10th International Conference on Interdisciplinary Business, Economy, Management, and Social Studies (10th IBEMS)

The 10th International Conference on Interdisciplinary Business, Economy, Management, and Social Studies (10th IBEMS)

A Successful Virtual Academic Gathering Has Concluded!

The 10th International Conference on Interdisciplinary Business, Economy, Management, and Social Studies (10th IBEMS) was successfully held on September 9, 2026. Conducted entirely virtually via Zoom, the conference was organized by the Department of Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Airlangga, alongside the Research Synergy Foundation, and co-hosted by UEH University. The event brought together global scholars, researchers, and practitioners to exchange interdisciplinary scientific research across business, economy, management, and social studies.

Virtual Conference via Zoom — September 9, 2026

Opening Ceremony and Global Research Introduction

The event commenced with participant login and a welcoming address, expertly guided by the event moderator, Santi Rahmawati, S.T., M.S.M., Founder & Chief of Operating Officer (COO) of Research Synergy Foundation and F1000research Gateway Advisor.

The first formal address was delivered by Dr. Yetty Dwi Lestari, S.E., M.T., Conference Chair of the 10th IBEMS and Head of the Department of Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Airlangga.

This was immediately followed by the Opening Speech on behalf of Prof. Dr. Rudi Purwono, S.E., M.SE., Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Airlangga, which was represented and delivered by Novrys Suhardianto SE., MSA., Ak., Ph.D., Vice Dean of Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Airlangga.

The program then transitioned to a Global Research Ecosystem Introduction presented by Associate Professor Dr. Hendrati Dwi Mulyaningsih, S.E., M.M., Co-Conference Chair of the 10th IBEMS and Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Research Synergy Foundation. An e-group photo captured the international assembly of attendees to conclude the opening session.

Keynote Sessions & Mini Workshop The morning featured foundational academic insights from four distinguished keynote speakers. The virtual assembly first engaged with keynote addresses delivered

by Prof. Ari Warokka, Ph.D., from Busan International College, Tongmyong University (TU), Republic of Korea, and Dr. Truong Nu To Giang from the School of Management, College of Business, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH), Vietnam.

The session continued with profound insights from Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lau Teck Chai from XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang), Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU), China, and

Prof. Lennora Putit from the Department for Entrepreneurship and Marketing Studies (DEMS), Faculty of Business & Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM).

Additionally, attendees participated in a highly valuable mini-workshop titled "Utilising Trinka AI for the Research Desk." This session was led by Shawn Navis, Product Manager and Business Partner at Enago, providing practical academic tools for the participants.

Academic Parallel Presentations Following a lunch break featuring institutional profile videos of Universitas Airlangga, Research Synergy Foundation, and UEH University, the academic online presentations began.

The sessions were conducted across the Main Room and five Breakout Rooms, expertly guided by Session Chairs: Dr. Pong Kok Shiong (Beijing Normal University, Hong Kong Baptist University United International College, China), Prof. Dr. Lennora Putit (Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phan Tan Luc (University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam), Dr. Truong Thi Hoang Oanh (University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam), Dr. Nguyen Thi Hong Nhung (University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam), and Katerina Katsamba (University of Limassol, Cyprus).

Research presentations in this session covered critical tracks including Management, Business, Economics, Human Resources Management, Sustainability, Behavioral Science, Humanities, Tourism and Hospitality, and Computer Science.

Awarding and Closing Ceremony The conference officially wrapped up with a final Awarding Ceremony recognizing outstanding academic contributions. The event was then brought to a close with concluding remarks delivered by Dr. Yetty Dwi Lestari, S.E., M.T., Conference Chair of the 10th IBEMS.

Conference Awards & Recognitions

🏆 BEST PAPER

• Title: “The Role of Digital Economy and Community Development Financial Institutions in Employment-Driven Inclusive Growth: A Panel Regression Analysis of Java, Indonesia”

• Authors: Linda Seprillina, Abdul Hafizh bin Mohd. Azam, Vidya Purnamasari, Tamat Sarmidi, Aradea Dafa Indhira, Fikri Mustanir Kurniawan, Joanna Ines Maulidya, Imam Mukhlis, Erlyn Yuniashri, and Dwi Wulandari

• Affiliations: Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia; Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia; Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia

✨ The Best Paper Award is granted based on a rigorous peer-review process and thorough evaluation by the 10th IBEMS Scientific Review Committee, considering originality, methodological rigor, relevance to the conference theme, and academic contribution.

🏆 BEST ACADEMIC PRESENTATION

• Febri Chrisanty — Universitas Multimedia Nusantara

• Yetty Lestari — Universitas Airlangga

• Linda Seprillina — Universitas Negeri Malang

• Nurul Khaira — Universitas Airlangga

• Duy Nguyen Luc Ha — School of Management, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City

• Mark Leonard Aggabao — Laguna State Polytechnic University – San Pablo Campus

See You at the Next Academic Agenda!

The conclusion of the 10th IBEMS marked the completion of highly impactful academic exchanges. The virtual gathering provided an essential platform for scholars to advance interdisciplinary scientific research, strengthening global research ecosystems and forging new collaborative pathways.

Conference Website:

https://www.ibemsconference.com/