Strategic Foresight for Sustainable Digital Transformation
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Call for Papers
Strategic Foresight for Sustainable Digital Transformation
Journal: EuroMed Journal of Business
Publisher: Emerald Publishing
Submission Opens: 1 July 2026
Manuscript Submission Deadline: 1 November 2026
Introduction
In a poly‑crisis world, strategic foresight (scenario planning, horizon scanning, back‑casting) guides sustainable digital transformation amid rapid technological change and ESG pressures. This Special Issue links foresight capabilities to technology road‑mapping, SME resilience, AI governance, risk mitigation (e.g., bankruptcy via ESG), and entrepreneurial ecosystems. It seeks interdisciplinary work explaining how foresight practices shape digital strategies and deliver long‑term ESG value.
Guest Editors
Professor Renato Pereira, Iscte Business School, Portugal – Renato.Pereira@iscte‑iul.pt
Professor Andrea Caputo, University of Trento, Italy – andrea.caputo@unitn.it
Professor Christina Theodoraki, IAE Aix‑Marseille, France – theodoraki@iae‑aix.com
Guest Editors Contact Details
Name | Institution | |
|---|---|---|
Renato Pereira | Iscte Business School | |
Andrea Caputo | University of Trento | |
Christina Theodoraki | IAE Aix‑Marseille |
List of Topic Areas
Submissions are invited on (but not limited to):
Foresight capabilities shaping ESG‑aligned technology portfolios.
SME resilience and competitiveness through digital technology adoption guided by foresight.
Leadership, governance, and ethics in AI‑driven foresight and digital strategy.
Foresight‑driven digital strategies linked to ESG and financial performance (including ESG‑related risk/financial distress).
Sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystems and AI‑enabled venturing in emerging markets.
Submission Process & Deadlines
Submit via ScholarOne Manuscripts from 1 July 2026:
https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/emjbSelect article type / special issue title: “Strategic Foresight for Sustainable Digital Transformation” during submission.
Submission Guidelines
Follow the author guidelines of the EuroMed Journal of Business:
https://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/journal/emjb#jlp_author_guidelinesArticles must be original and not under consideration for publication elsewhere.
About the Journal
EuroMed Journal of Business publishes research on management, strategy, and business in European and Mediterranean contexts with global relevance.
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