A2:BETH 2026, All in AI is a free international interdisciplinary conference hosted by the UK Management College in Salford, Manchester. It brings together researchers, practitioners, and doctoral scholars to explore the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence across Business, Education, Technology, and Health.

• Dates: 26–28 August 2026
• Location: Salford, Manchester, UK
• Format: In-person (free to attend)

The conference is hosted by UK Management College (UKMC).

Yes. A2:BETH 2026 is completely free to attend for all participants. Whether you are presenting a paper, attending as a guest, or simply joining to connect with others in the academic and professional community.

No. You are warmly welcome to attend even if you do not have research to present. The conference is open to researchers, practitioners, students, and guests who simply wish to be part of the conversation.

The conference accepts four submission tracks:

• Full Papers (6,000–8,000 words) : completed research with strong theoretical or empirical contribution
• Short Papers / Work-in-Progress (3,000–4,000 words) : early-stage or conceptual research
• Industry Case Studies (3,000–5,000 words) : real-world AI applications and insights
• Posters & Doctoral Research (1,000–1,500 word abstract) : emerging research and PhD work

Full Papers: 6,000–8,000 words (excluding references)

Short Papers / Work-in-Progress: 3,000–4,000 words

Industry Case Studies: 3,000–5,000 words

Posters & Doctoral Research: 1,000–1,500-word abstract

Full papers must follow this structure:

• Title (no author details)
• Abstract (200–300 words)
• Keywords (4–6)
• Introduction
• Literature Review
• Methodology
• Findings/Results
• Discussion
• Conclusion
• References

The paper should demonstrate strong theoretical grounding, a clear research design, and critical analysis, not purely descriptive writing.

Short papers have a flexible structure but should cover:

• Research aim/questions
• Brief literature context
• Proposed or initial methodology
• Expected or preliminary findings

The paper should show a clear research direction and a demonstrated potential contribution.

• Context / organisational background
• Problem or challenge
• AI solution or approach
• Implementation process
• Outcomes and impact
• Lessons learned

Critical reflection is expected, not just storytelling. There must be a clear link to AI and the conference themes

Extended abstract (1,000–1,500 words) covering:

• Research background
• Problem statement
• Research questions/objectives
• Methodology (proposed or ongoing)
• Expected contribution

Poster format: A1 size (portrait or landscape) with a clear visual presentation of key ideas. This track is specifically designed to support PhD students and early-career researchers in sharing their developing work.

No. All submissions must be original, not previously published, and not currently under review at another venue. Submissions that do not meet this requirement will be desk-rejected.

All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process. This means:

• Reviewers do not know the identity of the author(s)
• Review criteria include: originality and contribution, methodological rigour, relevance to conference themes, and clarity and academic quality.

Harvard referencing is required for all submissions. It must be applied consistently throughout the paper.

Include between 3 and 6 keywords with your submission. These help reviewers and readers identify the focus and scope of your work.

• Clear academic writing throughout
• Proper and consistent referencing (Harvard)
• Consistent formatting
• 3–6 keywords included
• No author names, affiliations, or identifying details (for blind review)
• At least one author must register and be present to present if the paper is accepted

Before submitting a full paper, you must submit a 200–300 word abstract via the conference submission portal. Details of the portal link are available in the Call for Papers document.

Selected papers will be considered for publication in:

• IGI Global volumes or other recognized journals
• Book chapters
• Conference proceedings

Not all accepted papers are automatically published, a selection process applies.

Presentation format depends on the submission track:

• Full Papers: Full Paper presentation
• Short Papers / Work-in-Progress: Oral or poster presentation (determined by reviewers)
• Industry Case Studies: Presentation with practitioner engagement
• Posters & Doctoral Research: Poster presentation with interactive discussion

Yes. At least one author of each accepted paper must register and be present at the conference to deliver the presentation. Remote presentation options are available for international participants.

A2:BETH 2026 welcomes a broad community including:

• Academic researchers (early-career and established)
• PhD and postgraduate students
• Industry practitioners and professionals working with AI
• Business, education, technology, and health sector professionals
• Anyone interested in AI and its impact across sectors ,no paper required to attend

Absolutely. The conference actively supports early-career researchers and doctoral scholars. The Posters & Doctoral Research track is specifically designed for PhD students to share developing work, gain visibility, and receive feedback from an international academic community.

Submissions must be made via the conference submission portal. The portal link is provided in the official Call for Papers document. Ensure you select the correct submission track when uploading.

For any queries not answered in this document, please contact the A2:BETH 2026 Conference Committee at UK Management College. Contact details are available on the UKMC website and the official Call for Papers.