(October 23–25, 2026 · Changsha, China)

Artificial intelligence (AI) is penetrating all sectors of economy and society with unprecedented depth and breadth, profoundly reshaping the research paradigms of management science – from the logical starting point of theory building, to the methodological system of empirical research, and further to the organizational forms of knowledge production and dissemination. All are facing opportunities and challenges of systemic transformation. Against this backdrop, we cordially invite you to participate in the International Conference and Paper Development Workshop on “Research Paradigms in Management Science in the Age of Artificial Intelligence”. Co-organized by the International Association for Chinese Management Research (IACMR), the Academy of Management (AoM), and Hunan University, and hosted by the Business School of Hunan University, the conference will be held in Changsha, Hunan Province, China from October 23 to 25, 2026.

This conference aims to provide a high-level academic exchange platform for management scholars around the world to discuss paradigm shifts, theoretical innovations and methodological breakthroughs in management science research in the AI era. A special Paper Development Workshop (PDW) will be organized, featuring senior editors and scholars from several flagship journals of AoM – including the Academy of Management Journal (AMJ), Academy of Management Review (AMR), and Academy of Management Perspectives (AMP) – who will offer one‑on‑one in‑depth feedback and guidance to selected papers, helping outstanding research move toward high‑impact international journals. We especially welcome research proposals that are not yet fully mature but have strong potential, so that they can be polished from multiple journal perspectives during the workshop.

Conference Chairs:
Professor Yang Zhi, Dean of Business School, Hunan University
Professor Xu Huang (IACMR Vice President), Hong Kong Baptist University
Professor Chris Tucci (AOM Incoming President), Imperial College London

Confirmed Speakers/ Editors (continuously updated):

• Quinetta Roberson, Professor of Organizational Behavior at Michigan State University, Current Editor of AMJ
• Cyndi Man Zhang, Associate Professor of Strategic Management at Singapore Management University, Current Associate Editor of AMJ
• Wu Liu, Professor of Management at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Current Associate Editor of AMJ
• Chak Fu Lam, Professor at Education University of Hong Kong, Current Associate Editor of AMR
• Bonni Hayden Cheng, Associate Professor at City University of Hong Kong, Current Associate Editor of AMP
• Zhaohui Wu, Professor at Oregon State University

I. Submission Guidelines for the Paper Development Workshop

Workshop Language: The entire PDW will be conducted in English. All breakout sessions, editor feedback, and roundtable discussions will use English as the working language.
Proposal Language: All submitted research proposals must be written in English.
Important Dates:

• Proposal submission deadline: August 15, 2026
• Proposal review decision notification: September 15, 2026
• Full paper submission deadline: October 10, 2026

Submissions to the PDW will be made exclusively through the IACMR official submission system at:
https://www.xcdsystem.com/iacmr/forms/index.cfm?ID=0hVv6wD

Before submitting, authors must register for an account and update their profile (IACMR members can log in directly), then follow the system instructions to upload the paper and complete author information.

Submission Process:

1. Submit a no more than 10‑page research proposal: All scholars wishing to participate in the PDW must first submit a research proposal of no more than 10 pages (double‑spaced, English) via the submission system, outlining the research question, theoretical contribution, research design and empirical plan, data sources, and current progress.
2. Editorial Committee initial review: After receiving the proposals, the PDW editorial committee will conduct a centralized review to select those with strong potential for the next stage. Due to limited capacity, submission does not guarantee participation. Selected authors will receive an official invitation.
3. Submit full paper: Selected authors will be invited to submit a complete paper and will receive in‑depth feedback and one‑on‑one mentoring from senior editors and faculty from multiple AoM journals during the workshop.
4. Paper development goal: The core objective of the workshop is to develop research ideas and manuscripts in progress, facilitating submission to high‑level international journals such as AMJ, AMR, and AMP.

Important Notes:

• Submitted manuscripts must be original work that has never been published or presented before.
• No author information should appear in the uploaded manuscript to ensure objective and fair review.
• We welcome submissions on any management‑related topic, any level of analysis, and any empirical method, consistent with the scholarly mission of the AoM journal portfolio.

II. Conference Program Schedule

• October 23 (Friday)
  09:00 – 17:30    Registration
• October 24 (Saturday)
  08:30 – 09:30    Opening Plenary
  09:30 – 12:00    Keynote Speeches
  12:00 – 14:00    Lunch
  14:00 – 17:30    Parallel Paper Sessions and Discussions (for selected authors only)
• October 25 (Sunday)
  08:30 – 12:00    Roundtable Forums & Closing Ceremony
  12:00 – 17:30    Departure

Note: Except for the parallel paper sessions on the afternoon of October 24 (which are open only to selected authors), all other sessions are open to all registered participants.

III. Organizers

• Co‑organizers: International Association for Chinese Management Research (IACMR), Academy of Management (AoM), Hunan University
• Host: Business School of Hunan University

IV. Conference Registration and Fees

Travel and accommodation expenses are to be borne by participants. Early bird registration deadline is October 16, 2026. The registration link will be provided separately.

V. Contact Information

For any questions regarding the conference and the PDW, please contact: Conference Secretary‑General, Associate Professor Wei Zeng, Business School of Hunan University, Email: zengwei@hnu.edu.cn

Welcome to Changsha in the autumn of October! We look forward to sharing this academic event with you.

Organizing Committee of the International Conference and Paper Development Workshop on
“Research Paradigms in Management Science in the Age of Artificial Intelligence”
May 2026