Terms and Conditions

Global Perspectives on Education, Business and Technology 2026 (GPEBT 2026)

1. Registration and Eligibility

The following categories of individuals (Malaysian / international) may participate in GPEBT 2026:-

• postgraduate students;
• academics and researchers;
• educators and educational leaders;
• industry professionals and practitioners;
• policymakers;
• business leaders and entrepreneurs;
• technology and innovation professionals; and
• individuals interested in research, innovation, and interdisciplinary knowledge exchange.

Individuals who wish to participate may register as a:-

• Presenter (submitting a manuscript for presentation and publication); or
• Participant (participants and co-authors attending without submitting a manuscript)

Participants must provide accurate and complete information during the registration process.

The GPEBT 2026 Secretariat shall not be responsible for any delay in registration or administrative processing arising from inaccurate, incomplete, or incorrect information provided by the Participant.

Participants and co-authors attending without submitting a manuscript may proceed directly to registration and payment of the Conference Fees.

2. Manuscript Submission

The participating author must create an account and log in to the official GPEBT 2026 online submission portal at https://submit.gpebt.bac.edu.my/login. Manuscripts must be submitted online through the portal only on or before 17th October 2026 and must follow the required paper template and author guidelines.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that their manuscripts are submitted in accordance with all prescribed requirements.

The submission deadline shall be strictly observed. Any manuscript or submission received after the prescribed deadline shall be deemed late and shall not be accepted, reviewed, or considered for selection or presentation.

Submission of a manuscript shall not confer any entitlement or create any expectation of selection for presentation at the GPEBT Conference, and all submissions shall remain subject to the applicable Peer Review and selection process.

3. Peer Review

All submitted manuscripts will undergo a double-blind peer-review process.

The author will be notified of the outcome of the peer review via the GPEBT 2026 online portal.

Authors who are required to revise their papers must respond to reviewer comments and submit the revised manuscript within the next stated deadline. The deadline shall be strictly observed.

The selection of manuscripts to be presented at the GPEBT Conference shall be decided by the GPEBT 2026 Secretariat. The decision shall be final, conclusive and binding on all applicants, and shall not be subject to appeal, review, challenge or reconsideration under any circumstances.

4. Academic Integrity

GPEBT 2026 may reject, withdraw, or remove a paper where there is evidence of:

• plagiarism;
• fabricated or falsified information;
• inappropriate authorship;
• duplicate publication;
• copyright infringement;
• manipulation of the review process; or
• other serious academic misconduct.

Authors are fully responsible for the accuracy and integrity of their work.

5. Copyright

Authors retain copyright in their original work unless otherwise agreed.

By submitting a manuscript, Authors give GPEBT 2026 and its authorised publication partners permission to use the manuscript as necessary for:

• peer review;
• Conference administration and proceedings;
• publication processing; and
• journal publication.

The Authors must ensure that they have permission to use any copyrighted figures, tables, images, or other third-party material included in their manuscripts. The Authors agree to indemnify and hold harmless the GPEBT 2026 against any losses, claim damages or liabilities that arise from a breach of this term.

6. Use of Artificial Intelligence

Authors remain responsible for all content submitted to GPEBT 2026, including material prepared with the assistance of generative AI tools. Authors must ensure that AI-assisted content is:

• accurate;
• properly checked;
• appropriately referenced where required;
• free from fabricated information; and
• compliant with academic-integrity requirements.

AI tools cannot be listed as authors.

7. Conference Presentation & Conference Fees

Manuscripts that successfully complete the review process and receive final acceptance will be scheduled for presentation at the GPEBT Conference on 28 November 2026.

For the manuscripts that are selected, Authors must:

• complete the required registration;
• pay the applicable Conference Fee;
  • (a) Presenter (BAC Education): RM350*
  • *Students and staff of BAC Education must use their official BACG email for registration to be eligible for the BAC Education Presenter Fees.
  • (b) Presenter (others): RM450 / USD 130
• submit any required final manuscript; and
• present the accepted paper during the GPEBT Conference.

In the event the manuscript is rejected, the author may register to attend the GPEBT Conference as a Participant and make payment of the requisite Conference Fees.

Participants (including non-presenting co-authors) must pay the applicable Conference Fee of RM50.

International participants shall be solely responsible for determining and complying with all visa, immigration, entry, health and other requirements applicable to their attendance at the GPEBT Conference.

All participants shall be solely responsible for making and bearing all costs for all travel arrangements and accommodation.

