly work.
Participants will also receive electronic access to the conference proceedings for future academic reference. Academic guidance on scholarly writing and publication standards may be available through an internationally experienced support team.
Important Dates
Abstract Submission Deadline:
Full Paper Submission Deadline:
Early Registration Deadline:
Final Registration Deadline:
Optional Cairo Program: December 16–18, 2026
Conference & Nile Cruise: December 18–21, 2026
Registration
Cruise Prices :
Early Bird Prices for the First 25 Participants
A. Cairo (2 Nights / 3 Days) + Nile Cruise Aswan - Luxor (3 Nights / 4 Days)
Dates: December 16-21, 2026
Category : Double Room - Double Occupancy
Price (USD)
Presenter with paper : $2,400
Participant/listener : $ 2,250
Companion sharing a double room : $ 2,150
Category : Single Room - Single Occupancy
Price (USD)
Presenter with paper : $ 2,700
Participant/listener : $ 2,550
Companion in a single room : $ 2,450
B. Nile Cruise Package Only
Dates: December 18-21, 2026
Conference: December 19, 2026 | 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Double Room - Double Occupancy
Category
Price (USD)
Presenter with paper
$1,750
Participant/listener
$1,600
Companion sharing a double room
$1,500
Single Room - Single Occupancy
Category
Price (USD)
Presenter with paper
$2,000
Participant/listener
$1,850
Companion in a single room
$1,750
C. Cairo Package Only
Three days and two nights | Dates: December 16-18, 2026
Accommodation: Suitable three-star hotel, subject to final confirmation.
Category
Price (USD)
Double room (per person)
$650
Single room (per person)
$700
Prices After the First 25 Participants
A. Cairo (2 Nights / 3 Days) + Nile Cruise (3 Nights / 4 Days)
Dates: December 16-21, 2026
Double Room - Double Occupancy
Category
Price (USD)
Presenter with paper
$2,600
Participant/listener
$2,450
Companion sharing a double room
$2,350
Single Room - Single Occupancy
Category
Price (USD)
Presenter with paper
$2,900
Participant/listener
$2,750
Companion in a single room
$2,650
B. Nile Cruise Package Only
Dates: December 18-21, 2026
Conference: December 19, 2026 | 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Double Room - Double Occupancy
Category
Price (USD)
Presenter with paper
$1,950
Participant/listener
$1,800
Companion sharing a double room
$1,700
Single Room - Single Occupancy
Category
Price (USD)
Presenter with paper
$2,200
Participant/listener
$2,050
Companion in a single room
$1,950
C. Cairo Package Only
Three days and two nights | Dates: December 16-18, 2026
Accommodation: Suitable three-star hotel, subject to final confirmation.
Category
Price (USD)
Double room (per person)
$850
Single room (per person)
$900
Keynote & Invited Speakers
• Prof. Baher Abdulhai — Professor, Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering, University of Toronto
• Dr. Mohamed Bakr — Professor and Previous Department Chair
• Dr. Florent Lefevre-Schlick — AADF Ventures Inc.
Scientific Committee
Organizing Committee
Venue & Conference Experience
Luxury Nile Conference Cruise
Egypt | December 18–21, 2026
4 Days • 3 Nights
The conference will take place aboard a luxury Nile cruise, offering a unique setting for scholarly exchange, professional networking, and international collaboration.
Alongside the academic program, participants will have the opportunity to experience Egypt’s extraordinary cultural heritage, including ancient temples and historical landmarks along the Nile.
Cruise Itinerary:
Historical & Cultural Visits:
Accommodation & Meals:
Optional Cairo Program
December 16–18, 2026
Participants may extend their visit with an optional pre-conference program in Cairo, including:
The Great Pyramids • The Grand Egyptian Museum • Highlights of Ancient Egyptian Civilization
Program Details:
Program Fee:
Organizers & Partners
The conference is organized by the Canadian Centre for Training and Consultation (CCTC) in partnership with Global Conference Alliance Inc.
