Posted by: Luis Camacho

Call for Papers

2026 Academy of Latin American Business and Sustainability Studies (ALBUS) Conference

on the theme

Transforming Latin American Business and Society from the Global South: Innovation, Sustainability, and Identity in the Age of AI

November 3-5, 2026 at Universidad Libre, Bogotá, Colombia

The Academy of Latin American Business and Sustainability Studies (ALBUS) and Universidad Libre, Colombia, are pleased to invite prospective authors, doctoral students, and scholars to submit papers, abstracts, extended abstracts, case studies, work-in-progress papers, and panel proposals for evaluation by the Scientific Committee. ALBUS is a hybrid conference; therefore, online participation is accepted. Papers can be written in English, Spanish, or Portuguese. All papers will be subjected to a blind review by at least two members of the Scientific Committee based on relevance, originality, importance, and clarity.

Submitted contributions should be related to one or more of the main themes proposed for the Conference:

1. Governments, Institutions and Corporate Sustainability
2. Digital Transformation
3. Marketing, challenges, and business performance
4. Human Capital, Culture, Ethics, Leadership, and Sustainability
5. Developing Sustainable Innovation and Entrepreneurship
6. Decision Science, Machine Learning and AI in Decision Making
7. Accounting, Economics, and Finance
8. Information Systems and Knowledge Management in Organizations
9. Health, Well-being, and Sustainable Healthcare Systems
10. Engineering, Technology and Sustainable Infrastructure
11. Education, Curriculum and Teaching Innovation

The objective is to generate discussions that interest academics, researchers, administrators, consultants, policymakers, and labor market observatories in private and public corporations. Therefore, we encourage contributions that advance theoretical and empirical research and enhance comprehension of contemporary issues in the abovementioned themes.

Conference Highlights

Publication Opportunities

• Proceedings: Authors can publish their studies as abstracts (by default) or full papers in the ALBUS Conference Proceedings with the USA ISSN: 2993-4613 and a DOI number. An individual DOI number will be assigned to each accepted paper. Also, all papers, work in progress, and extended abstracts will be published in the .
• Journals: A selected number of competitive papers will be considered for publication in the following peer-reviewed journals, subject to their online submission and normal review process: , , and .

• Conference Awards: Awards will be given for the conference’s Best Paper, Best Paper – Doctoral Student, and Best Paper – Master’s / Undergraduate Student.

For more information, please contact:

Dr. Luis Camacho, Conference Chair, Empire State University, New York, USA, luis.camacho@sunyempire.edu

Dr. Claudia Lovegrove, Communications Chair, Empire State University, New York, USA, claudia.lovegrove@sunyempire.edu

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Posted by: Richard Whitfield

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Posted by: Achchuthan Sivabalan

Dear ELMAR Community,

I am pleased to share two recent research focuses that delve into important areas of sustainable marketing and consumer behavior:

1. Antecedents and Consequences of Green Skepticism – This study examines the factors that lead consumers to question or doubt environmentally friendly claims and explores the subsequent impact on their attitudes, purchase intentions, and brand perceptions. Understanding green skepticism can help marketers design more credible and effective sustainability strategies.
2. An Investigation into the Outcomes of Green Branding – This research investigates how green branding initiatives influence consumer responses, including brand trust, loyalty, and purchase behavior. By analyzing the effectiveness of green branding efforts, organizations can better align their sustainability communication with consumer expectations.

I invite the ELMAR community to engage with these topics, share insights, and contribute to the ongoing discussion on sustainable marketing practices.

Prof. S. Achchuthan

Phone: +94763396854 | Email: achchu@univ.jfn.ac.lk

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Posted by: Michael Polonsky

EXTENSION Conference Call for Papers FEB 28

Conference theme: Sustainability in Our Times
Conference Dates: May 28–29, 2026
Location: NEOMA Business School, Paris Campus

Conference website:

The World We Want Area of Excellence of NEOMA Business School, in collaboration with Deakin Business School, Melbourne Australia is pleased to announce the 2025 conference entitled “Sustainability in Our Times.” This two-day event brings together scholars, industry professionals, and policymakers to explore the latest research and practices in sustainable business across multiple disciplines. The conference will provide a platform for rigorous academic exchange, industry insights, and collaborative discussions on strategies and innovations to advance sustainability in business and society. The conference aims to:

• Foster interdisciplinary discussions on sustainability challenges and solutions.
• Promote high-quality research in sustainable business practices.
• Connect academia, industry, and policymakers to share insights and best practices.
• Encourage collaborations that advance sustainability research and education.

