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SAMIBC2026: SAM International Business Confernece 2026

New England Institute of Technology

East Greenwich, RI, United States, March 16-21, 2026

Conference website	http://www.samnational.org
Submission link	https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=samibc2026
Abstract registration deadline	December 31, 2025
Submission deadline	January 21, 2026

Topics: business research healthcare management

81^st SAM INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CONFERENCE

ADVANCING MANAGEMENT:MANAGING HEALTHY ORGANIZATIONS

March 16 - 21, 2026

A HYBRID CONFERENCE

The Society for Advancement of Management (SAM) invites you to participate in its 2026 International Business Conference (IBC) on the New England Institute of Technology Campus in East Greenwich, RI. SAM is the world’s oldest professional management association, partner of the peer-reviewed SAM Advanced Management Journal published by Emerald Publishing, and the home of the International Business Skills Championship that occurs during the annual Conference. SAM has long been committed to advancing management research, practice, and education. Our 2026 IBC, the 81^st in SAM’s history, continues this tradition by bringing together academicians, researchers, industry experts, practitioners, and students to share insights, exchange ideas, and foster new collaborations.

CALL FOR PAPERS, POSTERS & PRESENTATION PROPOSALS

EARLY DECISION SUBMISSION DEADLINE FOR ABSTRACT & PAPERS

DECEMBER 1, 2025

REGULAR DECISION SUBMISSION DEADLINE FOR ABSTRACT & PAPERS

JANUARY 20, 2026

In today’s dynamic global economy, organizations face growing complexity in balancing profitability, sustainability, and the well-being of their people. Achieving success now requires a holistic approach, one in which healthy organizations integrate robust financial returns with ethical practices, long-term viability, and a nurturing workplace culture. Such a perspective builds upon Frederick Taylor’s foundational management insights, famously proclaiming, “In the past man has been first; in the future the system must be first”, while also recognizing that effective systems depend on supportive human environments.

Modern organizations cannot rely on a singular focus on profit, nor can they neglect it. Healthy organizations strive to meet financial targets and expand market share but do so in ways that respect core values, sustain their business model, and foster resilience. By pairing systematic management principles with genuine concern for employee and stakeholder well-being, leaders can create conditions where innovation thrives, operational efficiency improves, and people remain motivated to excel.

Sustainability is another key dimension of a healthy organization. It involves making strategic decisions that account for environmental and social impacts, while preserving resources for future generations. In practice, this might mean designing processes that minimize waste, establishing ethical supply chains, or developing robust community partnerships. Through such commitments, organizations not only protect their reputations but also gain a competitive edge by appealing to increasingly conscientious consumers and investors.

At the same time, workplace well-being must be prioritized alongside financial success. Healthy organizations recognize that high turnover, burnout, and a toxic culture undermine productivity and profitability. By investing in mental health support, flexible work arrangements, and inclusive leadership practices, businesses can strengthen loyalty, reduce operational disruptions, and enhance overall performance.

However, none of these efforts can succeed without clear, evidence-based strategies. Rigorous data collection, ongoing analysis, and continuous improvement are at the heart of ensuring that well-being programs, sustainability initiatives, and profit goals remain aligned. Here, Taylor’s legacy endures: managers must rely on systematic methods to balance human needs and organizational objectives effectively.

SAM invites academicians, practitioners, and students to submit papers, workshops, and symposium that illuminate these intertwined objectives, profitability, sustainability, and well-being, and offer pathways for forging truly healthy organizations. Join us at the 81^st annual IBC to explore how a thoughtfully designed system, powered by motivated individuals, can drive both financial success and a better future for all.

In line with our commitment to fostering healthy organizations that balance financial success with sustainability and employee well-being, SAM is proud to introduce two new tracks for the 2026 IBC:

EDUCATION RESEARCH & MEASUREMENT

CAREER DEVELOPMENT & COUNSELING

These tracks reflect our continued dedication to supporting both organizational effectiveness and individual growth.

Reflecting Frederick Taylor’s focus on systematic approaches, the Education Research and Measurement track highlights the importance of data analytics, evidence-based decision-making, and robust assessment practices that strengthen operational performance. Simultaneously, the Career Development and Counseling track emphasizes nurturing talent, promoting well-being, and guiding professionals through an evolving business landscape. By integrating these two dimensions, we underscore our commitment to a holistic vision of management, one that prioritizes profitability, sustainability, and the people who power organizational success.

