About the Conference

The 1st ASCI-HK International Conference is the inaugural annual flagship event of the Association for Supply Chain Innovation (ASCI). Established as a collaborative platform, ASCI brings together leading academics, industry practitioners, and policymakers to advance research, education, and practice in supply chain management and operations. The Association’s vision is to foster cross-disciplinary innovation and sustainable development in global supply chains, while its mission is to bridge cutting-edge research with real-world impact through knowledge exchange, talent cultivation, and strategic partnerships.

The 1st ASCI-HK International Conference will take place from January 9 to 10, 2027, in the vibrant city of Guangzhou, China. This inaugural edition is jointly organized by the Department of Decision Analytics and Operations, City University of Hong Kong, and the School of Business Administration, South China University of Technology. The conference will feature keynote speeches, parallel paper sessions, a Best Student Paper Competition, and a career fair, offering a dynamic forum for researchers and professionals to share insights, forge collaborations, and shape the future of supply chain innovation in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.