Call for Papers - KU SOM Annual International Conference 2026: Navigating Business and Trade in a Changing Global Landscape

The WTO Chair at Kathmandu University School of Management (KU SOM), Nepal, invites submissions for the KU SOM Annual International Conference 2026, to be held on 19-20 December 2026 in Kathmandu, Nepal. Under the theme "Navigating Business and Trade in a Changing Global Landscape," the conference will bring together academics, scholars, industry practitioners, and policymakers to present research, exchange ideas, and explore innovative solutions to contemporary business and trade challenges. Discussions will cover eight key tracks: Firms, Markets, and Competitiveness; Trade, Connectivity and Value Chains; Regenerative & Sustainable Hospitality for Destination Resilience; Emerging Trends in Marketing & Entrepreneurship; Human Capital and the Future of Work; Sustainability, Climate Risk & Responsible Growth; Technology, AI, and Digital Economy; and Finance, Investment & Economic Resilience. Contributions that address competitiveness, responsible growth, digital innovation, workforce transformation, and economic resilience in developing and emerging economies are particularly encouraged.

Key Dates
15 September 2026: Extended abstract submission deadline
9 October 2026: Paper acceptance notification
29 October 2026: Early bird registration deadline
20 November 2026: Registration deadline

19-20 December 2026: KU SOM Annual International Conference 2026, Kathmandu, Nepal

Submission Portal: https://forms.gle/19h9Ymq8U9YYxGQj7

Conference Website: https://www.kusom.edu.np/static-page/conference2026

Conference Email: conference@kusom.edu.np