Conference Focus

Since 2008, the world has experienced economic and financial turmoil that has led to contraction of trade and FDI flows. The developed economies have shrunk amongst calls for a greater focus on protectionism, export stimulation, defensive strategies and restrictions on imports. Meanwhile, most emerging economies have shown resilience by developing domestic markets and maintaining growth beyond national boundaries. These coupled with pressures for sustainability have impacted upon the dynamics of international business.

 The Conference aims to discuss the dynamics and diversity of international business and its role in boosting sustainable development, which is indispensable for the long-term prosperity of nations. Theoretical and empirical contributions are invited.

 

Conference themes include, but are not limited to:

 

·         Dynamics and diversity in firm internationalization;

·         The importance of context in internationalization;

·         Diversity of internationalization modes, approaches and theoretical considerations;

·         Internationalisation strategy, institutions and competitiveness;

·         Challenges to firm internationalisation in developed, emerging and small economies;

·         Cross-cultural challenges in internationalisation;

·         Accelerated internationalisation, outsourcing and global value chains;

·         Dynamics in international entrepreneurship and innovation;

·         International business and sustainability.

 

Format

Colleagues from developed, developing and transition economies are welcome. The Conference will include academic plenary, paper presentation and discussion sessions led by world-renowned scholars. Doctoral Course (Colloquium) will precede the Conference. All details can be found on the Conference website.

 

Important Dates

March 1st , 2012                      Paper submission.

March 15th, 2012                     Feedback sent to authors

April 15th, 2012                       Deadline for Conference registration 

NOTE: If you are not able to submit a full paper before March 1st, but still wish to participate in the conference, then please send a 200 word abstract to or contact directly Svetla Marinova:
svetla(at)business.aau.dk

Papers will be published in Conference Proceedings with an ISBN number and will be considered for a publication in an edited volume.