WELCOME TO THE 6TH APMRC 2026

About APMRC

The 6th Asia-Pacific Management Research Conference (APMRC)

Driving Global Change Through Local Management Practices for a Sustainable Future

August 26–28, 2026 | Hybrid Conference

The Asia-Pacific Management Research Conference (APMRC) is an annual academic event organized by PPM School of Management. The 6th APMRC is co-hosted by several international partner institutions, including Universiti Malaya-Wales, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Multimedia University (MMU), Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST), University of Macerata, and ESSCA Business School, among others.

This conference serves as a platform for academics, researchers, and practitioners to present and discuss scientific papers in the field of management and related disciplines. The 6th APMRC will be conducted in a hybrid format, combining both on-site sessions at PPM School of Management, Jakarta and online participation.

The conference covers a wide range of topics in management and business, including but not limited to:
Strategic Management, Operations and Supply Chain Management, Human Resource Management and Organizational Behaviour, Finance and Accounting, Marketing Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Business Analytics, AI Applications in Business, Digital Transformation, Cost Management, Corporate Governance, Sustainable Business, Hospitality and Tourism, Family Business, Consumer Behavior, Risk Management, Agribusiness, and Data-Driven Decision Making.

Benefits
  1. Coaching Clinic with International Editor in Chief
  2. Selected Papers will be Published in International Proceeding and Supporting Journals
Important Dates

 

Topic

The research topics presented at the APMRC related to management and economics can include the following derivative topics but are not limited to:

  1. Strategic Management
  2. Risk Management
  3. Human Resources/Capital
  4. Marketing Management
  5. Operations and Supply Chain
  6. Cost Management
  7. Organizational Behavior
  8. Sustainable Business Development
  9. Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  10. Hospitality and Tourism
  11. Corporate Governance
  12. Business Law
  13. Finance and Accounting Management
  14. Economics
  15. Machine Learning in Business
  16. Family Business
  17. Data Science Innovation
  18. Artificial Intelligence Application in Business
  19. Data-driven Decision-making
  20. Digital Transformation
  21. AI Strategy and Governance System
  22. Agribusiness
Keynoted Speaker

Francesca Spigarelli is a Professor of Applied Economics at the Department of Law at the University of Macerata. Her main research areas focus on the application of economics to the study of sectoral dynamics and industrial policies, with particular attention to renewable energy, health, and new technologies.

She has gained extensive experience in studying the economy and development dynamics of China. Since 2013, she has been the Director of the China Center at the University of Macerata, a multidisciplinary hub for research and education that aims to foster debate, knowledge, and the study of China within the global economic and geopolitical context. The center is completely autonomous and is funded through European Union projects. In fact, Francesca Spigarelli has acquired significant experience in European project development, coordinating numerous projects and participating in international consortia with a strong focus on innovation.

She is the Italian representative, appointed by the Ministry of Research and University, to the Strategic Programme Committee of the European Commission – Subgroup on Widening Participation and Strengthening the European Research Area, within Horizon Europe (since 2020). For ten years, she served as the university delegate for third mission policies, research, and European project development. She is responsible for collaboration agreements with universities in the USA, China, India, and Europe. In 2022, she ran for the position of rector. She is a member of the Executive Board of the Italian Society of Industrial Economics and Policy (SIEPI), where she served as Secretary General from 2019 to 2022.
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Wendra is an Associate Professor of Management at PPM School of Management (PPM SoM), Jakarta, Indonesia. He previously served as Program Director for undergraduate and graduate programs. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Andalas University (2001), a master’s degree in Human Resource Management from Monash University (2006), and a doctoral degree in Management Science from Padjadjaran University (2019).

With over 15 years of experience as a consultant and executive education facilitator at PPM Manajemen, he specializes in Human Resource Management and Leadership. His expertise includes Executive Coaching, Competency-Based HRM, Performance Management, Job Analysis, and Leadership Development. His mission is to help individuals and organizations achieve their goals and maximize their potential through coaching, teaching, and consulting.

