The Research Centre in Management and Economics (CEGE) at Católica Porto Business School is organising the 16th Annual Conference of EDSI (European Division of the Decision Sciences Institute). The Industry 5.0 vision calls for a human-centric, resilient, and sustainable approach to innovation and production. In this evolving context, organisations must navigate complex and interdependent challenges, balancing operational resilience, environmental sustainability, and social responsibility across multi-tier, global supply networks. This demands integrated strategies, new technologies, and a reimagining of supply chain governance, risk management, and performance measurement.

Dates: June 1st to 3rd, 2026
Venue: Católica Porto Business School (Porto, Portugal)

Important dates

Conference: June 1st – June 3rd, 2026
Abstract Submission: February 15th, 2026

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This conference invites academic and practice-based contributions that explore the future of global supply chains at the intersection of resilience, sustainability, and human rights. Submissions may address (but are not limited to) corporate due diligence frameworks, supply chain risk management, sustainable procurement, labor rights and environmental protection, technology for compliance, governmental policies and transparency, circular economy initiatives, and case studies from industries facing critical social and environmental challenges.

About EDSI

EDSI is the European Division of the Decision Sciences Institute (DSI). EDSI is a nonprofit professional organisation of European researchers, managers, educators, and students interested in decision-making techniques and processes in private and public organisations. Members of EDSI are members of DSI and affiliated to EDSI, and as such can leverage on the long history of the parent organization, giving access to a global network of members and resources.