PACIBER Overview

The Pacific Asian Consortium for International Business Education and Research (PACIBER) was created in 1988 as a consortium of 27 leading universities dedicated to bridging the gap by establishing linkages to promote international business education, research and exchange of information among faculty and students.

PACIBER stands as a forum for the exchange of ideas where members can network and learn from one another. Through faculty exchanges and other mutually beneficial alliances, member universities can raise the level of their business education programs to world class standards.

PACIBER Overview Brochure

PACIBER Annual Meeting Summaries 2008-10

PACIBER 2012 Annual Meeting - Sheraton Kauai Resort, Poipu, Hawaii, July 6-9, 2012

The 2012 PACIBER Annual Meeting will be held at the Sheraton Kauai Resort, commencing with the opening reception on July 6, 2012 (Friday) at 6PM and concluding with lunch on July 9, 2012 (Monday) at 1:30PM. The theme will be "Innovation and Change in the Global Economy and International Business Education - Catalysts, Interactions, and Responses".

Sheraton Kauai Resort is situated on the sunny south side of Kauai, on the famous Poipu Beach, consistently named one of the best beaches in the islands, and world.  Negotiated rates are $195 for a Garden View and $250 for Oceanfront.  Rates include a mandatory $10/night resort charge (discounted from $25/night, includes internet).  Add taxes of 13.416% (GET of 4.l66% and TAT of 8.25%).  There are nearby restaurants and shops and a Poipu area shuttle, thus driving is required only if you want to see Kauai's attractions outside Poipu.  Kauai tourist information is available at http://www.gohawaii.com/kauai.

You may book your hotel via the Sheraton Kauai Resort reservation website: http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/res?id=1112075241&key=25C4C

You would fly into the Lihue (LIH) Airport, on the island of Kauai.  The major inter-island carrier is Hawaiian Airlines, which operates 17 daily 30 minute flights between Honolulu (HNL) Airport and Lihue (LIH).  Lihue Airport is also serviced by Alaska Airlines (Oakland, San Jose, Seattle), American Airlines (Los Angeles), Delta Air Lines (Los Angeles), United Airlines (Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver), and US Airways (Phoenix).

While only 13 miles from the Lihue Airport, with no freeways and known for leisurely drives, it does take 30-40 minutes to  drive to Poipu.  Your options include renting a car, taking a taxi (est. $60), or catching a shuttle service such as SpeediShuttle (877.242.5777, 808.246.4777, www.speedishuttle.com, est. $36 with possibly other Poipu passengers).

Dress at the PACIBER meeting is business casual.

Register with the below attached 2012 PACIBER Annual Meeting Registration Form, email completed form to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or fax to 1-808-956-3254.

PACIBER Members $350

Non-Member Observer $400

2012 PACIBER Annual Meeting Registration Form - Download

Deadline April 30, 2012