{"id":74,"date":"2026-10-08T16:33:32","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T16:33:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/academyba.com\/events\/?page_id=74"},"modified":"2026-10-19T07:13:01","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T07:13:01","slug":"icbap2027","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/academyba.com\/events\/","title":{"rendered":"ICBAP2027"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n\/* ICBAP2027 Header Banner *\/\n.icbap2027-header {\n  width: 100%;\n  max-width: 1400px;\n  margin: 0 auto 30px;\n  padding: 0;\n}\n\n.icbap2027-header img {\n  display: block;\n  width: 100%;\n  height: auto;\n  border-radius: 12px;\n  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0, 35, 75, 0.12);\n}\n\n\/* Mobile adjustments *\/\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n  .icbap2027-header {\n    margin-bottom: 20px;\n  }\n\n  .icbap2027-header img {\n    border-radius: 6px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<header class=\"icbap2027-header\">\n  <img\n    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CONFERENCE HEADER -->\n  <header class=\"icbap-cfp-hero\">\n\n    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icbap-cfp-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/academyba.com\/events\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/ICBAP2027-Logo.png\" alt=\"ICBAP2027 Conference Logo\" loading=\"eager\">\n\n      <h1 class=\"icbap-cfp-title\">\n      International Conference on Business Analytics\n      in Practice 2027 (ICBAP2027)\n    <\/h1>\n\n    <p class=\"icbap-cfp-theme\">\n      Intelligent Analytics and Emerging Economies\n    <\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"icbap-cfp-date\">\n      23\u201326 August 2027 | Hanoi, Vietnam\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/header>\n\n\n\n<style>\n\/* ICBAP2027 Section Heading - Light Blue *\/\n.icbap27-section-heading {\n  margin: 28px 0 18px;\n  padding: 15px 22px;\n  background: #dceef8;\n  border-left: 5px solid #1676a8;\n  border-bottom: 1px solid #b6d9eb;\n  border-radius: 0 9px 9px 0;\n  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(18, 54, 90, 0.08);\n}\n\n.icbap27-section-heading h2 {\n  margin: 0 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Hanoi, Vietnam<\/strong>,\n      under the theme\n      <strong>\u201cIntelligent Analytics and Emerging Economies.\u201d<\/strong>\n    <\/p>\n\n    <p>\n      Building on the success of previous ICBAP conferences,\n      ICBAP2027 will bring together leading academics,\n      researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers\n      to exchange innovative research and practical insights\n      in artificial intelligence, machine learning,\n      business analytics, and data-driven decision-making.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <p>\n      The conference will explore how intelligent analytics\n      can enhance productivity, competitiveness, innovation,\n      and sustainable development, with particular emphasis\n      on the opportunities and challenges facing emerging\n      economies. We warmly invite participants from around\n      the world to join us for four days of academic exchange,\n      collaboration, and networking.\n    <\/p>\n\n\n <p>\n        Through ICBAP2027, CBAP and TLU aim to strengthen\n        international research collaboration and promote\n        the application of intelligent analytics to\n        economic transformation and sustainable development.\n\n    <\/p>\n\n<p>More information about the scientific and social program of the conference as well as paper submission can be found at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/academyba.com\/events\/icbap2027\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ICBAP 2027<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We look forward to seeing you at the ICBAP2027 Conference in Hanoi, Vitenam.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n<\/main>\n\n\n\n\n\n<style>\n.icbap-committee {\n  max-width: 1200px;\n  margin: 40px auto;\n  font-family: inherit;\n}\n\n.icbap-committee-grid {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));\n  gap: 24px;\n}\n\n.icbap-member {\n  background: #fff;\n  border: 1px solid #e5eaf0;\n  border-radius: 14px;\n  overflow: hidden;\n  text-align: center;\n  box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 30, 70, 0.06);\n  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;\n}\n\n.icbap-member:hover {\n  transform: translateY(-5px);\n  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 30, 70, 0.12);\n}\n\n.icbap-member-photo {\n  width: 100%;\n  height: 230px;\n  object-fit: cover;\n  object-position: center top;\n  display: block;\n  background: #f2f5f8;\n}\n\n.icbap-member-info {\n  padding: 22px 18px 26px;\n}\n\n.icbap-member-name {\n  font-size: 18px;\n  font-weight: 700;\n  line-height: 1.35;\n  color: #12365a;\n  margin: 0 0 12px;\n}\n\n.icbap-member-role {\n  font-size: 14px;\n  line-height: 1.65;\n  color: #526174;\n  margin: 0;\n}\n\n@media (max-width: 900px) {\n  .icbap-committee-grid {\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));\n  }\n}\n\n@media (max-width: 550px) {\n  .icbap-committee-grid {\n    grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n  }\n\n  .icbap-member-photo {\n    height: 280px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<section class=\"icbap-committee\" aria-label=\"Organising Committee\">\n  <div class=\"icbap-committee-grid\">\n\n    <article class=\"icbap-member\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"icbap-member-photo\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/academyba.com\/events\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/Ali2.png\"\n        alt=\"Professor Ali Emrouznejad\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n      >\n      <div class=\"icbap-member-info\">\n        <h3 class=\"icbap-member-name\">Prof. Ali Emrouznejad<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"icbap-member-role wp-block-paragraph\">\n          Professor and Chair in Business Analytics<br>\n          Director, Centre for Business Analytics in Practice<br>\n          Surrey Business School, University of Surrey, UK\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/article>\n\n    <article class=\"icbap-member\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"icbap-member-photo\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/academyba.com\/events\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/Prof.