Conference languages: English, Turkish, and Arabic
4th Global Islamic Marketing Conference:
Visionary Marketers Building a Better World
Istanbul, Turkey, May 29 – 30, 2013
CALL FOR PAPERS
Submission Deadline: April 1, 2013
Why attend- I'm not Muslim?
If you are in the business world and are interested in expanding your markets, or creating a new market, come. Learn about marketing opportunities in the Muslim world. You may not be Muslim, but 1.5 billion are, and they constitute a huge market. Meet people from the Muslim world and attend sessions which can give you insights into what you can and cannot do (Intro to Muslim customs, business practices, etc.,) and sell to Muslims. "Think outside the box" and explore new markets. Stop being so ethnocentric, get out of your comfort zone, explore new cultures, expose yourself to new ideas.
If you are part of the academic world, the same reasons apply to you, plus, get ideas for research areas in marketing topics that are not already being milked in journal publications. Find new research colleagues. Participate in sessions as a discussant or chair,
Moreover, develop an expertise in comparative international marketing. Learn how do world markets differ, how are they similar? There are huge opportunities for research in the academic field of marketing as it relates to international and multicultural marketing. We will help you take advantage of them
Conference Background
Following the last three successful conferences organized by the International Islamic Marketing Association and held in March 2011 in Dubai, Jan 2012 in Abu Dhabi, and Dec 2012 in Cairo, we are pleased to announce that the 4th Global Islamic Marketing Conference (GIMC4) will be held on May 29 and 30, 2013 in the beautiful city of Istanbul and it is intended to gather academics, researchers, and businesses from all contents.
Since its inception, this annual conference has been the premier and leading conference on Islamic marketing where world thought leaders meet and shape the future. This year’s conference will build on and extend the successes of the previous events and strengthen its position as the sole destination for the businesses and academics interested in Islamic Marketing including managers, policy makers, and practitioners.
The venue for the 4th Global Islamic Marketing Conference is the BEST WESTERN PLUS The President Hotel, a magnificent hotel that is located at the heart of the best touristic places in Istanbul Turkey where you will be only minutes away from the Blue Mosque, the Grand Bazar, Aya Sophia, and the Bosphorus.
Benefits
1- International Islamic Marketing Award. All complete papers will be considered for the prestigious Islamic Marketing Award. Winners will receive their awards at the closing ceremony.
- 1st Best Paper Research Award: 4,000 USD
- 2nd Best Paper Research Award: 3,000 USD
- 3rd Best Paper Research Award: 1,000 USD
- 1st Best Student Paper Research Award: 1,000 USD
- 2nd Best Student Paper Research Award: 500 USD
2- Publications in international Journals. Outstanding papers will be published in special issues of outstanding and internationally recognized journals. In the 2nd and 3rdGlobal Islamic Marketing Conference which were held in January 2012 and December 2012 more than 50 papers were published in five highly recognized international journals. We promise to keep our record and publish at least the same from the 4th Global Islamic Marketing Conference. The journals that are participating in May 2013 in Istanbul are:
International Journal of Teaching and Case Studies
African Journal of Business and Economic Research
Management Research Review
International Journal of Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation
International Journal of Customer realtionship Marketing and Management
3. Free first year membership in the International Islamic Marketing Association.
4. Networking. An extraordinary opportunity to meet the most influential scholars and researchers in the field of Islamic Marketing.
5. Above all, help create better markets, put ethics back into business.
Conference tracks
This conference invites papers and special session proposals that contribute to a better understanding of the Islamic marketing context through both theoretical and empirical perspectives. Topics include, but are not limited to, Islamic marketing, Islamic business, and Islamic economics. A more detailed list of the topics is shown below.
