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Call for Papers & Participation: AIB-US Northeast Chapter 2026 Conference

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    Call for Papers & Participation: AIB-US Northeast Chapter 2026 Conference

    Rethinking Global Strategy: Adaptation, Resilience, and Renewal

    https://us-ne.aib.world/

     

    Suffolk University, Boston, MA; October 2-3, 2026

     

    Dear Colleagues,

     

    On behalf of the AIB US Northeast Chapter (AIBNE), I am delighted to invite you to submit your research and to join us at AIBNE 2026, our annual conference dedicated to advancing scholarship in international business. This year's theme - Rethinking Global Strategy: Adaptation, Resilience, and Renewal - speaks directly to the challenges and opportunities facing global business today, and we look forward to a rich exchange of ideas with colleagues across the field.

     

    Important Dates

    • August 1, 2026 - Deadline for proposal submission

    • August 8, 2026 - Deadline for full papers (for award consideration)

    • September 2, 2026 - Early bird registration deadline

    • September 16, 2026 - Regular registration deadline

     

    Conference Highlights

    AIBNE 2026 offers an exceptional program for scholars at every career stage:

     

    • Academic Keynote - William Kerr, D'Arbeloff Professor of Business Administration and Associate Dean for Faculty Development and Research, Harvard Business School.

    • Industry Keynote - Spencer Lake, Co-founding General Partner, 13books Capital, speaking on "The Ongoing Quest for Resilience in Global Banking and FinTech."

    • Meet the Editors Panel - a rare opportunity to engage directly with editors from leading IB journals:

      • Ari Van Assche - Editor-in-Chief, Journal of International Business Policy

      • Dimitrios Georgakakis - Associate Editor, Journal of Management Studies

      • Margaret A. Goralski - Editor-in-Chief, Artificial Intelligence and Responsible Management

      • Ruby Lee - Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Product Innovation Management

      • Dan Li - Area Editor, Journal of International Business Studies

      • William Newburry - Editor-in-Chief, AIB Insights

      • Lucia Piscitello - past Associate Editor, Global Strategy Journal

      • Jeffrey J. Reuer - Editor-in-Chief, Strategic Management Review

     

    • Lunch & Learn from Fellows - an intimate setting to gain career and research insights from AIB Fellows: Ari Van Assche, Alvaro Cuervo-Cazurra, Jonathan Doh, Dan Li, Ram Mudambi, William Newburry, Anu Phene, Lucia Piscitello, Ravi Ramamurti, and Jeff Reuer.

     

    • Doctoral Students Consortium - a pre-conference workshop (October 1, 2026) offering doctoral students mentorship from distinguished faculty on research, publishing, and academic careers. Scholarships available for eligible students.

      • Organizers: Crystal Jiang, Bryant University; Attila Yaprak, Wayne State University

      • Faculty Mentors: Elie Chrysostome, University of Western Ontario; Anna Lamin, Northeastern University; Elizabeth Napier, University of Toledo; Rimi Zakaria, University of Wisconsin/University of Maryland

     

    • AIB Insights PDW - Editor-in-Chief William Newburry shares insights on publishing in AIB Insights.

     

    • CIBUL Best Paper Awards, sponsored by the Center for International Business at the University of Leeds, recognizing best overall paper, best conference theme paper, best paper on emerging markets, the "That is Novel!!!" paper, and best student paper.

     

    Plus, abundant networking opportunities - breakfasts, coffee and lunch breaks, and our unforgettable Conference Gala.

     

    Submission Guidelines

    We welcome two submission formats:

     

    Papers: Submit a 200–250-word abstract for consideration. Choose between a traditional presentation format or a round-table discussion. Note: even though the submission system includes an abstract text box, you must also upload your abstract as a PDF or Word attachment to complete your submission.

     

    Panel proposals: Submit a 200–250-word description of the panel, along with the names and confirmed participation of three to five panelists. Panel sessions run 75 minutes and should include presentations followed by audience Q&A. All panelists must attend the conference.

     

    To be considered for a CIBUL Best Paper Award, please email a full-length paper (40-page maximum) to Dr. Soni Jha at aibne2026@pfw.edu by August 8, 2026, indicating which award category you'd like to be considered for.

     

    Submit here: https://meetings.aib.msu.edu/us-ne/2026/ Full Call for Papers (PDF): https://us-ne.aib.world/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/AIB-US-NE-2026-CFP.pdf

     

    For questions about submissions, please contact Dr. Soni Jha at aibne2026@pfw.edu.

     

    We look forward to welcoming you to Boston this October!

     

    Warm regards,

    Jun Li
    Chair, AIB US Northeast Chapter

    https://us-ne.aib.world/



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    Jun Li
    Associate Professor
    University of New Hampshire
    Durham NH
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