Theory in Practice Conference 2027
BRIDGING SUSTAINABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY
ACROSS BUSINESS, SOCIETY, AND TECHNOLOGY
24–25 March 2027
In person: Jamk University of Applied Sciences, Jyväskylä, Finland
Online: Participate from anywhere
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.
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.
Suggested Research Tracks
The list of research topics provided under each research track is indicative rather than exhaustive. Authors are encouraged to submit papers on other relevant topics that align with the scope of the respective track
Sustainability of the Data-Driven Economy and Ecosystems (Innovation, Business, Tourism, Sports etc.)
- Triple bottom line Framework: Integration of economic, environmental, and social performance
- Socio-cultural, Institutional and Regulatory contexts: How policies, regulations, and norms shape ecosystem
- Leadership, Management, or Coordination: How ecosystems functions smoothly?
- Micro Enterprises & Stakeholders Diversity: What is the role of individual or micro sized organizations?
- Sustainable Services Business and Value chain: How multifaceted service elements are distributed across actors in ecosystems?
Sustainable Entrepreneurship
- Next generation entrepreneurship
- Regenerative business models
- Economic environment and Value Creation
- Ecopreneurship and green ventures
- Social entrepreneurship
- Teampreneurship
Sustainable Finance, Corporate Governance, and Control
- Critique of financial and non-financial performance measurement
- Sustainability, ESG, Circular Economy, Corporate Social Responsibility
- Dynamics of corporate board of directors and evolving leadership
- Technology and Finance
- Sustainability reporting and global financial regulatory system
- Geopolitical risks and international finance
- Global macroeconomic developments and corporate finance
- AI and corporate finance
- Financial reporting quality, corporate valuation and evaluation
- Leadership, security, strategic management and decision making
- Sustainable finance and responsible management
- Entrepreneurial finance and SMEs/Startups
- Macroeconomic (monetary and fiscal) policies and leadership
The Role of AI in the Future of Leadership and Management
- Leadership Capabilities and Competencies in the Age of AI
- AI-Enabled Leadership and Decision-Making
- Human–AI Collaboration and Changing Leadership Roles
- AI in Strategic Foresight and Future-Oriented Leadership
- Demonstrating and Measuring the Value of AI in Leadership and Management
- Cybersecurity Dynamics
Society, Security and Resilience: Knowledge-Based Leadership Across Organizations and Regions
- Strategic Decision-Making Under Uncertainty and Risk
- Knowledge-Based Leadership and Data-Informed Resilience
- From Micro to Macro: Actors in Multi-Level
- Resilience Systems
Resilience Dynamics in Organizations, Regions and Ecosystems - Systemic Leadership for Societal Resilience and Continuity
- Business Models for Sustainability in Circular and Climate Neutral Economy
Higher Education, Learning, Capability Development, and Pedagogical Innovation for Sustainable Futures
- Transformative Pedagogies for Sustainability and Responsibility
- Digitalization, AI, and the Future of Learning Ecosystems
- Competence Development for Sustainable and Responsible Leadership
- Pedagogical Innovation for Sustainable Futures
Advancing Social Sustainability: Inclusion, Equity, and Wellbeing
- Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice in Organizations and Society
- Wellbeing, Work, and Quality of Life in a Changing World
- Community Resilience and Social Innovation
- Ethics, Responsibility, and Sustainable Governance
Strategic Management of Complex and Regulated Systems: Interplay of Market and Non-Market Forces
- Strategic management in complex, regulated, or institutionally constrained systems
- Interplay of market and non-market forces in system-level decision-making
- Strategy under regulatory dominance, policy uncertainty, or societal pressure
- Power, dependence, and institutional dynamics in systems-of-systems
Strategic roles of system operators, integrators, and infrastructure owners - Coopetition, coordination, and conflict in socio-technical ecosystems
- Rival claimants to economic or social surplus within engineered systems
- Long-term investment strategies under regulatory and political risk
- Strategic responses to decarbonization, digitalization, or resilience mandates
- Governance and strategic alignment in public-interest and infrastructure systems
- Adaptation of classical strategy frameworks for systems engineering contexts
Submission guidelines
- 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. Both registration and extended abstract submission must be completed via the Webropol form. Please use the link provided below.
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.
suggested research topics
The suggested list of research topics below is not exhaustive. Authors are encouraged to submit research work on related topics as well.
Authors are encouraged to submit their latest research, case studies, and technological advancements aligned with the conference theme and topics.