Global Conference Alliance Inc. is a Canadian company registered in British Columbia and a member of the Surrey Board of Trade. Since 2018, it has organized more than 650 conferences across Canadian cities, as well as conferences in more than 50 cities worldwide, bringing together thousands of researchers, academics, professionals, and decision-makers from diverse disciplines.
Global Conference Alliance has obtained ISO certification related to quality in the organization of international academic conferences.
Registration & Contact
🌐 Website: www.cancen.ca
📧 Email: info@cancentr.com
💬 WhatsApp: +1 647 780 3933
Limited Availability • Advance Registration Required
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Terms of participation
The research must be original and must not have been previously published or presented at a previous conference or seminar
The researcher must adhere to established scientific standards in the preparation of academic research
The research must fall within one of the conference’s main or sub-themes Participants must submit an abstract of no more than 200 words in Arabic, English, or French by May 10, 2026
The research paper must be submitted in full by June 15, 2026, and must not exceed twenty pages, including sources, references, and indexes. The paper must be written using Microsoft Word(Simplified Arabic)with a font size of (14) for research in Arabic
for research submitted in English or French, font size (12) (Times New Roman)
Research papers are subject to peer review by a specialized committee in accordance with academic standards Individual or joint research papers are accepted, and each researcher is entitled to submit only one paper
All accepted research papers are published in the conference proceedings
With a unique opportunity to publish in
Global Business and Economics Journal
(ISSN 2816-6655)
Advantages of participation
Opportunities for extensive professional networking
Conferences bring together researchers, academics, business leaders, innovators, and investors from multiple countries, providing opportunities to build professional relationships and international collaborations
Knowledge sharing and scientific research
The ability to present papers at conferences, discuss them with colleagues, and receive scientific feedback that helps develop research and increase academic visibility
Scientific publishing
Accepted papers are published in the conference's scientific journal
(Canadian Journal of Business, Economics and Health Management - CJBEHM)
(Conference Proceedings)
This gives participants the opportunity to document their academic work and expand its reach within the research community. Participants also receive an electronic version of the conference proceedings that can be easily cited in future research
The opportunity for researchers to receive specialized academic guidance on writing and publishing standards in peer-reviewed scientific journals through the Scopus and Web of Science team, supported by international expertise and some of the world's most prominent scientific indexing rules, for example
Academic certificates and incentives
Receive an official certificate of attendance that enhances your academic and professional resume and proves your participation in an accredited international conference
Visa Services and Support
The organizers will provide an official invitation letter (Visa Invitation Letter)
to support the visa application process, if required. A notarized letter is also available, provided that the participant covers the notarization costs.
Credentials and reliability
The conference is organized in collaboration with the Canadian Center for Training and Consulting (CCTC)
and the Global Conferences Alliance Inc.
Global Conferences Alliance Inc.
Surrey Board of Trade is a member of
A registered company in British Columbia - Canada (CJBEHM) has its own scientific journal ISO accredited
for quality in organizing international scientific conferences
Important dates
1. Abstract submission deadline: May 10, 2026
2. Full paper submission deadline: June 15, 2026
3. Early registration deadline: March 11, 2026
4. Registration deadline: July 2, 2026
5. Conference Dates: July 10–13, 2026
Participation fee
Research Associate:
Registration: $750
This option is for researchers who wish to present a scientific paper or academic research within the themes of the conference, either as a lead author or co-author. Registering as a co-author allows the researcher to benefit from presenting the research in front of the committee and the audience Publishing the research paper in the conference book or scientific journal (subject to conditions) Obtaining an approved certificate of participation as a researcher Attending all scientific sessions and accompanying activities
Listener attendance without research:
Registration: $600
The listener is entitled to attend all scientific sessions of the conference (opening, keynote lectures, and panel discussions) and benefit from the lectures, research presentations, and discussion workshops without the need to submit a scientific paper and is allowed to ask questions and participate in general discussions after the presentations and receive an official certificate of attendance/participation approved by the organizing committee Registration as a listener is an ideal opportunity for young researchers, students and interested parties to gain experience and learn about the latest research in the field
Remote Participant:
Registration: $450
A researcher or listener who participates in the conference sessions through accredited electronic platforms such as Zoom without physically attending the conference site The remote participant has all the rights of attending participants, including presenting his/her research or intervention directly through live research and obtaining an official certificate of participation approved by the organizing scientific committee. If approved by the Scientific Committee, his research will be included in the conference proceedings The possibility to interact and discuss with attendees and professors through Zoom virtual discussion rooms or the direct question and answer feature and benefit from the accompanying seminars and workshops that are broadcast electronically
Fees include : Conference bag – attendance at sessions – publication of research in the conference proceedings and the dedicated scientific journal – certificate of participation Networking Sessions – coffee breaks and social gatherings
Important Note:🔔 Conference bag – attendance at sessions – publication of research in the conference proceedings and the dedicated scientific journal – certificate of participation Networking Sessions – coffee breaks and social gatherings he participation fee does not include travel, accommodation, or transportation costs and is non-refundable except in the event that your visa application is denied by the Canadian Embassy. In this case, you must provide us with the denial letter so that we can refund the participation fee after deducting the bank transfer fee.
