We are pleased to invite scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to the International Conference on Internationalization in Emerging Economies, hosted by HSE University, Perm Campus on October 30–31, 2025. The event will take place in hybrid format — with options for both in-person and virtual participation.
The conference will be focused on – but not limited to – how firms and organizations from emerging economies enhance their global competitiveness through strategic use of intellectual capital, government support, export infrastructure, and brand development — especially in the face of exogenous shocks and shifting geopolitical landscapes.
Organizers: International Laboratory of Intangible-driven Economy, HSE University and Iran University of Science and Technology
Keynote Speakers
Prof. Kazi Sohag
Head of the Laboratory of International and Regional Economics, Ural Federal University
Topic: The Rise of Multipolarity: Assessing Its Socio-Economic and Geopolitical Consequences
Key areas of focus include:
- Geo-economic fragmentation and shifting trade alliances
- Energy security in a decentralized global order
- Monetary (dis)integration and the evolving financial landscape
- The growing influence of BRICS, ASEAN, and the MENA region amid G7 recalibration
Conference Topics
- Intellectual resources and firm performance: How do human, structural, and relational capital influence competitiveness in global markets?
- Internationalization in emerging economies: What factors drive or hinder global expansion for firms from developing and transition economies?
- Brand development for internationalization: How can firms and organizations build and manage strong brands to succeed globally?
- Government support and public policy tools: What role do export financing, trade agreements, and institutional programs play?
- Knowledge from foreign stakeholders: How does expertise from international partners shape innovation and strategy?
- Export infrastructure: Which elements — logistics, digital systems, trade facilitation — matter most?
- Resilience to exogenous shocks: How do crises such as pandemics, sanctions, and geopolitical instability impact internationalization strategies of companies and organizations?
Workshop for Early-Career Scholars
As part of the conference, we are organizing a Workshop specifically for PhD students and young researchers designed to support the development of high-quality academic papers and equip participants with cutting-edge tools for literature analysis.
Submission Guidelines
We welcome extended abstracts (500–700 words) or full papers. Submissions should clearly outline the research problem, methodology, and contribution.
All submissions close
Notification of decisions
Conference dates
Format
The conference will be held in a hybrid format:
- In-person participation in Perm, Russia
- Online participation via live-streamed sessions and interactive platforms
Programme Committee
Professor, School of Economics and Finance
Laboratory Head, International Laboratory of Intangible-driven Economy
Leading Research Fellow, International Laboratory of Intangible-driven Economy
Senior Research Fellow, International Laboratory of Intangible-driven Economy
Deputy Head, International Laboratory of Intangible-driven Economy
Professor, University of Vigo, Spain
Professor, Iran University of Science and Technology
Assistant professor, Technology Studies Institute, Iran
Organizing Committee
Professor, School of Economics and Finance, email: mmolodchik@hse.ru
Junior Research Fellow, International Laboratory of Intangible-driven Economy