PIBACC 2026 welcomes conceptual, empirical, and methodological papers related to business, management, and accounting, with particular attention to Asian and emerging economy contexts. Conference Tracks and Example Topics

 

1. Sustainable Accounting and Finance

• ESG reporting and disclosure
• Sustainability and integrated reporting
• Green finance and sustainable investment
• Climate risk and financial decision-making
• Accounting standards and sustainability performance measurement
• Impact measurement and value reporting 

2. Marketing Management for Sustainable and Responsible Business

• Sustainable and green marketing strategies
• Consumer behavior toward sustainability
• Sustainable branding and reputation management
• Ethical marketing and stakeholder communication
• Purpose-driven and values-based marketing
• Digital marketing for sustainability initiatives 

3. Human Resources, Leadership, Organizational Behavior, and Organizational Transformation for Sustainability

• Sustainable and responsible leadership
• Organizational culture and sustainability values
• Change management for sustainability transformation
• Employee engagement and pro-sustainability behavior
• Human resource practices for sustainability
• Organizational resilience and adaptive capability 

4. Entrepreneurship and Innovation for Sustainable Value Creation

• Sustainable and social entrepreneurship
• Business model innovation for sustainability
• Innovation ecosystems and collaborative value creation
• Impact-driven startups and SMEs
• Scaling sustainable innovations
• Entrepreneurial responses to social and environmental challenges

5. Artificial Intelligence (AI), Digital Organizations, and Data-Driven Sustainability

• AI applications for ESG and sustainability management
• Data analytics for sustainability decision-making
• Digital governance and algorithmic accountability
• Ethical and responsible AI
• Smart organizations and digital work systems
• Data-driven performance and impact measurement 

6. Innovation and Digital Transformation for Sustainability

• Digital transformation and sustainability strategy
• Industry 4.0 and smart operations
• Platform-based and technology-enabled business models
• Digital innovation for environmental and social impact
• Technology adoption in emerging economies
• Managing digital transformation for sustainable outcomes

7. Corporate Governance and Accountability

• Board governance and sustainability oversight
• Stakeholder governance and engagement
• Corporate ethics and accountability mechanisms
• Risk management and regulatory compliance
• Governance challenges in emerging economies
• Transparency and responsible corporate conduct 

8. Sustainable Supply Chains and Operations Management

• Sustainable sourcing and supplier management
• Circular economy and closed-loop supply chains
• Green logistics and distribution
• Responsible operations and production systems
• Supply chain resilience and risk management
• Environmental and social performance in operations

The topics listed are illustrative rather than exhaustive. We welcome submissions that align with the conference theme, even if they fall outside these specific examples

Authors are expected to attend the conference onsite and present their papers during the parallel sessions. Papers selected by the scientific committee will receive an invitation to participate in the Paper Development Workshop (PDW), where authors will obtain structured and developmental feedback to enhance the quality and publishability of their manuscripts. Authors whose papers are not selected for the PDW are also welcome to attend the workshop as participants, subject to seat availability, to gain insights into research design, methodological rigor, and publication strategies.