
1st International Conference on Technology and Management (CITYM)
5th Pre-doctoral Symposium on Business Management
1 -4 June 2026, Valencia, Spain
The event will be held both on-site and on-line
Early registration (until 12 may 2026):
- 50€ UPV PhD students
- 80€ UPV faculty members
- 120€ Participants from other universities
Late registration (from 13 may 2026 onwards):
- 70€ UPV PhD students
- 120€ UPV faculty members
- 150€ Participants from other universities
Submission deadline: Extended 24 april 2026
Two submission options

The main objective of the event is to establish a unique forum that strengthens the dialogue between academia and the business sector, positioning technology as the central axis of organizational transformation. This focus reflects the commitment of the Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain’s leading technological university according to the Shanghai Ranking, to knowledge transfer and innovation in industry. The congress will allow established researchers and PhD candidates to interact on equal footing, facilitating the exchange of the latest research lines and best practices.
PhD students will benefit from expert feedback to advance their theses and will be able to strengthen their international academic network.





