Extended Early Bird Registration Deadline: 11 November 2025 (Formerly 29 October)
Regular Registration Deadline: 25 November 2025
Late Registration Deadline: 10 December 2025
Points of Contact:
Saneesh Edacherian, s.edacherian@bham.ac.uk
Sadaf Khurshid, sadafkhurshid@uowdubai.ac.ae
Theme: Future of International Business in the AI-driven Global World
Event Overview: As the world enters an era of AI-driven transformation, businesses must adapt to remain competitive, resilient, and sustainable. AI is not only reshaping industries and enhancing business ecosystems but also redefining international trade, cross-border investment, and multinational enterprise (MNE) strategies. In this context, international business scholars play a critical role in examining how AI influences firm internationalization, knowledge transfer, market entry strategies, and the restructuring of global value chains. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as a global leader in this transformation, integrating artificial intelligence, innovation, and sustainability as key pillars of its national economic strategy. AI and digital technologies are shaping the UAE’s economic diversification efforts, fostering smart cities, advancing fintech solutions, and transforming traditional industries such as energy, logistics, and finance. This raises essential questions for international business researchers regarding AI-driven competitive advantage, regulatory adaptations, and the evolving role of institutions in facilitating AI-driven economies.
This AIB-MENA chapter conference seeks to explore the profound impact of AI on international business, global strategy, and sustainable development, while addressing the opportunities and challenges AI presents across industries. AI has accelerated global economic evolution, influencing cross-border knowledge flows, global supply chains, and international collaboration among firms, governments, and academics.
From an international business perspective, AI is not just a technological disruptor; it represents a fundamental shift in organizational design, decision-making, and value creation across diverse geopolitical contexts. AI-driven business models are revolutionizing how multinational enterprises engage with markets, allocate resources, and manage risks in an increasingly volatile and interconnected global economy. This premier gathering of scholars, industry leaders, and policymakers will provide a platform to discuss cutting-edge research and practical insights into how AI, digitalization, and innovation are revolutionizing economic diversification, industrial development, business efficiency, and sustainable economic growth. The conference will also delve into the ethical considerations of AI deployment, addressing concerns such as data privacy, AI biases, regulatory challenges, and the social impact of automation. Furthermore, discussions will explore how AI is transforming the teaching and research landscape in international business, shaping the skills and competencies required for future global business leaders. This conference promises to be a transformative platform for thought leadership, innovation, and strategic insights, paving the way for a sustainable and AI-driven future in international business and global strategy.