Malang, October 24, 2024 – Faculty of Administrative Sciences, Brawijaya University (FIA UB) has once again successfully held a prestigious international conference, the 3rd Brawijaya International Conference on Business Administration, Taxation, and Tourism (BICBATT). In collaboration with the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), this conference raised the central theme “SHAPING TOMORROW: ON BUSINESS, TAXATION, AND TOURISM”, which invited academics, practitioners, and students to jointly formulate the future of business, taxation, and tourism.
This conference presents keynote speakers who are experts in their fields, including:
- Professor Jayanthi Ramadorai. Acharya Bangalore Bschool, India
- Assoc. Prof. Krittapha S., Ph.D. Khon Kaen University, Thailand
- Dr. Terri Trireksani. Murdoch University, Australia
- Assoc. Prof. Yusri Abdillah, Ph.D. University of Brawijaya, Indonesia
The speakers provided in-depth insights into the latest trends, challenges and opportunities in business, taxation and tourism. Engaging and interactive discussions were also held to delve deeper into relevant topics.
The 3rd BICBATT discussed current topics relevant to the world of business, taxation, and tourism. From digital transformation disrupting traditional business models to increasingly pressing sustainability issues, the conference became a stage for experts to share knowledge and experiences. Discussions around digital marketing strategies, entrepreneurship, On the other hand, taxation issues such as policies in the digital era, tax reform, and environmental taxation became important highlights. Not to forget, the dynamics of the tourism industry, from digital trends to post-pandemic recovery efforts.
Yesterday's discussion also delved deeply into the significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the tourism sector, from the decline in tourist numbers to changes in consumer behavior. In addition, the rapid development of digital technology was also a major focus, where participants discussed how artificial intelligence, big data, and virtual reality can revolutionize the way we enjoy traveling. Not only that, the conference also discussed the latest trends in tourism, such as sustainable tourism and special interest tourism, which are increasingly in demand by modern travelers. Furthermore, issues related to taxation and business administration that are closely related to the tourism industry were also interesting topics of discussion at yesterday's event.
Another interesting session in this conference was the session discussing “Navigating Research in Tourism: Reshaping Tomorrow”. This session highlighted the importance of research in developing innovative and sustainable tourism strategies. Researchers from various countries shared their research results and discussed the direction of tourism research development in the future.
Through this conference, it is expected to create closer collaboration between academics, practitioners, and policy makers in facing challenges and opportunities in the fields of business, taxation, and tourism. In addition, BICBATT also serves as a forum for sharing knowledge, innovative ideas, and best practices.
The 3rd BICBATT is not only a place to share knowledge, but also a place for participants to expand their professional networks. This conference brings together experts and practitioners from all over the world, creating a golden opportunity to collaborate and build sustainable relationships. In addition, BICBATT is also a source of inspiration for researchers to dig deeper into current issues in business, taxation, and tourism. By exchanging ideas and getting feedback from other participants, researchers can improve the quality of their research and produce works that are relevant to current developments. Furthermore, this conference is expected to be a starting point for the creation of various collaborative initiatives aimed at overcoming complex challenges in business, taxation, and tourism.
