The special issue of IJMPB will focus on issues surrounding Artificial Intelligence, Innovation Management and Project Management in order to focus on how AI is reshaping the intersection of innovation management and project management, providing both theoretical insights and practical applications.

AI could be considered as a bridge, uniting innovation and project management by streamlining the flow of information and improving collaboration. Generative AI, with its intuitive and accessible interface, empowers a wider range of professionals to participate in AI-driven problem-solving, facilitating the generation of new ideas, designs, and solutions across various fields (Müller et al., 2024; Dwivedi et al., 2022). Furthermore, AI’s ability to foster innovation through design automation and idea generation provides the structure needed in project management to turn creative insights into actionable results. This alignment between AI-driven innovation and project management can lead to the co-creation of novel solutions, accelerating time-to-market while maintaining high levels of quality and efficiency. The evolving capabilities of AI, particularly in its generative functions, represent a transformative leap forward, driving creativity and fostering innovation in ways previously unimaginable. As AI becomes increasingly advanced, it introduces significant opportunities and numerous challenges and unanswered questions (Borges et al., 2021; Mustak et al., 2023; Mariani et al., 2023).

Considering these developments, we are issuing a call for papers that aim to explore the transformative role of AI, in reshaping innovation and project management practices. By addressing the intersection of these two domains, the call seeks to advance academic and practical understanding of how AI can be leveraged to enhance decision-making, optimize resource management, and foster creativity in organizational contexts.

Topics of Interest

Topics covered include (but are not limited to):

• How is AI evolving the alignment of innovation management and project management
• How to use AI to innovate project manager’s roles and responsibilities?
• Which AI-driven tools can enhance decision-making in innovation and project management?
• How can AI unlock new pathways to integrate sustainability into project management practices, fostering innovative and future-ready solutions?
• In what ways can AI revolutionize change management by streamlining transitions and mitigating resistance within project ecosystems?
• What’s the impact of Generative AI’s on creative processes in project design?
• How can organizations balance innovation with human factors in AI adoption?
• How does AI redefine communication and collaboration dynamics in project management, enhancing innovation and team synergy?
• How can organizations leverage AI and innovative strategies to effectively address resistance to change, ethical concerns, and data security issues in the digital era?
• How can AI improve communication and collaboration in project management?
• How to unpack AI’s potential to foster innovation and teamwork?
• What transformative impact does Artificial Emotional Intelligence have on managing teams and fostering innovation in project environments?
• How can project managers ethically harness AI’s potential while building trust and driving responsible innovation in AI-powered workflows?

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Submitted articles must not have been previously published, nor should they be under consideration for publication anywhere else, while under review for this journal.

Key Deadlines

Manuscript submission deadline: 31 October 2025

Proposed publication date: February 2026