The event carried the theme “Collaboration, Innovation, and Sustainability: The Role of Management Study Program Associations in Supporting the SDGs to Address Global Challenges.” The congress was attended by approximately 150 participants from 49 universities across Indonesia, including heads of study programs, secretaries of study programs, and representatives of university leadership.

During the event, the FEB USU Undergraduate Management Program was represented by its Head of Study Program, Prof. Dr. Khaira Amalia Fachrudin, S.E., Ak., MBA, who also serves as a member of the APSMBI Supervisory Board. The series of activities included the presentation of the National Executive Board's accountability report for the 2024–2026 period, discussions on the Articles of Association and Bylaws (AD/ART), the election of the national leadership for the 2026–2028 period, and the formulation of the organization's strategic agenda.

The 2026 APSMBI Congress also featured a keynote speech delivered by Dr. Ramliyanto, S.P., M.P., Head of the East Java Human Resources Development Agency (BPSDM). Through this event, participants gained strategic insights into the development of higher education, particularly in management and business, while expanding their professional networks and strengthening collaboration among study programs at universities across Indonesia.

One of the congress's significant outcomes was the election of Dr. Raditha DV Hapsari, S.E., M.M., Ph.D., from Universitas Brawijaya as Chairperson of the APSMBI National Executive Board for the 2026–2028 period, and Dr. Ulil Hartono, S.E., M.Si., as Chairperson of the APSMBI Supervisory Board for the same period. In addition, Universitas Sulawesi Barat was appointed as the host of the 2027 APSMBI Plenary Meeting I.

The participation of the FEB USU Undergraduate Management Program in this event reflects its commitment to continuously improving the quality of higher education through stronger academic networks, knowledge exchange, and inter-institutional collaboration. This participation is also expected to support the development of lecturers' capacities and sustainably improve the quality and competitiveness of the study program.

The 2026 APSMBI Congress supports SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals. This is demonstrated through strengthened partnerships and collaboration among management and business study programs at various universities across Indonesia. The meeting served as a platform for building synergy, sharing knowledge, and formulating joint strategies to improve the quality of higher education and address global challenges sustainably.