International Conference on Management, Commerce and Logistics (CIMCL)
First Edition — Theme: "From resilience to antifragility: rethinking managerial models in the era of AI and sustainability"
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Conference Date
December 02-03, 2026
Submission Deadline
October 15, 2026
Host Venues
FSJES Ain Chock (Casablanca) & ENCG Settat
Contribution Types
Full Papers, Extended Abstracts & Posters
Presentation of the First Edition
The global economic system is experiencing an accumulation of shocks and disruptions: geopolitical volatility, trade tensions, value chain reconfiguration, health and climate crises, scarcity of certain resources, rising compliance requirements, and technological acceleration. These dynamics are transforming competitive fields, investment priorities, and regulatory requirements.
The core question submitted to scientific debate for this 2026 edition is: how can organizations shift from a logic of defensive resilience (absorbing and returning) to a logic of offensive antifragility (learning, transforming, and creating value) in an environment marked by uncertainty, the acceleration of AI, and the imperative of sustainability?
Call for Papers
Scientific Rationale
In this current context of continuous disruptions, organizational resilience (the capacity to absorb a shock and maintain an acceptable level of functioning) is no longer anything more than a minimal condition. Academic debates now invite us to move beyond the paradigm of returning to the initial state to explore antifragility: the capacity of a system to learn, reconfigure itself, and improve its performance through uncertainty, disruptions, and stress (Taleb, 2012).
The rise of artificial intelligence, including generative AI, advanced analytics, and cognitive automation, opens a new cycle of operational improvement and innovation (demand forecasting, dynamic planning, predictive maintenance, inventory optimization, supplier risk detection, transport steering, and real-time decision support). It simultaneously intensifies governance challenges. Sustainability, finally, is no longer a peripheral issue: it conditions access to markets, financing, and partnerships.
Morocco is a relevant field of study and experimentation in this regard. Its position at the Euro-African crossroads, the growth of its industrial ecosystems, and its energy transition path directly illustrate the issues addressed by the conference. The theme articulates three fields (antifragility, artificial intelligence, sustainability) and aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 8, 9, 12, 13, and 17).
The 7 Scientific Tracks
01. Resilience, antifragility and organizational transformation
- Crisis management and business continuity
- Dynamic capabilities, agility, and ambidexterity
- Governance, culture, and leadership
- Measuring antifragile performance
02. AI, data and new decision-making models
- AI and analytics for decision making
- Automation and RPA
- Generative AI and support functions
- Ethics, data governance, and cybersecurity
03. Supply chain, logistics and value chain resilience
- Supply chain risk management
- Traceability, IoT, and digital twins
- Urban logistics and last-mile delivery
- Nearshoring, relocation, and S&OP
04. International trade, geoeconomics and trade policies
- Re-globalization, regionalization, and trade agreements
- Customs, compliance, and trade facilitation
- Logistics corridors
- Geopolitical risks
05. Sustainability, decarbonization and circular economy
- Carbon footprinting and reporting (scopes 1-2-3)
- Eco-design, circularity, and reverse logistics
- ESG and sustainable finance
- SDGs and social inclusion
06. Innovation, entrepreneurship and competitiveness of emerging countries
- Frugal and inclusive innovation
- Digital transformation of SMEs
- Innovation ecosystems
- Skills, employability, and the future of work
07. Financing, governance and risk-management
- Financing of logistics infrastructure
- Supply chain governance
- Performance and risk management
- Compliance and regulation
Submission Guidelines
The writing style must be clear, precise, academic, and rigorous. The quality of language must be meticulously refined in the submitted version. All proposals must strictly comply with the following instructions:
Accepted Contribution Formats
- Full Research Paper: Maximum 14 pages (excluding bibliography). Original complete research with literature review.
- Extended Abstract: 1 to 4 pages (excluding bibliography). Developed synthesis of ongoing research.
- Research Poster: A0 portrait format. Visual presentation of research work.
Technical Specifications
| Accepted Languages |
French, English |
| File Format |
Word (.docx) + PDF |
| Font / Size / Line Spacing |
Scrupulously use the template provided on the submission platform |
| Bibliographical References |
APA Style, 7th edition |
| Evaluation Process |
Double-blind peer review — criteria based on originality, methodological rigor, clarity, and timeliness of references. |
Required Document Structure
Authors must fill in their information directly into a single file structured as follows:
- Title and Authors: First name(s)/SURNAME(S), institutional affiliation(s), and email address of the corresponding author.
- Abstract: Maximum 500 words, bilingual French/English.
- Keywords: ~5 keywords.
- Body of the Article: Structured according to the following layout:
- a. Context and justification of the topic
- b. Problem statement / Research question
- c. Literature review, research gaps, and clear contribution of the work
- d. Research methodology adopted
- e. Study findings / Results
- f. Discussion and implications (theoretical and managerial)
- g. Conclusion and recommendations
- References: Bibliographical style according to APA, 7th edition.
