18th Global Conference on Business and Social Sciences (GCBSS 2026)

Theme: Contemporary Issues in Business and Social Sciences Research (CIBSSR-2026)

6–7 August 2026

CHATRIUM HOTEL RIVERSIDE BANGKOK (5-STAR), THAILAND

(IN-PERSON & ONLINE)



Dear Colleagues,

The Global Academy of Training & Research (GATR), Malaysia, in collaboration with the University of Prešov (Slovakia), University of Kelaniya (Sri Lanka), University of Brawijaya (Indonesia), Elsevier (UK), Inderscience Publishers (Switzerland), Emerald Group Publishing (UK), Cairo University (Egypt), Kalasalingam University (India), the Asia-Pacific Institute of Dispute Management (APIDM) (Australia), Trisakti School of Management (Indonesia), Sriwijaya University (Indonesia), University of Dhaka (Bangladesh), State University of Malang (Indonesia), Tanjungpura University (Indonesia), University of Antique (Philippines), Independent University (Bangladesh), UUM Press (Malaysia), and HSE University (Russia), is proud to organise the 18th Global Conference on Business & Social Sciences (18th GCBSS) in Bangkok, Thailand.


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PUBLICATION OPPORTUNITY

All full papers undergo double-blind peer review by two or three expert reviewers. Accepted papers will be considered for publication in partner journals indexed in CABS/ABDC/WOS/Scopus/A-Category, subject to journal scope. Learn more: Publication Opportunity Publication Opportunity


1. THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ACCOUNTING (CABS 3*, ABDC-A, WOS, Scopus-Q1)

2. JOURNAL OF RISK AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (WOS, SCOPUS Q2, ABDC-B)

3. FORESIGHT AND STI GOVERNANCE (WOS & Scopus-Q1)

4. PLOS ONE, USA (MULTIDISCIPLINARY): (WOS and 3.534 IF, Scopus-Q1)

5. SUSTAINABILITY, (MULTIDISCIPLINARY): (WOS and 3.25 IF & Scopus-Q1)

6. ENERGIES, SWITZERLAND (MULTIDISCIPLINARY) (WOS and 3.04 IF, Scopus-Q1)

7. KAJIAN MALAYSIA: JOURNAL OF MALAYSIAN STUDIES: (WOS & Scopus-Q1)

8. JOURNAL OF INDONESIAN ECONOMY AND BUSINESS: (Scopus Q3)

9. ECONOMY OF REGION: (WOS & Scopus)

10. BRAZILIAN ADMINISTRATION REVIEW: (WOS & Scopus)

11. AFRICAN JOURNAL OF HOSPITALITY, TOURISM AND LEISURE: (Scopus)

12. MANAGEMENT & MARKETING: (Scopus)

13. GLOBAL BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS REVIEW: (Scopus)

14. DLSU BUSINESS & ECONOMICS REVIEW: (Scopus)

15. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BUSINESS GOVERNANCE AND ETHICS: (Scopus)

16. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFORMATION AND EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY: (Scopus)

17. GATR JOURNALS: (A-Category, EBSCO, MYCITE, RePEc, J-GATE)

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

IMPORTANT DEADLINES

CONFERENCE MAIN THEME

Contemporary Issues in Business and Social Sciences Research
(CIBSSR-2026)

CONFERENCE SUBTHEME

Multidisciplinary Perspectives in Social Sciences and Humanities Research (MPSSHR 2026)

Transformation of Economics, Finance and Accounting Research (TEFAR 2026)

Emerging Issues in Management and Marketing Research (EIMMR 2026)

Contemporary Issues in Management Studies Research (CIMSR 2026)

PRESENTATION MODE

Registration fee for Oral/Poster/Student Presenter includes: Registration fee for Visual/Online Presenter includes:
Admission to the welcome reception and all sessions Admission to the welcome reception and all sessions
Conference kit Presenter e-certificate with official seal (lead and second author)
Printed presenter certificate with official seal (lead and second author) e-abstract publication & e-proceedings (ISBN)
Access to the Program website Journal publication fees (sponsored by GATR; subject to paper acceptance and editorial decision)
e-abstract publication & e-proceedings (ISBN) Access to the Program website
Journal publication fees (sponsored by GATR; subject to paper acceptance and editorial decision) Research Development Workshop (Grants & Publishing), hybrid (Zoom link, GMT+7)
Research Development Workshop (Grants & Publishing) Free GCBSS membership for 12 months
Two coffee breaks each day
International buffet lunch daily
Gala Dinner & Networking
Free GCBSS membership for 12 months

17TH GCBSS CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHT 2025

Academic Discussion Session

The Global Academy of Training & Research (GATR) will host an Academic Discussion Session on 6 August 2026 (hybrid: in-person & online). Join peers to exchange ideas, discuss emerging research, and explore collaboration Details: Click here


Publishing Workshop: How to Publish in High Impact Factor CABS & ABDC-Ranked Journals

Date: 7 August 2026

Free for 18th GCBSS delegates (hybrid: in-person & online). Workshop registration

GALA DINNER & NETWORKING ON 6 AUGUST 2026

Complimentary for all 18th GCBSS guests, an evening dedicated to business networking and collaboration .

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Warm Regards,

The Secretariat
18th Global Conference on Business & Social Sciences (18th GCBSS 2026)

Global Academy of Training & Research (GATR)
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