Abstract Submission:

Poster submission: 30 June 2026
Abstract (for presentation): 30 June 2026
Full paper (for publication): 15 July 2026

Conference Registration Deadline:

15 August 2026

Pre-Conference Date:

08 October 2026

Conference Date:

09 October 2026

Co-organising institutions

About SIBE

Overview

In an era defined by rapid technological transformation, evolving global markets, and urgent sustainability challenges, the need for innovation and resilience has never been greater. As businesses and economies navigate disruption and opportunity alike, interdisciplinary collaboration is essential to shaping a sustainable and prosperous future.
The International Conference on Sustainable Innovation in Business and Economics (SIBE) is an annual academic platform dedicated to advancing research and fostering dialogue on innovation, sustainability, and resilient economic development.


Current Edition - SIBE 2026

The SIBE 2026 is co-organized by the Business School at the British University Vietnam (BUV) and will take place in October 2026 in Vietnam as an in-person conference.
SIBE 2026 aims to serve as an international forum for high-quality research presentations, keynote discussions, and meaningful engagement between academia and industry, focusing on sustainable innovation, digital transformation, and economic resilience.
The conference welcomes contributions aligned with the following tracks.

Track I: Tourism, Events & Hospitality in the Digital Era

Topics may include, but are not limited to:

  • Digital transformation in tourism and hospitality
  • Smart tourism destinations
  • Sustainable tourism development
  • Event innovation and experience design
  • Technology adoption in hospitality
  • Consumer behavior in tourism and events

Track II: Accounting, Finance & Governance in the Age of Digitalization

Topics may include, but are not limited to:

  • Digital finance and fintech
  • Corporate governance and sustainability
  • ESG reporting and responsible investment
  • Accounting innovation and technology
  • Blockchain applications in finance
  • Financial markets and digital transformation

Track III: Management, Marketing & Economics in the Digital Economy

Topics may include, but are not limited to:

  • Digital marketing and consumer engagement
  • Sustainable business strategies
  • Innovation management
  • Platform economies and digital ecosystems
  • Responsible consumption and ethical marketing
  • Economic transformation in the digital era

Conference History

SIBE 2025

  • 150+ participants
  • 22 peer-reviewed papers (available here)
  • Conference programme booklet (available here)
  • Highlight photos from the conference (available here)

Agenda

Pre-Conference Agenda (8th October)

TIME SESSION EVENT DESCRIPTION VENUE / LOCATION
13:00
-
13:10
S0 Opening Introduction D.2-11
(2nd Floor)
13:10
-
14:00
S1 Prof. Magiswary Dorasamy, Taylor’s University
Title: The Art of the Systematic Literature Review: From Strategy to Research Gap
D.2-11
(2nd Floor)
14:00
-
14:10
Break Short break
14:10
-
15:00
S2 Dr. Lin Woon Leong, Taylor’s University
Title: From Conference Paper to Publishable Article: Strengthening Theory, Methodology, and Contribution in Sustainable Innovation Research
D.2-11
(2nd Floor)
15:00
-
15:30
Break Tea Break D.2-10
(2nd Floor)
15:30
-
16:20
S3 Ms. Linh Nguyen, Emerald Publishing Vietnam
Title: Together, Make Real Impact Research: How impactful research drives sustainable innovation, economic resilience, and societal change.
D.2-11
(2nd Floor)
16:20– 16:30 S4 Networking & Closing D.2-11
(2nd Floor)

Conference Agenda (9th October)

TIME SESSION EVENT DESCRIPTION VENUE / LOCATION
08:00
–
09:00
S0 Registration Building A & D.2 - 11
09:00 – 09:50 S1 Opening Ceremony & Keynote Address:
Mr. Umberto De Vita, Advance Denim
D.2-11
(2nd Floor)
09:50
-
10:00
Break Short break
10:00
-
11:20
S2 Keynote Addresses:
Mr. Vu Chi Dung, The State Securities Commission of Vietnam (SSC)
And Dr. Aishwarya Nagarathinam, CHRIST University
D.2-11
(2nd Floor)
11:20
-
13:00
Lunch Lunch Break Building C
(1st Floor)
13:00
-
14:30
S3 Parallel Presentation Sessions (Session A) Building E
(2nd floor)
14:30
-
15:00
Break Tea Break & Poster Session Building E
(2nd floor)
15:00
-
16:15
S4 Parallel Presentation Sessions (Session B) Building E
(2nd floor)
16:15
-
16:30
Break Short break
16:30
-
17:00
S5 Closing Ceremony D.2-11
(2nd Floor)

Keynote Speakers

Mr. Vu Chi Dung

Director General, Department of Legal and International Affairs
State Securities Commission of Vietnam (SSC), Ministry of Finance.

