Aims and Focus The aim of the conference is to bring together people from different areas and interests related to Organisational Change and Culture to share ideas and explore various discussions which are innovative and exciting. All proposals accepted for and presented at the conference must be in English and the full paper could be considered for publishing in our journal. MBAcademy believes it is a mark of personal courtesy and professional respect to your colleagues that all delegates should attend for the full duration of the meeting. If you are unable to make this commitment, please do not submit an abstract for presentation. Details on the conference running alongside this project in 2023 can be found here (open the page)Please note: If your abstract is accepted and full fee paid on time, MBAcademy will issue you an offer letter which can also be used to apply for visa. Themes Proposals, presentations, workshops and reports are invited on any of the following themes: Corporate Governance Cultural and Creative Industries eBusiness and eGovernment Entrepreneurship Gender in Management Human Resource Management Identity Innovation Inter-Organizational Collaboration: Partnerships, Alliances and Networks International Business Knowledge and Learning Leadership and Leadership Development Management and Business History Marketing and Retail Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management Organizational Psychology Organizational Studies Organizational Transformation, Change and Development Performance Management Public Management and Governance Research Methodology Strategy Strategy as Practice Sustainable and Responsible Business Proposals for panels and alternative forms of presentation are strongly encouraged on the above and any related topics.
Track 1 Business and Management and HRM Conference Chair: Dr David Fuschi The track opens an interesting and fruitful dialogue, endeavour to explore and examine emerging trends and development about a broad spectrum of core subjects, such as : business ethics and social Responsibility, organisational behaviour, business model innovation, human resource management, strategic management, entrepreneurship, marketing theory and applications, information technology management, production and operations management, supply chain management, stakeholder management, innovation and competition, decision analysis, management research methods and managerial economics, etc. The primary conference objective is to provide a forum for the meeting between scholars, practitioners and doctoral students to share their latest research work with other experts. It is an academic forum and encourages professionals and researchers from different areas of business and management study to disseminate the theory and research which would reflect the latest research and developments in both theoretical and practical aspects of business and management. Papers submitted to this track should be new and well verified findings, which meets the general criteria of significance and scientific excellence. The track aims at developing a broader and deeper understanding of the dynamic development and innovation in business management so as to enable managers and policy makers to create a more favourable environment due the radical changes. Track 2 Economics, Finance and Accounting Conference Chair: Dr Hany Elbardan This track constitutes a nexus for academics and practitioners in the field of Accounting and its dynamics. It is intended to receive a critical examination focused on the changing role of innovative Financial and Management Accounting, Auditing, Accountability, accounting information systems and wider control systems. It aspires to receive high-quality research papers, encouraging contributions that refer to innovations in accounting in the following areas (suggestive but not exhaustive): Accountability; Control Systems; Auditing; Forensic accounting; Integrated reporting; Interdisciplinary studies related to financial reporting and accounting information systems; Cloud Accounting; Management accounting and its implications on corporate governance and managerial decision-making; implications of financial accounting standards (e.g. IFRS) on management systems; relations between corporate governance and accounting systems. Papers submitted may cover a range of research approaches including empirical, case-based analysis, surveys and conceptual studies. The papers may also have an analytical, theoretical or methodological focus. Academics, practitioners and PhD candidates are welcome to submit their contributions to this track. Track 3 International Business and Hospitality Management Conference Chair: Dr Alireza Nazarian The on-going global crisis that started in 2008 draws the attention of academics and practitioners who attempt to research the trends, organisational practices and regulatory frameworks followed in such a—financially—difficult period. This track invites academics and researchers to contribute papers in the area of international business with a consideration of e-business that plays an important role in the current phase of globalisation. More particularly, papers may address issues on management, governance and regulation raised by international markets and their crisis.Interdisciplinary contributions will have an interest in: The internationalization process; International management issues; International joint ventures, alliances, mergers and acquisitions; corporate governance; Globalization and its impact on companies and societies; Cross-cultural and comparative studies; Head office subsidiary relationships; Post-crisis economic intervention; Foreign Direct Investment; e-Business incorporating e-Commerce; e-Marketing and Social Media; e-Supply Chain Management, Track 4 Organisational Studies and Sociology Conference Chairs: Mr Peter Atkinson Organisational studies have always been researchers’ main focus and subject area of interest over a long period of time. Recently, Leadership styles, strategic management and organizational culture are considering as major catalyst of successful organisational performance. This track invites academics and researchers to contribute papers in the area of organizational studies and leadership. More particularly, papers may address issues on management, and organisational level and their crisis. Researchers and Academics are invited to submit their contribution(s) to this track in the area related to: Culture, National culture, Strategic Management, Organisational Design, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Business ethics, Organisational Performance, Corporate Social Responsibility. Track 5 Marketing and Entrepreneurship Conference Chairs: Dr Pantea Foroudi Marketing and Entrepreneurship have always been researchers’ main focus and subject area of interest over a long period of time. Recently, brand management, place branding, luxury branding and consumer behaviour are considering as major catalyst of successful marketing performance. This track invites academics and researchers to contribute papers in the area of Marketing and Entrepreneurship. More particularly, papers may address issues on branding, brand management, place branding and marketing mix. Researchers and Academics are invited to submit their contribution(s) to this track in the area related to Brand Management, luxury branding, place branding, consumer behaviour, marketing mix, online marketing, social media marketing.
