Conference details

Co-Chairs:

• Roberto Galang (Dean, Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines, rgalang@ateneo.edu) 
• Fuming Jiang (Professor, RMIT University, Australia, fuming.jiang@rmit.edu.au) ​

Participating senior faculty:​

• Peter Bamberger (Professor, Tel Aviv University, Israel; immediate past President, Academy of Management)​
• Asda Chintakananda (Associate Dean and Professor, NIDA Business School, Thailand)​
• Sali Li (Moore Professor, University of South Carolina, USA)​
• Chenwei Liao (Associate Professor, Michigan State University, USA)​
• Hemant Merchant (Professor, University of South Florida, USA)​
• Mike Peng (Jindal Chair, University of Texas at Dallas, USA; President, Asia Academy of Management)​
• Jintong Tang (Mary Louise Murray Professor, Saint Louis University, USA; Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Asia Pacific Journal of Management)​
• Amonrat Thoumrungroje (Associate Professor, Mahidol University, Thailand)​
• Daphne Yiu (Lee Kong Chian Professor, Singapore Management University, Singapore)​

Interested junior faculty colleagues:

Please indicate your interest in this PDW on the conference registration form. During registration for this PDW, please provide your CV (no extra preparation). The Junior Faculty Consortium Co-Chairs will confirm your participation in early May 2026.

Chair:

• Markus Taussig (Associate Professor, Rutgers University, USA, mtaussig@business.rutgers.edu)​

Participating senior faculty:​

• Felix Arndt (Professor, University of Waterloo, Canada)​
• Peter Bamberger (Professor, Tel Aviv University, Israel; immediate past President, Academy of Management)​
• Michael Carney (Professor, Concordia University, Canada)​
• Chao C. Chen (Distinguished Professor, Rutgers University, USA)​
• Xiao-Ping Chen (Philip Condit Chair, University of Washington, USA)​
• Asda Chintakananda (Associate Dean and Professor, NIDA Business School, Thailand)​
• Takahiro Endo (Associate Professor, University of Victoria, Canada)​
• Sali Li (Moore Professor, University of South Carolina, USA)​
• Hemant Merchant (Professor, University of South Florida, USA)​
• Dong Liu (Williams Chair, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA)​
• Mike Peng (Jindal Chair, University of Texas at Dallas, USA; President, Asia Academy of Management)​
• Andreas Schwab (Professor, Iowa State University, USA)​
• Jintong Tang (Mary Louise Murray Professor, Saint Louis University, USA; Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Asia Pacific Journal of Management)​
• George White III (Director of DBA Program and Professor, University of Michigan–Flint, USA​

Interested doctoral (PhD and DBA) students:

Please indicate your interest in this PDW on the conference registration form. During registration for this PDW, please provide your CV (no extra preparation). The Doctoral Student Consortium Chair will confirm your participation in early May 2026.

Workshop leaders:

Joel Koopman (Texas A&M University, USA)​

This workshop offers a practical roadmap for designing and executing high-quality experience-sampling (ESM) studies in organisations. Participants will learn how to capture employees’ day-to-day experiences, emotions, and behaviors using intensive, repeated measurement, and how to align sampling decisions (when, how often, and how long) with dynamic theory and real-world constraints. The session will walk through major design choices-such as temporal framing, scale anchors, and use of self- versus other-reports-and show how seemingly small decisions can meaningfully affect data quality, inference, and publication prospects. Emphasis will be placed on concrete examples and common pitfalls, equipping attendees to both conduct and critically evaluate ESM research in organisational settings.​

Workshop leaders:

Elle Yoon (Iowa State University, USA)​

Panelists: ​

• Kenneth Frank (Michigan State University, USA)​
• Daniel Gamache (University of Georgia, USA)​
• Scott Johnson (Iowa State University, USA)​

Management scholars are often concerned about empirical biases from endogeneity. When endogeneity is present, any model that does not account for the endogeneity will provide biased coefficient estimates. Scholars often attempt to address potential endogeneity in their research. However, there are many misunderstandings about endogeneity and scholars often implement questionable solutions. This PDW provides a learning opportunity about endogeneity and how to address it correctly. To do so, we explore the myths, legends, and facts about endogeneity. First, our expert panelists will each address a key issue in endogeneity. Topics include instrumental variable analysis, sensitivity analysis, and editor’s view of endogeneity in the field. Following their presentations, the panelists will answer questions from the audience, from which we will facilitate a scholarly conversation about their views on endogeneity. We will share specific statements, and have the panelists discuss whether the statements reflect a myth, legend, or fact, about endogeneity.​

Workshop leaders:

Simona Grande (Universitetet i Agder, Norway; Università di Torino, Italy; RMIT, Australia; Tec de Monterrey, Mexico) 

This PDW offers a practical introduction to core ethnographic data collection techniques, with a focus on observation and participant observation as tools for studying social interactions and organisational practices in real-world settings. Participants will learn how to develop an ethnographic gaze, systematically observe social processes as they unfold, and engage with research contexts at varying levels of researcher involvement. The session will walk through key methodological choices, including what to attend to in observational research (e.g., interactions, routines, space, and material artifacts), how researcher presence shapes data generation, and the role of reflexivity in shaping what researchers see, record, and interpret in the field. Emphasis will be placed on experiential learning through live observation exercises, small-group reflection, and concrete examples of common challenges and pitfalls. The workshop is particularly geared toward doctoral students and junior scholars seeking to build strong foundations in ethnographic fieldwork, though participants at all career stages are welcome. By the end of the workshop, attendees will be equipped with practical tools to design and conduct ethnographic research in organisational and social environments. (After acceptance, participants will be asked to fill out a short introduction form.)

