The International Conference on Business and Integral Security (IBIS 2026) will take place online on 19 and 20 November 2026, bringing together distinguished academics, business leaders, policymakers, security professionals, and industry experts to discuss one of the most pressing challenges shaping the global economy: energy security and its impact on international stability.
Organised through a collaboration between the University of Applied Sciences in Security and Safety, the Paris School of Management, and the Swiss School of Business and Management Geneva (SSBM Geneva), IBIS 2026 will provide an international platform for knowledge exchange, academic discussion, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Under the theme “Energy Security & Global Stability: Strategic Leadership in an Era of Disruption,” this year’s conference will examine how organisations, governments, and international institutions can navigate growing geopolitical uncertainty, energy disruptions, and the challenges of building resilient and sustainable economic systems.
Energy security has become a fundamental component of economic resilience, international cooperation, and strategic decision-making. Recent disruptions affecting key energy routes have demonstrated how regional instability can quickly generate consequences across global supply chains, inflation, financial markets, consumer prices, and business operations.
As economies become increasingly interconnected, energy-related risks are no longer confined to the energy sector. They influence corporate strategies, investment decisions, international trade, national security, and the long-term competitiveness of businesses and economies.
IBIS 2026 will explore these interconnected challenges, focusing on how organisations and governments can anticipate and respond to energy shocks, strengthen international cooperation, protect critical infrastructure, and accelerate the transition towards more resilient and sustainable economic models.
The conference will also consider the role of strategic leadership in managing uncertainty and making informed decisions in an increasingly complex global environment.
IBIS 2026 will feature four distinguished keynote speakers: Prof. Dr. Sc. Mladen Vukomanović, IPMA, Dr. Dario Silić, Dr. Saša Petar, and Dr. Jeffrey Klein, professors at SSBM Geneva . Together, they will bring valuable academic and professional perspectives on project management, business, strategic leadership, and global challenges.
Through their contributions, the keynote speakers will help stimulate discussion on the strategic implications of energy security and the leadership capabilities required to navigate global disruption.
At its core, IBIS is designed to connect academic research with practical experience. The conference welcomes scholars, policymakers, business executives, security experts, and innovators who are interested in understanding and addressing the evolving relationship between business, economics, and integral security.
The 2026 edition will feature lively working sessions and opportunities for participants to exchange knowledge, present insights, discuss emerging challenges, and explore innovative approaches to global business and economic transformation.
By adopting an interactive online format, IBIS 2026 aims to make international collaboration more accessible while fostering an engaged academic and professional community.
The conference also seeks to make a meaningful contribution to the academic and scientific community by encouraging the exchange of research, ideas, and practical perspectives across disciplines and geographical boundaries.
As geopolitical tensions, technological developments, and climate-related challenges continue to reshape the global landscape, strategic leadership has become essential for ensuring organisational and economic resilience.
Energy security is no longer simply a matter of securing access to resources. It also involves managing interconnected risks, protecting infrastructure, maintaining business continuity, developing international partnerships, and making responsible long-term decisions.
IBIS 2026 will provide an opportunity to examine how leadership, innovation, and collaboration can contribute to a more secure, stable, and sustainable global economy.
For SSBM Geneva, participation in this international initiative reflects its commitment to advancing academic dialogue, promoting international cooperation, and connecting business education with the challenges shaping today’s world.
The International Conference on Business and Integral Security 2026 invites members of the academic community, business professionals, policymakers, researchers, and security experts to take part in two days of international knowledge exchange and discussion.
Dates: 19–20 November 2026
Format: Online
Join the conversation and be part of the international dialogue on energy security, global stability, and strategic leadership.
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