Please submit your abstracts and papers via our online submission system at www.samnational.org/cfpsubmission . For more information, visit our conference website at SAMnational.org or contact us at conference@samnational.org.

We look forward to your contributions and to advancing the field of management together!

Submission Tracks

Research on a variety of topics that advance management education and practice is welcome. To participate, submit your Full paper or Extended Abstract to one of the following Tracks for peer review and acceptance for Conference presentation:

Track 1: Educational Research & Measurement (NEW FOR 2026)
- Assessment Design and Validation
- Learning Analytics and Data-Driven Decision Making
- Psychometrics and Item Response Theory
- Formative vs. Summative Assessment Practices
- Technology-Enhanced Assessment Tools
- Standardized Testing and Accountability
- Equity and Fairness in Educational Assessment
- Competency-Based Assessment Models
- Classroom-Based Assessment Strategies
- International Comparisons in Student Achievement
- Assessment in Online and Hybrid Learning Environments

Track 2: Career & Professional Development (NEW FOR 2026)
- Best Practices in Career Counseling and Advising
- Career Readiness and Employability Skills Development
- The Role of Technology in Career Services (e.g., AI, platforms, virtual advising)
- Culturally Responsive Career Counseling
- Career Development across the Lifespan
- Labor Market Trends and Implications for Counseling
- Internship and Experiential Learning Integration
- Counseling for Non-Traditional and Underrepresented Populations
- Collaboration between Career Services and Academic Programs
- Assessment Tools and Metrics for Career Counseling Outcomes
- Ethical Considerations in Career Development Practice

Track 3: Public Health & Healthcare Management
- Health Informatics
- Healthcare Management
- Healthcare Workforce Development
- Managing Health Disparities
- Management and Public Policy
- Public and Non-Profit Healthcare Management
Track 4: Sports & Hospitality Management
- Esports Management
- Facilities / Event Management
- Hospitality Management
- Sports Management
- Talent Management
Track 5: Organization Studies
- Business and Corporate Strategy
- Conflict Management
- Human Resource Management and Talent Management
- Leadership
- Organization Development and Change
- Organizational Behavior and Industrial-Organizational Psychology

Track 6: Entrepreneurship
- Entrepreneurship and Intrapreneurship
- Small Business Management
- Social Entrepreneurship

Track 7: Innovation Management
- Design Thinking and Innovation Management
- Digital Disruptions and Technology Management
- New Business Models
- Pedagogical Innovation in Management Education

Track 8: Information Systems and Operations Management
- Business and Management Analytics
- Cyber and Information Security Management
- Digital Commerce and Social Media
- Information Systems Management
- Operations, Project, and Quality Management
- Supply Chain and Logistics Management

Track 9: Functional Areas of Business
- Management of Economic Development
- Marketing
- Sales
- Economics
- Finance
- Accounting
- Banking
- Insurance

Track 10: Sector Specific Management
- Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management
- Higher Education Management
- Management Education and Development

Track 11: Social Issues in Management
- Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
- Gender, Diversity, and Inter-Generational Management
- Public and Non-Profit Management
- Social and Ethical Issues in Management
- Sustainability Management

Track 12: At Large
- Careers and the Future of Work
- International Management
- Management and Public Policy
- Management Consulting
- Management History

Submission Types

The Society for Advancement of Management International Business Conference (SAM-IBC) welcomes a diverse range of research methods and is open to papers, presentations, posters, workshops, symposiums, and panels that rely on statistical inference, qualitative data, verbal theory, computational models, mathematical models, literature review, and case studies. SAM-IBC invites you to submit any of the following types of your academic work to the conference:

Type 1: Scholarly Research

Presentations in this submission type will focus on one of the following three areas of scholarship:

Basic or discovery scholarship that generates and communicates new knowledge and understanding and/or development of new methods. Intellectual contributions in this category are normally intended to impact the theory, knowledge, and/or practice of business.
Applied or integration/application scholarship that synthesizes new understandings or interpretations of knowledge or technology; develops new technologies, processes, tools, or uses; and/or refines, develops, or advances new methods based on existing knowledge. Intellectual contributions in this category are normally intended to impact the practice of business.
Teaching and learning scholarship that develops and advances new understandings, insights, and teaching content and methods that impact learning behavior. Intellectual contributions in this category are normally intended to impact the teaching of business (adopted from the AACSB 2013 Accreditation Standards).

