The collaboration and synergy between the Faculty of Economics and Business at Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Semarang, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Malaysia, PT Dae Young Textile Korea, and Singapore Management University (SMU) is a strategic step in strengthening academic collaboration, research, and innovation development in the Asian region. Through this cross-border and cross-sector partnership, the partners are committed to making a tangible contribution to addressing evolving global challenges, particularly in the areas of business sustainability, responsible management, and enhancing industrial competitiveness.

This collaboration not only serves as a bridge for the exchange of knowledge and experience, but also as a platform for strengthening institutional capacity in facing the dynamics of the modern economy, which is influenced by digitalization, climate change, industrial transformation, and demands for more ethical governance. By bringing together academic, practical, and industrial perspectives in one integrated collaboration, this synergy is expected to produce programs, research, and scientific activities that have an impact on both the academic community and the business world.

The international conference with the theme “Sustainable Business and Responsible Management for a Changing World” is a concrete manifestation of this joint commitment. This conference serves as a strategic forum to bring together researchers, practitioners, and stakeholders from various countries to share knowledge, discuss, and create innovative solutions to pressing sustainability issues. Through this spirit of collaboration, all partners hope to continue strengthening global networks, promoting research quality, and building an academic and industrial ecosystem oriented towards sustainability and social responsibility. These joint efforts are expected to be a catalyst for creating a more inclusive, sustainable, and competitive future for the international community.