Conference Description:
The Economic Scientific Research Institute (ESRI), Azerbaijan, in partnership with the Department of West Asian and North African Studies, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), India, and the Ministry of Economy, Republic of Azerbaijan, invites researchers, academicians, scholars, postgraduate and doctoral students, policymakers, and practitioners to submit research papers for the 2nd International Conference on “New Generation Economy: Challenges and Prospects.”

The conference will explore the transformation of the global economy through digitalisation, artificial intelligence, innovation, the green transition, human capital, changing labour relations, geopolitical developments, and emerging models of regional and international economic cooperation.

Details:
• Conference: 2nd International Conference 2026
• Theme: New Generation Economy: Challenges and Prospects
• Organisers: ESRI, Azerbaijan; Department of West Asian and North African Studies, AMU; Ministry of Economy, Republic of Azerbaijan
• Date: 16 October 2026
• Venue: Economic Scientific Research Institute (ESRI), Baku, Azerbaijan
• Mode: In-person / Online
• Conference Languages: English and Azerbaijani
• Participation Fee: Free of charge
• Abstract Submission Deadline: 10 October 2026
• Full Paper Submission Deadline: 26 October 2026

Thematic Areas:
• Digital Economy and Technological Transformation
• Innovation, Science and Human Capital
• Green Economy and Sustainable Development
• Labour Market Transformation, AI and Employment, Automation, Gig Economy and Remote Work
• Macroeconomic Policy and Economic Resilience
• Investment, Finance and Entrepreneurship
• Trade, Global Economy and Regional Cooperation
• Regional Development and Territorial Economics
• Social Policy and Inclusive Economic Development
• Institutional Development and Economic Governance

Eligibility & Preference:
Researchers and professionals from the following disciplines are encouraged to participate:

 Economics
• Political Science and International Relations
• Development Studies and Public Policy
• Technology and Regional Studies
• Business and Finance
• Sociology and related disciplines

Paper Submission Guidelines:
• Length: 5–25 pages
• Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
• Margins: 2.5 cm
• Line Spacing: 1.00
• Title: Written entirely in capital letters
• Subtitle: Written in lowercase letters
• Referencing Style: APA 6th Edition

Full papers should contain separate sections for the abstract, introduction, materials and methods, results and discussion, conclusions and recommendations, and references.

Submission Process:
Interested participants should submit their research papers to either of the following email addresses:

• emin.mustafayev@esri.gov.az
• farhad.mikayilov@esri.gov.az

For the complete Call for Papers (CFP) and further submission details, interested researchers may contact the post author.

Important Dates:
• Abstract Submission: 10 October 2026
• Conference Date: 16 October 2026
• Full Paper Submission: 26 October 2026