Date: 7th - 8th November 2024
Location: Western Sydney University, Parramatta, NSW (in-person / online)
Introduction:
Welcome to the inaugural International Doctoral Business Research Conference 2024 hosted by Western Sydney University - a pioneering event designed to ignite innovation, foster collaboration, and drive strategic dialogue within the vibrant realm of academic research. Western Sydney University stands as a beacon of research excellence, dedicated to cultivating a community where groundbreaking ideas flourish and transformative collaborations take root.
Our conference aims at convergence of business research, innovation and sustainable development.
During the conference, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in interactive workshops, engage with thought-provoking keynote sessions, and collaborate in panel discussions. The goal is to uncover new opportunities and navigate the complexities of modern business and research. You will also have the chance to connect with industry leaders, marketing professionals, academics, and future employers. PhD students will have the opportunity to present their research and receive feedback from prominent researchers, not only from within Australia but also from all over the world.
The conference will feature a doctoral workshop on its final day, offering PhD students the chance to meet peers, receive feedback from experienced discussants, and learn from one another.
Together, let's shape the future of academic research, forge lasting collaborations, and champion a culture of excellence and innovation.
Join us as we convene a diverse array of esteemed researchers, scholars, and academics for a dynamic exchange of insights, methodologies, and collaborations.
Conference Dates:
The call for extended abstracts is now closed
Notification of Acceptance:
1 October 2024
Deadline of Registration:
1 October 2024
Awards:
- Best Paper Award
- Best Presentation Award
Conference Chairs:
- Associate Professor Dilupa Nakandala, Associate Dean- Graduate Studies, School of Business, Western Sydney University
Associate Professor Dilupa Nakandala is the Associate Dean – Graduate Studies of the School of Business, Western Sydney University. She does empirical and operations research on supply chain, technology and innovation management, and she has published her research in top-tier journals and received nationally competitive research grants. She has a multidisciplinary background, was trained in engineering, IT, and business and project management, and has over eight years of industry experience. She has translated her research on Industry 4.0 technology adoption by Australian firms into policy insights. She was also the lead author of the UNESCO World Science Report: towards 2030. Dilupa possesses diverse quantitative and qualitative research methods skills and broad networks and has conducted various empirical research projects.
- Dr Aila Khan, Academic Program Advisor, School of Business, Western Sydney University
- Dr Aila Khan is a senior lecturer in marketing and the Academic Program Advisor HDR of the School of Business, Western Sydney University. Aila received her PhD in 2012 from the University of Western Sydney. She lectures in Marketing Research at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Her research interests span a range of areas, including social media, human-robot interaction, housing & construction and vegetable consumption behaviours. While her thesis focused on the use of Structural Equation Modelling, Aila is now exploring the use of different visual techniques for qualitative research.
Organising Committee:
- Associate Professor Dilupa Nakandala
- Dr Aila Khan
- Natalie Du (Coordinator)
- Korinne Bargiel (Coordinator)
- Isha Kharub
- James Sadler
- Dr Hannah Cheng
- Bimali Ranasinghe
- Deshika Nainanayake Nainanayake Pathirannahalage
- Dr Lil Rodriguez-Serna
- Niranga Silva
- Dr Joe Chen
- Muhammad Salman Asif
Scientific Committee:
| Professor Meg Smith | Human Resources Management |
| Professor Kevin Daly | Economics and Finance |
| Professor George Lafferty | Human Resources Management |
| Professor Qingliang Tang | Accounting |
| Associate Professor Maria Estela Varua | Economics and Finance |
| Associate Professor Dilupa Nakandala | Management |
| Associate Professor Premaratne Samaranayake | Management |
| Dr Aila Khan | Marketing |
| Dr Michael Lwin | Marketing |
| Dr Michelle O’Shea | Marketing |
| Dr Louise Ingersoll | Human Resources Management |