The core activities for the 2 days include:

Conference Tracks and Workshops:

Sustainable Finance. Track chairs: Helene Mathurin (helene.mathurin@neoma-bs.fr) and Emma Li (emma.li@deakin.edu.au)

Track description: Over the past two decades, sustainable finance has shifted from a niche to a mainstream component of global capital markets, propelled by the growth of ESG-labelled assets and rising regulatory and societal expectations. Yet this rapid expansion has also exposed major challenges. As the field matures, its credibility increasingly depends on stronger analytical foundations, more reliable disclosures, and clearer evidence of genuine environmental and social outcomes. This track invites research that responds to the rapidly shifting expectations surrounding sustainable finance. We welcome studies focusing on both micro and macro levels as well as theoretical, empirical, and methodological contributions.

Sustainable Accounting. Track chair: Michelle van Weeren (michelle.van-weeren@neoma-bs.fr)

Track description: Sustainability accounting and reporting initiatives have been developed fast in the past decades: new systems have been invented to value nature and society, standards have been set to report on sustainability risks and impacts, and new professions have emerged in the realm of sustainability accounting and audit. The expansion of traditional accounting practices to include sustainability topics also creates tensions with extant beliefs, norms and practices. This track invites work that explores how sustainability accounting is being developed, implemented, and contested, both at the micro and the macro level.

Sustainable Marketing. Track chairs: Stefan Markovic (stefan.markovic@neoma-bs.fr) and Michael Polonsky (michael.polonsky@deakin.edu.au)

Track description: Our track on Marketing and Consuming Differently! invites scholars to explore how marketing can facilitate transitions toward more sustainable lifestyles, business models, and markets. We encourage submissions that challenge dominant consumption logics, propose new pathways for reducing environmental harm, and provide fresh theoretical, methodological or managerial insights. We aim to stimulate rich scholarly discussion around these transitions and the role of marketing in enabling them.

Sustainable Information Systems / Operations Management�� Track chairs: Bingqing Xiong (b.xiong@deakin.edu.au) and Indranil Biswas��(indranil.biswas@neoma-bs.fr)

Track Description: This track explores emerging research and leading practices at the intersection of sustainability, operations management, and information systems. We invite contributions that advance understanding of how digital technologies enhance the environmental, social, and economic sustainability of operations and information systems. Of particular interest are digital-enabled decarbonization strategies, such as advanced carbon accounting systems, automated footprint measurement, comparative climate policy analytics and strengthen ESG compliance powered by digital and analytical tools.

Sustainable Entrepreneurship / Small Business. Dhara Shah��(d.shah@deakin.edu.au) and Bisrat Misganaw (bisrat.misganaw@neoma-bs.fr)

Track Description: The literature on sustainable entrepreneurship has been growing over the last couple of decades. Sustainable entrepreneurship requires entrepreneurs and their ventures to operate at the nexus of ecological stewardship, social value creation, and economic viability. While it is shaped by external environment and context, it is also related to internal values, practices and beliefs. This track invites scholarly contributions that advance theoretical, empirical, and methodological understanding of sustainable entrepreneurship by examining how different factors (both internal and external) shape and are shaped by it. We welcome studies focusing on both micro and��macro levels.

PhD workshop moderated by Emmanouela Mandalaki (emmanouela.mandalaki@neoma-bs.fr)

Description: Join us for a collaborative PhD workshop on the first afternoon of the conference! Designed to foster learning, feedback, and networking, the workshop features a poster session, roundtable discussions with faculty input, and panels on publishing strategies and academic career preparation. The program concludes with a social event to connect with peers and faculty in an informal setting. We welcome PhD students from all research stages to participate and engage in a vibrant community of emerging scholars.

Paper development Workshop on Bio economy and sustainability moderated by Nicolas Befort (nicolas.befort@neoma-bs.fr)

Description: Bioeconomy research has grown rapidly in recent years, building a strong foundation for understanding both the sustainability potential and the risks of reinforcing global inequalities. This first wave of work has offered essential insights into emerging innovations, practices, and socio-economic implications across the bioeconomy. A new phase of research is now gaining momentum — one that investigates transition pathways, institutional dynamics, and the material conditions shaping bio-based futures. With this in mind, we invite contributions that advance critical and forward-looking perspectives on the bioeconomy.

for sustainability transition moderated by Rose Bote (rose.bote@neoma-bs.fr)

Description: Discover Convergences, a half-day immersive workshop where you simulate running a company to 2040, navigating crises while balancing carbon, social, economic, and resilience goals. Through small group role play, you learn how to steer organizations toward sustainability, responsibility and long-term robustness. We invite you to embrace the challenge of decision-making in a poly-crisis world.

Submission Requirements and Process

Interested participants must submit AN ABSTRACT by��using the Microsoft CMT Portal

The abstract should be of no more than 3,000 words (including references), Times New Roman, 12, minimum 1.5 spacing and must be with no identifying markers to facilitate the blind review process. Authors will be notified of acceptance or otherwise by March 16 2026. (submitted papers must not have been published, or accepted for publication).