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Danh Nguyen currently serves as the Dean of the School of Economics and Management (SEM) at Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST), Vietnam. He earned his Ph.D. from Okayama University, Japan in 2005, specializing in operations management and production systems. His academic expertise includes production planning and scheduling, operations management, and productivity improvement. His research interests focus on lean production systems, smart supply chain development, and human resource management in the era of digital economy and smart factories. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Dr. Nguyen actively engages in various collaborative research projects related to supply chain innovation and digital transformation in the manufacturing sector. With his combination of academic expertise, institutional leadership, and strong research contributions, Dr. Nguyen is a highly relevant speaker for topics related to operations management, industrial innovation, and efficiency strategies across the Asia-Pacific region.

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Professor Dato’ Dr. Noor Azizi Ismail is a distinguished academic and higher education leader in Malaysia, currently serving as a senior professor at Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK). He has held various strategic leadership roles in academia, including positions in university governance and academic development. Prof. Noor Azizi earned his doctoral degree in business and management from a reputable international institution and has built extensive expertise in entrepreneurship, strategic management, and SME development.

Throughout his career, he has actively contributed to research, policy development, and capacity-building programs, particularly in advancing entrepreneurial ecosystems and supporting small and medium enterprises in Malaysia and the ASEAN region. He has also been involved in numerous international collaborations, consulting projects, and academic networks. With his strong academic background and practical experience, Prof. Noor Azizi is well-recognized for his insights in entrepreneurship, innovation, and strategic leadership in emerging economies.

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Professor Dr. Ir. Ary Purbayanto, M.Sc. is a senior academic and expert in fisheries and marine science at Bogor Agricultural University (IPB University), Indonesia. He obtained his Master’s degree in fisheries science from a reputable international university and completed his doctoral studies in marine and fisheries-related research.

Prof. Ary has extensive experience in research, teaching, and community engagement, particularly in sustainable fisheries management, marine resource utilization, and coastal community development. Over the years, he has led and contributed to numerous national and international research projects, focusing on improving fisheries productivity, resource sustainability, and the livelihoods of coastal communities.

In addition to his academic contributions, he has actively engaged in policy discussions and advisory roles related to marine and fisheries development in Indonesia. His expertise makes him a valuable speaker on topics related to sustainable resource management, blue economy, and the integration of science and community-based approaches in fisheries development.

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Dr. Iffat Sabir, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor and Deputy Dean of the College of Business, Abu Dhabi Campus at Al Ain University (AAU). She earned her Ph.D. in Management from the University of Hull, UK. Her academic and research expertise spans human resources and organizational behavior; diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI); sustainability & entrepreneurship; as well as the use of artificial intelligence in HR. In teaching, Dr. Sabir covers courses such as Organizational Behavior, Leadership, Talent Management, Strategic HRM, Human Resource Development, among others in the HR and organizational domain. Beyond teaching and research, she has driven institutional transformation at AAU’s College of Business, embedding sustainability and SDG-oriented values into curricula and campus initiatives — reflecting her commitment to responsible, globally relevant management education. With her broad research background and academic leadership experience, Dr. Sabir is well suited as a speaker on modern HR management, diversity & inclusion, entrepreneurship & innovation, and integrating sustainability into education and organizational strategy.

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Coaching Clinic Speakers

T. Ramayah is currently a Professor of Technology Management at the School of Management, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Visiting Professor King Saud University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Adjunct Professor at Sunway University, Multimedia University and Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Malaysia. He has taught courses in Statistics, Operations Management, Research Methods and at the undergraduate level. He has supervised numerous Ph.D./MA/MBA students in the fields of Information Systems, Operations Management, Marketing Management, and Organizational Behavior. He has also presented numerous papers at local and international conferences having won 5 “Best Papers” award. His publications have appeared in Information & Management, Informations Systems, Journal of Environmental Management, Technovation, Journal of Business Ethics, Internet Research, Journal of Travel Research, International Journal of Operations & Production Management, Journal of Business Economics and Management, Computers in Human Behavior, Resources, Conservation and Recycling, International Journal of Information Management, Cross-Cultural & Strategic Management, Evaluation Review, Information Research, Asian Journal of Technology Innovation, Social Indicators Research, Quantity & Quality, Service Business, Knowledge Management Research & Practice, Journal of Medical System, International Journal of Production Economics, Personnel Review and Telematics and Informatics among others. He also serves on the editorial boards and program committee of several international journals and conferences of repute.

