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Asia Graduate Research Summit 2026

Asia Graduate Research Summit (AGRS) is an academic engagement platform established for postgraduate students, early-career researchers, and supervisors to present their scholarly work, exchange insights, and cultivate continuous learning. Through structured interaction and collaborative opportunities, AGRS promotes research excellence, interdisciplinary partnerships, and a supportive scholarly network that enhances the research journey of its members.

亚洲研究生学术峰会 (AGRS) 是一个为研究生、青年学者及导师而设立的学术交流平台,旨在提供展示学术研究成果、分享学术见解以及促进持续学习的机会。通过结构化的互动与协作机制,AGRS 致力于推动研究卓越发展、促进跨学科合作,并建立一个支持性的学术网络,从而提升成员的整体科研体验与发展历程。

About AGRS

​A one-of-its-kind summit dedicated to graduate students and early career researchers — providing focused guidance on publishing, supervising, and building research careers responsibly.

Why Join Us

  • Paper presentation with useful comments and feedback.

  • Tailored workshop for early career researchers/supervisors.

  • Hands-on discussions on supervision strategies and publishing success.

  • Networking with peers and experienced supervisors.

  • Interdisciplinary perspectives and mentorship opportunities.

  • Publication opportunities and multiple awards.

Summit Information

Date: 27 & 28 August 2026 (Thursday & Friday)

Time: 8:30AM – 6:00PM (GMT+8)

Summit Venue: Connexion Conference & Event Centre (NEXUS), Bangsar South City, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Important Dates

Registration & Call for Abstracts: 3 March 2026

Deadline for Abstract Submission: 1 August 2026

Registration & Payment Deadline: 1 August 2026

Summit Date: 27 & 28 August 2026

Summit Program

Day 1 - 27 August 2026 (Thursday)

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Welcoming Remarks
 

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Keynote Dialogues

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Morning Break
 

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Editors' Talk

 

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Networking Lunch

 

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Postgraduate Colloquium (Presentations & Feedback)
Session for Editors (For Selected Papers)


3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Afternoon Break

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Postgraduate Colloquium (Presentations & Feedback)

Session for Editors (For Selected Papers)



 

Day 2 - 28 August 2026 (Friday)

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Postgraduate Colloquium (Presentations & Feedback)

Session with Editors (Selected Paper)

 

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Morning Break

10:30 AM - 12:00 AM

Workshop for Supervisors 
 

12:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Networking Lunch

 

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Postgraduate Colloquium (Presentation & Feedback)

Session with Editors (For Selected Papers)

 

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Award Giving Ceremony

Commentaries

Closing Remarks

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Special Program (To be confirmed)



 

The summit program will be updated periodically.

Abstract Themes

  • Business & Management

  • Economics, Accounting & Finance

  • Marketing & Consumer Behaviour

  • Entrepreneurship & Innovation

  • Tourism & Hospitality

  • Sustainability & Environmental Studies

  • Education & Social Sciences

  • Technology, Digital Transformation & AI

  • Interdisciplinary Graduate Research

  • Media & Communication Studies

Supporting Journals

  • ​Young Consumers (SCOPUS Q1)

  • Journal of Applied Structural Equation Modeling (SCOPUS Q1)

  • Asian Journal of Business Research (SCOPUS Q2)

  • Asian Journal of Business Innovation and Responsibility

  • Journal of Indonesian Economy and Business (JIEB)

(More to be Confirmed)


 

Summit Fees

Types of Fees​

With Paper Presentation 

Student Rate.         USD180 | RM 720

Normal Rate           USD210 | RM840

Without Paper Presentation

Student Rate          USD150 | RM600

Normal Rate.          USD180 | RM720 



 

The above fees include registration kits and meals (brunch, lunch and afternoon tea). Accommodation is self-arranged. Any transaction surcharge must be borne by delegates.

Active REBORN members are entitled to a 10% discount. Proof of valid membership must be submitted for verification upon registration.

Recommended Hotel / Accommodation

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Hotel Name:VE Hotel & Residence​


Nightly Price : RM280


 

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Other Information

  • Registration is compulsory for both presenting and non-presenting delegates.

  • The AGRS program will be updated on the website from time to time. Please refer to the official website for the latest information and updates.

  • Delegates who are presenting papers are required to register as delegates and submit their abstracts via the AGRS registration form on the website.

Author guidelines for Extended Abstracts

All submissions must be adhere to the following procedures:

  • Only Extended Abstracts (1000 - 1500 words) will be reviewed and accepted. Short abstracts (100 - 150 words) and full papers will not be accepted.

  • Submission of extended abstract should be prepared according to the submission guidelines, using the provided template and uploaded in the registration form.

  • Extended abstracts that are not relevant to the conference will be rejected. Please refer to the conference scope and tracks.

  • The submission deadline of extended abstracts is on 1 August 2026.

  • You may submit your extended abstracts via registration form. Submit here

Extended Abstracts Format:

  • Paper size: European A4.

  • Margins: 4cm (top), 2.5cm (left and right) and 2.7cm (bottom).

  • No page numbers, headers or footers within the paper.

  • Spacing: single spaced (1.0), not double spaced.

  • All fonts are embedded.

  • All pages are portrait (landscape pages should be rotated).

  • The abstract text should be indented 25mm from the left margin and there should be 10mm space after the abstract before you begin the main text of your extended abstract, starting on the same page as the abstract.

Extended Abstract Content:

  • The paper includes the author name(s) and affiliation(s) (full address including country).

  • All Extended Abstract must contain an abstract (120-200 words).

  • Papers must use inclusive language (Read: Guidelines on Inclusive Language and Images in Scholarly Communication)

  • All figures and tables should be numbered in numerical order. Please ensure that figure/table numbers are not duplicated or missed.

  • Figures are legible and placed within the text, not collected at the end of the document.

  • If section headings are numbered, ensure that they are numbered numerically, and no numbers are duplicated or missing.

  • Displayed equations should follow a naming convention in numerical order, i.e. (1), (2), (3) etc or by section, i.e. (1.1), (1.2) etc. Ensure every displayed equation has its own number and none are duplicated or missing.

  • Please ensure that the paper is thoroughly proofread to check the standard of English and ensure wording is clear and concise.

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Prof. Ramayah Thurasamy

Universiti Sains Malaysia

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Prof. Dr. Hiram Ting

Responsible Borneo 

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Madam Rozita Nordin

Emerald East Asia Region

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Dr. Risidaxshini Kumarusamy

Putra Business School

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Dr. Frank Jiankung Gong

Universiti Malaya

Summit Directors

Contact Us

Email: agrs@responsibleborneo.com

Contact Person: +6016 365 6886 (Mr. Wong Lee King)​​

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