About the Conference

With the objective of fostering academic synergy, strengthening scientific research collaboration, and enhancing the professional capacity of young scholars both regionally and internationally, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) is proud to serve as the host for the 5th International Student Research Conference on Economics and Business (SR-ICYREB 2026), theme: Sustainability, Digital Transformation, and Global Economic Transitions. 

Scheduled for October 2026, this conference is jointly organized by the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City; National Economics University; Foreign Trade University; Thuongmai University; Banking Academy; VNU University of Economics and Business, Academy of Finance; University of Economics - The University of Da Nang, Hue University - University of Economics; Vietnam National University HCM, University of Economics and Law and Phenikaa University.

SR-ICYREB 2026 specifically aims to cultivate a professional environment for student-led academic exchange, including those from international partner institutions, providing a platform to share research findings, exchange experience, and enhance cooperation in the face of international integration.

  • Theme: Sustainability, Digital Transformation, and Global Economic Transitions
  • Date: October 9-10, 2026 
  • Location: University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, Campus B, 279 Nguyen Tri Phuong St., Ward Dien Hong, Ho Chi Minh City (hybrid mode)

CONFERENCE THEME

SR-ICYREB 2026 welcomes paper submissions in English from research students and/or student groups of higher education institutions in economics, business, finance, and management. Under the theme “Sustainability, Digital Transformation, and Global Economic Transitions”, the topics of the 2026 conference include (but are not limited to):

  • Global economics and development in a changing world: Climate economics and green growth, energy transition and renewable energy economics, industrial policy in the green transition, trade fragmentation and geopolitical risks, inequality, gender economics, and inclusive growth, public debt sustainability and fiscal reform, biodiversity economics and natural capital accounting ; 
  • Sustainable business and green transformation: Climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies, green finance, ESG investing, carbon pricing, circular economy and resource efficiency, sustainable supply chains and logistics, net-zero strategies and decarbonization pathways, social impact investment and blended finance; 
  • Consumer behavior and market dynamics in the digital age: Digital consumer behavior, green consumption and sustainable lifestyles, influencer marketing and social commerce, data-driven marketing and personalization; 
  • Digital economy, AI, and technological innovation: Artificial intelligence in business decision-making, Machine learning in finance and risk management, platform economics and digital marketplaces, gig economy and labor market transformation, digital transformation and organizational change, industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing; 
  • Sustainable finance and financial innovation: Sustainable banking and green credit, digital currencies, fintech innovation and financial inclusion, venture capital, startups, and innovation ecosystems; 
  • Management, governance, and organizational transformation: AI-driven management and digital leadership, sustainable human resource management, hybrid work, remote work, and organizational culture, innovation management and corporate entrepreneurship, crisis management and organizational resilience; 
  • Emerging topics and interdisciplinary research: Climate-health nexus and economic impacts, urban resilience and smart cities, food security and sustainable agriculture, platform regulation and digital competition policy, and technology adoption in developing economies.

PUBLICATION OPPORTUNITIES

All abstracts/papers accepted and presented at SR-ICYREB 2026 will be published in the conference proceedings with an associated ISBN.