Below are the important dates that need to be considered for paper submission: Submission of abstracts for review: November 17, 2023 Notification of abstract acceptance: November 20, 2023 (within 2 weeks after submission) Submission of complete/full papers for Publication: December 1, 2023 Early registration: November 15, 2023 Final registration: December 10, 2023 Conceiving and finalizing the Conference program: December 11, 2023 Conference sessions: December 15-16, 2023
Early Bird Registration Fee Late Registration** Fee Authors (MBAcademy member) £350 £400 £450 Authors (Student) £300 £350 £400 Authors (Non-Member) £400 £450 £500 Only for presenters £380 £430 £480 E-session £350 £400 £450 Listeners £400 £450 £500 Additional Paper(s)** (or Reviewers) £200 £200 £200 Extra Proceeding £50 £50 £50 Terminology: The participant that make a presentation and submit a full paper for publication in our journal is called Author. The participant who only makes the presentation without submitting the full paper is called Presenter. Early Bird: November 15, 2023 Registration: December 4, 2023 Late Registration: December 10, 2023 Registration Included Conference bag Early Morning Tea/Coffee and freshly baked pastries 11 o’clock refreshment (Tea/Coffee and Biscuit) Lunch Badge Afternoon tea/Coffee and Mini Muffins Program Pack Participation in an arranged program Payment Options:We prefer PayPal, Credit Card via PayPal payment; however, if you don't have a PayPal account, we also accept other payment like Bank Transfer, Western Union. If you prefer another method of payment, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Cancellations and RefundsMBAcademy will refund your registration fee if your attendance is cancelled 60 days before the conference date (85%), or if the conference is cancelled by the MBAcademy (100%).
Conference in London Brunel University, Uxbridge, LondonHamilton Centre Brunel University is one of world leading university with recently one of the top business school in the UK. University campus is Located in west London and currently, around 15000 students from around 100 countries are studying there. The university is highly appreciated for its contribution to research on different discipline including business and management. University provides every facility that a visitor needs such as nice hotel, bank, pharmacy, different restaurant and etc. Furthermore, the university only 20 mins walk or a short bus ride to Uxbridge underground station. With the fast train, you can be in central in around 25 mins. There is also night bus from central to the edge of the university campus for those they want to enjoy and experience the London night out.
The Lancaster Hotel Both single and double en-suite bedrooms at the Lancaster offer outstanding value.Including: Car parking Freeview LCD TV Tea and Coffee making facilities Internet (Chargeable) Telephone Hairdryer Iron and ironing board 24hr Check in (Via Campus Security Office between 22.00-07.00) Best Known for its superior quality and spacious en-suite bedrooms at exceptional rates The Lancaster Hotel offers a choice of Continental and English breakfast ( not including in-room rate)Use of Spa facilities. Book at reception for £5.00 per personSpecially designed fully accessible rooms The Lancaster Hotel & Spa Accommodation has been awarded the prestigious 5-star Campus AwardIn the Lancaster Spa, you can relax and unwind in the Spa pool, plunge pool, steam room and sauna, each providing a wide range of benefits to your health and general well-being. The Hotel charges a small fee of £5.00 for people to use the Spa facilities. Sport and Gym members are welcome to use the facility. Just book at the Lancaster Reception. Public opening times: Mon-Sun= 08.00-20.00 Booking and Reservation Lancaster Hotel & SpaBrunel UniversityKingston laneUxbridgeMiddlesexUB8 3PHTel: +44 (0) 1895 268006Fax: +44 (0) 1895 269696This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
MBAcademy International Business Conference, Venue: Brunel University London 15-16 December 2023 Dear Colleagues, This is the call for papers for the MBAcademy International Business Conference, Venue: Brunel University London on 15-16 December 2023. The Management and Business Academy (MBAcademy) is delighted to welcome you to International Business Conference part of Management and Business Academy philosophy and commitment to academia. The aim of MBAcademy is to bring together both academic and professional researchers, scholars and students to exchange and share their research results about all aspects of Business, Management and Marketing. In order to support and encourage interdisciplinary engagement, it is our intention to create the possibility of starting dialogues between the parallel events running during this conference. Delegates are welcome to attend up to two sessions in each of the concurrent conferences. We also propose to produce cross-over sessions between these groups. Important dates Submission of abstracts for review: November 17, 2023Notification of abstract acceptance: November 20, 2023 (within 2 weeks after submission)Submission of complete/full papers for Publication: December 1, 2023Early registration: November 15, 2023Final registration: December 10, 2023Conceiving and finalizing the Conference program: December 11, 2023Conference sessions: December 15-16, 2023 All full paper submissions are subject to a double blind peer review process. Selected papers will be asked to be developed in order to be published in the JOSI (Journal of Organisational Studies and Innovation); JOSI is a double blind peer reviewed journal which publishes high quality articles, research papers, conceptual papers and case studies. If your paper is being selected for publication in our JOSI you would be asked to review your paper and submit the final version restricted to the word limit of 6000 (excluding tables, figures and bibliography) by 1st of January 2024 to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. There is no publication fee involved if the authors are fully registered for the conference. Journal of Organisational Studies and Innovation is listed in the following academic databases and indexes: Thomson Reuters (ESCI) and Web of Science, EBSCO Host, International Scientific Indexing, General Impact Factor (0.4326), SIS, DAIJ, ASI, DRJI. Call for paper is available at For further details and news, please visit https://www.mbacademy.org.uk/ or follow us at https://www.facebook.com/MBAcadem. Alireza Nazarian, PhD ==================================== Editor-in-chief Journal of Organisational Studies and Innovation
