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CESA2026: China’s Economic and Business Transformation in a Changing Global Context

Upcoming · Conference · 2026-11-23

The 36th Annual Conference of the Chinese Economics Society Australia (CESA2026)

China’s Economic and Business Transformation in a Changing Global Context

University of  Sydney, 23-24 November 2026

Venue: The University of Sydney Business School – Sydney CBD Campus, Level 17, 133 Castlereagh Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

 

New growth drivers, global reconfiguration, and emerging business realities. Hosted by the Emerging Market Research Group, The University of Sydney Business School, and The China Studies Centre, The University of Sydney.

China’s economy is entering a new phase marked by structural adjustment, technological advancement, demographic change, green transition, and evolving patterns of business development.

The 36th Annual CESA Conference invites submissions of papers that examine China’s economic and business transformation in a changing global context.

Conference themes include China’s changing growth model and macroeconomic adjustment; trade, investment, and the reconfiguration of global and regional supply chains; innovation, digital transformation, and the future of Chinese business; regulation, governance, and the evolving institutional environment; green development, sustainability, and energy transition; and China’s economic and business relations with Australia, Asia-Pacific, and the wider world.

Special Issues: Journal of Chinese Economic and Foreign Trade Studies; Asian-Pacific Economic Literature.

The Organising Committee:

Dr Wei Li (Co-chair), The University of Sydney;

Professor Vikas Kumar (Co-chair), The University of Sydney;

Professor Roc Shi (Co-chair), University of Technology Sydney.

Conference enquiries and paper abstract submissions: cesa2026@163.com.

Key dates:

Abstract submissions deadline 1 August 2026;

Early bird registration closed 31 August 2026;

Registration closed 10 November 2026;

CESA Conference 23-24 November 2026.

Registration fee:

AU$385, including GST. Student registration fee: AU$275, including GST. Early bird discount: AU$50. Conference dinner is charged separately at AU$132, including GST.

Administrative note: Conference registration and financial management are administered by the Institute for Energy Transition & Sustainability Pty Ltd (ABN 50638179647).

Payment information:

Bank Transfer

to National Australia Bank, BSB 082-356, BIC/SWIFT NATAAU3303M, account number 406628981, beneficiary Institute for Energy Transition.

Please include the attendee name in the remittance information.

Credit card payment link (AU$):

https://wise.com/pay/business/2gv6h8?utm_source=quick_pay.

For QR code payment

Write the attendee conference registration email and name on the message board. Send payment confirmation screenshots to cesa2026@163.com, including the attendee conference registration email and name.

Accommodation information is available on Booking.com and 携程. Tour information about places to visit in and around Sydney is available on Guide to Sydney.

Venue: The University of Sydney Business School – Sydney CBD Campus.