Workshop leaders:

Betty Zhou (Texas A&M University, USA)​

After acceptance, participants will be asked to submit a short working paper or proposal for feedback.

Experienced scholars providing feedback: ​

• Beth Campbell (University of Minnesota, USA)​
• Rico Lam (University of Macau, China)​
• Huy Le (University of Texas at San Antonio, USA)​
• Dong Liu (Georgia Institute of Technology, USA)​
• Wu Liu (Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China)​
• Yihao Liu (University of Georgia, USA)​
• In-Sue Oh (Temple University, USA)​
• Andreas Schwab (Iowa State University, USA)​
• Riki Takeuchi (University of Texas at Dallas, USA)​
• Luke Zhu (York University, Canada)​

Interested participants:

For registration, please complete the registration form available on the conference website to indicate your interest in participating. You will be asked to upload your CV (no additional preparation is required) and rank the four workshops in order of preference (e.g. Workshop 4, 1, 2, 3).

Expanding Our Reach: Writing Beyond the Research Paper

​Workshop leaders:

Rick Delbridge (Cardiff University, UK), Roy Suddaby (University of Victoria, Canada), and Diego M. Coraiola (University of Victoria, Canada). Rick and Roy serve as Associate Editors for the Academy of Management Collections, while Diego is the Incoming Editor-in-Chief for the Academy of Management Learning and Education.​

We are pleased to announce that the Academy of Management Learning and Education (AMLE) has joined the Academy of Management Collections (AMC) for this collaborative workshop. This session explores the practice of alternative forms of academic writing designed to reach broader audiences and increase scholarly impact. Participants will explore new genres, learn practical techniques for developing a distinctive voice, and understand how these forms can enhance both public relevance and professional growth. This workshop aligns directly with the new essay format from the Academy of Management Collections, which is designed to capture timely and provocative ideas that advance management thinking in accessible and engaging ways, and the Essays and Dialogues from the Academy of Management Learning and Education.

Leveraging a roundtable format, participants will be introduced to forms of writing and scholarship other than the traditional research paper. The session will explore examples of alternative forms and identify publishing venues for essays and journalistic pieces. Through dedicated coaching, participants will practice techniques for elevating their voice and reader connection while reframing their scholarly expertise for public and practitioner audiences.
 

Participation Details:

Interested participants should indicate their interest in this PDW on the conference registration form. During the registration process, please provide your CV, as this is a required step for attendance.​

The workshop will be divided into two parts.​

• Part 1 will be open to all registered participants. The editors will provide a brief introduction to AMC and AMLE and present on essays, long-form writing, and dialogic responses.​
• Part 2 will be dedicated to a roundtable discussion of one-page essay outlines. This second portion is strictly capped at 30 participants to ensure high-quality interaction. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a one-page outline as early as possible, as these spots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.​

Discover the authentic charm of the Mekong Delta through a personalised day tour in Ben Tre Province. With a small group setting, guests can enjoy meaningful interactions with local communities, experience village life by boat and bicycle, observe traditional livelihoods and enjoy a home-style lunch hosted by a local family. The tour is designed to offer an immersive cultural experience while supporting responsible and sustainable tourism.​

What to expect:​

• Travel from RMIT to Ben Tre, passing rice fields and enjoying a short break along the way​
• Explore local industries including a traditional brick factory and Ben Tre’s coconut products​
• Cruise along the Mekong River with fresh fruit and coconut juice​
• Cycle through village coconut groves, visit local artisans and enjoy a riverside Southern Vietnamese lunch​
• Experience a rowing boat ride through Ben Tre’s coconut canals before returning to Ho Chi Minh City

• Set menu lunch, with vegan and vegetarian options available ​
• Return A/C bus transfers from RMIT ​
• English-speaking tour guide ​
• All boat rides and bicycle hire ​
• Fruit and coconut juice tastings ​
• Two bottles of water ​
• All sightseeing and entrance tickets ​

• This tour is operated by our official travel partner, Joy Journeys, who is fully responsible for the collection, handling, protection, and confidentiality of participant data in accordance with applicable privacy regulations.​
• Payments will only be accepted through the official portal in registration link. We do not collect payments through any other platform or third party.​
• Fees are non-refundable unless the activity is cancelled by the organiser​.
• Participants are responsible for arriving at the designated meeting point on time​.
• Detailed itineraries and final confirmations will be sent closer to the event​.

Participants will be guided through TIM Corp’s F&B Innovation Lab and cocoa garden, gaining firsthand exposure to the company’s applied approach to food and hospitality innovation. The tour will showcase TIM Corp’s innovation facilities, selected product development initiatives, and how the organisation integrates research, experimentation, and experiential learning within its operations.​

Participation is by pre‑registration only and will be capped once capacity is reached​.