Submission Timeline
| Conference Milestone |
Deadline |
| Submission of abstracts, extended abstracts, or full papers |
October 15, 2026 |
| Notification to authors (Acceptance or rejection) |
October 2026 |
| Final version of full camera-ready papers due |
November 2026 |
| Conference Dates (In-person presentations) |
December 02-03, 2026 |
Conference Committees
Scientific Committee Chairs
- Pr. ALAMI Fatima Zahra — FSJES Ain Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca
- Pr. OUMLIL Rachid — ENCG Settat, Hassan 1st University
Organizing Committee
- AAZI Fatima-Zahra, FSJES Ain Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca
- ALAMI Fatima Zahra, FSJES Ain Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca
- BENSAIDA Salma, FSJES Ain Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca
- BIKHZAZEN Nahid, FSJES Ain Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca
- BOUANANI EL IDRISSI Jalila, ENCG Settat, Hassan 1st University
- BOUMAAZ Younes, ENCG Settat, Hassan 1st University
- FATIMI Khadija, FSJES Aïn Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca
- KHOUILID Mustapha, FSJES Ain Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca
- KOMAT Abdellatif, FSJES Ain Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca
- LOTFI Said, FSJES Ain Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca
- MOUKITE Zidane, ENCG Settat, Hassan 1st University
- OUMLIL Rachid, ENCG Settat, Hassan 1st University
Scientific Committee Members
- AAZI Fatima-Zahra, FSJES Ain Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca
- ABOUSAID Fatima-Zahra, FSJES Aïn Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca
- AIT CHEIKH Mohsine, FSJES Ain Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca
- AIT KASSI Mustapha, FSJES Aïn Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca
- ALKAMA Meryem, FSJES Aïn Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca
- ARRASSEN Wassini, FSJES Ain Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca
- BELAKBIRA Faycel, FSJES Aïn Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca
- BENSAIDA Salma, FSJES Ain Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca
- BIKHZAZEN Nahid, FSJES Ain Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca
- BOUANANI EL IDRISSI Jalila, ENCG Settat, Hassan 1st University
- BOUMAAZ Younes, ENCG Settat, Hassan 1st University
- CHAABITA Rachid, FSJES Aïn Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca
- CHAKIR Aziza, FSJES Ain Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca
- CHERKAOUI Adil, FSJES Ain Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca
- DAAMOUCH Mohammed, FSJES Aïn Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca
- DAFIR Amine, FSJES Ain Sebaâ, Hassan II University of Casablanca
- ECHATTABI Hicham, FSJES Aïn Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca
- EL ARIF Fatima Zahra, FSJES Ain Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca
- EL-MAHDAD Hajar, FSJES Ain Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca
- FATIMI Khadija, FSJES Aïn Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca
- FOUGHIG Nada, FSJES Aïn Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca
- KHIATI Mustapha, FSJES Ain Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca
- KHOUILID Mustapha, FSJES Ain Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca
- KOMAT Abdellatif, FSJES Ain Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca
- LOTFI Said, FSJES Ain Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca
- MISK Hicham, FSJES Aïn Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca
- MOUKITE Zidane, ENCG Settat, Hassan 1st University
- NAHMED Zineb, FSJES Ain Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca
- NOUIB Abdellah, FSJES KS, Cadi Ayyad University
- OUABOUCH Hassan, FSJES Ain Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca
- QUAMAR Tarik, FSJES Aïn Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca
- SALHI Intissar, FSJES Aïn Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca
- TAJ Tilila, FSJES Aïn Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca
- TOUFAH Najat, FSJES Aïn Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca
- YERROU Hafsa, FSJES Aïn Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca
Registration Fees
Following notification of paper acceptance, authors are requested to pay the registration fees to confirm the inclusion of their paper in the official program and the conference proceedings. An accepted paper will only be definitively scheduled and published after payment has been received within the indicated deadlines and after the paper has been presented at the conference.
| Participant Category |
Fees (MAD) |
Fees (EUR) |
| Corporate Leaders & Economic Actors |
1000 MAD |
100 € |
| Academic Faculty & Researchers |
500 MAD |
50 € |
| PhD Candidates / Academic Students |
250 MAD |
25 € |
Bank Remittance Guidelines
Payment must be handled via bank wire transfer to the account details provided upon paper acceptance notice. After completing the transfer, it is mandatory to upload your digital payment receipt via the registration link to finalize your participation credentials.
Contact Information & Venue
The conference is jointly organized by the affiliated entities of both partner universities, including the ECAF (Applied Economics & Finance) research laboratory and the LASMO (Strategy and Organizational Management) research laboratory.
FSJES Aïn Chock
Faculty of Legal, Economic, and Social Sciences Ain Chock
Hassan II University of Casablanca
📍 Km 8, Route d'El Jadida, Oasis - Casablanca, Morocco.
📧 Institutional Email: fsjes@uhzc.ma
ENCG Settat
National School of Commerce and Management Settat
Hassan 1st University of Settat
📍 Km 3, Route de Casablanca, Settat, Morocco.
📧 Institutional Email: contactencg@uhp.ac.ma
Central Organizing Desk
For administrative issues, track clarifications, or technical inquiries regarding the submission platform, please contact the dedicated support team directly at:
📧 Conference Email Address: cimel@cimel.org
