THE 4th ASIA PACIFIC STATE OF THE ART EVENTS RESEARCH CONFERENCE
“PEOPLE, PLACES, AND PROGRESS: SHAPING THE FUTURE OF EVENTS IN ASIA” PACIFIC`
October 1 – 3, 2025
Joji Ilagan International School
United Tourism and Hospitality Professionals
Asia Pacific Institute For
Events Management
THE 4th ASIA PACIFIC STATE OF THE ART EVENTS RESEARCH CONFERENCE
“PEOPLE, PLACES, AND PROGRESS: SHAPING THE FUTURE OF EVENTS IN ASIA PACIFIC”
Key Dates
Extended Abstract Submission: 1st August 2025
Conference Registration: 1st September 2025
Payment of Registration Fee: 1st September 2025
Full Paper Submission: 12th September 2025
Conference: 1st – 3rd October 2025
Why Join our Conference
The value you will gain:
- staying up to date with the latest trends, theories, and methodologies in events/MICE research
- exposure to interdisciplinary research fostering cross-pollination of knowledge
- feedback on your paper to improve your research skills
- publication opportunities in international, indexed, scientific journals
- networking with fellow events/MICE researchers for potential collaborative projects
- increased visibility for yourself and your institution
Conference Aims
Over the last 20 years events/MICE management has developed as a growing academic subject discipline that is included in the curricula of universities, polytechnics and colleges throughout Asia Pacific. To support the teaching of events/MICE management faculty are required and encouraged to undertake research to develop further the body of knowledge in this important subject discipline.
The 4th Asia Pacific State of the Art Events Research Conference will provide an opportunity for scholars and industry professionals to meet, to share their contemporary research findings and to have their papers published. This events/MICE conference will contribute to the emerging body of knowledge on the events/MICE industry, its development and management in Asia Pacific.
The aims of this international, scientific, research conference are to provide a forum for scholars and industry professionals to:
• share their contemporary research findings with peers, and to examine the importance of these research findings for the management and development of the events/MICE industry in Asia Pacific
• create an opportunity for critical discussion of the key contemporary issues and themes that emerge from the research papers
• enable delegates to network and establish academic, industry and research collaborations of mutual interest and benefit
• publish contemporary knowledge in the events/MICE management subject discipline so that it can be used to inform the development and content of events/MICE management undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs of the future
Through this conference participants will be given insights into developments in:
• events/MICE management theory
• events/MICE management research methods
• events/MICE management empirical case studies
Conference Themes
The conference theme is: `People, Places, and Progress: Shaping the Future of Events in Asia Pacific`.
Scientific Committee
Reviewers for the scientific committee will be drawn from APIEM, the Philippines United Tourism and Hospitality Professionals, Mandapa Tourism Indonesia, and the Joji Ilagan International Schools.
Conference Publications
All extended abstracts presented at APSARC2 will be published in the conference proceedings with e-ISSN.
All accepted papers for the conference will be considered for publication in one of the journals linked to the conference, subject to compliance with the journals’ editorial standards and procedures including publication and proofreading fees (if applicable). Publication opportunities for selected papers may be available in:
Scopus/ERA/Mycite/MyJurnal /Relawan Jurnal Indonesia/Google indexed journals.
In accepting a paper for presentation at the conference there is no guarantee that the paper will be published in an international journal – the editorial board of each journal will decide which papers will be published. Any journal publication costs will have to be paid direct to the journal by the authors of the paper and these costs are not included in the conference paper registration fees.
Guidelines for Authors
Detailed guidelines for the writing of papers to be submitted for the conference can be found on this website. Papers should be no more than 3,000 words in length, fully referenced using the APA system.
Submission of Abstract and Manuscripts
Paper presenters will submit their 1,200-word extended abstracts and manuscripts as word documents to the scientific committee for review through email at apsarc2025@gmail.com
Who Should Participate?
The following participants will find the conference of benefit:
- Academic researchers and faculty/lecturers who research and teach in the fields of events management, MICE, hospitality, leisure and tourism with an interest in the Asia Pacific events/MICE industry
- Postgraduate and PhD scholars who are studying programs in events management/MICE
- Events/MICE management professionals who work for public and private sector organisations that are involved with the management and development of the events/MICE industry
Conference Venue
This is a hybrid conference and will be hosted by the Joji Ilagan International Schools, Davao, Mindanao, the Philippines.
Davao City is a vibrant and dynamic destination renowned for its cultural richness, natural beauty, and thriving urban landscape. As one of the Philippines’ most progressive cities, Davao offers an ideal setting for international conferences and events.
Home to the iconic Mount Apo, the highest peak in the Philippines, and surrounded by lush landscapes, Davao seamlessly blends nature and modernity. Culturally, Davao boasts a rich heritage reflected in its festivals, cuisine, and warm hospitality. The city is famous for its durian, a variety of delectable local dishes, and vibrant events like the Kadayawan Festival, which celebrates its indigenous roots.
With state-of-the-art conference facilities, reliable connectivity, and a growing reputation as a hub for innovation, Davao is well-equipped to host the 4th Asia Pacific State of the Art Events Research Conference. Its blend of cultural charm, natural wonders, and modern infrastructure ensures an unforgettable experience for all delegates.
Date of Conference
The conference will be staged from Wednesday 1st October October to Friday 3rd October 2025.
Conference Organizers
The conference organisers are the Asia Pacific Institute for Events Management, the Joji Ilagan International Schools, the United Tourism and Hospitality Professionals of the Philippines, and Mandapa Tourism Indonesia.
Registration Fee
For participants who have their paper accepted for presentation at the conference the following registration fees will be charged:
Residential paper presenters: USD XXX (to be confirmed)
Non-residential paper presenters: USD XXX (to be confirmed)
Online paper presenters: USD XXX (to be confirmed)
All papers that are submitted to one of the conference journals for publication will be published subject to the decision of the editorial board of the journal.
Acceptance of a paper for the conference does not guarantee that the paper will be published in one of the conference journals. Any costs for publishing in one of the conference journals must be paid by the authors of the paper and these costs are not included in the conference registration fee.