Technological Disruption and International Business 

In 2026, we celebrate the 5th anniversary of our annual conference, formerly also known as “Globalization Day”. After having covered topics such as globalization, regionalization, and geopolitics during the last years, this year we will focus on technological disruptions and ask how international firms can respond to them. 

Join leading scholars at ESCP Business School in Berlin to discuss the impact of AI and other technologies on doing business across borders. Whether you are a doctoral student, an early-career researcher, or a seasoned academic, our conference offers a unique opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and advance knowledge on globalization with a focus on technological disruptions. 

Conference Venue:
ESCP Business School – Berlin Campus
Heubnerweg 8-10,
14059 Berlin, Germany 

Joint Organizers:
Vlerick Business School
Esha Mendiratta and Oli Mihalache
&
ESCP Business School
Régis Coeurderoy, Marc Oberhauser, and Stefan Schmid
&
VU Amsterdam - Knowledge Hub for Global Business Development
Sebastian Baldermann, Valérie Duplat, Saeed Khanagha, Agnieszka McCaleb, Oli Mihalache, and Yueling Zhou

Pre-Research Day Workshop for PhD Students on November 19, 2026
PhD students are also welcome to attend the Main Conference Day on November 20, 2026

Please refer to the attached PDF for further information.