6th CEBU International Congress on Studies on Business, Economics, Humanities & Management (SBEHM-26) scheduled on March 26-28, 2026 Cebu (Philippines) is for the scientists, scholars, professionals and students from the Universities all around the world and the industry to present ongoing research activities, and hence to foster research relations between the Universities and the industry.This conference provides opportunities for the delegates to exchange new ideas and application experiences face to face, to establish business or research relations and to find global partners for future collaboration. The conference is organized jointly with Cebu Technical University (Philippines), University of Quebec in Montreal (CANADA) & Universal Researchers (UAE). All the submitted conference papers will be peer reviewed by the program/technical committees of the Conference.

Full Articles/ Reviews/ Shorts Papers/ Abstracts are welcomed in the following research fields:

1. 📈 Economics and Finance

This area covers the core mechanisms of markets and the broader financial systems, often using quantitative or theoretical models.

• Macroeconomics and Policy:

  • Economic growth, recession, and business cycle analysis.

  • Monetary policy, fiscal policy, and their impact on global markets.

  • Comparative economic systems and economic democracy.

• Microeconomics and Behavioral Economics:

  • Consumer Behavior: Understanding decision-making, cognitive biases, and consumer psychology.

  • Market structures, pricing strategies, and industrial organization.

  • Behavioral Economics and its application to public policy and finance.

• Financial Economics and Accounting:

  • Corporate finance, asset pricing, risk management, and financial innovation (FinTech).

  • Auditing, corporate governance, and financial reporting standards.

  • International Economics and global trade (e.g., trade theory, tariffs, and trade agreements).

 

2. 💼 Management and Business Administration

This theme focuses on the practical and strategic direction of organizations, from startups to multinational corporations.

• Organizational Behavior and Leadership:

  • Strategic Management: Corporate strategy, competitive advantage, and crisis management.

  • Human Resource Management (HRM): Talent management, employee engagement, workforce transformation, and digital HR.

  • Leadership and Organizational Culture: Emotional intelligence, ethical leadership, and managing change in a disruptive era.

• Operations and Marketing:

  • Supply Chain Management, logistics, and operational excellence.

  • Marketing Management: Branding, consumer relationship management (CRM), market segmentation, and digital marketing strategies.

  • Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Business models, startup management, corporate entrepreneurship, and commercialization of new technologies.

• Technology in Business:

  • Digital Transformation: E-business, e-commerce, and the integration of emerging technologies (AI, Blockchain, IoT) into business operations.

  • Management Information Systems (MIS) and data analytics for business intelligence.

 

3. 🌍 Humanities and Social Impact

These topics introduce critical perspectives, ethical analysis, and cultural context to business and economic activities.

• Ethics, Responsibility, and Governance:

  • Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Stakeholder theory, corporate accountability, and ethical frameworks for decision-making.

  • Corporate Governance and the role of boards in promoting long-term, sustainable value.

  • The intersection of Law and Business (e.g., business law, labor relations, intellectual property).

• Cultural and Historical Context:

  • The role of History and Civilization in shaping modern economic thought and institutions.

  • Cross-Cultural Management: Understanding communication, culture, and ethics in global business environments.

  • Creative and Cultural Industries: The economic and social impact of arts, media, film, and design management.

• Language and Communication:

  • Business communication, organizational communication, and cross-cultural communication challenges.

  • The influence of media and rhetoric on markets and consumer trust.

 

4. ♻️ Interdisciplinary and Future-Focused Studies

This combines all disciplines to address modern "grand challenges."

• Sustainability and the Circular Economy:

  • Integrating sustainable practices into business models, supply chains, and management practices.

  • Ecological Economics and the valuation of natural capital.

• Digital Ethics and AI Governance:

  • The societal and moral implications of Machine Learning and AI in finance, hiring, and consumer analysis.

  • Data privacy, security, and digital human rights.

• The Future of Work:

  • The impact of automation and gig economy platforms on labor economics, social welfare, and management strategy.

  • Human capital development and upskilling for the future workforce.