2026 EDSI Annual Conference

16th EDSI Annual Conference 

Human-Centric and AI-Enabled Supply Chains
June 1 – 3, 2026
Católica Porto Business School (Porto, Portugal)

Global supply chains are being reshaped by technological advancements, environmental pressures, and evolving societal expectations. Businesses face rising demands for transparency, ethical practices, and resilience amid ongoing disruptions, inflationary pressures, and regulatory changes across key markets. The urgency of climate change, the increasing importance of human rights, and the acceleration of digitalization are driving a fundamental rethinking of operations and supply chain strategies. Legislation such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, and national due diligence laws reflect a growing international consensus on the need for responsible business conduct. Meanwhile, the Industry 5.0 vision calls for a human-centric, resilient, and sustainable approach to innovation and production. In this evolving context, organizations must navigate complex and interdependent challenges, balancing operational resilience, environmental sustainability, and social responsibility across multi-tier, global supply networks. This demands integrated strategies, new technologies, and a reimagining of supply chain governance, risk management, and performance measurement.

This conference invites academic and practice-based contributions that explore the future of global supply chains at the intersection of resilience, sustainability, and human rights. Submissions may address (but are not limited to) corporate due diligence frameworks, supply chain risk management, sustainable procurement, labor rights and environmental protection, technology for compliance, governmental policies and transparency, circular economy initiatives, and case studies from industries facing critical social and environmental challenges.

Programme

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Important dates

Conference: June 1st – June 3rd, 2026

Submission and Registration

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