54th BARCELONA International Congress on Education and Business Studies (BEDBS-26) July 15-17, 2026 Barcelona (Spain)

BEDBS-26


Business, Economics & Management (General) Educational Administration Educational Technology Early Childhood Education



Call for papers/Topics



Topics of interest for submission include any topics related to:



1. Education: Core Domains



These topics focus on the theory, practice, and psychology of learning itself.





  • Pedagogy and Instruction:





    • Curriculum Development and Design.




    • Differentiated Learning Strategies.




    • Assessment and Evaluation Metrics.






  • Educational Psychology:





    • Cognitive Development in Learners.




    • Motivation Theories (Self-Determination Theory).




    • Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Inclusion.






  • Educational Technology (EdTech):





    • Learning Management Systems (LMS).




    • Gamification of Education.




    • Artificial Intelligence in Personalized Learning.






  • Sociology of Education:





    • Educational Equity and Social Mobility.




    • The Impact of Cultural Capital on Academic Success.







2. Business Studies: Core Domains



These topics focus on the mechanics of organizations, markets, and value creation.





  • Management and Leadership:





    • Organizational Behavior and Culture.




    • Strategic Management and Competitive Advantage.




    • Change Management Processes.






  • Finance and Accounting:





    • Capital Budgeting and Financial Planning.




    • Managerial Accounting for Decision Making.




    • Microfinance and Investment Strategies.






  • Marketing and Sales:





    • Consumer Behavior and Market Research.




    • Digital Marketing and SEO Strategy.




    • Brand Equity and Positioning.






  • Operations and Supply Chain:





    • Lean Six Sigma and Quality Control.




    • Logistics and Global Trade.







3. Interrelated Topics: The "Business of Education"



This is where the two fields collide, focusing on education as an industry and business as a learning environment.





  • Educational Leadership and Management:





    • School Administration: Managing the financial and operational health of schools.




    • Strategic Enrollment Management: Using marketing techniques to recruit and retain students.






  • Corporate Training and Development (L&D):





    • Human Capital Management: Viewing employees as assets that require educational investment.




    • Upskilling and Reskilling: Aligning workforce education with market demands.




    • Onboarding Frameworks: The "business" of teaching new hires corporate culture.






  • Economics of Education:





    • Return on Investment (ROI): Calculating the value of a degree versus its cost.




    • Public vs. Private Funding: The business models of charter schools and universities.




    • Labor Market Dynamics: How educational output dictates economic growth.






  • Entrepreneurship in Education:





    • EdTech Startups: Scaling education tools as profitable business ventures.




    • Social Entrepreneurship: Creating non-profit models to solve educational gaps.






  • Global Education Markets:





    • International Student Recruitment: The business of "educational tourism."




    • Standardized Testing Industry: The commercialization of assessment.







4. Emerging Cross-Disciplinary Trends



Modern topics that require expertise in both fields to navigate successfully.





  • Knowledge Management: How businesses capture, distribute, and effectively use organizational knowledge.




  • Workplace Learning Culture: Creating an environment where continuous education is a business KPI.




  • Data Analytics: Using "Big Data" to track both student progress (Education) and customer acquisition (Business).




  • Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): How businesses fund educational initiatives to improve brand reputation.