-Nguyen-Trung-Viet_2.jpg\"\n        alt=\"Professor Nguyen Trung Viet\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n      >\n      <div class=\"icbap-member-info\">\n        <h3 class=\"icbap-member-name\">Prof. Nguyen Trung Viet<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"icbap-member-role\">\n          President<br>\n          Thuyloi University<br>\n          Hanoi, Vietnam\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/article>\n\n    <article class=\"icbap-member\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"icbap-member-photo\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/academyba.com\/events\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/Dr.-Le-Quang-Tuan.jpg\"\n        alt=\"Dr. Le Quang Tuan\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n      >\n      <div class=\"icbap-member-info\">\n        <h3 class=\"icbap-member-name\">Dr. Le Quang Tuan<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"icbap-member-role\">\n          Deputy Head, Department of Science,\n          Technology and International Cooperation<br>\n          Thuyloi University, Hanoi, Vietnam\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/article>\n\n    <article class=\"icbap-member\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"icbap-member-photo\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/academyba.com\/events\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/Le-Thanh-Phuong-_-formal-2-scaled.jpg\"\n        alt=\"Associate Professor Le Thanh Phuong\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n      >\n      <div class=\"icbap-member-info\">\n        <h3 class=\"icbap-member-name\">\n          Assoc. Prof. Le Thanh Phuong\n        <\/h3>\n        <p class=\"icbap-member-role\">\n          Vice Dean, Faculty of Accounting and Business<br>\n          Thuyloi University<br>\n          Hanoi, Vietnam\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/article>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<style>\n\/* ICBAP2027 Section Heading - Light Blue *\/\n.icbap27-section-heading {\n  margin: 28px 0 18px;\n  padding: 15px 22px;\n  background: #dceef8;\n  border-left: 5px solid #1676a8;\n  border-bottom: 1px solid #b6d9eb;\n  border-radius: 0 9px 9px 0;\n  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(18, 54, 90, 0.08);\n}\n\n.icbap27-section-heading h2 {\n  margin: 0 !important;\n  padding: 0 !important;\n  color: #12365a !important;\n  font-size: clamp(23px, 3vw, 29px);\n  font-weight: 800;\n  line-height: 1.3;\n}\n\n\/* Mobile *\/\n@media (max-width: 600px) {\n  .icbap27-section-heading {\n    padding: 12px 15px;\n    margin: 22px 0 14px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n  <!-- VIETNAM -->\n  <section class=\"icbap-cfp-section\">\n    <h2>Vietnam: A Dynamic Emerging Economy<\/h2>\n\n    <p>\n      Vietnam is one of Southeast Asia&#8217;s most dynamic\n      emerging economies, characterised by rapid\n      industrialisation, technological advancement, and\n      growing international integration. Its expanding\n      digital economy, manufacturing sector, and financial\n      services offer exciting opportunities for applying\n      artificial intelligence and advanced analytics to\n      business and economic challenges.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <p>\n      With its rich cultural heritage, diverse landscapes,\n      and renowned hospitality,  Hanoi, the millennia-old capital of Vietnam provides an\n      inspiring setting for international academic\n      collaboration and knowledge exchange.\n    <\/p>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"icbap27-section-heading\">\n  <h2>Organising Institutions:<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<style>\n\/* =====================================\n   ICBAP2027 ORGANISING INSTITUTIONS\n   ===================================== *\/\n\n.icbap27-institutions {\n  --navy: #12385b;\n  --teal: #087f87;\n  --muted: #607184;\n  --border: #e4eaf0;\n\n  max-width: 1180px;\n  margin: 24px auto;\n  padding: 0 8px;\n  font-family: 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<em>Corporate Governance: An International Review<\/em>,\n        <em>Australian Journal of Management<\/em>,\n        <em>Supply Chain Management: An International Journal<\/em>,\n        <em>Health Economics<\/em>,\n        <em>Regional Science<\/em>,\n        <em>Applied Economics<\/em>, and\n        <em>Urban Economics<\/em>,\n        often in collaboration with researchers\n        in Australia, New Zealand, and Japan.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <!-- CENTRE FOR BUSINESS ANALYTICS -->\n    <section class=\"icbap-cfp-section\">\n      <h2>\n        Centre for Business Analytics in Practice\n        (CBAP), University of Surrey, UK\n      <\/h2>\n\n      <p>\n        The Centre for Business Analytics in Practice\n        (CBAP) at Surrey Business School,\n        University of Surrey, UK, advances research\n        and practical applications of analytics\n        to improve organisational decision-making\n        and performance.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <p>\n        Its research encompasses artificial intelligence,\n        machine learning, big data, operations research,\n        efficiency and productivity, supply chain analytics,\n        financial analytics, healthcare, and sustainability.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <p>\n        By combining advanced analytical methodologies\n        with real-world applications, CBAP contributes\n        to innovative solutions for complex business\n        and societal challenges.