How to pay the fees
Paying fees either
Online via the website using all bank cards
or
By bank transfer or Wire Transfer to the following address
Beneficiary's name
Canadian Center for Training and Consultation
Beneficiary Bank Name: TD CANADA TRUST
Beneficiary's bank code: 004
Beneficiary account number: 30537202478
Currency : US dollars
Swifecode : TDOMCATTTOR
Beneficiary Bank Address : 1045 Bronte ST S , Milton, ON, CAN, L9T8X3
Beneficiary’s Address : 1047 Leger way , Milton, ON, CAN, L9T8B4
Beneficiary's phone : 647 780 3933
Please send a copy of the transfer receipt via WhatsApp at
to:
647 780 3933
or email : Info@cancentr.com
Joint Scientific and Organizational Committee
In collaboration with the Canadian Training and Consulting Center and Global Conference Alliance Center
Global Conference Alliance Inc .
(ISO (Canadian International Organization for Scientific Conferences) - ISO certified
The Joint Scientific and Organizational Committee includes a group of distinguished academics and experts from Canada and the United States, including
Dr. Afzalur Rahman - President with a PhD in Business Administration from the United States and an expert in international trade, and a former Professor of Business Administration at Douglas College.
Dr. Michael Henry - Dean, School of Business and Economics, Thompson Rivers University, Canada
Dr. Imrul Hassan - Head of Finance, Lecturer at the University of British Columbia
Dr. Murat Erogül - Chair of the Department of Management and Entrepreneurship and Adjunct Professor at Adelphi University in the United States
Dr. Ahmed Hawk - Head of the Department of Economics and Banking, and Professor at Vancouver Island University, Canada
John Ovey - Associate Teaching Professor, Thompson Rivers University, Canada
Dr. Dushyant Gosai - Chair of the Department of Accounting and faculty member at Colorado State University
Marissa McGillivray - Economist at Statistics Canada
Dr. Salman Sohail is Assistant Professor in the Department of Development Studies - Daffodil International University and Executive Editor of
Canadian Journal of Business
Qazi Mohamed Ahmed - World Bank Group Certified Master Trainer
Simon Parker - Lecturer in Business Administration, Douglas College, Canada
Dr. Erika Skita - Head of Human Resources Management
Yasmin Jahir is a software engineer specializing in computer vision
Dr. Imtiaz Ahmed - Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Howard University
Hassanu Saner Nerman - faculty member at Marshall University in the United States
Mohammed Saman Sohail - Director of Cooperation and Partnerships Global Conference Alliance Inc International
Nafees Rahman
- Executive Director USA
Global Conference Alliance Inc
Foysal Sayem - Executive Director at
Global Conference Alliance Inc
Khatun Jannat Isha - Managing Director at
Global Conference Alliance Inc
Prof. Dr. Khadija Ahmed - Director of the Canadian Training and Consulting Center (CTCC)
(Mr. Osama Salem - Consultant and Assistant Director of the Canadian Training and Consulting Center (CTCC)
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