Call for Posters and Participants
Kyoto Global HR Challenge Conference
Kyoto, Japan | September 3, 2026
Overview
We are pleased to announce that the Kyoto Global HR Challenge Conference will be held in Kyoto, Japan. The conference aims to bring together academic scholars and practitioners engaged in global HR to foster meaningful exchange and advance both scholarly and practical knowledge in the field.
In an era marked by shifting global talent flows, technological transformation, and evolving organizational forms, global HRM faces unprecedented challenges and opportunities. Situated in Kyoto, a historical crossroads of knowledge and international exchange, the conference seeks to promote dialogue on how organizations manage talent, mobility, and work across borders, with particular attention to developments in Asia and the broader global context.
The conference will feature two to three keynote speeches delivered by leading scholars in International Human Resource Management (IHRM), along with senior Global HR executives from major Japanese corporations. These keynote sessions will be complemented by an interactive poster session designed to foster in-depth discussion, offer developmental feedback, and strengthen scholarly networks, particularly within and across Asia.
Poster Session
The poster session is intended as a developmental platform for research at various stages, including early-stage projects, dissertation work, and papers in progress.
Poster presentations provide an opportunity to:
- Visually communicate research ideas, methods, and key findings
- Receive immediate and constructive feedback from peers and senior scholars
- Build scholarly connections in a collegial and internationally oriented environment
Submissions will undergo a developmental review conducted by the organizing committee and invited scholars.
Topics of Interest
We welcome poster submissions on a broad range of topics related to IHRM, including but not limited to:
Global Talent and Mobility
- Global talent management
- International staffing and expatriation
- Global mobility, careers, and migration
Organizational and Institutional Contexts
- Comparative HRM systems
- Institutional, cultural, and societal contexts of HRM
- HRM in multinational enterprises
Cross-Cultural and Leadership Dynamics
- Cross-cultural management and leadership
- Global leadership and multicultural collaboration
Regional and Emerging Economy Perspectives
- HRM in Asia and emerging economies
Emerging and Interdisciplinary Themes
- Corporate governance, sustainability, and ESG in global HRM
- Industry–academia collaboration in international HR research
Both empirical and conceptual research are encouraged. Interdisciplinary perspectives from related fields such as international business, organizational behavior, sociology, and economics are also welcome.
Poster Submission Guidelines
- Poster submissions should take the form of an extended abstract manuscript. Upon acceptance, authors will be expected to prepare a visual poster summarizing their research for presentation at the conference.
- Submissions must not have been previously published or accepted for publication prior to the meeting.
Formatting Requirements
- Maximum length: 1,750 words, including all text, references, and tables (figures excluded).
- Page size: 8.5″ × 11″ or A4.
- File format: PDF (.pdf), Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx), or Rich Text Format (.rtf).
- The submission must be a single document organized as follows:
Page 1 (Title Page):
- Title of the submission (Title Case)
- Abstract (up to 250 words)
Page 2 onward:
- Main body of the manuscript, including references, tables, and figures (within word limit)
Submissions that do not follow these guidelines will not be reviewed.
Important Dates
- Poster abstract submission deadline: May 31, 2026
- Notification of acceptance: Middle of June 2026
- Registration deadline (non-presenting participants): June 30, 2026
Registration for Participation
Scholars who wish to attend the conference without presenting a poster are also warmly welcome. The conference itself is free, but you will need to cover your own transportation and accommodation costs. Please indicate your intention to participate by June 30, 2026 via email to: nakashima.akira.h7m@shimadzu.co.jp
Venue
Kyoto University Kyoto, Japan
Organizing Committee
Tomoki Sekiguchi, Kyoto University
Ting Liu, Kyoto University
Tamiko Kasahara, Waseda University
Soyeon Kim, Gakushuin University
Akira Nakashima, Shimadzu Corporation
Nobuyuki Harano, Omron Corporation
Shinichi Hozumi, Panasonic Corporation
Yukihiro Hayashi, Link and Motivation Inc.
Daisuke Asaoka, HORIBA, Ltd.
Contact
For questions regarding submissions or participation, please contact:
Akira Nakashima
Email: nakashima.akira.h7m@shimadzu.co.jp
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