\n      <\/p>\n\n     <\/section>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"icbap27-section-heading\">\n  <h2>Key Dates:<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<style>\n\/* ICBAP2027 Key Dates *\/\n.icbap27-dates {\n  max-width: 1050px;\n  margin: 20px auto;\n  font-family: inherit;\n  color: #34465a;\n}\n\n.icbap27-dates,\n.icbap27-dates * {\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n}\n\n.icbap27-dates h2 {\n  margin: 0 0 14px;\n  color: #12365a;\n  font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 30px);\n  font-weight: 800;\n  line-height: 1.3;\n}\n\n.icbap27-dates-table {\n  width: 100%;\n  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Milestone<\/th>\n        <th scope=\"col\">Date \/ Deadline<\/th>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n\n    <tbody>\n      <tr>\n        <td>Abstract Submission Opens<\/td>\n        <td>1 November 2026<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n\n      <tr>\n        <td>Abstract Submission Closes<\/td>\n        <td>28 February 2027<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n\n      <tr>\n        <td>Notification of Acceptance<\/td>\n        <td>15 March 2027<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n\n      <tr>\n        <td>Early Registration Ends<\/td>\n        <td>31 March 2027<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n\n      <tr>\n        <td>\n          Full Paper Submission Deadline\n          for Inclusion in Conference Proceedings\n        <\/td>\n        <td>30 June 2027<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n\n      <tr>\n        <td>\n          Paper Submission Deadline for\n          Conference Special Issues\n        <\/td>\n        <td class=\"icbap27-dates-note\">\n          Please refer to the submission guidelines\n          for each participating journal.\n        <\/td>\n   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decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/academyba.com\/events\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/ICBAP2027-Cover.jpg\" alt=\"Intelligent Analytics and Emerging Economies \u2013 ICBAP2027 Proceedings Book Cover\" loading=\"lazy\">\n      <figcaption>\n        ICBAP2027 Proceedings\n      <\/figcaption>\n    <\/figure>\n\n    <!-- BOOK INFORMATION -->\n    <div class=\"icbap27-proceedings-content\">\n\n      <span class=\"icbap27-publisher\">\n        Springer | Lecture Notes in Operations Research\n      <\/span>\n\n      <h3>\n        Intelligent Analytics and Emerging Economies\n      <\/h3>\n\n      <p>\n        The proceedings of the\n        <strong>International Conference on Business\n        Analytics in Practice 2027 (ICBAP2027)<\/strong>\n        are planned for publication by\n        <strong>Springer<\/strong> as part of the\n        <em>Lecture Notes in Operations Research<\/em>\n        series.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <p>\n        The series is indexed in\n        <strong>Research Papers in Economics (RePEc)<\/strong>\n        and <strong>zbMATH<\/strong>, and has been\n        accepted for indexing in <strong>Scopus<\/strong>.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"icbap27-book-meta\">\n        <p>\n          <strong>Book title:<\/strong>\n          Intelligent Analytics and Emerging Economies\n        <\/p>\n        <p>\n          <strong>Lead Editor:<\/strong>\n          Professor Ali Emrouznejad\n        <\/p>\n        <p>\n          <strong>Publisher:<\/strong>\n          Springer\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <h4>Manuscript Preparation<\/h4>\n\n      <p>\n        Authors wishing to have their papers considered\n        for inclusion in the conference proceedings\n        should prepare their manuscripts using the\n        official Springer templates provided below.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"icbap27-actions\">\n\n        <a class=\"icbap27-btn icbap27-btn-outline\" 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aria-labelledby=\"icbap27-journals-title\">\n\n  <h4 id=\"icbap27-journals-title\">\n    Special Issues in Journals\n  <\/4>\n\n  <p class=\"icbap27-journals-intro\">\n    Details of the special issues, including submission\n    guidelines and deadlines, will be announced soon.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"icbap27-journal-list\">\n\n    <!-- JOURNAL 1 -->\n    <article class=\"icbap27-journal-row\">\n      <div class=\"icbap27-journal-image\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/academyba.com\/events\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/JBA.jpg\" alt=\"JBA journal cover\" loading=\"lazy\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"icbap27-journal-info\">\n        <h3>JBA<\/h3>\n        <span class=\"icbap27-journal-status\">\n          Details to Be Announced Soon\n        <\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/article>\n\n    <!-- JOURNAL 2 -->\n    <article class=\"icbap27-journal-row\">\n      <div class=\"icbap27-journal-image\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/academyba.com\/events\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/IMAMAN.png\" alt=\"IMAMAN journal cover\" loading=\"lazy\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"icbap27-journal-info\">\n        <h3>IMAMAN<\/h3>\n        <span class=\"icbap27-journal-status\">\n          Details to Be Announced Soon\n        <\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/article>\n\n    <!-- JOURNAL 3 -->\n    <article class=\"icbap27-journal-row\">\n      <div class=\"icbap27-journal-image\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/academyba.com\/events\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/SEPS-1.jpg\" alt=\"SEPS journal cover\" loading=\"lazy\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"icbap27-journal-info\">\n        <h3>SEPS<\/h3>\n        <span class=\"icbap27-journal-status\">\n          Details to Be Announced Soon\n        <\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/article>\n\n    <!