SHAH ALAM, 3 July 2026 – Arshad Ayub Graduate Business School (AAGBS), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), successfully organised the 5th AAGBS International Conference on Business Management 2026 (AICoBM 2026) on 2–3 July 2026 at Dewan Kuliah A (DKA), Kompleks Al-Farabi, UiTM Shah Alam. The conference brought together researchers, academics, postgraduate students, and industry practitioners from Malaysia and abroad to exchange knowledge, present research findings, and discuss emerging issues in business management.
Held under the theme "Reimagining Business Resilience: Strategies for a Sustainable and Intelligent Future," the conference served as an international platform for scholarly engagement and interdisciplinary collaboration. Participants explored contemporary topics encompassing business management, innovation, digital transformation, sustainability, leadership, and organisational resilience through parallel paper presentation sessions, keynote addresses, and academic discussions.
The conference featured distinguished keynote speakers from academia and industry who shared valuable insights on global business trends, sustainable development, organisational resilience, and technological advancement. Their presentations stimulated meaningful discussions on how organisations can adapt to rapidly evolving economic and technological landscapes while maintaining long-term sustainability.
Beyond its scholarly presentations, AICoBM 2026 provided a comprehensive platform that integrated academic excellence with industry engagement. Participants had the opportunity to explore career pathways through an internship recruitment booth by Batik Air Malaysia, while exhibition booths featuring Taman Pustaka, Dr Azri Perfumes, and A Tech Insure Sdn. Bhd. offered valuable networking opportunities and showcased products and services that complemented the conference experience.
The conference was further strengthened through the generous support of its sponsors, strategic partners, and collaborating organisations. Batik Air Malaysia, Rubber Tappers Industry Sdn. Bhd., Karangkraf, and Red Intrade Sdn. Bhd. served as official sponsors, while PPZ-MAIWP and UTM Technoventure Sdn. Bhd. were Strategic Partners and Sponsors. The successful organisation of AICoBM 2026 was also supported by collaborations with the Institute of Marketing Malaysia (IMM), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), the Persatuan Tun Abdul Razak (PTAR), and HRD Corp. Collectively, these partnerships highlight the shared commitment of academia, industry, and professional organisations to advancing research, innovation, talent development, and knowledge exchange, while strengthening the role of higher education in addressing contemporary business and societal challenges.
The successful organisation of AICoBM 2026 reinforces UiTM's commitment to advancing impactful research, innovation, and knowledge transfer. The conference further enhances AAGBS's position as an internationally recognised postgraduate business school that actively promotes research excellence, academic networking, and strategic collaboration across national and international communities.
By bringing together experts from diverse disciplines and sectors, AICoBM 2026 continues to contribute towards generating practical solutions for contemporary business challenges while supporting UiTM's aspiration of becoming a globally renowned university distinguished for academic excellence, research impact, and industry relevance.
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