8. Publication

All accepted papers presented at GPEBT 2026 will be eligible for publication in selected MyCite-indexed journals in collaboration with Asian Scholars Network (ASNet). Following the GPEBT Conference, Presenters' manuscripts will be forwarded to the publisher for processing. Authors may be required to make further editorial or formatting amendments to meet the requirements of the assigned journal.

9. Conference Proceedings

Accepted and presented papers may also be included in the GPEBT 2026 conference proceedings, subject to the required final submission and formatting requirements. Authors remain responsible for the academic content of their papers.

10. Payment of Conference Fees

Payment must be made using bank transfer. Participants are responsible for any bank charges or transaction fees.

Participants must provide the required proof of payment via email to [email protected].

Registration or presenter status will only be confirmed after payment has been verified.

The GPEBT 2026 Secretariat shall not be responsible for any delay, refusal, or adverse consequence arising from inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading information or documentation provided by the participant.

11. Cancellation, Withdrawal and Refunds

Authors who wish to withdraw a paper and participants who wish to cancel their registration must notify the GPEBT 2026 Secretariat in writing at [email protected].

Conditions for Refund

• Cancellation on or before 31 October 2026: Eligible for a refund, less any applicable bank or transaction charges.
• Cancellation after 31 October 2026: Registration fees are non-refundable.
• No-show: No refund will be provided if a registered participant or presenter does not attend the GPEBT Conference.
• Presenter withdrawal: An accepted presenter who withdraws after the registration and payment deadline will not be eligible for a refund.
• Bank or transaction charges: Any applicable charges will be deducted from the refund amount.

Approved refunds will be processed through the appropriate payment method within a reasonable processing period after the GPEBT Conference.

The GPEBT 2026 Secretariat reserves the right to cancel or postpone the GPEBT Conference due to:

• (a) Insufficient enrolment (minimum participant threshold not met);
• (b) Force majeure events (natural disasters, pandemics, government directives, etc.); or
• (d) Venue or technical issues that cannot be resolved in time.

In such cases, registered participants will be offered:

• (a) Full refund of Conference Fees paid, OR
• (b) Rescheduling at no additional Conference Fees

12. GPEBT Conference Programme and Changes

The GPEBT 2026 Secretariat reserves the right to make reasonable changes to:

• the programme;
• presentation schedules;
• session allocations;
• speakers;
• venue arrangements; and
• administrative procedures.

Any significant changes will be communicated through official conference channels where practicable.

13. Participant Conduct

All participants, authors, reviewers, and presenters are expected to behave professionally and respectfully. The GPEBT 2026 Secretariat reserves the right to take appropriate action against misconduct, harassment, misuse of the submission system, or interference with the peer-review process or any disruption of the GPEBT Conference.

14. Personal Data

Personal data collected through the GPEBT 2026 website, submission system, registration, payment process, and publication workflow will be handled in accordance with the terms stated in the GPEBT 2026 Privacy Policy Notice.

15. Limitation of Liability

GPEBT 2026 shall not be liable for any loss, damage, cost, expense, claim, liability, injury, delay, inconvenience, or other consequence arising out of or in connection with the GPEBT Conference.

GPEBT 2026 shall have no obligation to reimburse or compensate participants for visa, travel, accommodation, insurance, or other expenses incurred in connection with attendance at the GPEBT Conference, including where the participant is unable to attend due to visa refusal, delayed visa issuance, travel disruption, illness, personal circumstances, or other circumstances beyond the control of the GPEBT 2026 Secretariat.

16. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of Malaysia. Any dispute should first be raised with the GPEBT 2026 Secretariat for resolution. Where necessary, unresolved matters may be referred to the appropriate Malaysian courts.

17. Changes to These Terms

GPEBT 2026 may update these Terms where necessary to reflect changes in conference administration, publication arrangements, technology, or legal requirements. The latest version published on the official GPEBT 2026 website will apply.

GPEBT 2026 encourages the Authors / Presenters / Participants to frequently check this website for any changes to these Terms.

By agreeing to these Terms, Authors / Presenters / Participants hereby acknowledge and agree that it is their responsibility to review these Terms periodically and become aware of any amendments, updates or changes. By virtue of their registration with GPEBT 2026 or continued participation in GPEBT 2026 and in the case of staff and faculty members; by virtue of their continued employment, Authors / Presenters / Participants are deemed to have constructive notice of GPEBT 2026’s Terms and are hereby bound by the terms and conditions herein. As such it shall be duty of each Author / Presenter / Participant to be aware of any updates or changes in these Terms. A copy of these Terms can be downloaded by the Author / Presenter / Participant.

GPEBT 2026 shall not be held responsible for any Author / Presenter / Participant who has failed to review the periodical updates to these Terms.

18. Acceptance of Terms

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