Theory in Practice Conference 2027:
BRIDGING SUSTAINABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY
ACROSS BUSINESS, SOCIETY, AND TECHNOLOGY
Call for extended Abstracts
The international Theory in Practice Conference 2027 warmly welcomes experienced researchers, early-stage scientists, teachers, practitioners, alumni, students studying in higher education institutions and business professionals to discuss current challenges, share insights, and build connections between research and practice.
The 2027 conference theme, Bridging Sustainability and Responsibility Across Business, Society, and Technology, provides a platform to participants to explore how sustainability and responsibility can guide understanding, decision making, policy framework, and collaboration in the context of technological development.
The submissions are invited under two categories:
- Peer-reviewed articles encompassing theoretical, analytical and empirical perspectives.
- Expert articles, including case studies, practice-based articles, and development projects.
- Please note that submitted abstracts should be new and should not be under review, accepted for publication or previously published elsewhere.
- All articles should be written and presented in English.
Submission guidelines
Extended Abstracts:
Peer-reviewed articles
Students and researchers
Authors are encouraged to submit their latest research, case studies, and technological advancements aligned with the conference theme and topics.
Extended Abstracts:
Expert articles
Business professionals
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.
- The maximum limit (excluding references), 700 words
- Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt, justified, line spacing at least 18, paragraph spacing before 6 pt after 0 pt
Layout
TITLE (Times New Roman, 13 pt, bold, uppercase)
First name Surname (Times New Roman, 11, bold)
Email, Affiliation (Times New Roman 10) (repeat block for each author)
EXTENDED ABSTRACT (Times New Roman, 12 pt, bold, uppercase)
CONTENT
- Background/Motivation – What is the background of the research topic? What is interesting/relevant about the research topic? What are the personal and professional factors of research motivation
- Purpose – What is the purpose of the study? What does the study intend to demonstrate or describe in the wake of extant literature? This section contains key research objectives, contexts, and their relevance. This section sets the tone of the manuscript.
- Theoretical framework – This section should focus on core theoretical/conceptual underpinnings, their interconnectedness in the form of comparison, positioning, contextualizing and drawing main inferences from the extant literature.
- Design/methodology/approach – Description of data, research approach/philosophy, sample characteristics, description of variables, analytical models/tools.
- Findings & Conclusions – What are the main results? What are the conclusions from the results?
- Research, practical & social implications – Does the study have theoretical implications and limitations? What are the practical implications? What are the possible social impacts
- Originality/value – What are the study’s main contributions? Contributions to the advancement of research.
- Keywords – Authors should provide appropriate and short keywords that encapsulate the principal topics of the paper. The maximum number of keywords is 5.
FUNDING AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS (OPTIONAL)
REFERENCES (12 pt, bold, uppercase)
- Maximum 5 references
- American Psychological Association (APA 7ed. Style).
Submissions
We kindly request authors to submit their extended abstracts by 10 January 2027. The abstracts should be submitted by email to Dr. Shab Hundal, Conference Chair: shabnamjit.hundal@jamk.fi. Please use TiP2027 extended abstract in the subject line of your email.
The presenters will receive feedback and suggestions at the conference. Subject to the quality of work and other publication protocols, the presenters will be invited to publish their Extended Abstracts in the conference proceedings. The selected Extended Abstracts, which are complete/nearly complete and have significant publication potential, will also be published in the Finnish Business Review journal.
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
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.