Type 2: Student Research

This submission type is for research presentations of student work both graduate and undergraduate that focus on one of the following three areas of scholarship:

Basic or discovery scholarship that generates and communicates new knowledge and understanding and/or development of new methods. Intellectual contributions in this category are normally intended to impact the theory, knowledge, and/or practice of business.
Applied or Integration/application scholarship that synthesizes new understandings or interpretations of knowledge or technology; develops new technologies, processes, tools, or uses; and/or refines, develops, or advances new methods based on existing knowledge. Intellectual contributions in this category are normally intended to impact the practice of business.
Teaching and learning scholarship that develops and advances new understandings, insights, and teaching content and methods that impact learning behavior. Intellectual contributions in this category are normally intended to impact the teaching of business (in accordance with the AACSB 2020 Accreditation Standards).

* Joint Faculty and Student research should be directed to the Faculty/Student Research track.

Type 3: Faculty/Student Research

This submission type is for presentations that are the joint product of Faculty and Student research. The majority or all of the presentation will be done by the student. Research in this track will focus on the same scholarship areas as in the Scholarly Research track.

Type 4: Practitioner Research and Presentations

Two options are available for practitioners. The first option in this submission type is for presentations that provide a real-world perspective on management issues within organizations; these presentations seek to provide members of SAM a view of these management issues from the practitioner perspective. The second option in this submission type is for the presentation of original case studies that focus on contemporary, real-world management issues and provide recommendations for management practice and/or education.

Type 5: Symposium, Workshop, and Panels

This submission type is for those who would like to present a workshop in either panel or presentation format. These sessions will relate to the Conference theme, and enhance positive Conference impact and meaningful take-aways for Conference attendees. When possible, workshops and panels are provided exclusive programming time separate from other presentations and are encouraged to envision participation from various disciplines and organizations.

Submission Process

The 2026 Conference will be using the automated manuscript submission and review system “EasyChair,” to facilitate review and acceptance of submitted work; papers sent via email cannot be reviewed. To submit your full paper or extended abstract, please click on the following link and follow the easy steps to register and submit your paper: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=samibc2026

For Abstracts / Full Papers

Competitive full papers should be typed, double-spaced, and not more than 20 typewritten pages, not including references and tables.
Extended Abstracts should be typed, double-spaced, and about 1-2 pages in length.
Papers must be submitted using APA Style.
For papers with multiple authors, at least one author for each accepted paper will be expected to register and appear digitally to present the research.
One author cannot present more than three papers.
The 2024 Conference Proceedings will adhere to an abridged summary for those papers selected for inclusion. Authors selected will be advised of the necessary length and details.

For Posters

A poster presentation submission should have a title page with an abstract of no more than 200 words. Do not include the author’s names on the title page, as posters will be double-blind reviewed.
Submission of the actual poster is not required during the selection process.
A poster presentation should be unique and not a presentation or summary of a published work.
For posters with multiple authors, at least one author for each accepted poster will be expected to register and appear to present the research.
If accepted, posters are permitted up to 50″ in width and 50″ in length

For Symposium, Workshop & Panels

The submission must include an abstract that includes the target audience, proposed format (symposium, workshop, or panel), required technology, a statement of value added, and description of the expertise of the presenter (and guests).
The proposal should broadly describe the basic components of the session, as well as a general outline of the content for each component.
For proposals with multiple authors and or presenters, all of the presenting authors for each accepted session will be expected to register and appear to facilitate their presentations.

For ALL Submissions

Submissions are limited to a maximum of three per individual author/presenter. At least one of the authors/presenters in a jointly-authored submission must attend and present at the Conference the work submitted. Papers and Abstracts are reviewed as they are submitted on the conference management system EasyChair, and decisions will be posted on EasyChair as well.

Only full papers or abstracts submitted by JANUARY 20, 2026 will be published in the Conference Proceedings. However, as space allows the conference programming committee may, at their own discretion, accept papers and presentations after this date.

Submission Evaluations

Full papers or extended abstracts will be double-blind reviewed. Submissions should include a title, authors, objective, outline, methodology, and importance. Author identification, including complete mailing address, e-mail, and telephone number, should appear in the EasyChair submission. Authors should not identify themselves elsewhere in the extended abstract or full paper. After a paper or abstract is accepted, the authors could update their submission on EasyChair system and add their name, contact information, and affiliation, if they desire so. Please state on the front page: “Abstract / Paper for the SAM 2026 Conference.” A non-refundable conference registration fee is due and payable within two weeks after notification of acceptance. Only full papers submitted will be published in the Conference Proceedings and will be eligible for best paper awards.