Conference Fees

Important Dates

• Feb 28th, 2025: Abstract Submission Deadline
• Mar 16, 2025: Notification of Acceptance & Registration Opens
• May 1, 2025: Conference Registration Deadline
• May 28–29, 2025: Conference Days

For questions regarding submissions, contact the track chairs and workshop moderators directly

For all other questions contact the organizers: Rose Bote (rose.bote@neoma-bs.fr),�� Kristijan Mirkovski (k.mirkovski@deakin.edu.au)�� or Marianna Russo (marianna.russo@neoma-bs.fr)

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Posted by: Friederike Paetz

Special Issue

Journal of Sustainable Marketing

From Aisles and Platforms to Ecosystems: Rethinking Retail for a Sustainable Era

Guest Editors

Anahit Armenakyan
Nipissing University | Canada

Friederike Paetz
Anhalt University of Applied Sciences | Germany

Nadine Schröder
Hochschule Bielefeld – University of Applied Sciences and Arts | Germany

Carsten D. Schultz
University of Hagen | Germany

Deadline: 2026-09-01

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Posted by: Michael Polonsky

Conference Call for Papers – Sustainability in Our Times

Dates: 28–29 May 2026
Location: NEOMA Business School, Paris Campus
Website:

NEOMA Business School’s World We Want Area of Excellence, in collaboration with Deakin Business School (Melbourne), invites submissions to the 2026 conference Sustainability in Our Times. The conference brings together scholars, industry professionals, policymakers, and PhD students to advance interdisciplinary research and practice in sustainable business.

The two-day program features academic and industry keynotes, panel discussions, parallel paper sessions, workshops, a PhD workshop, paper development workshops, and a social event.

Conference Tracks:

1. Sustainable Finance (helene.mathurin@neoma-bs.fr; emma.li@deakin.edu.au);
2. Sustainable Accounting (michelle.van-weeren@neoma-bs.fr);
3. Sustainable Marketing (stefan.markovic@neoma-bs.fr; michael.polonsky@deakin.edu.au);
4. Sustainable IS/Operations (b.xiong@deakin.edu.au; indranil.biswas@neoma-bs.fr);
5. Sustainable Entrepreneurship/Small Business (d.shah@deakin.edu.au; bisrat.misganaw@neoma-bs.fr).

Abstract deadline: 13 February 2026

Submission portal:

Enquiries: rose.bote@neoma-bs.fr | k.mirkovski@deakin.edu.au | marianna.russo@neoma-bs.fr

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Posted by: Fabian Bartsch

Special Issue

International Marketing Review

Global Impact, Local Action: Understanding Consumer Responses to Sustainability in a Globalized World

Guest Editors: Ryuta Ishii (Ritsumeikan University) r-ishii@fc.ritsumei.ac.jp; İlayda İpek (Dokuz Eylül University) ilayda.gungor@deu.edu.tr; Mai Kikumori (Ritsumeikan University) kikumori@fc.ritsumei.ac.jp; Fabian Bartsch (MBS School of Business) f.bartsch@mbs-education.com

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Posted by: Caspar Krampe

27th-29th May 2026
Conference Workshop

Shifting the System: Market Innovation for Sustainability Transitions

Building on the success of past Market Shaping workshops, we continue to bring together scholars with a specific interest in shaping sustainable futures. The purpose of this workshop is to present and exchange ideas on market shaping, with a specific interest how to innovate markets for a more sustainable future. We explore how markets can act as engines rather than barriers for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

The conference will be held on May 27 (welcome reception), 28 (full day) and 29 (morning) at Wageningen University (within one hour travel from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport).

If you wish to participate, please submit your abstract (max. 300 words) outlining your research idea, alignment with the workshop’s theme and author details to events.mcb@wur.nl

More information:

Chairs:

Paul Ingenbleek
Caspar Krampe
Gisela van den Brink Otto
Valtteri Kaartemo
Suvi Nenonen

Location: Wageningen, The Netherlands

Abstract submission: 1st March 2026
Notification of acceptance:1st April 2026
Registration deadline: 1st May 2026
Participation fee: 350€

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Posted by: Giuseppe Danese

The Laboratory of Economics and Management Carlo Buratti (LEM) at the University of Padua, Italy, is pleased to announce the second edition of the Symposium on “Advancing Sustainability Research with Experimental Methods”, to be held December 4–5, 2025, in Padua, Italy.

We are pleased to announce that Professor Emanuele Campiglio (University of Bologna) will deliver the keynote address.

We invite contributions using lab or lab-in-the-field experimental methods to investigate the economic, social, and environmental dimensions of sustainability.

Key Information

Symposium dates: December 4–5, 2025
Location: Padua, Italy (easily accessible from both Venice airports)
Attendance: Free of charge
Submission deadline: September 30, 2025
Notification of acceptance: October 13, 2025
Registration deadline: October 31, 2025

Extended abstract submission form:

For any questions, please feel free to contact me at giuseppe.danese@unipd.it <giuseppe.danese@unipd.it>.

We would be grateful if you could circulate this call among colleagues and graduate students who may be interested.

We look forward to your submissions.

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