Scientific Conference
On March 18, 2026, Turiba University will host the XXVII International Scientific Conference “Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation: Innovations, Opportunities, and Ethical Challenges.” The conference is organized by the Faculty of Information Technologies.
The conference will highlight the importance of integrating digital technologies across various sectors, including business, education, tourism, and more. Participants will explore the opportunities provided by artificial intelligence, the innovation potential of its applications across industries, and the associated risks, challenges, and ethical questions.
The conference will serve as a platform for scientists, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to exchange experiences, discuss the challenges of digital transformation, and develop new cooperation models for sustainable development.
The event will also present the annual Turiba Business Index research, providing a detailed overview of Latvia’s business environment from the perspective of companies of different sectors, regions, sizes, and ownership structures (both local and foreign). This monitoring study not only maps the current situation but also, through dynamic analysis, helps to forecast future trends in the business environment.
The conference is organized with the support of the Erasmus+ project AI-ERIT. The project aims to develop training materials for higher education staff (teachers, researchers, and administrative personnel) to help them ethically and effectively use AI solutions in their daily work.
More about the project: https://www.ai-erit.eu/
Thematic scientific sessions
As every year, the conference will feature Thematic scientific sessions, where researchers will have the opportunity to present their work and engage in discussions either as presenters or listeners.
THEMES OF THEMATIC SESSIONS
- Information Technology Solutions
- Entrepreneurship and Human Capital
- Tourism and Hospitality
- Law and Security
- Communication Vectors
- Health and Wellbeing
- Languages and Education
Conference working language – Latvian. Simultaneous translation into English will be provided.
Working language of thematic scientific sessions – Latvian and English. Presenters may choose the language of their presentation based on audience composition and personal preference. Simultaneous translation will not be available for thematic sessions.
PARTICIPATION
Participation in the conference is free of charge. You can join as a listener, with a conference paper, a presentation, or both.
Options for participation:
- As a listener;
- With a conference paper and presentation in a thematic session;
- With a conference paper only;
- With a presentation only.
Information for listeners
Any student, teacher, professional, or entrepreneur may participate as a listener. Registration is open until March 10, 2026.
Turiba University lecturers are kindly asked to register as well. If attending with a group of students during a class, please indicate this in the registration form.
Turiba University students (college, bachelor, and master’s programmes) do not need to register in advance – attendance will be confirmed at the conference using a QR code on-site.
Information for presenters and authors
You may participate by submitting:
- An oral presentation;
- An oral presentation and a conference paper (to be published in the conference proceedings);
- A conference paper only (without presentation).
Oral presentations
Presentations will take place in relevant thematic sessions, either on-site or online, in Latvian or English.
Deadline for submission of presentation proposals: February 20, 2026 (via “Participants with papers/presentations” registration form).
Conference papers
Conference Papers may be submitted in Latvian or English.
Deadline for submission: February 20, 2026.
Submitted papers will be published in the peer-reviewed conference proceedings with ISSN.
Guidelines for papers.
Student section (Turiba University students)
Turiba University students (college, bachelor, master) are invited to submit their research papers for a special student section.
- Paper submission deadline: March 6, 2026
- Abstract submission deadline: February 20, 2026
Applications must be sent to Prof. Iveta Liniņa (iveta.linina@turiba.lv), including name, study programme, group number, and paper topic.
Guidelines for Students’ research papers.
INTERNTIONAL STAFF WEEK
Turiba University partners are welcome to participate in the international staff week which will take place from 16 - 20 March 2026.
The staff week is organized as an Erasmus+ BIP Course “Future of Education”.
The conference will be an integral part of the Staff Week. If you are participating in the International Staff Week, you do not need to register separately for the conference. More information about the Staff Week can be found hete - International Staff week at Turia University - 24.09.2025 - NEWS - Turība University
Contact
The conference livestream will be available on Turiba University’s Facebook page.
Certificates of participation will be issued only to plenary session participants attending on-site and to those presenting papers in thematic sessions (on-site or online).
Contact emails:
- General participation & listeners: kristine.neimane@turiba.lv
- Papers & proceedings: conference@turiba.lv
- Student section: iveta.linina@turiba.lv
Application
Please fill in the registration form “Listeners” if you would like to attend the conference as a listener, or the registration form “Participants with Papers / Presentations” if you would like to present your research and/or submit a conference paper. Turiba University students (bachelor, master, and college level) do not need to register in advance – registration will be completed on-site using a QR code.