Research Impact Conference

Conference Overview

The Research Impact Conference convenes educators to examine how high-quality business education research is defined, measured, and advanced.

This first-ever dedicated research conference is a collaborative initiative between AACSB and the Academy of Management (AOM), hosted at the UCD College of Business, 26–27 May 2026 in Dublin, Ireland. Through engaging discussions, practical examples, and shared learning, participants will explore how management research can inform organizations, influence policy, and respond to pressing societal challenges across business education landscapes.

Who Should Attend

This conference is designed for business school leaders, faculty, researchers, and scholars who are committed to advancing the relevance and impact of management research. This will also appeal to research administrators, deans, associate deans, and accreditation leaders seeking to align research strategies with institutional missions, community needs, and global standards of education.

Conference Advisory Committee

We are deeply grateful to our Conference Advisory Committee for their dedication, time, and support in helping make this inaugural event a success.

• Peter Bamberger, Past President, Academy of Management; Domberger Chair in Organization and Management, Coller School of Management, Tel Aviv University

• Elliot Bendoly, Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Operations Management; Distinguished Professor of Operations and Business Analytics, Max M. Fisher College of Business, The Ohio State University

• Anthony Brabazon, Professor of Accounting, Dean of Business and College Principal, UCD College of Business

• Andrew Burton-Jones, President, Association for Information Systems; Future of Health Research Hub Lead and Professor, UQ Business School, The University of Queensland

• Tammy Madsen, President, Academy of Management; W. M. Keck Foundation Chair Professor of Strategy & Innovation,Management & Entrepreneurship Department, Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University

• Eileen McAuliffe, Executive Vice President, Chief Thought Leadership Officer, and EMEA, AACSB International

• Araceli Mora, President, European Accounting Association; Professor in Accounting and Finance, University of Valencia

• Chris Tucci, President-Elect, Academy of Management, Vice Dean of Education ad Interim, Professor of Digital Strategy & Innovation, Imperial Business School, Imperial College London

Contact Us

If you have questions, contact us at events@aacsb.edu