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Special Issue: Revisiting and Advancing the Springboard Theory: EMNEs and the Dynamics of Internationalization in the New Era

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    📢 Virtual Workshop Announcement


    Special Issue: Revisiting and Advancing the Springboard Theory: EMNEs and the Dynamics of Internationalization in the New Era

    Guest editors:

    Surender Munjal, Aston University, Birmingham, United Kingdom s.munjal@aston.ac.uk

    J T Li, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, China mnjtli@ust.hk

    Sumit Kundu, Florida International University, Miami, FL, United States kundus@fiu.edu

    Nan Zhou, Tongji University, Shanghai, China zhounan@tongji.edu.cn

    Supervising Editor:

    Vikas Kumar, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia vikas.kumar@sydney.edu.au

    Submission window:  1–31 August 2026

    The guest editors of the upcoming Special Issue in the Journal of International Management titled "Revisiting and Advancing the Springboard Theory: EMNEs and the Dynamics of Internationalization in the New Era" are pleased to announce a virtual workshop for prospective contributors.

     

    When - 26 May 2026, 12:00–13:00 (London) / 07:00–08:00 (New York) / 19:00–20:00 (Hong Kong) / 21:00–22:00 (Sydney)

     

    Where - Microsoft Teams meeting

    Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/38018527918646?p=paXdxo5m57hvg5Qlqb

    Meeting ID: 380 185 279 186 46

    Passcode: qg3gS9kf

     

    Celebrating two decades of the springboard theory, this special issue seeks to reinvigorate scholarly engagement with its core ideas, catalyzing a new wave of research that is contextually grounded, theoretically pluralistic, and methodologically robust. It offers a timely opportunity to reflect on the theory's evolution, refine its propositions, and extend its relevance in today's complex global business environment. By doing so, we seek to both honor the legacy of springboard theory and provide a platform for its next phase of theoretical development and empirical application.

     

    Full details of the Special Issue can be found here:
    https://www.sciencedirect.com/special-issue/328266/revisiting-and-advancing-the-springboard-theory-emnes-and-the-dynamics-of-internationalization-in-the-new-era

     

    The workshop aims to provide scholars with an opportunity to discuss and refine their research ideas and early-stage papers related to the Special Issue theme. It will offer participants constructive feedback from the guest editorial team and experienced scholars to help strengthen their theoretical framing, research design, and contribution to the literature.

     

    Workshop Objectives - The virtual workshop aims to:

    • Provide guidance to scholars interested in contributing to the Special Issue
    • Offer developmental feedback on research ideas or early-stage manuscripts
    • Facilitate scholarly discussion on advancing the Springboard Perspective in the contemporary global context

     

    Who Should Participate - The workshop is intended for scholars whose research aligns with the Special Issue themes, including topics such as:

    • Emerging market multinational enterprises (EMNEs)
    • The evolution and boundary conditions of the Springboard Perspective
    • Internationalization strategies in the context of digitalization, geopolitics, and institutional change
    • Methodological approaches to studying dynamic internationalization processes

     

    Registration - Scholars interested in attending the workshop are kindly asked to register in advance using the following QR code or link

    Scan the QR or use link to register

    QRCode for Revisiting and Advancing the Springboard Theory

    https://forms.office.com/r/wWZ3q7tmZ1

    Deadline for registration for Virtual Workshop – 19 May 2026

    Important Notes -

    • Participation in the workshop is not a prerequisite for submitting to the Special Issue, and participation does not guarantee acceptance of any submission.
    • Please note that this is not a Paper Development Workshop (PDW); therefore, no paper submission is required to participate.


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    Professor Surender Munjal
    Professor of International Business and Strategy
    Head of the Department of Economics and International Business
    President-Elect, Indian Academy of Management
    Research Director, Aston India Centre
    Room SW909B | Aston Business School | Aston University
    Aston Triangle| Birmingham | B4 7ET
    Email: S.Munjal@aston.ac.uk, Tel: +44 (0) 121 204 5352
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