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Islamic Marketing Papers
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Comparative Marketing Papers
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Islamic marketing
Islamic branding
Muslim consumers
Commercializing Islam
Islamic marketing mix
Islamic business ethics
Halal market
Islamic hospitality and tourism
Islamic logistics
Islamic e-market
Islamic law and marketing practices
Trade with Islamic markets
Islamic media and communications
Islamic retail
Islamic fashion and clothing
Islamic pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and toiletry
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Kosher/ Jewish business Studies
Christian business studies
Vegetarian consumer/ market studies
Ethnic consumer/ market studies
Green/ environmental Marketing
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General Papers on Islam, Business, and the Middle East
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Turkish studies
African Islamic Studies
Islamic finance and accounting
Islamic insurance
Islam and business
Islamic HR
Islamic management and leadership
Islamic entrepreneurship
Social Entrepreneurship in Emerging Islamic Markets
Social Innovation and Islamic Marketing
Islamic economics
Islamic business education
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Guidelines for submitting manuscripts and special session proposals
All abstracts, papers, and special session proposals should follow the guidelines shown at the end of this document. Generally, papers should not exceed 20 pages in total length including all exhibits and references. On the cover, be sure to include the title of the paper, names and affiliations of each author and complete contact information for the corresponding author (surface mail address, e-mail address, fax, and phone number).
All manuscripts will be reviewed by a dedicated conference review committee. Upon acceptance, the author(s) agree to: (a) return the manuscript in correct format in a timely fashion to the conference coordinator; and (b) have at least one author appear at the conference to present the paper. Any accepted manuscripts not presented at the conference will not be published in the proceedings.
Special session/panel proposals should be submitted by e-mail as attached “word.doc” files to Dr Daphne Halkias, the Chair of the scientific committee or the Conference Chair, Dr Baker A. Alserhan. They should contain a 100-word bio of each speaker, a one-page description of the session, and a one-page description of each presentation. Special session/panel proposals will be reviewed, and those rated as highest quality will be accepted for presentation.
Registration
Corporate rate: $1200
Academic and employee: $650
Students: $400
Special Registration:
Groups: 5 or more get 20% discount
IIMA members and attendants of GIMC1 Dubai, GIMC2 Abu Dhabi, GIMC3 Cairo get 30% discount.
Attendants of EMAC 2013 and EBES 10th get 30% discount
The deadline for submission of papers is April 1, 2013. For further information please contact the Conference Chair – Dr Baker A. Alserhan at welcome@iimassociation.co or the Chair of the scientific committee Dr. Daphne Halkias at daphne_halkias@yahoo.com . We also strongly encourage delegates to contact their country chairs for assistance and guidance on how to participate in the conference.
Arabic and Turkish Languages
There will be special tracks for papers submitted in the Arabic and Turkish language. For papers in teh Turkish language please send directly to the Turkish country chairs below.
Conference Committee
Conference Chair: Dr. Baker Ahmad Alserhan (UAE). baker.alserhan@uaeu.ac.ae
Chair of the Scientific Committee: Dr. Daphne Halkias (Greece). daphne_halkias@yahoo.com
Director, Business Strategy and Communication: Ronald Doherty (Ireland). ronaldo060@gmail.com
Associate chairs
Turkey: Dr. Ozlem Sandikci. sandikci@gmail.com
Turkey. Dr. Mumin Dayan. Mdayan@uaeu.ac.ae
Country chairs
USA. Dr. Morris Kalliny. kalliny@slu.edu
Jordan. Dr Ali Hilal Bagom. alihilal15@yahoo.com
UK. Prof Dr Ibrahim Sirkeci. sirkeci@yahoo.com
Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei: Dr. Tono Saksono. tsaksono@uthm.edu.my
Indonesia: Deden Amwar. deden.amwar@gmail.com
Indonesia: Fahmi Atriadi fahmi.atriadi@gmail.com
Bahrain: Dr Ammar Alsamirraai. ammaraicpa@yahoo.com
Poland. Dr. Matuesz Bonca. mbonca@1to1.com
Pakistan. Khurram Bukhari. khurambukhari@bzu.edu.pk
Iran. Yusuf Ebrahimi Naseb. ebrahimi_n_y@yahoo.com
Egypt. Dr. Dalia Farrag. dfarrag@gmail.com
Egypt. Dr. Hamed Shamma. shamma@aucegypt.edu