INVITATION FOR PARTICIPATION IN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE InNet2026 AND CALL FOR PAPERS

D.A. Tsenov Academy of Economics

Date of the conference:

27-28 May 2026

Conference format: 

• on-site – at D.A. Tsenov Academy of Economics, Svishtov, 2 Em. Chakarov St.;
• online – via MS Teams.

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Working languages:

Bulgarian and English

Conference strands:

Thematic Strand 1. Theories, Models and Methodologies for Researching Innovation Networks: Network Analysis, Complex Systems, Measuring capacity and Effects
Thematic Strand 2. Governance, Policies and Sustainability of Innovation ecosystems: Public Policies, Regulatory Frameworks, Financing, Digital Platforms.
Thematic Strand 3. Formal and Informal Networks in Cultural, Business, Scientific, and Technological Environments: Industrial Consortia, Scientific Communities, Heritage Networks, Open-Source Ecosystems.
Thematic Strand 4. Social and economic impact of Innovations and Knowledge Transformation: Social Impact, Entrepreneurship, Regional development, Social Innovations.

Participation and publication fees:

Participation and publication are free of charge.

Deadline for registration and paper submission:

Deadline for registration: 27 April 2026

Deadline for paper submission: 15 May 2026

Conference programme: 

Preliminary programme:

27 May 2026 (Wednesday)
Time zone: EET (CET+1)

28 May 2026 (Thursday)
Time zone: EET (CET+1)

The final programme will be sent by email to all registered participants using the contact email address provided during registration.

Contact with Organisers

Dr. Dimcho Shopov
d.shopov@uni-svishtov.bg

Registration for conference participation:

Registration link:
https://forms.office.com/e/vH2tbb64vi

Registration QR code:

Paper requirements:

Papers submitted for participation in the round table must be formatted in accordance with the following technical requirements:

• File format – paper FIN_XX.doc or FIN_XX.docx, where XX are the initials of the first author;
• Font – Times New Roman, size 14 pt, line spacing 1.5;
• Page size – A4, 29–31 lines per page and 60–65 characters per line;
• Line spacing – 1.5 lines (at least 22 pt);
• Margins – top (2.54 cm); bottom (2.54 cm); left (3.17 cm); right (3.17 cm);
• Page numbering – bottom right;
• Footnotes – font size 10 pt;
• Charts and figures – Microsoft Word 2003 or PowerPoint; tables, charts, and figures must be editable, and the font used for text and numbers within them must be Times New Roman, 12 pt;
• Formulas – must be created using Equation Editor;
• Title of the paper – Times New Roman, 14 pt, CAPITAL LETTERS, bold, centred;
• Author information – first and last name, position, academic degree (if applicable); ORCID iD number; e-mail address for correspondence; each author on a separate line; Times New Roman, 14 pt, CAPITAL LETTERS, bold, centred;
• Institution – full name of the institution; Times New Roman, 14 pt, CAPITAL LETTERS, bold, centred;
• Maximum length of the paper – 10 pages, including visual materials, appendices, and references;
• Submission – papers should be sent by e-mail to international@uni-svishtov.bg

Paper template:

Link to the paper template:
https://s.shopeee.com/DYK6

QR code to the paper template:

Declaration of absence of conflict of interests and of authorship

Link to the declaration:
https://forms.office.com/e/mB6HPM1afb

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