7th International Conference on Management, Education, and Social Science (7th MESS)

 

The 7th International Conference on Management, Education, and Social Science (7th MESS)

A Successful Hybrid Academic Gathering and International Mobility Program in Thailand Has Concluded!

The 7th International Conference on Management, Education, and Social Science (7th MESS) was successfully held on November 3–4, 2026. Conducted in a hybrid format, with an on-site gathering at the Main Campus of Shinawatra University, Pathum Thani, Thailand, on the first day and a fully virtual session via Zoom on the second day, the conference was organized by Universitas Djuanda, Shinawatra University, and the Research Synergy Foundation, and co-hosted by Universitas Panca Bhakti and City College of Calamba.

Centered around the grand theme, “Integrating Sustainability into Management, Education, and Social Science for Global Impact,” the event brought together global scholars, researchers, educators, and practitioners to exchange interdisciplinary scientific research and discourse. This year, the conference was also complemented by an international Mobility Program held in Thailand from November 2–6, 2026, giving participants a first-hand experience of academic collaboration, community engagement, and cultural immersion beyond the conference hall.

Day 1 — November 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

On-Site Conference at the Main Campus of Shinawatra University, Thailand

Opening Ceremony and Global Research Introduction The first day commenced with a welcome reception and registration at the Main Campus of Shinawatra University, followed by a cultural performance by Universitas Djuanda. The event was expertly guided by the Master of Ceremony,

Santi Rahmawati, S.T., M.S.M., Founder & Chief Operating Officer of Research Synergy Foundation. The Welcome Remarks were delivered

by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rusi Rusmiati Aliyyah, M.Pd., Conference Chair of the 7th MESS from Universitas Djuanda, Indonesia, followed by the Opening Speech

delivered by Dr. Pratikshya Bhandari, Director of International Affairs, Shinawatra University, Thailand.

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 7th MESS and Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Research Synergy Foundation.

Institutional Partnership Signing A key highlight of the opening session was the Institutional Partnership (MOU, MOA, and IA) Signing Ceremony between Universitas Djuanda, Shinawatra University, Research Synergy Foundation, Universitas Panca Bhakti, and City College of Calamba, strengthening collaboration in research, academic mobility, and community engagement. The session concluded with an on-site conference group photo and a coffee break.

Keynote Sessions — Day 1 The morning featured foundational academic insights from distinguished keynote speakers. The session opened with

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ir. Mardiah, M.Si., from Universitas Djuanda, Indonesia, who delivered a keynote titled “Global Halal Industry: Opportunities, Challenges and Indonesia's Pathway to a Global Halal Hub,” followed by Dr. A. K. Mahbubul Hye, Chairperson of Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Faculty of Management, Shinawatra University, Thailand.

The session continued with an invited talk by Dr. Donna Youlla, S.P., M.E.M., from Universitas Panca Bhakti, Indonesia, on household-scale waste management and best practices in Pontianak City.

Academic Parallel Presentations Following a lunch break, the on-site academic presentations took place across the Main Hall and Meeting Rooms in two sessions, expertly guided by Session Chairs: Dr. Jess Gamata (Global Innovative College, University of Eastern Pangasinan, Philippines), Regina G. Almonte, Ph.D. (City College of Calamba, Philippines), Dr. Doris Ifeoma Ogueri (Shinawatra University, Thailand), Prof. Mary Rose Montano (City College of Calamba, Philippines), and Dr. Ummu Ajirah Abdul Rauf (Graduate School of Business, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia). In parallel, a guest lecturing session was held in a classroom with students of Shinawatra University.

Research presentations on the first day covered critical tracks including Education, STEM Education, Entrepreneurship, Management, Leadership, Sustainability Studies, and Computing in Social Sciences, Arts, Humanities, and Professions.

Awarding and Closing Ceremony — Day 1 After the distribution of Certificates of Presentation, participants returned to the Main Hall for a closing performance by Mr. Nilo O. Armario, Jr., President of the City College of Calamba Faculty and Employees Association (CCCFEA), Philippines. The Awarding Ceremony then recognized Best Presentations, Best Papers, and Session Chairs, and the first day was officially closed with remarks by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ir. Mardiah, M.Si., Universitas Djuanda, Indonesia.

Day 2 — November 4, 2026 (Wednesday)

Virtual Conference via Zoom

Welcome Remarks and E-Group Photo The second day opened with participant login and a welcoming address guided by the Master of Ceremony, Kania Khairunnisa, S.Psi., Research Synergy Foundation. The Welcome Remarks were delivered

by Prof. Dr. Hj. R. Siti Pupu Fauziah, S.Pd.I., M.Pd.I., Rector of Universitas Djuanda, Indonesia. An e-group photo captured the international assembly of virtual attendees.

