Conference Organizer AIB Asia Pacific Regional Conference & Secretariat

Organizer Conference Theme

During the past decade, the annual conference of our AIB Asia Pacific Chapter (formally known as AIBSEAR) has been dedicated to globalization-related themes. Certain terms such as connectivity, network, and cooperation have been a part of our previous themes.

Host and Conference Venue

“The Future of International Business –

Post COVID-19.” Mahidol University International College Nakhonpathom, Thailand

Address: 999 Phutthamonthon Sai 4 Rd, Trends in International Business showed the benefits of Salaya,Phutthamonthon District, economic cooperation through the facilitation of trade, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand investment, and cross-border activities. One global Tel. No.: (66) 2 700 5000 market for inputs and outputs allows firms to achieve Websites: https://muic.mahidol.ac.th/eng/ 2021 AIB efficiency by taking advantage of economic interdependence. As manufacturers have been Co-host and Secretariat Asia Pacific relocating, emerging economies, including countries in the Asia Pacific region, are now an integral part of this Regional Conference new global supply chain. Last year we convened the conference under the theme “turbulent time,” where COVID-19 forced companies to rewrite their strategies and crisis management was The Research Institute for Business (RIB) Date: 8-10 December 2021 the top priority. As businesses have settled down, it is School of Business The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK) time to re-evaluate their long-term strategy. Reliance Conference Venue: on foreign countries to serve local consumers may no Address: Hang Shin Link, Siu Lek Yuen, Shatin, Mahidol University International College, longer be a risk-free strategy. Deglobalization is on the New Territories Nakhonpathom Campus, agenda now. The challenge is how to continually take Tel. No.: (852) 3963 5088 advantage of globalization whilst simultaneously Email: [email protected] Nakhonpathom, Thailand hedging against its risks. This transition period poses a Websites: https://sbus.hsu.edu.hk/en/ risk particularly to the Asia Pacific region, as we are Conference: https://sbus.hsu.edu.hk/en/aib/ Submission Deadline: 31 July 2021 now inseparably linked to globalization’s outcome. Registration Deadline: 30 September 2021 Format and Deadlines Registration

1. Submit an electronic copy of the extended abstract by 31 July 2021 via the online submission. Unless specified AIB Non AIB Members below, guidelines and style for abstract preparation should Members follow those of the Journal of International Business Studies (JIBS, http://www.jibs.net). US$565/ US$5204 (include 1-year AIB 2. Acceptance notification will be sent by 15 September 2021. Regular US$445 membership fee1 of Suggested Topics 3. The author(s) must certify that the accepted extended abstract US$120/ US$754) is not copyrighted and has not been published elsewhere. US$285/ US$2554 Low (include 1-year AIB We particularly welcome studies related to the main theme as 4. Extended abstracts will be arranged for presentation and US$225 publication ONLY if at least one of the authors registers for Income2 membership fee of well as other topics, including but not limited to: 4 the Conference by the registration deadline, 30 September US$60/US$30 ) US$265/US$2504 2021.  Big data and business analytics in IB 3 (include 1-year AIB 5. An individual author may not appear on more than two Student US$225 membership fee of  Business cultures, education, ethics, and corporate social 4 manuscripts. US$40/ US$25 ) responsibility  Collaboration and competition of MNEs AIB has a new membership rate structure. Please refer to https://www.aib.world/membership/new-members/ for  Corporate governance and leadership Official Language details. Registration deadline is 30 September.  COVID-19 and international business Registration will NOT be confirmed until full payment is  Cross-cultural/national consumer behavior received.  Digitalization in IB Papers and presentations should be in English. Remarks:  De-Globalisation and Decoupling  Emerging market multinationals 1 Membership fees are for 12 months of membership, starting from the day AIB Headquarters processes  Entrepreneurship and innovation in emerging markets and your membership application. Please ensure that you economic growth Conference Proceedings have a valid AIB membership before registering the  Entry modes and locations AIB Asia Pacific regional conference. To join or renew your AIB membership, please go to:  Export marketing Accepted extended abstract will be included in the Conference https://www.aib.world/membership/  Human resource management, cross-cultural management Proceedings. 2 Individuals with gross annual incomes less than  Institutions and organizational culture and practices US$25,000. Full benefits and voting rights apply.  International accounting, economics, finance and taxation 3 Proof of full-time student status is required. Full  International entrepreneurship benefits and voting rights apply Conference Location & 4 Available to individuals from low income or lower-  International marketing strategies middle-income economies only (according to the  International supply chain and e-commerce management Accommodation classifications of the World Bank). Full benefits and  International trade management voting rights apply. The registration fee includes luncheons, coffee  Management information systems/decision support systems Nakhonpathom Province is adjacent to Bangkok and can breaks, and conference dinner.  National cultures and business systems easily be reached by sky train and shuttle bus from central  Online Teaching in turbulent times Bangkok.  Regionalism, globalization, and internationalization  Social media and networks in international business The Conference accommodation will be announced later.  The future of IB in turbulent times  The impact of ICT on business operations and consumption