Date: June 21-23 (Sun – Tue), 2026
Location: Surabaya, Indonesia
Venue: Airlangga Sharia & Entrepreneurship Education Center (ASEEC) Tower, Universitas Airlangga
Registration and Submission: https://cesgs.unair.ac.id/callforpaper-asbif2026/
Registration Deadlines:
– Paper submission for international participants: June 10 (Wed), 2026
– Paper registration for international participants with payment: June 15 (Mon), 2026
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On behalf of the Research Centre for ESG at the Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (CESG), we are pleased to announce the official transfer of the Secretariat office of the “Asia-Pacific Sustainability and ESG Summit” to the Center for Environmental, Social, and Governance Studies (CESGS), at Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR), Indonesia. Building on the great success of the 2nd Summit in Bali in December 2024, the 3rd event will be held at Surabaya, Indonesia on June 21-23, 2026.
To reflect the latest development of innovation and AI research, we have changed the name of the conference to “Asia-Pacific Sustainable Business and Innovation Forum (ASBIF)”. As before, the 2026 Forum will be jointly organized by CESGS and CESG. In addition, we are pleased to announce that The Chinese University of Hong Kong, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong, Universitas Airlangga, and Universiti Sains Malaysia as the Full Members of the Forum. For the list of the Associate Members, please see the event website. Using this new organizational structure, broader participation and support from the Full Members and the Associate Members will warrant a sustainable future for this meaningful event.
About the ASBIF 2026
The theme of ASBIF this year is “The Nexus of Business Sustainability, Innovation, and AI.” It highlights the growing intersection between sustainability strategy, technological innovation, and responsible business practices and encourages contributions that examine how organizations can integrate ESG priorities with emerging technologies to drive long-term value creation. Through keynote sessions, paper presentations, and academic exchange, the conference aims to strengthen regional and international collaboration while advancing research that is relevant to both scholarship and practice. We welcome papers related to business sustainability (Track A) and business innovation and AI (Track B). In addition, a Best Paper Award for each track will be recognized during the Forum. A Special Issue of the Journal Asian Journal of Accounting Research (AJAR; Scopus Q1) will be organized for ASBIF. Special Issue announcement and submission guidelines will be available soon on the journal’s website.
Why Indonesia
According to a report by US Department of State, Indonesia is a top destination for international investment due to its robust economic growth (consistently around 5%), massive, young population, and strategic location in Southeast Asia. Investors are drawn by rich natural resources, rapid digital transformation, significant infrastructure development, and regulatory reforms that have streamlined business processes. Source: https://www.state.gov/reports/2024-investment-climate-statements/indonesia
In addition, a report by Global Finance states that “Indonesia is attracting foreign investors with its growing middle class, young demographics, and abundant resources… Traditionally dependent on hydrocarbons and minerals, Indonesia’s digital economy is now booming thanks to high internet penetration and a tech-savvy population. The country’s tropical climate and enormous geothermal resources also offer compelling opportunities for early investors in carbon-free energy.” Source: https://gfmag.com/emerging-frontier-markets/indonesia-economy-growing/. For more details of the Forum, please visit https://cesgs.unair.ac.id/asbif2026/. Should you have any inquiries, please contact asbif@cesgs.or.id.