Keynote Sessions & Mini Workshop — Day 2 The keynote session was guided by the moderator,

Widyoretno Adiani, M.S.M., Chief of Managing Editor, Research Synergy Press, Research Synergy Foundation. The virtual assembly engaged with keynote addresses delivered by Prof. Dr. Bibiana Lim Chiu Yiong, Head of Southampton Malaysia Business School, University of Southampton, Malaysia, on “From Communities to Classrooms: A Research Journey Embedding Sustainability Across Sectors,”

and Dr. Ronald A. Gonzales, College President of the City College of Calamba, Philippines, on “Integrating Sustainability into Management, Education, and Social Science for Global Impact.” Additionally, attendees participated in a highly valuable mini-workshop titled "Utilizing Trinka AI for the Research Desk," led by Radwa El-Khatib, Customer Success Strategist & AI Research Solutions Expert at Enago.

Academic Parallel Presentations — Day 2 The virtual presentations were held in two sessions across the Main Room and a Breakout Room, expertly guided by Session Chairs: Dr. Gina Gorre Jocson (Gulf College, Sultanate of Oman), Dr. Lim Seong Pek (INTI International University, Malaysia), and Dr. Kathleen U. Pulmones (World Citi Colleges Quezon City, Philippines). Research presentations covered tracks including Education, Inclusive Education, Responsible Society, Ethnic and Cultural Studies, Innovation Management, Communication Studies, Crisis Management, Hospitality and Tourism, Management, and Sustainability Studies.

Awarding and Closing Ceremony — Day 2 The conference officially concluded with a final Awarding Ceremony recognizing Best Presentations, Best Papers, and Session Chairs, followed by the closing speech delivered by

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mega Febriani Sya, S.Pd., M.Pd., Universitas Djuanda, Indonesia.

Mobility Program in Thailand — November 2–6, 2026

Complementing the conference, the 7th MESS featured an international Mobility Program in Thailand, organized as an International Community Service Program: Halal MSME Visit, Visiting Teaching, and Cultural Immersion. Over five days, participants from Indonesia, the Philippines, and other countries took part in a series of academic, community, and cultural activities:

• Day 1 (November 2): Arrival in Bangkok, transfer to the Main Campus of Shinawatra University, a visit to a local night market, and preparation for the conference.
• Day 2 (November 3): Participation in the on-site 7th MESS Conference Day at Shinawatra University.
• Day 3 (November 4): Campus visit and cultural immersion, including a Thai cooking class, a visit to the Grand Palace, and a Khon masked dance drama performance at Sala Chalermkrung.
• Day 4 (November 5): Study tour by Shinawatra University, industrial and MSME visits, and a dinner cruise along the Chao Phraya River.
• Day 5 (November 6): Departure.

Through the visiting teaching activity, participants engaged directly with Thai students in local school classrooms, sharing knowledge and fostering cross-cultural learning.

The Halal MSME visit and institutional meetings offered participants practical insights into Thailand's halal industry and small business ecosystem, while strengthening networks among the partner institutions.

Conference Awards & Recognitions

BEST PAPER

Title: “Beyond the Classroom: A Risk-Based Perspective on English Language Proficiency through Social Education Components and Student Engagement”

Authors: Ummu Ajirah Abdul Rauf, Azianura Hani Shaari, and Zakaryia Moustafa Salameh Almahasees

Affiliations: Graduate School of Business, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia; Center for Research in Language and Linguistics, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia; Department of English Language and Translation, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Applied Science Private University, Jordan

Title: “Implementation of Differentiated Learning Based on Social-Emotional Learning in Inclusive Elementary Classrooms”

Authors: Siti Rahmah, Rasmitadila, and Laode Amril

Affiliation: Djuanda University, Indonesia

The Best Paper Awards are granted based on a rigorous peer-review process and thorough evaluation by the 7th MESS Scientific Review Committee, considering originality, methodological rigor, relevance to the conference theme, and academic contribution.

BEST ACADEMIC PRESENTATION

Mary Rose Montano — City College of Calamba, Philippines

Donna Youlla — Universitas Panca Bhakti, Indonesia

Astri Sutisnawati — Universitas Muhammadiyah Sukabumi, Indonesia

Wiworo Retnadi Rias Hayu — Universitas Djuanda, Indonesia

Regina G. Almonte — City College of Calamba, Philippines

Richie Mendoza — City College of Calamba, Philippines

Siti Rahmah — Universitas Djuanda, Indonesia

Jeddiah Rocelle Sarmiento — De La Salle University – Dasmariñas, Philippines

See You at the Next Academic Agenda!

The conclusion of the 7th MESS and its Mobility Program marked the completion of highly impactful academic and cultural exchanges. Bridging on-site and virtual participation in Thailand, the conference provided an essential platform for scholars to integrate sustainability into management, education, and social science, strengthening global research ecosystems and forging new collaborative pathways.

Conference Website:
https://messconference.com/