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5th International Conference
East China University
of Science & Technology - University of San Francisco
Call for Papers
Global Business in the Digital Age and Post-COVID-19
Date: June 12-13, 2021, China Time; June 11-12, 2021, US Pacific Standard Time
Virtual Conference
Location: School of Business, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
Further information: https://www.usfcbsi.org/conference
Complimentary registration here
Digital technology has profoundly reshaped global business. Not only has it accelerated the process of firm internationalization but also facilitated inter-firm
cross-border cooperation. However, for the global top 100 digital multinationals, only 41% of their total assets are located overseas, compared with 65% for traditional multinationals, showing a considerable difference between these two groups. In terms of
sales, 73% of digital multinationals' sales are overseas, compared with 64% for traditional multinationals. Furthermore, technological competition has intensified across national boundaries. However, the increasing geopolitical tensions and the rise of nationalism
have led many countries to restrict the use of digital technology, thereby limiting the flow of information and cross-border business activities.
With the Covid-19 Pandemic and its impact on business digital transformation, companies face new opportunities and challenges in the global arena. How can they
deal with the precarious changes and achieve sustainable international growth? What are the characteristics of effective business models in today’s global business environment? These issues will be extensively discussed during the 5th ECUST & USF International
Conference to be held virtually on June 12-13, 2021 (North America Pacific Standard Time: June 11-12). The Conference will provide a platform to exchange views on various business challenges and solutions in today’s environment. During the two-day conference,
there will be a variety of sessions/activities, including keynote speeches, academic and industry dialogues, an education leaders’ forum, regular and special paper sessions, etc. We sincerely welcome scholars, education leaders, industry executives, entrepreneurs,
and policymakers to participate in our discussions.
Conference Topic
The Conference is dedicated to providing a platform for participants to communicate with each other. All topics on global business are welcome, particularly those
focusing on the impact of digital transformation and COVID-19.
📗 Book Panel: The Palgrave Handbook of Corporate Sustainability in the Digital Era
In this session authors will present their chapters published at “The Palgrave Handbook of Corporate Sustainability in the Digital Era” co-edited by Seung Ho “Sam” Park (Center for Emerging Markets at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore), Maria Alejandra Gonzalez-Perez (Universidad EAFIT, Colombia) & Dinorá Eliete Floriani (University of Vale do Itajaí (UNIVALI), Brazil).
Each presentation addresses the intersection between corporate sustainability and digital transformation. It analyzes the challenges and transformations required to be able to have sustainable businesses with a future orientation. Topics include current and potential social, demographic, technological, and managerial trends; the implications of the digital revolution in society and business; as well as the challenges of being sustainable, and profitable. Providing an understanding of the business reasons to incorporate a future orientation into the business strategy, this session will facilitate an understanding of the need for profound changes in individual behavior, organizational culture, public policy, and business environments to adapt to the accelerated changes and manage business with orientation to the future.
Moderator: Maria Alejandra Gonzalez-Perez, Universidad EAFIT, Colombia
Joshua Kofi Doe, Central University, Ghana
Eduardo Olier (Institute Choiseul, Spain) & Francisco Valderrey (TEC Monterrey, Mexico)
Beatrice Maria Zanellato Fonseca Mayer; Dinorá Eliete Floriani & Mohamed Amal, UNIVALI, Brazil
Gek-Siang Tan, Multimedia University, Malaysia
George Gantzias, Hellenic Open Univesity, Greece
Diana Piedrahita-Carvajal Universidad EAFIT, Colombia
Jacqueline Jing You, Burham University Business School, United Kingdom
Sylwia E Starnawska, SUNY - Empire State College, United States
Orsolya Diófási-Kovács, Corvinus University of Budapest, Hungary
Beatrice Re (University of Bergamo, Italy); Giovanna Magnani & Antonella Zucchella (University of Pavia, Italy
Muhammad Shujaat Mubarik, Mohammad Ali Jinnah University , Pakistan
Ana Maria Gomez-Trujillo (CEIPA Business School, Colombia); Juan Velez-Ocampo )
(Universidad de Antioquia, Colombia) & Maria Alejandra Gonzalez-Perez (Universidad EAFIT, Colombia)
Irina Naoumova & Jerome Katrichis, University of Hartford, United States
Cyntia Vilasboas Calixto Casnici, University of Leeds, United Kingdom
Racquel Warner & Immanuel Azaad Moonesar, Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government, United Arab Emirates
Sergio A. Castrillon-Orrego & Paula Almonacid, Universidad EAFIT, Colombia
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