-- JOURNAL 4 -->\n    <article class=\"icbap27-journal-row\">\n      <div class=\"icbap27-journal-image\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/academyba.com\/events\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/ANOR.png\" alt=\"ANOR journal cover\" loading=\"lazy\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"icbap27-journal-info\">\n        <h3>ANOR<\/h3>\n        <span class=\"icbap27-journal-status\">\n          Details to Be Announced Soon\n        <\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/article>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\n\/* ICBAP2027 Section Heading - Light Blue *\/\n.icbap27-section-heading {\n  margin: 28px 0 18px;\n  padding: 15px 22px;\n  background: #dceef8;\n  border-left: 5px solid #1676a8;\n  border-bottom: 1px solid #b6d9eb;\n  border-radius: 0 9px 9px 0;\n  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(18, 54, 90, 0.08);\n}\n\n.icbap27-section-heading h2 {\n  margin: 0 !important;\n  padding: 0 !important;\n  color: #12365a !important;\n  font-size: clamp(23px, 3vw, 29px);\n  font-weight: 800;\n  line-height: 1.3;\n}\n\n\/* Mobile *\/\n@media (max-width: 600px) {\n  .icbap27-section-heading {\n    padding: 12px 15px;\n    margin: 22px 0 14px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"icbap27-section-heading\">\n  <h2>Plenary \/ Keynote Speakers:<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<style>\n\/* ===== ICBAP2027 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS ===== *\/\n.icbap27-speakers {\n  max-width: 1150px;\n  margin: 20px auto;\n  font-family: inherit;\n  color: #34465a;\n}\n\n.icbap27-speakers,\n.icbap27-speakers * {\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n}\n\n.icbap27-speakers h2 {\n  margin: 0 0 14px;\n  color: #12365a;\n  font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 30px);\n  font-weight: 800;\n  line-height: 1.3;\n}\n\n.icbap27-speakers-wrap {\n  overflow: hidden;\n  border: 1px solid #dfe7ef;\n  border-radius: 12px;\n  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(18,54,90,.07);\n}\n\n.icbap27-speakers-table {\n  width: 100%;\n  margin: 0 !important;\n  border-collapse: collapse;\n  table-layout: fixed;\n  background: #fff;\n}\n\n.icbap27-speakers-table th {\n  padding: 13px 20px;\n  background: #12365a;\n  color: #fff;\n  text-align: left;\n  font-size: 15px;\n  border: 0;\n}\n\n.icbap27-speakers-table th:first-child {\n  width: 32%;\n}\n\n.icbap27-speakers-table th:last-child {\n  width: 68%;\n}\n\n.icbap27-speakers-table td {\n  padding: 22px;\n  border: 1px solid #e5ebf1;\n  vertical-align: top;\n}\n\n.icbap27-speakers-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) td {\n  background: #f8fbfd;\n}\n\n\/* Speaker photo and details *\/\n.icbap27-speaker-profile {\n  text-align: center;\n}\n\n.icbap27-speaker-photo {\n  width: 155px;\n  height: 175px;\n  margin: 0 auto 12px;\n  overflow: hidden;\n  border-radius: 10px;\n  background: #eef3f7;\n  border: 3px solid #fff;\n  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(18,54,90,.13);\n}\n\n.icbap27-speaker-photo img {\n  display: block;\n  width: 100%;\n  height: 100%;\n  object-fit: cover;\n  object-position: center top;\n}\n\n\/* Name below photo *\/\n.icbap27-speaker-name {\n  margin: 0 0 6px !important;\n  color: #12365a;\n  font-size: 18px;\n  font-weight: 800;\n  line-height: 1.35;\n}\n\n.icbap27-speaker-affiliation {\n  margin: 0 !important;\n  color: #607184;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  line-height: 1.5;\n}\n\n\/* Presentation area *\/\n.icbap27-talk-title {\n  margin: 0 0 10px;\n  color: #12365a;\n  font-size: 18px;\n  font-weight: 750;\n}\n\n.icbap27-talk-pending {\n  display: inline-block;\n  padding: 9px 13px;\n  background: #eaf5f6;\n  color: #087f86;\n  border-radius: 7px;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  font-weight: 700;\n}\n\n.icbap27-talk-abstract {\n  margin: 0;\n  color: #526477;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  line-height: 1.55;\n}\n\n\/* Mobile *\/\n@media (max-width: 700px) {\n  .icbap27-speakers-table thead {\n    display: none;\n  }\n\n  .icbap27-speakers-table,\n  .icbap27-speakers-table tbody,\n  .icbap27-speakers-table tr,\n  .icbap27-speakers-table td {\n    display: block;\n    width: 100%;\n  }\n\n  .icbap27-speakers-table td {\n    padding: 17px;\n  }\n\n  .icbap27-speakers-table td:first-child {\n    border-bottom: 0;\n  }\n\n  .icbap27-speakers-table td:last-child {\n    border-top: 0;\n    border-bottom: 2px solid #dfe7ef;\n  }\n\n  .icbap27-speaker-photo {\n    width: 140px;\n    height: 160px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<section class=\"icbap27-speakers\" aria-labelledby=\"icbap27-speakers-title\">\n\n  <div class=\"icbap27-speakers-wrap\">\n    <table class=\"icbap27-speakers-table\">\n\n      <thead>\n        <tr>\n          <th scope=\"col\">Speaker<\/th>\n          <th scope=\"col\">Presentation Title &amp; Abstract<\/th>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/thead>\n\n      <tbody>\n\n        <!-- SPEAKER 1 -->\n        <tr>\n          <td>\n            <div class=\"icbap27-speaker-profile\">\n\n              <div class=\"icbap27-speaker-photo\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/academyba.com\/events\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/Ali2.png\" alt=\"Professor Ali Emrouznejad\" loading=\"lazy\">\n              <\/div>\n\n              <h3 class=\"icbap27-speaker-name\">\n                Professor Ali Emrouznejad\n              <\/h3>\n\n              <p class=\"icbap27-speaker-affiliation\">\n                University of Surrey<br>\n                Guildford, United Kingdom\n              <\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n          <\/td>\n\n          <td>\n            <h4 class=\"icbap27-talk-title\">\n              Presentation Title\n            <\/h4>\n\n            <span class=\"icbap27-talk-pending\">\n              Title and abstract will be announced soon.