Institution Name: Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) Kolkata
Event Type: Conference
Conference Name: AIB South Asia Conference 2026
Theme: Changing International Trade Environment in South Asia: Impact on International Business.
Conference Start Date: 04-01-2026
Conference End Date: 05-01-2026
Conference Mode: Hybrid
About the Conference:
The transformation of the international trade environment worldwide has posed a challenge to businesses in the South Asian region. The firms in this region have made a considerable impact in the global arena in the fields of agri-produce, apparel, machinery, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and similar sectors. Businesses need a comprehensive understanding of the volatile world order and take steps to flourish in this uncertain and complex environment. Regional initiatives, bilateral agreements, and sustainability imperatives are reshaping patterns of market access and investment flows, while also presenting regulatory and compliance challenges. This conference aims to gather ideas, innovations, and thoughts on how firms can steer their way towards adapting to the changing best practices and focusing on sustainability.
Call for Papers:
The Conference format is combination of competitive paper sessions, interactive paper sessions, plenary speaker sessions and workshops We invite papers for Competitive Sessions, Interactive Sessions and Panel Discussions which are at more advanced stages of development and need more focused
Conference Tracks:
Conference Tracks
The conference features 12 tracks covering a wide array of International Business topics.
Track 1: Internationalization processes, family business & International entrepreneurship
Track 2: International marketing and consumer behaviour
Track 3: International finance, accounting, and corporate governance
Track 4: Global strategy and organization
Track 5: Global value chains, networks and operations
Track 6: International HRM, global leadership, and cross-cultural management
Track 7: Gender and diversity
Track 8: Teaching and education
Track 9: Research methods and theorizing
Track 10: Emerging markets and emerging market MNEs
Track 11: MNE-state relations and international business policy
Track 12: Sustainability in International Business
Who can participate? Doctoral Students/Faculty/Researchers/Industry Practitioner
Registration Fee:
| Category | Type | South Asian Delegates (INR) | Others (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Students | Early Bird (until 18 Dec 2025) | INR 5000 | $70 |
| Doctoral Students | Regular | INR 6000 | $80 |
| Faculty/Researchers | Early Bird (until 18 Dec 2025) | INR 8000 | $100 |
| Faculty/Researchers | Regular | INR 9000 | $120 |
| Industry Practitioner | Early Bird (until 18 Dec 2025) | INR 10,000 | $140 |
| Industry Practitioner | Regular | INR 11,000 | $160 |
Important Dates:
- Paper Submission Window:1st September 2025 – 30th November 2025
- Last date for Paper Submission:30th November 2025
- Notifications for Paper Acceptance Decisions:10th December 2025
- Last date for Early Bird Registration:18th December 2025
- AIB South Asia 2025 Conference:4-5 January 2026
Contact:
AIB South Asia Chapter
Ms. Shankari Chidambaram
Email: aibsac@iimb.ac.in
Address:
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade
1583 Madurdaha,
Chowbagha Road,
Ward No 108, Borough XII,
Kolkata 700107,
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About IIFT Kolkata:
The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) was established in 1963 as an autonomous body under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry to contribute in the skill building for the external trade sector of India. It has come a long way to successfully develop into a unique institution involved in imparting knowledge through research and training in international business and trade. The Institute was granted “Deemed to be University” status in 2002. The institute is AACSB accredited B – School and recognized as Grade ‘A+’ Institution by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). Over the years, IIFT has emerged as a national university with focus on International Business Management and Strategy, and such focus is reflected in all three major activities of the Institute: Research, Training and Education.
