Bridging Minds, Markets, and Sustainable Futures: The Evolution of APBM (2020–2026)

The International Conference on Applied Psychology and Business Management (APBM) has established itself as one of IATELS’ flagship platforms.

Designed to bridge the critical intersection between social sciences and international business, APBM brings together academics, corporate leaders, HR professionals, and researchers to explore how psychological insights and management strategies address real-world global challenges.

As we prepare for upcoming editions, we look back at the journey of APBM—from its debut in 2020 to its emergence as a global interdisciplinary node.

APBM Journey: Year-by-Year Chronology

Since its inception, APBM has expanded its international footprint, bringing together scholars across continents in hybrid and digital formats:

• 2020 (Izmir, Turkey): The inaugural APBM conference launched in Izmir, bringing together scholars from Poland, the Philippines, Indonesia, Morocco, the UK, the USA, and beyond.

• 2021 (Istanbul / Assos, Turkey): The 2nd edition adopted a blended format, broadening participation to include experts from Germany, India, Iran, Mexico, Taiwan, and Turkey.

• 2022 (Antalya, Akdeniz University): Hosted in collaboration with Akdeniz University, APBM 2022 welcomed researchers from China, Kazakhstan, Morocco, the Philippines, and the USA.

• 2023 (Istanbul, Turkey): The 4th APBM edition centered in Istanbul, featuring research contributions from Spain, Poland, Pakistan, Mexico, the UK, and Kazakhstan.

• 2024 (Galgotias University, India): Organized in partnership with Galgotias University as the lead co-host, the 5th APBM edition expanded interdisciplinary dialogues with participants from Australia, Germany, the Netherlands, Albania, and Ukraine.

• 2025 (Bursa, Turkey & Global Centers): The 6th APBM edition connected scholars virtually across Canada, Pakistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, and India, culmination in the release of the official APBM 2025 Book of Abstracts.

What Makes APBM Unique?

1. Interdisciplinary Synergies: APBM operates at the crossroads of applied psychology, consumer behavior, organizational behavior, economics, and strategic management.

2. Global Academic Collaboration: Organized by IATELS and supported by STARTINFORUM (Turkiye), the conference pairs with leading academic institutions around the world to co-host each edition.

3. Publication Pipeline: Participants benefit from publication pathways, ranging from ISBN-registered Abstract Books and Conference Proceedings to dedicated monograph chapters.

From Perth to the World: The Curtin University Live Classroom Stream at APBM 2026

Institutional & Partner References

Galgotias University (Greater Noida, India)

Galgotias University explicitly lists and hosts event pages for APBM, highlighting their role as co-host and partner institution:

• APBM 2022 (III International Conference): Featured on their official platform detailing the conference’s focus on current trends, theories, and practices in applied psychology, management, behavioral economics, and organizational behavior.

• APBM 2024 (5th International Conference): Listed as a key academic event organized in partnership with IATELS, marking the expansion of interdisciplinary dialogues and joint research initiatives between Indian and Turkish academic networks.

Academic Testimonials & Peer Feedback

External academics and participants from partner institutions have cited their experiences with APBM and IATELS events:

• Dr. Abhijeet Dhere (Pune, India): Highlighted the value of the conference platform for bringing together promising international scholars, establishing foundations for multi-institutional research projects, and praising the organization and academic quality.

Academic Directories & Indexing Platforms

• Conference Indexers & Calendars: Event listings (such as International Conference Alerts and global academic event calendars) list the APBM conference series under interdisciplinary tracks connecting applied psychology, human resources, organizational leadership, and international management.

• Publication & Citation Records: APBM abstract volumes (registered with ISBNs) and proceeding papers are cataloged in academic repositories, linking contributing authors from partner institutions in Poland, the Philippines, Indonesia, Morocco, India, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, and the USA back to the conference series.