12th BEMSS
A remarkable event has occurred!!
The 12th International Conference on Business, Economy, Management and Social Studies Towards Sustainable Economy (12th BEMSS) was held successfully on May 21, 2026, conducted virtually via Zoom (UTC+7, Jakarta Time). The conference was organized by Research Synergy Foundation.
Carrying the spirit of interdisciplinary dialogue, 12th BEMSS brought together diverse perspectives under a shared commitment to advancing research that contributes to sustainable development and digital transformation across sectors.
Opening Session
The conference began with participant login and welcoming remarks by the Master of Ceremony, followed by an introduction to the conference agenda and publication opportunities.
The opening session featured:

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hendrati Dwi Mulyaningsih
Conference Chair of 12th BEMSS
Founder & CEO of Research Synergy Foundation
In her address, she highlighted the importance of building a strong global research ecosystem and fostering international collaboration to enhance research visibility and impact, The session was followed by an e-group photo session, symbolizing the global participation of scholars from various countries.
Keynote Speaker Session
The conference featured insightful presentations from distinguished Keynote Speaker who addressed critical contemporary issues. The session featured Dr. Saddam Hazaea from the Arab Open University, Saudi Arabia. He presented on the topic “ESG 2026: Trends, Transformation, and Value Creation,” exploring the evolving landscape of environmental, social, and governance practices and how they drive long-term business value.

Dr. Saddam Hazaea
Arab Open University,
Saudi Arabia
Continued with the Online Academic Presentation Session
The online academic presentation session of the 12th BEMSS. Presenters presented their Abstract proudly online according on their placement. The Session Chair for this First online academic presentation session of 12th BEMSS is Dr. Nor Azima Binti Ahmad from Management and Science University, Malaysia.

Dr. Nor Azima Binti Ahmad
Management and Science University, Malaysia.
After the break, the energy and enthusiasm remained exceptionally high as the conference resumed with the second for the second session of Online Academic Presentation. The Session Chairs for the second online academic presentation session of 12th BEMSS is Dr. Mingyu Hou from Liaoning University of International Business and Economics, China

Dr. Mingyu Hou
Liaoning University of International Business and Economics, China
In this session, the discussion went smoothly and the questions came from virtual participants. After all the presenters finished with their presentation, all the presenters and attendees were directed to wait for the Best Presenter, Best Paper announcement, Session Chair Recognition, and Closing Speech.
Awarding Session
After all the participants were back on the main room, there was a short break as a preparation for the awarding session and the closing ceremony. Then, the MC announced the Best Presentation and the Best Paper awards. There were 2 Best Presentation awardees and 1 Best Paper awardees.
The Best Presentation category was nominated based on the professionalism, the organization of the presentation, the visual of the presentation, and the handling of the questions, based on the evaluation given by the Session Chairs throughout the presentation.
The Best Presentation on the 12th BEMSS are:
Session 1
Paper ID: BMS26119
Presenter: Ahmeed Widino
Affiliation: Institut Teknologi Bandung
Title: “The Effect of El Nino and La Nina on the Export Performance of Indonesian Agriculture Commodities”
Session 2
Paper ID: BMS26107
Presenter: Ibrahim Al-Chalabi
Affiliation: University of Mosul, Iraq
Title: “Foreign Direct Investment and Financial Inclusion: A Dynamic Causal Analysis Using a Panel VAR Model”
Meanwhile, the Best Paper award category was decided upon these criteria:
1. Submitting the Full Paper with the time,
2. No notes in ethical consideration: Pass the plagiarism checking, citation appropriateness
3. No Revision (Accepted) or only having Minor Revision in the previous review during submission
4. Format/ template alignment,
5. novelty of the content,
6. academic, practical, and societal contribution or the impact
Best Paper
Paper ID: BMS26107
Contributing Author: Mevan Ali1,* and Ibrahim Al-Chalabi2
Affiliation: 1, 2 Department of Economics, College of Administration and Economics, University of Mosul, Iraq
Title: “Foreign Direct Investment and Financial Inclusion: A Dynamic Causal Analysis Using a Panel VAR Model”
Closing Remarks of 12th BEMSS

Santi Rahmawati
MSM Founder & Chief Operating Officer of Research Synergy Foundation
In her closing remarks, she expressed appreciation to all presenters, session chairs, participants, and organizing committee members for their dedication and active engagement throughout the event. She emphasized that interdisciplinary collaboration remains a key driver for innovation and impactful research in addressing global challenges.
See You at the Next BEMSS!
With the successful completion of 12th BEMSS, it is hoped that all participants gained valuable insights, constructive feedback, and meaningful international connections that will further strengthen their academic and professional journeys.
We look forward to welcoming you at the next BEMSS conference continuing our shared mission to advance interdisciplinary research for a better and more sustainable future.
Conference Documentation Link:
https://bit.ly/12thBEMSS-Documentation