International Conferences
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2027 University Forum for Human Resource Development Conference
Edinburgh Napier University | 9th - 11th June 2027
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25th Asian Academy of Human Resource Development Research Conference
Tokyo, Japan | 6th - 8th November 2026 (pre-conference November 5th, 2026)
Theme: Bridging the gap through the team-up to accelerate network for growing opportunities
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2026 University Forum for Human Resource Development Conference
York St. John University | 17th - 19th June 2026
Host Institution/Organization: York Business School / York St. John University
Theme: HRD 4.0: An Academic, Practical and Policy Perspective
Program Chair: Dr. Alan Johnston
2023 University Forum for Human Resource Development Conference
Ireland, Dublin | June 7-9 2023
Host Institution/Organization: National College of Ireland, Dublin
Theme: Workplace change — disruption, continuity and reinvention. The role of HRD in a changing Global Context
Program Chair: Dr. TJ McCabe
Famalicao, Portuguese | 2012
Gloucestershire, United Kingdom | 2011
Pecs, Hungary | 2010
Northumbria University, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK | 2009
Lille University, France | 2008
Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, UK | 2007
Tilburg University, Netherlands | 2006
Leeds Metropolitan University, UK | 2005
Limerick, Ireland | 2004
Toulouse, France | 2003
Edinburgh, Scotland | 2002
Twente, Netherlands | 2001
Kingston, UK | 2000
AHRD Internaltion Research Conference in ASIA
2025 International Research Conference in Asia
Bangkok, Thailand | 2025
2024 International Research Conference in Asia
Seoul, South Korea | 2024
2022 International Research Conference in Asia
Virtual | November 18-20, 2022
Host Institution/Organization: Kean University (Wenzhou) & OnDemand Consulting
Theme: Sustaining Human Resource Development During Uncertain Times
Program Chair(s): Dr. Jeonghwan (Jerry) Choi, Dr. Lianbin Cui
2021 International Research Conference in Asia
Virtual & Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | November 17-18, 2021
Host Institution/Organization: Universiti Putra Malaysia
Theme: Advancing Work Practices in Response to Emerging Changes in Work and Life
Program Chair(s): Dr. Roziah Mohd Rasdi
2019 International Research Conference in Asia
Hanoi, Vietnam | November 5-8, 2019
Host Institution/Organization: Foreign Trade University
Theme: Innovations and Evolution in the Digital Era
Program Chair(s): Dr. Gary McLean
2018 International Research Conference in Asia
Bangkok, Thailand | November 8-10, 2018
Host Institution/Organization: National Institute of Development Administration
Theme: People Development for Sustainability Development
Program Chair(s): Dr. Gary McLean
2017 International Research Conference in Asia
Host Institution/Organization: Indian Institute of Management
Theme: Exploring Perspectives from Grassroots to Global Research and Practice
Program Chair(s): Dr. Rajeshwari Narendran
2016 International Research Conference in Asia
Ifrane, Morocco | November 2-4, 2016
Host Institution/Organization: Al Akhawayn University
Theme: National and Organizational Perspectives
Program Chair(s): Dr. Mesut Akdere
2015 International Research Conference in Asia
Cancelled Macau, China | November 5-7, 2015
Host Institution/Organization: Universidade Lusiada
Theme: Organizational Metaphors in HRD: "Through the Looking Glass"
Program Chair(s): Dr. José Alves, Dr. Elizabeth Real de Oliveira, Dr. Pedro Ferreira
2014 International Research Conference in Asia
Seoul, South Korea | Noveber 13-14, 2014
Host Institution/Organization: The Korean Association of Human Resource Development
Theme: Exploring Leadership from a Human Resource Development Perspective
Program Chair(s): Dr. Ki-sung Lee
2013 International Research Conference in Asia
Taipei, Taiwan | November 5-8, 2013
Host Institution/Organization: National Taiwan Normal University
Theme: New Perspectives of HRD and Social Networking in the Globalizing Workplace
2012 International Research Conference in Asia
Istanbul, Turkey | November 8-10, 2012
Program Chair(s): Dr. Mesut Akdere
2011 International Research Conference in Asia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | December 3-6, 2011
Theme: Capitalizing Human Expertise for Greater Innovation & Creativity
2010 International Research Conference in Asia : Shanghai, China | 2010
2009 International Research Conference in Asia : Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain | 2009
2008 International Research Conference in Asia : Bangkok, Thailand | 2008
2007 International Research Conference in Asia : Beijing, China | 2007
2006 International Research Conference in Asia : Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 2006
2005 International Research Conference in Asia : Taipei, Taiwan | 2005
2004 International Research Conference in Asia : Seoul, South Korea | 2004
2003 International Research Conference in Asia : Bangkok, Thailand | 2003
2002 International Research Conference in Asia : Bangalore, India | 2002