Rethinking Business in the Era of Complexity: Foresight, Leadership, Innovation
November 5 – 6, 2026 | Madrid, Spain & OnlineGBSB Global Business School, in collaboration with Sanjavani University and MESOS Business School, is pleased to announce the 2nd Global Business Conference on Business Transformation, Complexity, & Futures InnoVision 2026.
About
Building on the success of its inaugural edition, InnoVision 2026 marks the second chapter of a growing Indo-European academic initiative dedicated to advancing scholarly dialogue on the future of business in an increasingly complex and uncertain world. Hosted by GBSB Global Business School, this edition strengthens Europe’s role as a hub for critical reflection, strategic foresight, and innovation-driven leadership.
As global systems face unprecedented volatility, driven by technological disruption, geopolitical shifts, climate risks, and social transformation, traditional business models and leadership paradigms are being fundamentally challenged. InnoVision 2026 responds to this reality by creating a platform for scholars, policymakers, educators, and industry leaders to rethink business through the lenses of complexity theory, foresight capabilities, responsible leadership, and systemic innovation. Designed as a hybrid international conference, InnoVision 2026 aims to foster interdisciplinary research, cross-border collaboration, and actionable insights that support resilient organizations and sustainable futures.
Organisers
GBSB Global Business School (Spain / Malta)
MESOS Business School (France)
Sanjivani University (India)
Conference Tracks
Complexity, Systems Thinking, and Strategic Foresight
As business environments become increasingly non-linear and interdependent, this track examines organizations as complex adaptive systems. Building on complexity theory and systems thinking, it explores how strategic foresight, scenario planning, and anticipatory governance support decision-making under deep uncertainty and long-term strategic alignment.
Leadership, Governance, and Decision-Making in Complex Environments
This track focuses on leadership and governance as sensemaking and relational processes rather than purely instrumental functions. In complex environments, leaders must navigate ethical dilemmas, competing stakeholder demands, and institutional pressures while enabling organizational adaptability and legitimacy.
Innovation, Digital Transformation, and Emerging Technologies
This track examines innovation and digital transformation as socio-technical processes embedded in organizational and institutional contexts. While emerging technologies such as AI and analytics reshape strategy and work, they also introduce new ethical, governance, and resilience challenges.
Sustainability, ESG, and Long-Term Value Creation
This track positions sustainability and ESG as strategic and systemic challenges rather than compliance-driven practices. Drawing on stakeholder theory and recent sustainability research, it examines how organizations integrate ESG considerations into governance, innovation, and foresight to support long-term value creation and resilience.
Sustainability, ESG, and Long-Term Value Creation
This track positions sustainability and ESG as strategic and systemic challenges rather than compliance-driven practices. Drawing on stakeholder theory and recent sustainability research, it examines how organizations integrate ESG considerations into governance, innovation, and foresight to support long-term value creation and resilience.
Global Business, Geopolitics, and Societal Transformation
This track situates global business within shifting geopolitical, regulatory, and societal landscapes. Drawing on international business and institutional theory, it examines how firms navigate geopolitical risk, regulatory fragmentation, and cultural diversity while contributing to societal transformation.
Family Entrepreneurship, Family Business, and Transgenerational Dynamics
This track explores family enterprises as long-term oriented and values-driven organizational forms operating across generations. Research highlights how socio-emotional wealth, governance structures, and succession processes shape innovation, resilience, and strategic renewal in family firms.
Organizational Resilience, Crisis Management, and Business Continuity
In an era marked by systemic shocks and cascading crises, this track focuses on how organizations anticipate, absorb, and adapt to disruption. Emphasis is placed on resilience capabilities, foresight mechanisms, and strategic responses to volatility, integrating insights from crisis management and resilience research.
Risk Management, Decision Sciences, and Strategic Intelligence
This track examines how organizations identify, assess, and respond to complex risks using analytical, cognitive, and strategic intelligence approaches. It integrates decision sciences with foresight and organizational learning to improve strategic judgment under uncertainty.
Human Capital, Well-Being, and the Future of Work
This track focuses on the human dimension of complexity, examining how leadership, work design, and organizational practices evolve in response to digitalization, uncertainty, and societal expectations. Recent research highlights the importance of well-being, inclusion, and sustainable performance in building resilient organizations.
Join as a speaker
GBSB Global is inviting researchers & business professionals to take a part in the conference. Please submit a participation request.
| Abstract submission deadline | June 5, 2026 |
| Notification to authors regarding preliminary decision on the initial proposal | July 1, 2026 |
| Full paper submission deadline | September 1, 2026 |
Join as a listener
Students, business experts, researchers are welcome to attend a conference in Madrid or Online. Registration is mandatory. Conference fee is 90 euros.
| Registration opens | July 1, 2026 |
| Registration deadline | October 5, 2026 |
Venue
Innovision 2026 will take place on our brand new campus in the vibrant heart of Madrid, just minutes from the iconic Retiro Park. Spread over two floors of modern, thoughtfully designed space, the campus combines cutting-edge digital technology with comfortable, inspiring learning environments. Inside, you’ll find state-of-the-art classrooms, flexible co-working areas, a well-equipped library, conference and meeting rooms, and a welcoming cafeteria – all designed to foster creativity and collaboration. Step outside to our tranquil garden, the perfect spot for relaxation or informal conversation. With its fresh, contemporary aesthetic and focus on innovation, this campus will be a hub for forward-thinking education.
Call for Papers
Don’t miss an opportunity to present your research during the Innovision 2026 and explore publication opportunities.
November 5 – November 6