FUTURE-PROOF BUSINESS
Building on the success of the 2025 edition, which addressed the transformation of management and leadership competences in evolving work communities and industries, Theory in Practice 2026 continues the journey toward innovative and resilient business practices.
This year’s conference revolves around three compelling sub-themes:
Expect keynote speeches from leading experts, interactive workshops, and paper presentations that bridge academic research with practical insights. Speaker details will be announced soon.
Join us at Xamk’s Kouvola Campus on 26th March 2026 for Theory in Practice 2026, a dynamic event exploring Future Proof Businesses. This conference brings together researchers, teachers, practitioners, business professionals, students, and industry leaders to engage in forward-thinking dialogue and collaboration.
Keep an eye for information about the program details for the day. Be part of shaping the future of business!
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Registration opens
Proposal submission deadline
Proposal acceptance notification
Complete article submission deadline
16th Feb: Registration closes for presenters | 16th Mar: Closes for visitors
Conference day
Feedback/comments on articles
Finalized article for publication
The conference publications to be released at the latest
The conference is organised by the South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences Xamk.
The event has received funding from the Foundation for Economic Education
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