Hybrid Conference Format

Our 2026 conference is designed to accommodate a multitude of challenges and is being presented in a hybrid format. We invite you to participate in-person at the New England Institute of Technology Campus in East Greenwich from March 19 through March 21, 2026. Our in-person attendees will have a special program of events available with networking, workshops, and presentations that will only be available on-site.

For our event attendees who join us virtually, we are proud to announce we have partnered with CVENT and will have a multitude of conference offerings available to engage and cultivate ideas and exchanges around our conference theme Advancing Management: Managing Healthy Organizations. Our virtual offerings for SAMIBC2026 will take place March 16 through March 18, 2026.

Presentation Format

In-Person Presentations

For our research presenters, submissions will be curated into track presentations that will feature up to three presentations led by a session chair. Presentations are twenty (20) minutes long with five (5) minutes of questions, answers, and moderated discussion. Full papers presented will receive written feedback from an assigned discussant.

Virtual Presentations

For our research presenters who are engaging with our conference virtually, they will have access to our virtual conference platform tools including an individual designated presentation session with your live or pre-recorded session, private question and answer features that are accessible to attendees throughout the conference, and a session chat space for communal discussion.

Journal Publication Opportunity

We are pleased to share that SAMIBC2026 partners with the preeminent business journal publisher, Emerald Publishing. Submitted papers are eligible for expedited review and consideration for being published in the SAM Advanced Management Journal.

The final version of papers selected and presented at the conference must be sent by May 1, 2026, to be considered for publication in SAM Advanced Management Journal. This allows authors time to review comments and to incorporate changes needed based on conference feedback.

Authors may also elect to have their work published in our 2026 International Business Conference Proceedings.

Best Paper Awards

SAM will recognize the outstanding contributions of authors though recognition of Best Paper Awards. These awards include:

Overall Best Paper
Best of Track Paper
Best of Submission Type Paper

Only full papers submitted by the full paper submission deadline of January 20, 2026 will be considered.

SAM Collegiate Alumni Panel Call for Participants

We are planning to organize the SAM Alumni Panel, by inviting our successful alumni to share their experiences and accomplishments with the SAM members. Please contact Dr. Johnson (hjohnson@neit.edu) if you would like to be considered or if you want to nominate someone else for this panel.

Committees

Program Committee

Shelby Perry | Conference Chair
- New England Institute of Technology
Hank Johnson | Co-Conference Chair
- New England Institute of Technology
Wesley Lopez | Co-Conference Chair
- Society for Advancement of Management

Organizing committee

Patrick Endicott | SAM Executive Director
- Society for Advancement of Management
Jacklyn Pierce | Organizing Committee Member
- Valencia College

Venue

VIRTUAL SPACE

Hosted by Cvent

IN PERSON VENUE

New England Institute of Technology

1 New England Tech Boulevard | East Greenwich, RI 02818

Contact

All questions about submissions should be emailed to conference@samnational.org

International Collegiate Business Skills Championships

The first multi-dimensional Business Skills Competition that analyses a student team's ability to operate as a multi-functional manager utilizing the skills and abilities they have developed while enrolled in a Collegiate Business Program. Comprised of three divisions, Invitational, Undergraduate, and Open teams compete annually for the title of International Collegiate Business Skill Champion.

If you are looking to benchmark your business programs against the top talent in the country, submit a team of students from your program to compete in one or more of our signature events; our 43nd Annual Case Competition, Extemporaneous Speech Competition, Business Knowledge Bowl Competition, and Written Case Competition. Each competition will have winners, with an overall champion in each division being declared the SAM International Business Skills Champion.

Competition Formats

In-Person Competitions: For our collegiate competitors in person, we will offer all of our signature competitions with live-in person judging. Competitors should dress for success as our judging panels will include industry experts from our competition subjects looking to offer that next internship or first post-degree job.

Virtual Competitions: We understand that for some schools and competitors limited resources and institutional finances could make traveling to this years International Collegiate Business Skills Championships a complex challenge. We are excited to announce that this year we will host a separate virtual competition. If you are a new school looking to dip your toe in the business & management arena virtual participation in this years conference is the perfect opportunity to make a low cost investment in measuring your students competitive advantage in the workforce. If you previously have attended a Society event and are just testing the waters, feel free to dive in, we are excited to have an opportunity to reengage with colleges and universities across the country and around the world who are just getting off-campus student engagement in competitions back up and running. Either way, we are excited to see you for our Virtual International Collegiate Business Skills Championships.