WELCOME TO SEBL 2026
The 3nd Global Conference on Sustainability in Economics, Business and Law
ORGANISER
The University of Economics and Law, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (UEL), is a leading institution in economics, business, management, and law with an extensive international network. Located in Ho Chi Minh City — Vietnam’s economic hub — UEL provides a dynamic academic environment and strong connections with industry and global partners.
TIME AND VENUE
Conference Date: October 6, 2026
Format: Hybrid (In-person & Online)
Location: No. 669 Do Muoi Street, Quarter 13, Linh Xuan Ward, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam
CONFERENCE THEME
GREEN ECONOMY AND SUSTAINABLE GOVERNANCE: NEW GROWTH DRIVERS FOR THE PRIVATE SECTOR
The global transition toward a green economy is redefining growth paradigms, corporate governance, and regulatory systems. As sustainability becomes a central pillar of development, private enterprises are increasingly required to innovate, restructure, and align with low-carbon and resource-efficient models. This transition presents both strategic opportunities and regulatory challenges for businesses worldwide.
The conference aims to explore these trends, highlighting the pressing challenges and opportunities for the private sector, especially as Vietnam advances its Net Zero commitments and deepens integration into the world economy. SEBL 2026 aspires to serve as a platform for scholars, policymakers, businesses, and international organizations to exchange ideas, share best practices, and propose solutions toward building a sustainable and resilient green economic ecosystem for the private sector.
We cordially invite researchers in the areas of economics, business, management and law to explore contemporary issues in the theory and practice of the green economy and sustainable governance. Authors are encouraged to submit theoretical, conceptual and empirical papers that draw on qualitative, quantitative, mixed and case study approaches to explore, evaluate, critique and debate issues arising from the conference theme.
TOPICS
To promote meaningful interdisciplinary exchange while preserving rigorous analytical depth, SEBL 2026 places the economic and governance dimensions of the green transition at its core. The conference embraces a multidisciplinary framework that integrates perspectives from economics, business, finance, law, technology, and market behavior. To ensure thematic coherence and uphold high academic standards, submissions are structured into specialized sub-themes, as detailed below:
Green Growth Economics & Structural Transformation
- Green growth models and structural transformation
- Measuring green productivity and socio-economic efficiency
- Circular economy and resource efficiency
- Carbon pricing and economic instruments
- Green taxation and macro-level incentive structures
- Sustainable consumption and behavioral economics
- Vietnam’s green transition in comparative perspective
- and other related studies
Global Trade, Supply Chains & Sustainable Integration
- Sustainable global supply chains
- Emissions management in global value chains
- Low-carbon logistics and transport optimization
- Carbon border adjustment mechanisms (CBAM)
- Environmental standards in global trade (EUDR, trade-related ESG rules)
- Sustainable procurement and supplier governance
- Trade competitiveness under climate regulation
- Green industrial upgrading in global integration
- and other related studies
Sustainable Management & Public Governance
- ESG as a strategic growth driver
- Corporate sustainability strategy
- Green business model innovation
- Green corporate culture and sustainable HRM
- Climate risk governance in organizations
- Green entrepreneurship and startup ecosystems
- Public policy design for green transition
- Institutional reforms and green industrial policy
- Public–private partnerships for sustainability
- Governance performance and policy effectiveness
- and other related studies
Sustainable Finance & Green Capital Markets
- Green bonds, green credit, and blended finance
- ESG investment and sustainable asset pricing
- Climate risk and financial stability
- Carbon risk pricing and cost of capital
- Market regulation and financial supervision
- Fintech and digital finance for green transition
- Capital market consequences of ESG disclosure
- and other related studies
Digital Transformation & Sustainability Analytics
- Digital transformation strategies for sustainable enterprises
- Integration of ESG objectives into digital strategy frameworks
- AI, IoT, and data-driven decision-making for sustainability governance
- Digital carbon accounting and sustainability reporting systems
- ESG data governance and digital infrastructure strategy
- Technology adoption and organizational readiness for low-carbon transition
- Digital platforms for stakeholder engagement and sustainable ecosystems
