Welcome by the EIBA 2026 President and Conference Co-chair

EIBA 2026 invites scholars, business leaders and policy-makers to explore how international business deals with global geopolitical and economic volatility that forces companies to re-configure their international strategies and operations while still delivering social value to home and host markets. We look forward to inspiring discussions, new collaborations, and a truly engaging conference experience. We aspire to welcome you to an international event that is not only a gathering of scholarly ideas, but which ca be a catalyst for collaborative action toward a more inclusive, responsible, and resilient future of international business. 
 
We welcome you to Aalborg—once an industrial hub that has transformed into one of Europe’s most forward looking cities, where sustainability, urban innovation, culture, and technology thrive side by side. The city’s long term strategy is clear: “From grey to green, from smoke to smart, from local industry to global innovation.”
 
We invite you to enjoy the conference taking place during Aalborg’s festive December season, when the waterfront, old town, and cultural districts come alive with lights, markets, and "hygge" atmosphere.
 
A very warm welcome to EIBA 2026! Welcome to Denmark! Welcome to Aalborg!
 
Svetla Marinova, EIBA 2026 President and Conference Co-chair (Aalborg University)
Evis Sinani, Conference Co-chair (Copenhagen Business School)