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Publication Opportunities
  1. International Proceeding by SCIENDO PUBLISHER (Additional Fee : Rp 2.250.000/ $ 140)
    The conference proceedings will be submitted for indexing and abstracting in several international databases, including Scopus (Elsevier), Web of Science (WoS) (Clarivate Analytics), Baidu Scholar, CNKI Scholar (China National Knowledge Infrastructure), Dimensions (Digital Science), EBSCO Discovery Service (EBSCO Information Services), ExLibris (ProQuest), Google Books, Google Scholar, ReadCube (Digital Science), Semantic Scholar (Allen Institute for AI), and WorldCat (OCLC).*
  2. Jurnal Siasat Bisnis (JSB) – Islamic University of Indonesia (Indexed in DOAJ & Accredited by SINTA 2)
    Fee: Rp2,500,000
    Period Publication: January, July 
  3. Jurnal Aplikasi Manajemen (JAM) – Brawijaya University (Indexed in DOAJ & Accredited by SINTA 2)
    Fee: Rp 2.000.000
    Period Publication: March, June, September, December. 
  4. Journal of Multiparadigm Accounting (JAMAL) – Brawijaya University (Indexed in DOAJ & Accredited by SINTA 2)
    Fee:Rp 2.500.000
    Period Publication: April, August, December 
  5. Journal of Indonesian Applied Economics (JIAE) – Brawijaya University (Indexed in DOAJ & Accredited by SINTA 2)
    Fee: Rp 750.000
    Period Publication: February, August 
  6. Journal of Economics, Business & Accountancy Ventura (JEBAV) – Hayam Wuruk University (Indexed in DOAJ & Accredited by SINTA 2)
    Fee: Rp. 1,500,000,- ($ 140 – for Foreign Author)
    Period Publication: April, August, December 
  7. International Research Journal of Business Studies – Universitas Prasetiya Mulya (Indexed in DOAJ & Accredited by SINTA 2)
    Fee: Rp 1.000.000
    Period Publication: December, April, August 
  8. Jurnal Akuntansi dan Keuangan Indonesia (JAKI) – Indonesia University (Indexed in DOAJ & Accredited by SINTA 2)
    Fee: Rp 500.000
    Period Publication: June, December 
  9. Journal of Innovation In Business and Economics (JIBE) – University of Muhammadiyah Malang (Accredited by SINTA 2)
    Fee: No Additional Fee
    Period Publication: June, December
  10. Journal of Management and Business Review (JMBR) – PPM School of Management (Indexed in DOAJ & Accredited by SINTA 3)
    Fee: No Additional Fee
    Period Publication: January, July 
  11. Jurnal Akuntansi Kontemporer (JAKO) – Widya Mandala Catholic University Surabaya (Indexed in DOAJ & Accredited by SINTA 3)
    Fee: No Additional Fee
    Period Publication: January, May, September 
  12. Jurnal Ilmiah Akuntansi Fakultas Ekonomi (JIAFE) – Pakuan University (Accredited by SINTA 3)
    Fee: Rp 500.000
    Period Publication: June, December 
  13. Jurnal Ilmiah Manajemen Fakultas Ekonomi (JIMFE) – Pakuan University (Accredited by SINTA 3)
    Fee: Rp 500.000
    Period Publication: June, December 

*Indexing in Scopus and Web of Science is subject to the evaluation and acceptance of the respective indexing databases.

Investment Fee

 

 

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PAPER SUBMISSION
IMPORTANT DATES
Extended Abstract Submission Deadline  :
April 5th 2026
Notification of Abstract Acceptance :
April 17th 2026
Registration and Payment Deadline :
June 5th 2026
Full Paper Submission Deadline :
June 19th 2026
Full Paper Revision (if applicable) :
July 17th 2026
Conference Date :
4 – 6 August 2026
Entry Regulation
Plennary Session

Prof. Francesca Spigarelli

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wendra, S.E, M.HRM

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Danh Nguyen

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Prof. Dr. Roselina Ahmad Saufi, FCMI

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Dr. Iffat Sabir, Ph.D.

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Coaching Clinic

Prof. Ramayah Thurasamy

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Book of Abstract
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