- Strategic application of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in corporate decision-making
- Digital leadership and change management in sustainability transitions
- and other related studies
Quantitative Methods & Sustainability Measurement
- Econometric and causal modeling of carbon pricing and climate policy impacts (including DiD, RDD, IV, synthetic control)
- Structural and equilibrium modeling of green growth and climate transition (DSGE, CGE, IAM frameworks)
- Climate risk quantification and macro-financial modeling
- Asset pricing and financial models incorporating climate and ESG risk factors
- Machine learning and AI applications in ESG measurement, forecasting, and alternative data analytics
- Network analysis of systemic climate and global supply chain risk; Productivity, efficiency measurement, and quantitative impact evaluation in green transition
- and other related studies
Legal Frameworks & Sustainable Governance
- ESG disclosure and regulatory frameworks
- Carbon markets and legal liabilities
- Environmental standards in international trade law
- Green contracting and sustainability clauses
- Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
- Climate litigation and dispute resolution
- Transparency, accountability, and ESG compliance
- and other related studies
Sustainability Reporting, Measurement & Accountability
- ESG disclosure and sustainability reporting
- Integrated reporting and non-financial disclosure
- ISSB, GRI, SASB, CSRD implementation
- IFRS/ISSB convergence in sustainability contexts
- Sustainability auditing and assurance
- ESG metrics and performance measurement
- Digital ESG reporting systems
- Preventing ESG fraud and greenwashing
- Professional ethics in sustainability transitions
- and other related studies
PUBLICATION OPPORTUNITIES
All submissions will be peer-reviewed. Quality papers will be selected for publication in associated journals and proceedings, including:
- Review of Economic Analysis (Scopus Q3, ABDC B)
- Journal of Information and Communication Convergence Engineering (Scopus Q3)
- Access to Justice in Eastern Europe (Scopus Q2)
- Prawo i Wiez (Scopus Q4)
- The Science & Technology Development Journal: Economics-Law and Management (STDJ-ELM)
Conference proceedings with ISBN are for other accepted submissions.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Prof.
Gwanghyun Jo
Hanyang University ERICA, Korea
Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Information and Communication Convergence Engineering
Prof.
Dominik Bierecki
University in Slupsk, Poland
Editor-in-Chief of Prawo i Wiez
Dr.
Dao Gia Phuc
University of Economics and Law,
Vietnam National University
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
IMPORTANT DATES
Abstract Submission Deadline
July 15, 2026
Full Paper Submission Deadline
July 30, 2026
Revised Full Paper Submission Deadline
August 15, 2026
Notification of Acceptance
August 20, 2026
Early Bird Registration Deadline
August 25, 2026
Regular Registration Deadline
September 20, 2026
Conference Date
October 6, 2026
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Templates with detailed submission guidelines are available here:
All submissions should be made via the submission link: Here
CONFERENCE FEES
Registration Fees
Authors with Papers | Participants without Papers (Fee per person) | |
Early Registration | USD 100 | USD 60 |
Regular Registration | USD 200 | USD 100 |
Members of ICEA (International Centre for Economic Analysis, Canada) | USD 100 | USD 60 |
UEL Members (including Students, Postgraduate Students, PhD Students, Lecturers, Staff, and international partners of UEL) | Free | Free of charge (conference fee only). Participants who wish to have lunch are required to pay an additional fee of USD 20 (VND 520.000) per person. |
Note:
- Condition for publication in the Proceedings: Authors whose papers are accepted are required to complete the conference registration fee payment (either for in-person or online participation) for their papers to be included in the conference proceedings.
- Registration fee includes the abstract proceedings, conference materials, tea breaks, and lunch during the conference. Accommodation and travel expenses are not included.
- Regulations for co-authors: The registration fee for “Authors with papers” entitles full conference participation for only one (01) corresponding/representative author. Other co-authors who wish to attend the conference and use the lunch provided by the Organizing Committee are required to pay an additional lunch fee of 20 USD (520,000 VND) per person.
- Refund policy: All registration fees are non-refundable under any circumstances.
CONTACT FOR QUERIES
For further information, please visit our website or reach out to us at:
sebl@uel.edu.vn
Website:
https://conference.uel.edu.vn/sebl
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