The University of Aden and the Arab Academy for Management, Banking, and Financial Sciences concluded the First International Conference on Digital Transformation, Innovation and Sustainable Development (DTISD 2026), held in Aden from July 20–22, 2026, with the participation of researchers, academics, and experts from Yemen and abroad.

The conference featured specialized academic sessions addressing artificial intelligence and data science, business information technology, communications, the Internet of Things and cybersecurity, digital transformation in education, administration and finance, and technology and sustainable entrepreneurship.

The conference concluded with the adoption of a set of recommendations focusing on updating academic programs, supporting scientific research and innovation, developing legislation related to electronic transactions, data protection and cybersecurity, enhancing digital services, expanding research and academic partnerships, and aligning research outputs with development needs.

The organizers also announced the continuation of the partnership between the University of Aden and the Arab Academy to prepare for the second edition of the conference, supporting the continuity of academic and research activities in the fields of digital transformation, innovation, and sustainable development.