\n            <\/span>\n          <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n   \n\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<style>\n\/* ICBAP2027 Section Heading - Light Blue *\/\n.icbap27-section-heading {\n  margin: 28px 0 18px;\n  padding: 15px 22px;\n  background: #dceef8;\n  border-left: 5px solid #1676a8;\n  border-bottom: 1px solid #b6d9eb;\n  border-radius: 0 9px 9px 0;\n  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(18, 54, 90, 0.08);\n}\n\n.icbap27-section-heading h2 {\n  margin: 0 !important;\n  padding: 0 !important;\n  color: #12365a !important;\n  font-size: clamp(23px, 3vw, 29px);\n  font-weight: 800;\n  line-height: 1.3;\n}\n\n\/* Mobile *\/\n@media (max-width: 600px) {\n  .icbap27-section-heading {\n    padding: 12px 15px;\n    margin: 22px 0 14px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"icbap27-section-heading\">\n  <h2>Committees:<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<style>\n\/* ===== ICBAP2027 CONFERENCE COMMITTEES ===== *\/\n\n.icbap27-committees {\n  --navy: #12365a;\n  --teal: #087f86;\n  --text: #34465a;\n  --muted: #607184;\n  --border: #e1e9f0;\n\n  max-width: 1150px;\n  margin: 20px auto;\n  font-family: inherit;\n  color: var(--text);\n  line-height: 1.5;\n}\n\n.icbap27-committees,\n.icbap27-committees * {\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n}\n\n.icbap27-committees h2 {\n  margin: 0 0 14px;\n  color: var(--navy);\n  font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 30px);\n  line-height: 1.3;\n  font-weight: 800;\n}\n\n.icbap27-committees h3 {\n  margin: 0 0 10px;\n  color: var(--navy);\n  font-size: 20px;\n  line-height: 1.35;\n}\n\n\/* Organiser list *\/\n.icbap27-organiser-list {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));\n  gap: 12px;\n  margin-bottom: 22px;\n}\n\n.icbap27-organiser {\n  padding: 18px 20px;\n  background: #fff;\n  border: 1px solid var(--border);\n  border-left: 4px solid var(--teal);\n  border-radius: 10px;\n  box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(15, 45, 75, .05);\n}\n\n.icbap27-organiser h3 {\n  margin: 0 0 7px;\n  font-size: 18px;\n}\n\n.icbap27-organiser p {\n  margin: 0;\n  color: var(--muted);\n  font-size: 14px;\n  line-height: 1.5;\n}\n\n\/* Other committees *\/\n.icbap27-committee-grid {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));\n  gap: 16px;\n}\n\n.icbap27-committee-panel {\n  padding: 22px;\n  background: #fff;\n  border: 1px solid var(--border);\n  border-radius: 12px;\n  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 45, 75, .05);\n}\n\n.icbap27-committee-panel h3 {\n  padding-bottom: 10px;\n  border-bottom: 2px solid #e5f0f2;\n}\n\n.icbap27-committee-panel.full-width {\n  grid-column: 1 \/ -1;\n}\n\n\/* Announcement *\/\n.icbap27-coming-soon {\n  display: inline-block;\n  margin: 4px 0 12px;\n  padding: 7px 12px;\n  background: #eaf5f6;\n  color: var(--teal);\n  border-radius: 6px;\n  font-size: 13px;\n  font-weight: 700;\n}\n\n.icbap27-committee-note {\n  margin: 0;\n  color: var(--muted);\n  font-size: 14px;\n  line-height: 1.5;\n}\n\n\/* Future member list *\/\n.icbap27-member-list {\n  list-style: none;\n  margin: 10px 0 0;\n  padding: 0;\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));\n  gap: 8px 16px;\n}\n\n.icbap27-member-list li {\n  padding: 9px 12px;\n  background: #f7fafc;\n  border-radius: 6px;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  color: #34465a;\n}\n\n\/* Mobile *\/\n@media (max-width: 700px) {\n  .icbap27-organiser-list,\n  .icbap27-committee-grid,\n  .icbap27-member-list {\n    grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n  }\n\n  .icbap27-committee-panel.full-width {\n    grid-column: auto;\n  }\n\n  .icbap27-organiser,\n  .icbap27-committee-panel {\n    padding: 16px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<section class=\"icbap27-committees\" aria-label=\"ICBAP2027 Conference Committees\">\n\n  <!-- CONFERENCE ORGANISERS -->\n  <h5>Conference Organisers<\/h5>\n\n  <div class=\"icbap27-organiser-list\">\n\n    <article class=\"icbap27-organiser\">\n      <h3>Professor Ali Emrouznejad<\/h3>\n      <p>\n        Professor and Chair in Business Analytics;\n        Director, Centre for Business Analytics in Practice,\n        Surrey Business School, University of Surrey, UK.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/article>\n\n    <article class=\"icbap27-organiser\">\n      <h3>Professor Nguyen Trung Viet<\/h3>\n      <p>\n        President, Thuyloi University,\n        Hanoi, Vietnam.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/article>\n\n    <article class=\"icbap27-organiser\">\n      <h3>Dr. Le Quang Tuan<\/h3>\n      <p>\n        Deputy Head, Department of Science,\n        Technology and International Cooperation,\n        Thuyloi University, Hanoi, Vietnam.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/article>\n\n    <article class=\"icbap27-organiser\">\n      <h3>Associate Professor Le Thanh Phuong<\/h3>\n      <p>\n        Vice Dean, Faculty of Accounting and Business,\n        Thuyloi University, Hanoi, Vietnam.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/article>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- OTHER COMMITTEES -->\n  <div class=\"icbap27-committee-grid\">\n\n    <!-- INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD -->\n    <section class=\"icbap27-committee-panel\">\n      <h5>International Advisory Board<\/h5>\n\n      <span class=\"icbap27-coming-soon\">\n        Other members will be added\n      <\/span>\n  \n<p><b>Professor James J. Cochran<\/b>, Professor of Applied Statistics and the Mike and Kathy Mouron Chair, Culverhouse College of Business, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA <\/p>\n\n<p><b>Professor Kostas Nikolopoulos<\/b>, Professor in Business Information Systems &#038; Analytics, Associate Dean Internationalisation, Durham University Business School, Durham University , UK <\/p>\n\n <p><b>Professor Gerhard-Wilhelm Weber<\/b>, Poznan University of Technology, Poznan, Poland. <\/p>\n\n<p><b>Professor Constantin Zopounidis<\/b>, School of Production Engineering and Management of the Technical University of Crete, Greece. <\/p>\n\n\n      <!-- Add confirmed members here:\n      <ul class=\"icbap27-member-list\">\n        <li>Professor Name, Institution, Country<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n      -->\n    <\/section>\n\n    <!-- INVITED SPEAKERS -->\n    <section class=\"icbap27-committee-panel\">\n      <h5>Confirmed Invited Speakers and Panellists<\/h5>\n\n      <span class=\"icbap27-coming-soon\">\n        Speakers to Be Announced\n      <\/span>\n\n     \n      <!-- Add confirmed speakers here:\n      <ul class=\"icbap27-member-list\">\n        <li>Professor Name, Institution, Country<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n      -->\n    <\/section>\n\n    <!-- SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE -->\n    <section class=\"icbap27-committee-panel full-width\">\n      <h5>Scientific Committee<\/h5>\n  \n<style>\n\/* ICBAP2027 Scientific Committee *\/\n.icbap27-scientific {\n  max-width: 1150px;\n  margin: 18px auto;\n  font-family: inherit;\n}\n\n.icbap27-scientific * {\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n}\n\n.icbap27-scientific h2 {\n  color: #12365a;\n  font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 30px);\n  margin: 0 0 10px;\n  line-height: 1.3;\n}\n\n.icbap27-scientific-note {\n  margin: 0 0 14px;\n  color: #607184;\n  font-size: 14px;\n}\n\n\/* Two-column table *\/\n.icbap27-scientific-table {\n  width: 100%;\n  border-collapse: collapse;\n  border: 1px solid #dfe7ef;\n  background: #fff;\n  font-size: 14px;\n}\n\n.icbap27-scientific-table th {\n  background: #12365a;\n  color: #fff;\n  padding: 12px 16px;\n  text-align: left;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  border: 0;\n}\n\n.icbap27-scientific-table td {\n  width: 50%;\n  padding: 9px 16px;\n  border: 1px solid #e5ebf1;\n  color: #34465a;\n  line-height: 1.4;\n  vertical-align: top;\n}\n\n.icbap27-scientific-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) {\n  background: #f5f9fc;\n}\n\n.icbap27-scientific-table tbody tr:hover {\n  background: #eaf4f8;\n}\n\n\/* Mobile *\/\n@media (max-width: 650px) {\n  .icbap27-scientific-table thead {\n    display: none;\n  }\n\n  .icbap27-scientific-table,\n  .icbap27-scientific-table tbody,\n  .icbap27-scientific-table tr,\n  .icbap27-scientific-table td {\n    display: block;\n    width: 100%;\n  }\n\n  .icbap27-scientific-table td {\n    padding: 9px 12px;\n    border-left: 0;\n    border-right: 0;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<section class=\"icbap27-scientific\" aria-labelledby=\"scientific-committee-title\">\n\n  \n\n  <table class=\"icbap27-scientific-table\">\n    <thead>\n      <tr>\n        <th scope=\"col\">Committee Members<p>(This list will be updated soon!)<\/th>\n        <th scope=\"col\">Committee Members <p>(This list will be updated soon!)<\/th>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n\n    <tbody>\n\n <!-- Each row contains two members -->\n\n<tr><td><b>A. Kamran, Mehdi<\/b> (Oman)<\/td>\n<td><b>Ahn, Heinz<\/b> (Germany)<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><b>Alexandropoulou, Alexandra<\/b> (Greece)<\/td>\n<td><b>Amirteimoori, Alireza<\/b> (Turkey)<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><b>Anastasakis, Leonidas<\/b> (UK)<\/td>\n<td><b>Arabmaldar, Aliasghar<\/b> (United Kingdom)<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><b>Bersimis, Sotiris<\/b> (Greece)<\/td>\n<td><b>Cvetkoska, Violeta <\/b> (North Macedonia)<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><b>Emrouznejad, Ali<\/b> (UK)<\/td>\n<td><b>Essien, Aniekan<\/b> (United Kingdom)<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><b>Fakhimi, Masoud<\/b> (United Kingdom)<\/td>\n<td><b>Fu, Colin<\/b> (UK)<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><b>Garn, Wolfgang<\/b> (United Kingdom)<\/td>\n<td><b>Georgakellos , Dimitrios<\/b> (Greece)<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><b>GEORGAROUDAKI , EIRINI <\/b> (Greece)<\/td>\n<td><b>Georgiou , Andreas <\/b> (GREECE)<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><b>G\u00d6LC\u00dcKC\u00dc, AYHAN<\/b> (T\u00fcrkiye (Turkey))<\/td>\n<td><b>Gonz\u00e1lez-Ram\u00edrez, Rosa G.<\/b> (Chile)<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><b>Hatami-Marbini, Adel<\/b> (UK)<\/td>\n<td><b>Jain, Sarika<\/b> (India)<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><b>Karamitsos, Ioannis<\/b> (United Arab Emirates)<\/td>\n<td><b>Katsanakis, Ioannis<\/b> (Greece)<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><b>Koronakos, Gregory<\/b> (Greece)<\/td>\n<td><b>Kremantzis, Marios<\/b> (United Kingdom)<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><b>Kweh, Qian Long<\/b> (United Arab Emirates)<\/td>\n<td><b>Kyrgiakos, Leonidas Sotirios <\/b> (Greece)<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><b>Liu, Jie<\/b> (UK)<\/td>\n<td><b>Mahmoudi, Reza<\/b> (Canada)<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><b>Mansouri Kaleibar, Mozhgan<\/b> (Slovenia)<\/td>\n<td><b>Michali, Maria<\/b> (United Kingdom)<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><b>Ngo, Thanh<\/b> (New Zealand)<\/td>\n<td><b>Omrani, Hashem<\/b> (Canada)<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><b>Papaioannou, Grammatoula<\/b> (UK)<\/td>\n<td><b>Parthasarathy, Srinivasan<\/b> (United Kingdom)<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><b>Pasiouras, Fotios<\/b> (France)<\/td>\n<td><b>Peykani, Pejman<\/b> (Iran)<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><b>Podinovski, Victor<\/b> (UK)<\/td>\n<td><b>Rahimi, Iman<\/b> (Australia)<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><b>Ramanathan, Ramakrishnan<\/b> (United Arab Emirates)<\/td>\n<td><b>Ravanos, Panagiotis<\/b> (Italy)<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><b>Rezaei, Ebrahim<\/b> (The Czech Republic)<\/td>\n<td><b>Ruiz, Jos\u00e9 L.<\/b> (Spain)<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><b>See, Kok Fong<\/b> (Malaysia)<\/td>\n<td><b>Shabnam, Shabnam<\/b> (India)<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><b>Sonkariya, Anjali <\/b> (India)<\/td>\n<td><b>Tavalaei, Mahdi<\/b> (UK)<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><b>Toloo, Mehdi<\/b> (UK)<\/td>\n<td><b>Valiyattoor, Vipin<\/b> (India)<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><b>Xiong, Yu<\/b> (United Kingdom)<\/td>\n\n\n\n\n\n    <\/tbody>\n  <\/table>\n\n<\/section>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<style>\n\/* ICBAP2027 Section Heading - Light Blue *\/\n.icbap27-section-heading {\n  margin: 28px 0 18px;\n  padding: 15px 22px;\n  background: #dceef8;\n  border-left: 5px solid #1676a8;\n  border-bottom: 1px solid #b6d9eb;\n  border-radius: 0 9px 9px 0;\n  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(18, 54, 90, 0.08);\n}\n\n.icbap27-section-heading h2 {\n  margin: 0 !important;\n  padding: 0 !important;\n  color: #12365a !important;\n  font-size: clamp(23px, 3vw, 29px);\n  font-weight: 800;\n  line-height: 1.3;\n}\n\n\/* Mobile *\/\n@media (max-width: 600px) {\n  .icbap27-section-heading {\n    padding: 12px 15px;\n    margin: 22px 0 14px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"icbap27-section-heading\">\n  <h2>Conference Topics:<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<style>\n\/* ===== ICBAP2027 CONFERENCE TOPICS ===== *\/\n\n.icbap27-topics {\n  --navy: #12365a;\n  --teal: #087f86;\n  --text: #34465a;\n  --border: #e1e9f0;\n\n  max-width: 1150px;\n  margin: 20px auto;\n  font-family: inherit;\n  color: var(--text);\n}\n\n.icbap27-topics,\n.icbap27-topics * {\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n}\n\n\/* Heading *\/\n.icbap27-topics h2 {\n  margin: 0 0 12px;\n  color: var(--navy);\n  font-size: clamp(25px, 3vw, 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class=\"icbap27-topics-intro\">\n    <strong>Call for Papers and Posters:<\/strong>\n    You are welcome to submit a paper for oral presentation\n    or a poster on any area related to the applications\n    or methodologies of Business Analytics,\n    including but not limited to the following topics:\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"icbap27-topics-grid\">\n\n    <!