Thursday, April 22, 2027
Workshop: Structural Equation Modeling with PLS-SEM
Led by Dr. Xin-Jean Lim, Sun Yat-sen University (China) and Universiti Putra Malaysia

This three-hour workshop introduces partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM), a widely used method for testing research models in business and the social sciences. Participants follow the steps of a PLS-SEM analysis, from setting up a model to reading and reporting the results. The workshop is designed for students and early-career researchers.
Seating is limited. Time, room and registration details will be announced here.

Dr. Hongjoo Woo
Associate Professor, Department of Clothing and Textiles, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea

Dr. Hongjoo Woo is an Associate Professor in the Department of Clothing and Textiles at Yonsei University. Her research focuses on business strategy and consumer behavior in fashion and other retail settings. Recent topics include circular and second-hand fashion, sustainability in brand storytelling, the international expansion of Korean fashion brands, and retail districts in Seoul. Her work has appeared in the Journal of Business Research, International Marketing Review, the Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, and Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management. Before joining Yonsei, she was an Assistant Professor of Consumer and Design Sciences at Auburn University in the United States. She holds a Ph.D. in Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Keynote title: To be announced

We invite you to participate in GITM III, the 2027 International Conference on Global Innovation, Technology and Management, an English-language forum for research on the changing business landscape of the Asia-Pacific.

Graduate students and early-career researchers are especially welcome. GITM accepts empirical, conceptual and case-based research, including work in progress. Presenters receive discussant feedback and a certificate of presentation.

We welcome submissions in the following areas:

• Responsible artificial intelligence and automation -
  Ethical adoption, human oversight, data governance and the organizational effects of intelligent systems

• Organizational trust and ethical governance -
  Leadership, accountability, transparency, stakeholder relationships and responsible decision-making

• Sustainability, ESG and carbon policy -
  Reporting, net-zero transitions, green business models, carbon pricing and the cost of compliance

• Resilient supply chains and risk management -
  Geopolitical risk, tariffs, economic security, business continuity and regional production networks

• Responsible finance and entrepreneurship -
  Sustainable finance, impact investing, inclusive innovation, SMEs and responsible business models

• Consumer trust and digital markets -
  Privacy, cybersecurity, platforms, social commerce, responsible marketing and consumer behavior

• Talent and workplace transformation -
  Skills, reskilling, human resources, cross-cultural teams and responsible technology adoption at work

• Education and skills for responsible innovation -
  AI in teaching and learning, research integrity, English-medium instruction and professional preparation

• Media, communication and public trust -
  How news, information and media practices shape trust in business, institutions and society

• Strategic communication and cultural production -
  How communication strategies, digital media and cultural production shape business, organizational and cultural life

• Sustainable fashion and creative industries -
  Circular fashion, ethical sourcing, textile waste, design innovation and creative entrepreneurship

• Fashion retail, branding and consumer culture -
  Brand management, luxury markets, cross-border e-commerce, ultra-fast fashion and consumer identity

• Information systems and digital transformation -
  Enterprise systems, cloud services, smart manufacturing and the management of IT in organizations

• Applied AI and data analytics in business -
  Machine learning applications, business intelligence, decision support and industry–academia projects

• Open track: business, management and innovation -
  Empirical, conceptual and case-based work related to the changing Asia-Pacific business environment

• November 6, 2026: Abstract Submission Opens
• January 15, 2027: Abstract Submission Deadline
• March 12, 2027: Notification of Acceptance / Start of Registration Period
• March 31, 2027: Deadline for Registration
• April 20, 2027: Slides Upload Deadline
• April 22, 2027: Pre-conference Workshop
• April 23, 2027: Conference Date
• May 7, 2027: Final Proceedings Submission

1.) Abstract Format

Abstracts must be in English, with a maximum of 800 words in total. Complete four sections—Introduction, Methodology, Results and Discussion—with a suggested length of about 200 words for each.

The form asks you to select oral or poster presentation; enter a title and 4–6 keywords; and provide details for up to five authors. Include full names, titles, degrees, positions and affiliations, plus contact details for the corresponding author.

The Results section may report preliminary or expected findings. Incomplete results are acceptable: your research does not need to be finished by the abstract deadline. Omit citations, references, graphics, tables, figures, equations and appendices.

2.) Abstract Submission

Abstracts may be submitted between November 6, 2026 and January 15, 2027 through the Google Forms submission portal: https://forms.gle/unqvvtBhJdRAAUXh8

Submitted abstracts must present unpublished work that has not been presented at another conference or in a journal. Authors may submit a maximum of two abstracts as first or corresponding author.

Submission produces an on-screen confirmation and an automated email. If the email is missing, check your spam folder, then contact icconf@mail.mcu.edu.tw.

3.) Review Process

All abstracts are peer reviewed. Results will be sent to the corresponding author by March 12, 2027.

4.) Registration

Main conference — April 23, 2027

After acceptance, all authors confirm their presentation details and register. At least one listed author must attend at the scheduled time on April 23, 2027. Both oral and poster presenters must register.

Registration costs NT$300 per accepted presentation and includes access to conference sessions, conference materials, the poster session, and one lunch on April 23. Co-authors and additional speakers attend free; additional lunches cost NT$150 each.

Complete registration by March 31, 2027. Online payment instructions will be announced here.

Authors wishing to publish in the proceedings must submit a completed Copyright Permission Form. They may revise their paper after the conference and submit the final version by May 7, 2027.

Pre-conference workshop — April 22, 2027

Seating is limited. Time, room and registration details will be announced here.

5.) Slides

Please upload presentation slides by April 20, 2027. The upload link will be posted here.