Mr. Dung is Director General of the Department of Legal and International Affairs at the State Securities Commission of Vietnam (SSC). With more than two decades at the SSC, he has been instrumental in aligning Vietnam's capital market with international standards, with expertise in corporate governance, sustainable finance and cross-border regulatory cooperation.
He is an active member of the ASEAN Capital Markets Forum (ACMF) and Vietnam's representative on the ASEAN Taxonomy Board (ATB), contributing to the ASEAN Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance. Domestically, he has advanced corporate ESG disclosure in Vietnam and supported the country's engagement with international regulators and index providers, including its reclassification by FTSE Russell to Secondary Emerging Market status, effective September 2026.

Dr. Aishwarya Nagarathinam

Assistant Professor, School of Business and Management CHRIST (Deemed-to-be University)

Dr. Aishwarya N is associated with the School of Business and Management at CHRIST (Deemed-to-be University), Bangalore. With over 14 years of teaching experience, she leverages combined expertise in engineering and management, drawing on her B.Tech in information technology and an MBA, MPhil, and PhD in management. she coordinates the MBA program and the Centre for Artificial Intelligence in the CHRIST, Bannerghatta Road campus. Dr. Aishwarya has Analytics and Information Technology expertise and conducts training programs and workshops on Artificial Intelligence tools, Advanced Excel, JMP software, Gen AI, Prompt Engineering, Machine Learning, Python, Data Visualization Tools (Tableau, Power BI, Google Looker), Digital Literacy, and Soft Skills for Business leaders and faculty.

Dr. Aishwarya's research has significantly impacted her field, with over 45 papers published in the databases of Scopus, Web of Science, and UGC CARE-indexed journals. She is a regular presenter at conferences and has authored five books on diverse topics such as Submarine cables, Cybersecurity, and Competency mapping for software professionals, further solidifying her reputation as a thought leader.

Dr. Aishwarya's dedication to education extends beyond the classroom. She has trained over 500+ faculty and 300+ students in AI and digital literacy. She has worked on consultancy projects such as Stove Kraft, Soft Skills Programme for Salem Periyar University students, and the Student Skill Enhancement Project for AICTE. She has developed a MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) for CHRIST University and NPTEL-MHRD.

Umberto De Vita

Marketing Director, Advance Denim

Umberto De Vita currently serves as Marketing Director at Advance Denim, where he leads strategic initiatives across the European and Vietnamese markets, with a strong focus on innovation and sustainable denim development.
With extensive international experience in the denim and textile industry, Umberto has held several senior leadership roles across multiple organisations. Most recently, he was Denim Segment Director at Archroma, working across Singapore, Spain, and Vietnam. Prior to that, he served as Export Manager at Lamberti SpA (Italy) and Dyeing Manager at Italdenim (Italy).
His combined expertise in both production and commercial functions provides him with a comprehensive, global perspective on the denim industry.

Conference Programme & Proceeding

To be announced

Organising Committee

Conference Leadership

Dr. Kumarashvari Subramaniam

Chair

Dr. Dong Manh Cuong

Co-Chair

Dr. Bui Ngoc Mai

Vice Chair & General Secretary

Scientific and Organising Committee

Sandra Schneiderman

Team Lead, Operations

Dr. Madura Thivanka Pathirana

Team Lead, Program & Editorial

Dr. Sriganeshvarun Nagaraj

Team Lead, Finance & Marketing

Dr. Valentina Gorchakova

Team Member, Program & Editorial

Dr. Cao Thuy Linh

Team Member, Program & Editorial

Dr. Hoang Thi Thu Phuong

Team Member, Program & Editorial

Conference Support Team

Phan Le Ngoc Trang

Team Member, Operations

Minh Nguyen

Team Member, Operations

Hoang Ngoc Anh

Team Member, Program & Editorial

Le Hong Linh

Team Member, Finance & Marketing

Technical and Design Support

  • Hanh Vo, Director, Marketing and Communications
  • Phong Truong, Director, ICT
  • Duy Hoang, Creative Lead, Marketing and Communications
  • Khanh Tran, Software Developer, ICT

Call for Papers & Submission

The International Conference on Sustainable Innovation in Business and Economics (SIBE 2026) invites original research addressing emerging challenges and opportunities in business and economics in the digital era.

