Why Attend International MOBTS?

International MOBTS is a leader in pedagogical management on a global level, as well as being one of the best values you will find at a conference of any kind. Differing from MOBTS (USA-based, which offers a single all-inclusive price), IMOBTS offers an à la carte registration at considerable value.

IMOBTS 2026 will take place from the evening of June 16th (opening reception) through June 18th at Kansai Gaidai University.

General conference session programming will open with a pre-conference reception taking place on evening of the first night (*Note: Post-conference ‘excursions’ may be assisted by MOBTS; however, it will be up to individuals to book separately). We will assist in coordinating group excursions for anyone staying post-conference.

Please note that MOBTS's international conferences (International MOBTS and MOBTS Oceania) do not offer on-campus housing like MOBTS USA does. A list of potential hotels for you to book at can be found below.

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REGISTRATION PRICING

• In-Person Attendance: $400 USD / €335 / $566 AUD / ¥61,335*
• Virtual Presenter: $150 USD / €125 / $212 AUD / ¥23,001*
• Virtual Non-Presenting Attendee: $100 USD / €84 / $142 AUD / ¥15,334*

*EUR, AUD, and JPY spot rates to USD as of January 29, 2026

• Conference attendance
• General Session Refreshment Breaks on June 17 and 18
• General Session Lunch on June 17 and 18
• Conference dinner on June 17
• Closing Dinner on June 18
• One-year membership to MOBTS
• One-year subscription to Journal of Management Education
• One-year subscription to Management Teaching Review
• Conference registration 'swag,' including our annual MOBTS conference t-shirt

Add-On Options

• Opening reception on June 16 with a Sake brewery tour, buffet, and drinks ($75 USD)

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LOCAL HOTEL OPTIONS

 

Kyoto Hotels

• Marriott Moxy Kyoto - This is where Executive Director Brandon Charpied is staying. Unofficial 'home base' hotel.
• Hotel Granvia Kyoto
• The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
• Kyoto Hotel Okura
• Kyoto Granbell Hotel
• Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
• APA Hotel Kyoto Gion Excellent

 

Hirakata Hotels (closest hotels to the campus)

• Candeo Hotels Osaka Hirakata - 20 minute walk to campus or a 10-minute bus ride

 

Osaka Hotels

• Hotel Granvia Osaka
• InterContinental Osaka
• Hilton Osaka
• Daiwa Roynet Hotel Osaka-Kitahama
• Hotel Keihan Tenmabashi

 

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GETTING FROM DETROIT TO JAPAN

If you're joining us on our "Summer of MOBTS" tour from Michigan to Japan, you'll be flying out of DTW in Detroit. DTW is a major Delta hub with direct flights to Tokyo. You can view non-stop flight options from Delta by clicking here to view Google Flights.

Flights from DTW arrive at Tokyo-Haneda (HND). HND to your destination - whether it be Kyoto or Osaka - is quite easy.

Tokyo to Kyoto

HND to Kyoto is 3-hours. You will take the airport shuttle bus to Shin-Yokohama Station (35 min) where you'll pick up the Tokaido Shinkansen line to bring you directly to Kyoto (2 hours). Once in Kyoto, you can continue onward to your hotel from public transportation or taxi. Please note that while Japan has Uber, it operates as a taxi hailing app rather than private drivers. You can still use Uber just as you normally would anywhere else.

Tokyo to Osaka

The path to get to Osaka is identical to the above mentioned for Kyoto. You'll take the Tokaido Shinkansen line at Shin-Yokohama station, but simply stay on the line beyond Kyoto until you get to Osaka, departing the train at the Shin-Osaka Station.

From Kyoto or Osaka to Hirakata (Kansai Gaidai University)

How you'll get to the university is dependent on where your hotel is and what station is nearest you. However, it will take roughly 50 minutes to get to Hirakata from Kyoto, or 40 minutes from Osaka. For ease of transportation, hailing Ubers/taxis, etc. we recommend you stay with 'groups' in hotels and travel together.