# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Research & Policy: A day of cross-cutting dialogue
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 30 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am – Tue, 30 Jun, 2026 at 04:30 pm
- **Event Description**: New frontiers for international business in a diverging world. Part of the Academy of International Business (AIB) Congress 2026.About this EventGlobal business is being reshaped in real time - by geopolitical change, technological disruption, sustainability pressures, and evolving trade and investment patterns.These shifts present both significant risks and major opportunities for businesses, cities, and regions.This flagship one-day event brings together international business experts, policymakers, business leaders, and investment agencies to explore what these changes mean for:Economic growth and regional competitivenessInward investment and innovationBusiness strategy in an uncertain global economyBy registering for this event you will receive a day pass to attend each session.What you’ll gainJoin a day of expert-led discussion and practical insight on:What drives international investment and location decisionsHow policy is shaping global trade and business environmentsThe role of inward investment in innovation, supply chains and talentHow to position your organisation for success in a changing global landscapeFeaturing speakers from: World Bank, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Invest Manchester, alongside leading academic expertsFor full agenda AIB 2026 conference and speaker details Part of AIB Manchester 2026This event forms part of the wider AIB 2026 Conference (29 June to 3 July), hosted in partnership with The University of Manchester.The conference will bring 1,500+ global delegates to the city - offering access to a highly influential international academic, business and policy community.Manchester Metropolitan University’s International Business Knowledge PlatformFuture prosperity depends on how organisations respond to global change - from geopolitical uncertainty and shifting trade patterns to technological disruption and sustainability demands.Manchester Metropolitan University’s International Business Knowledge Platform connects you with research experts delivering practical, policy-relevant insight across investment, strategy, supply chains, sustainability and global risk.Agenda?: 10:15 AM - 10:45 AMWelcome refreshments?: 10:45 AM - 12:15 PMOpening session, keynotes and debate?: 12:15 PM - 01:30 PMNetworking lunch?: 01:30 PM - 02:45 PMThe past, present and future of the multinational enterpriseInfo: Explores the implications for international business and policy.?: 02:45 PM - 03:15 PMCoffee break?: 03:15 PM - 04:30 PMParallel panel sessionsInfo: 1.	International business and the SDGs in an age of global disruption: A policy dialogue 
2.	Migration in a fragmenting world order: Can we talk policy without international business?
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/research-and-policy-a-day-of-cross-cutting-dialogue/100001990083581564
- **Event Categories**: business, conferences
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - door_time: 2026-06-30T09:00:00Z
  - Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes
  - Location: Manchester Metropolitan University Business School
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Manchester
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Manchester Metropolitan University Business School
- **lat**: 53.4663853
- **long**: -2.2339112
- **full address**: Manchester Metropolitan University Business School, North Atrium, Manchester, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Research & Policy: A day of cross-cutting dialogue being held?
  - **A:** Research & Policy: A day of cross-cutting dialogue takes place on Tue, 30 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am to Tue, 30 Jun, 2026 at 04:30 pm at Manchester Metropolitan University Business School, North Atrium, Manchester, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Research & Policy: A day of cross-cutting dialogue?
  - **A:** Research & Policy: A day of cross-cutting dialogue is organized by Manchester Metropolitan University.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Research & Policy: A day of cross-cutting dialogue is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Manchester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Research & Policy: A day of cross-cutting dialogue sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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