-- COLUMN 1 -->\n    <div class=\"icbap27-topics-panel\">\n\n      <div class=\"icbap27-topics-panel-header\">\n        Research Topics\n      <\/div>\n\n      <ul class=\"icbap27-topics-list\">\n        <li>Predictive Analytics for Business Decision Making<\/li>\n        <li>Prescriptive Analytics and Optimization Techniques<\/li>\n        <li>Data Mining and Pattern Recognition in Business<\/li>\n        <li>Machine Learning Applications in Operations Research<\/li>\n        <li>Big Data Analytics for Business Insights<\/li>\n        <li>Supply Chain Analytics and Optimization<\/li>\n        <li>Demand Forecasting and Inventory Management<\/li>\n        <li>Customer Segmentation and Personalization<\/li>\n        <li>Marketing Analytics and Campaign Optimization<\/li>\n        <li>Social Media Analytics for Business Insights<\/li>\n        <li>Fraud Detection and Risk Management<\/li>\n        <li>Financial Analytics and Portfolio Management<\/li>\n        <li>Healthcare Analytics and Patient Outcome Prediction<\/li>\n        <li>Energy Consumption Analysis and Optimization<\/li>\n        <li>Text and Sentiment Analysis for Customer Feedback<\/li>\n        <li>Retail Analytics and Price Optimization<\/li>\n        <li>Manufacturing Process Optimization<\/li>\n        <li>Transportation and Logistics Optimization<\/li>\n        <li>Network Analysis for Supply Chain Efficiency<\/li>\n        <li>Business Analytics in Asia &#8211; Pacific Region<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- COLUMN 2 -->\n    <div class=\"icbap27-topics-panel\">\n\n      <div class=\"icbap27-topics-panel-header\">\n        Research Topics (Continued)\n      <\/div>\n\n      <ul class=\"icbap27-topics-list\">\n        <li>Decision Support Systems for Executives<\/li>\n        <li>Business Intelligence and Visualization<\/li>\n        <li>Revenue Management and Pricing Strategies<\/li>\n        <li>Human Resources Analytics and Talent Management<\/li>\n        <li>Sentiment Analysis in Market Research<\/li>\n        <li>Customer Churn Prediction and Retention Strategies<\/li>\n        <li>Real-time Analytics for Business Operations<\/li>\n        <li>Simulation and Modelling in Operations Research<\/li>\n        <li>Risk Assessment and Mitigation in Business<\/li>\n        <li>Environmental Sustainability Analytics<\/li>\n        <li>IoT Data Analytics for Business Applications<\/li>\n        <li>Data Visualization for Business Insights<\/li>\n        <li>Quality Control and Six Sigma Analysis<\/li>\n        <li>Project Management Analytics<\/li>\n        <li>Data Ethics and Privacy in Business Analytics<\/li>\n        <li>Healthcare Operations Optimization<\/li>\n        <li>Decision Theory and Bayesian Analysis<\/li>\n        <li>Revenue Forecasting and Budgeting<\/li>\n        <li>Machine Learning Interpretability in Business<\/li>\n        <li>Process Improvement through Lean Analytics<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<style>\n\/* ICBAP2027 Section Heading - Light Blue *\/\n.icbap27-section-heading {\n  margin: 28px 0 18px;\n  padding: 15px 22px;\n  background: #dceef8;\n  border-left: 5px solid #1676a8;\n  border-bottom: 1px solid #b6d9eb;\n  border-radius: 0 9px 9px 0;\n  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(18, 54, 90, 0.08);\n}\n\n.icbap27-section-heading h2 {\n  margin: 0 !important;\n  padding: 0 !important;\n  color: #12365a !important;\n  font-size: clamp(23px, 3vw, 29px);\n  font-weight: 800;\n  line-height: 1.3;\n}\n\n\/* Mobile *\/\n@media (max-width: 600px) {\n  .icbap27-section-heading {\n    padding: 12px 15px;\n    margin: 22px 0 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clamp(23px, 3vw, 29px);\n  font-weight: 800;\n  line-height: 1.3;\n}\n\n\/* Mobile *\/\n@media (max-width: 600px) {\n  .icbap27-section-heading {\n    padding: 12px 15px;\n    margin: 22px 0 14px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"icbap27-section-heading\">\n  <h2>About Hanoi:<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hanoi<\/strong>, the capital of Vietnam, is a vibrant city where centuries of history and cultural heritage meet modern economic development and technological innovation. Located in northern Vietnam, Hanoi is renowned for its historic Old Quarter, picturesque Hoan Kiem Lake, traditional architecture, and world-famous Vietnamese cuisine. As one of the country&#8217;s major centres for education, research, business, and innovation, Hanoi provides an ideal setting for ICBAP2027. Visitors can explore iconic attractions such as the Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, while experiencing the city&#8217;s unique blend of tradition and modernity. With its welcoming atmosphere, rich cultural experiences, and growing international connectivity, Hanoi promises an inspiring and memorable experience for conference participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-4\/W5_vc4fKzfH0M5D9mAkmoLiu9ik1sOcUALHxsno2vKUITWlSQmoY09148w-0_HTMDaYSmAZyNnfpjNuBnTdZ6yzSGtjlvoyvjSwg_vQWnOTzG-zsvVqWKjaK_nFG7ApgKMN_5LUulX0_1DvrRY73zc_omW9nAScUxaTztZeufEcASyAgPLnKFDiux74QMTWn?purpose=fullsize\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Coming to Hanoi<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is easily accessible from major international destinations through Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), located approximately 25\u201330 km north of the city centre. The airport offers international connections to major cities across Asia and beyond, with additional destinations accessible through connecting flights. Travellers can reach central Hanoi from the airport by taxi, airport shuttle, public bus, or private transfer, with journeys typically taking 30\u201360 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. International visitors are advised to check Vietnam&#8217;s visa requirements before travelling, as eligibility for visa exemptions and electronic visas (e-visas) varies by nationality. Hanoi also has domestic air, rail, and road connections to other major destinations throughout Vietnam, making it a convenient gateway for exploring the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/academyba.com\/events\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/Hanoi_Temple_of_Literature_cropped1-1024x478.