Theory in Practice Conference:
Future-proof Business
Call for extended Abstracts
The international Theory in Practice Conference 2026 warmly welcomes researchers, teachers, practitioners, and business professionals to contribute to the dialogue on how organizations can thrive in the face of global change. The conference theme, Futureproof Business, highlights strategies, practices, and innovations that enable long-term success in uncertain and dynamic environments.
The submissions are invited under two categories:
- Peer-reviewed articles: extended abstracts from all conceptual, analytical, and empirical perspectives
- Expert articles: case studies, practice-based articles, and development projects that demonstrate how organizations implement futureproof strategies in real contexts
Themes and topics: Peer-Reviewed articles
Extended abstracts for peer-reviewed articles are invited in, but not limited to, the following areas:
Resilient and sustainable Business
How can organizations remain competitive and sustainable in the face of global uncertainty?
- ESG reporting, sustainable finance, and stakeholder communication
- Circular economy and sustainable supply chains
- Role of responsible leadership and corporate governance in turbulent environments, building purpose-driven and/or regenerative business practices
Digital Tranformation, AI, and Data-Driven Management
How does technology reshape business models, decision-making, and competitiveness?
- AI and data analytics in management, marketing, and HRM
- Digital customer experience and platform-based business models
- Ethical considerations in digitalization and automation
Inclusive Leadership, Human Capital, and Innovation
How can organizations remain competitive and sustainable in the face of global uncertainty?
- Inclusive and cross-cultural leadership practices
- Employee well-being, resilience, and meaningful work
- Diversity, Ethics, Inclusion and innovation as sources of competitive advantage
Authors are encouraged to submit their latest research, case studies, and technological advancements aligned with the conference theme and topics.
Themes and topics: Expert Articles
We welcome submissions for extended abstracts for expert articles from both researchers and practitioners who wish to share deeper practical insights, lessons learned, and evidence of impact.
Resilient and sustainable Business
How can organizations remain competitive and sustainable in the face of global uncertainty?
- Practical approaches to ESG reporting, sustainable finance, and stakeholder communication
- Implementation of circular economy principles and sustainable supply chains
- Experiences of responsible leadership in turbulent environments, including purpose-driven and/or regenerative business practices
Digital Tranformation, AI, and Data-Driven Management
How does technology reshape business models, decision-making, and competitiveness?
- Case examples of AI and data analytics applied to management, marketing, and HRM, or teaching
- Development projects enhancing digital customer experience and platform-based business models or teaching
- Practical and ethical challenges of digitalization and automation in organizational or pedagogical contexts
Inclusive Leadership, Human Capital, and Innovation
How can organizations remain competitive and sustainable in the face of global uncertainty?
- Inclusive and cross-cultural leadership practices that strengthen organizational performance
- Programs and initiatives supporting employee well-being, resilience, and meaningful work
- Innovation outcomes enabled by diverse teams and inclusive organizational cultures
Authors are encouraged to submit their latest research, case studies, and technological advancements aligned with the conference theme and topics.