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20th International Symposium

Resilient and Intelligent Organizations in Times of Permanent Disruption

June 10-12, 2026 | Kopaonik, Serbia

300+Participants
40+Countries
120Papers
15Speakers
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January 24, 2026

First Call for Papers SymOrg 2026

Dear colleagues,

We are pleased to invite you to participate in the 20th International Symposium SymOrg 2026, organized by the Faculty of Organizational Sciences, University of Belgrade, which will take place on Kopaonik, Serbia, from 10 to 12 June 2026.

The topic of SymOrg 2026 is “RESILIENT AND INTELLIGENT ORGANIZATIONS IN TIMES OF PERMANENT DISRUPTION”.

The aim of SymOrg 2026 is to promote the theory and practice of management, organization, computer, and information sciences, discuss new challenges and solutions in times of permanent disruption, and establish mutual collaboration among researchers, professionals, and the public sector.

Тhe Symposium will be held in Hotel Grand, Kopaonik.

We welcome full papers, short papers, and posters addressing the challenges of resilient and intelligent organizations in times of permanent disruption and other related topics. Submissions from academic, research, consulting, industry, intermediary, and policy organizations are encouraged and should focus on the following general themes:

  • Adaptive Marketing and Strategic Communications in Disruptive Environments
  • Applied Software Engineering
  • Blockchain Technology in Business and Information Systems
  • Challenges of Green and Digital Transformation
  • Creativity, Innovation, and Sustainable Management
  • Data and Business Analytics
  • Designing Organizations for Digitally Transformed Business Ecosystems
  • Digital Operations and Logistics Management
  • E-Business Ecosystems and Technologies
  • Human Resource Management for Building Resilient Employees
  • Lean Management and Organization – Purpose, Process, People
  • Organizational Strategy and Hybrid Project Management
  • Quality Management and Standardization
  • Redesigning Finance for Permanent Disruption
  • Transformational Potential of Generative AI

There are several publishing options. Accepted papers will be published in the Conference Proceedings, with an ISBN, and submitted for indexing and/or publication and/or listing to Google Books, Google Scholar, Web of Science, and SCOPUS databases.

Authors can also publish their full paper in conference proceedings of high-quality peer-reviewed research papers called “RESILIENT AND INTELLIGENT ORGANIZATIONS IN TIMES OF PERMANENT DISRUPTION”, published by Springer.

The selected papers from different sections will be proposed for review and publication to editors of scientific journals (ComSIS, indexed in Web of Science and Scopus; YUJOR, indexed in Scopus; Management: Journal of Sustainable Business and Management Solutions in Emerging Economies, indexed in ERIH+; InfoM and Tehnika – Menadžment, Serbian national journals).

SymOrg 2026 will host several attention-getting events: keynote speaker presentations, roundtables on current topics, presentations, panel discussions, and informal gatherings and social events.

For any questions, do not hesitate to contact us directly at symorg@fon.bg.ac.rs

We are looking forward to meeting you on Kopaonik.

Kind regards,
Chair of the Program Committee Professor Boris Delibašić
Chair of the Organizing Committee Professor Maja Glogovac

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About Symorg

Advancing Theory
and Practice

The International Symposium SymOrg has been organized by the Faculty of Organizational Sciences since 1989. It is the leading event in the region dedicated to management and organization theory.

Our goal is to bring together scholars, researchers, and practitioners to exchange ideas and share their latest research results in the field of business, management, and IT.

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Supporting Sustainable Development

SymOrg 2026 is committed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Our tracks and discussions align with these core global objectives.

SDG Goal 3
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The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future.

Testimonials

What They Say About Us

Bosiljka Radović

Bosiljka Radović

Head of digital channels office
Banca Intesa

It was of a great honor to be part of this International Symposium with a long-lasting tradition and as a panel participant to present trends in the Bank’s digital operations. With impeccable organization and the opportunity to share the experiences of different companies, throughout best practice examples we were once again reminded of the importance of flexibility in everyday business.

Dušan Milićević

Dušan Milićević

General Manager
Comtrade System Integration

Taking participation in this year’s SymOrg 2022 panel was an inspiring experience... We are now thinking much more about the long-term sustainability, and we are aware that any current and possibly upcoming crisis can easily escalate and jeopardize the traditional ways of doing business.

Aleksander Aristovnik, Ph.D.

Aleksander Aristovnik, Ph.D.

Professor of Economics and Management
University of Ljubljana, Slovenia

I am honored to be part of XVIII International Symposium SymOrg 2022 perfectly organized by the Faculty of Organizational Sciences... I consider the SymOrg to be an essential platform in the Balkan region and beyond where different domestic and international stakeholders can share their views.

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