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Staying at Hanoi<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hanoi offers a wide range of accommodation options to suit different preferences and budgets, from international luxury hotels and boutique properties to affordable guesthouses and serviced apartments. Popular areas to stay include the Old Quarter, known for its lively atmosphere, historic streets, restaurants, and cultural attractions; the Hoan Kiem District, offering convenient access to the city centre and Hoan Kiem Lake; and Ba Dinh District, a quieter area close to important landmarks and government institutions. Visitors seeking modern hotels and business facilities may also consider the Tay Ho (West Lake) area, known for its lakeside setting, international restaurants, and relaxed atmosphere. Most hotels provide amenities such as air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and airport transfer services. Visitors are encouraged to book accommodation in advance, particularly during busy travel periods, and to consider proximity to their planned activities when choosing where to stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Weather in Hanoi in August<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">August in <strong>Hanoi<\/strong> is characterised by a tropical summer climate, with warm temperatures, high humidity, and frequent rainfall. Daytime temperatures typically range from 30\u00b0C to 34\u00b0C, while evenings remain warm at around 25\u00b0C to 27\u00b0C. As August falls within Vietnam&#8217;s rainy season, visitors can expect occasional heavy showers and thunderstorms, particularly in the afternoon or evening. Despite the rainfall, there are often periods of sunshine, providing opportunities to explore Hanoi&#8217;s historic landmarks, cultural attractions, and vibrant streets. Visitors are advised to bring lightweight, breathable clothing, an umbrella or raincoat, and comfortable footwear. Most hotels, restaurants, and public facilities are air-conditioned, offering a welcome escape from the summer heat and humidity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trailsofindochina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/halong_header2.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><P><b>Note: picture of Ha Long Bay (Quang Ninh city)<\/b><p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Tours and Sightseeing in Hanoi and Vietnam<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hanoi and its surrounding regions offer a wide variety of exciting tours and sightseeing opportunities, allowing visitors to discover Vietnam&#8217;s rich cultural heritage, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant local traditions. Within Hanoi, popular guided tours include exploring the historic <strong>Old Quarter<\/strong>, visiting <strong>Hoan Kiem Lake<\/strong>, the <strong>Temple of Literature<\/strong>, the <strong>Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum<\/strong>, and the <strong>Imperial Citadel of Thang Long<\/strong>, as well as enjoying traditional water puppet performances and authentic Vietnamese street food experiences. Beyond the capital, visitors can take day trips to <strong>Ninh Binh<\/strong>, famous for its spectacular limestone mountains, scenic rivers, and ancient temples, or explore the UNESCO-listed <strong>Ha Long Bay<\/strong>, renowned for its emerald waters and dramatic limestone islands, through cruises and guided excursions. For those wishing to travel further, destinations such as <strong>Sapa<\/strong>, with its terraced rice fields and mountain landscapes, offer memorable cultural and nature-based experiences. A wide range of organised tours, private excursions, and customised travel packages is available to suit different interests, schedules, and budgets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-4\/T8y8ucvkSe5i3nmprr8hAsTuDMKTnDLpdl-HvqmGLeyDUZLw9S4538RfH1dMk6Vdcf-lklUoAmosIM0OQYNeiNumSJBn0MamfjGz4KabvkDrFrOoXQSEkQScFpdvKKIIYZQn67sDLcRU5GvPdaDegElW-aF8NYnGCwKjjBnOtF6oYJnE63-PLGIWoAOfqxO9?purpose=fullsize\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><P><b>Note: picture of Trang An boat tour (Ninh Binh province)<\/b><p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>International Conference on Business Analytics in Practice 2027 (ICBAP2027) Intelligent Analytics and Emerging Economies 23\u201326 August 2027 | Hanoi, Vietnam Call for Papers: We are delighted to announce the International &hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-74","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/academyba.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/74","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/academyba.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/academyba.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/academyba.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/academyba.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=74"}],"version-history":[{"count":90,"href":"https:\/\/academyba.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/74\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":230,"href":"https:\/\/academyba.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/74\/revisions\/230"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/academyba.com\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=74"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}