16-18 September 2026
Catania, Italy.
The objective of the 2nd IAQUIS International Conference is to stimulate and strengthen collaboration and knowledge exchange among researchers, educators, practitioners, and doctoral students from diverse countries, disciplines, and professional backgrounds.
The conference aims to advance understanding of how innovation, quality, and technology can be strategically integrated to foster sustainable and resilient business ecosystems and generate meaningful societal impact.
The conference seeks to explore how organizations and institutions can navigate contemporary challenges and drive transformative change toward a more equitable and sustainable future.
Over the course of the three-day conference, participants will have the opportunity to present and discuss their research in plenary and parallel sessions, as well as engage in rich informal and convivial moments designed to encourage dialogue, networking, and the creation of new synergies.
All contributions will be united by a strong focus on the interplay between quality, innovation, sustainability, and technology. Adopting an interdisciplinary and cross-cutting perspective, the conference welcomes theoretical, empirical, and practice-oriented contributions from a wide range of fields that can offer fresh insights, innovative practices, and actionable solutions.
In addition, a pre-conference Doctoral Consortium will be organized to support doctoral students. The consortium will focus on how to develop impactful research papers, providing participants with constructive and in-depth feedback from experienced international scholars.
The 2nd IAQUIS International Conference will be held in Catania (Italy), a city rich in history, culture, and innovation, offering a vibrant and inspiring setting for scholarly exchange.
We look forward to welcoming you to Catania!
The 2nd IAQUIS International Conference is structured over three days and includes plenary and parallel sessions, where participants can present and discuss their research. The program also features informal networking moments designed to foster dialogue and create new synergies. A pre-conference Doctoral Consortium will be organized to support doctoral students, providing constructive feedback from international scholars. All sessions are unified by an interdisciplinary focus on the interplay between quality, innovation, sustainability, and technology.
The conference is supported by a Scientific Committee and an Organizing Committee consisting of international experts and scholars. The full list of members will be published on the website once confirmed.
Catania is a vibrant Baroque city located on the slopes of Mount Etna, famous for its UNESCO World Heritage historic centre built in striking black lava stone.
It offers a unique mix of Roman ruins, lively street markets and a renowned culinary tradition dominated by street food and pastries.
CATEGORY: Luxury (5 stars)
NAME: Palazzo Marletta
ADDRESS: Via Ernesto Marletta, 7
NOTES: central area
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CATEGORY: Luxury (5 stars)
NAME: Palace Catania UNA Esperienze
ADDRESS: Via Etnea, 218
NOTES: central area
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CATEGORY: Luxury (5 stars)
NAME: Palazzo San Giorgio
ADDRESS: Piazza Cardinale Pappalardo
NOTES: central area
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CATEGORY: 4 Stars
NAME: Romano Palace Luxury
ADDRESS: Viale Presidente Kennedy
NOTES: beachfront (Playa area)
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CATEGORY: 4 Stars
NAME: Hotel NH Catania Parco Degli Aragonesi
ADDRESS: Viale Presidente Kennedy
NOTES: beachfront (Playa area)
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CATEGORY: 4 Stars
NAME: Liberty Hotel
ADDRESS: Via San Vito, 40
NOTES: adjacent to the historic center
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CATEGORY: 4 Stars
NAME: Hotel Nettuno
ADDRESS: Viale Ruggero di Lauria, 121
NOTES: seafront
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CATEGORY: 4 Stars
NAME: Excelsior Grand Hotel Catania
ADDRESS: Piazza Giovanni Verga
NOTES: near Palazzo delle Scienze
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CATEGORY: 3 Stars
NAME: Plaza Hotel Catania
ADDRESS: Viale Ruggero di Lauria, 43
NOTES: seafront
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CATEGORY: 3 Stars
NAME: Katane Palace Hotel
ADDRESS: Via Finocchiaro Aprile, 110
NOTES: near Palazzo delle Scienze
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CATEGORY: B&B
NAME: B&B Suite 35
ADDRESS: Via Teatro Massimo, 35
NOTES: downtown
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CATEGORY: B&B
NAME: B&B Catania City Center
ADDRESS: Via Etnea / Piazza Stesicoro
NOTES: downtown
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CATEGORY: B&B
NAME: Corso Italia 72
ADDRESS: Corso Italia 72
NOTES: facing Palazzo delle Scienze
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CATEGORY: B&B
NAME: LN 5 Gate-Corso Italia
ADDRESS: Via Alberto Mario, 32
NOTES: near Palazzo delle Scienze
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April 15, 2026 – Abstract deadline
April 30, 2026 – Acceptance
May 30, 2026 – Early fee registration closed
July 15, 2026 – Extended abstract/full paper deadline
August 23, 2026 – Author regular registration deadline
April 15, 2026 – PhD project abstract deadline
April 30, 2026 – Acceptance
July 15, 2026 – Extended PhD project deadline
The three-day program includes plenary and parallel sessions, offering participants the opportunity to present and discuss their research.
Informal networking moments will encourage dialogue and the creation of new synergies.
A pre-conference Doctoral Consortium will be organized to support doctoral students with constructive feedback from international scholars.
The list of keynote and invited speakers will be announced soon.
Please check back regularly for updates.