4 th International Research Conference and The Future of Hospitality Symposium 2026
13th - 14th May 2026 | Lahore, Pakistan
4th International Conference on Action Research in Multidisciplinary Perspective of technology social and business science(ICARMP 2026will be conducted under the theme “Sustainable Innovation and Digital Transformation: Integrating Artificial Intelligence and Knowledge Management for a Resilient Business Future.” This prestigious international forum aims to bring together scholars, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to explore contemporary challenges and emerging opportunities across disciplines through applied research and evidence-based practices.
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The Future of Hospitality Symposium brings together hospitality experts, academicians, practitioners, and decision-makers to explore sustainable innovation and digital transformation in the sector. It highlights practical uses of artificial intelligence and knowledge management to improve service quality, operational performance, and organizational resilience. The symposium also considers responsible adoption, including ethics, governance, and workforce readiness.
Deadline: 27 th march 2026
JOIN AS PRESENTER OR ATTENDEE
13- 14th May 2026
We are pleased to invite researchers, academics, industry professionals, and students from around the world to submit their original research papers for presentation at the 4th ICRMP 2026 (4th International Research Conference), hosted by the School of Professional Advancement and the Institute of Hospitality Leadership, University of Management and Technology (UMT), Lahore. This international conference aims to provide a scholarly platform for the exchange of ideas and research that explore innovative approaches to shaping the future of business in an increasingly dynamic and digitally driven global environment
Rector UMT
Conference Chair(Dean SPA)
Conference Secretary
Symposium Secretary
Guest of Honor | Keynote speaker
President Malaysia
Uni. of Science and Technology
Vice Chancellor BNU
Former National Security Advisor
Distinguished Speaker
Founder of Sustainable Access
University of Southern California
Chief Exective Officer of
SMEDA
Senior Professor of Tourism,
turkish german university
Prof. and Dean Tourism Faculty
University of Sinop
Executive Director of Hospitality
Education at Hashoo Group
Chief Operating Officer
KFC Pakistan
Group CEO OBHospitality
Group CEO Lakeshore Hospitality Group
Director, Riphah Institute of Hospitality
Culinary Arts (RIHCA)
President NIC Lahore and NICAT, Head of Incubbations
Netsol Technologies
Cluster General Manager
Nishat Hotel
Adjunct Faculty
Shaikh Ahmad Hassan School of Law
LUMS
Professor
Social Sciences,
Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin
Member of the Standing Committee
Pakistan–CIS Trade Relations at
Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Publication Opportunity – Journal of Applied Research and Multidisciplinary Studies (JARMS)
Selected high-quality papers presented at ICARMP 2026 will be considered for publication in the Journal of Applied Research and Multidisciplinary Studies (JARMS), an open-access, double-blind peer-reviewed journal published by the School of Professional Advancement, University of Management and Technology (UMT), Lahore. JARMS focuses on applied and multidisciplinary research and welcomes studies in education, business and management, marketing, technology management, public administration, healthcare management, project management, agriculture, and related fields. The journal encourages empirical, case-based, mixed-method, and practice-oriented research with clear theoretical and practical implications. There are no submission or publication charges, and all accepted articles are published with a DOI and full open-access visibility.
Journal website: https://journals.umt.edu.pk/index.php/jarms