SIBE 2026 provides a platform for research presentations, academic exchange, and collaboration between scholars and industry practitioners, with a focus on sustainable innovation and economic resilience.

All submissions must be made through the Microsoft CMT submission system. For detailed instructions regarding formatting, eligibility, and submission policies, please refer to the full Submission Guidelines.


Conference Tracks

Authors are invited to submit their work under one of the following tracks:
  • Track I: Tourism, Events & Hospitality in the Digital Era
  • Track II: Accounting, Finance & Governance in the Age of Digitalization
  • Track III: Management, Marketing & Economics in the Digital Economy

Submission Categories

Each category requires a separate submission.

1. Poster
Suitable for early-stage research, work-in-progress, conceptual papers, or innovative ideas. Accepted posters will be presented during the poster session.

2. Oral Presentation (Abstract Only)
Submit an abstract only if you wish to present at the conference without submitting a full paper.

3. Full Paper (Publication Consideration)
Full papers will undergo a double-blind peer review process and may be considered for publication opportunities.

Note:
  • We accept either oral or poster presentations only (not both).
  • Full paper submissions can be combined with either an oral presentation or a poster presentation (but not both).
  • No refunds will be issued.
  • Submission of a full paper does not automatically guarantee an oral presentation slot. Authors who wish to present must also submit a separate abstract.

Manuscript Preparation

Poster: Abstract up to 250 words describing the research idea and contributions (see template here).

Oral Presentation: Extended abstract (250 - 400 words) outlining the research topic, methodology, and key findings (see template here).

Full Paper:
  • Use the official SIBE 2026 paper template (available here).
  • Write in clear English.
  • Submit in Word format.
  • Follow double-blind review requirements.

Author names and affiliations must not appear in the manuscript file and should be entered only in the CMT submission system.


How to Submit

All submissions must be made through the Microsoft CMT system:
  • Create or log in to your CMT account
  • Enter submission information (title, abstract, keywords, authors)
  • Upload your manuscript
  • Confirm and submit
Submission via Microsoft CMT:

The submission portal is now open. Submit here.

Offline submissions will not be accepted.


Acknowledgement

The Microsoft CMT service was used for managing the peer-reviewing process for this conference. This service was provided for free by Microsoft and they bore all expenses, including costs for Azure cloud services as well as for software development and support.

Registration

Registration & Conference Fees

Important Update: Early registration closes on 20 July 2026.

To attend SIBE 2026, please complete the online registration form below:
[Link]

Please note that all registration fees are non-refundable under any circumstances.


Payment Information

Please note that the applicable registration fee is determined by the date of payment, not the date of registration.

If you prefer, you may register first and complete the payment at a later time. However, your participation will only be confirmed once payment has been received.

Early bird Regular
Presenter VND 450,000 VND 550,000
Presenter (co-organizer) VND 300,000 VND 400,000
Poster VND 200,000 VND 300,000
Participant VND 300,000 VND 400,000

Payment Instructions

To complete your registration, please follow these steps:

1. Visit: https://pay.buv.edu.vn/ and fill the information as shown as below

After clicking “Pay/Thanh toán”, you will be redirected to the Payoo Payment Gateway. Please select your preferred payment method and follow the instructions on the page.

2. After completing your payment, please email a copy or screenshot of your payment receipt to:
[email protected]

Please include:

  • List of names for whom the payment was made
  • Your submission ID (if applicable)
  • The subject line: [RECEIPT]
  • A clear indication of the fee(s) paid, e.g: Presenter (Early bird).

Payment Confirmation

Participants who have completed their registration payment will be listed on the conference website under the following link:
[List of Registered Participants (Fee Paid)]

The list is expected to be updated within 10 days of payment confirmation.


We look forward to welcoming you to SIBE 2026.

Location

3D view

British University Vietnam (BUV) is situated within the Ecopark urban area, approximately a 25-minute drive from central Hanoi. The campus features modern facilities and state-of-the-art technology, providing students with an international-standard educational experience. The campus is designed to accommodate over 10,000 students upon completion of all construction phases. In April 2025, BUV inaugurated Phase 2 of its campus, adding 16,300 square meters of space, including a Student Hub, Food Court, lecture halls and specialized classrooms. The university has achieved the EDGE Advanced Certification for its green building initiatives, reflecting its commitment to sustainability.

Contact US

If you have any questions relating to SIBE 2026, please contact Conference Managers.

Email: [email protected]