Impact is not a citation count. It is the degree to which our scholarship changes how the world thinks and acts.
Tammy Madsen, President, Academy of Management
Conference Overview
The AACSB+AOM Research Impact Conference convenes researchers, educators, and business school leaders to examine how high-quality business education research is defined, measured, and advanced.
This first-ever research impact conference is a collaborative initiative between AACSB and the Academy of Management (AOM), hosted by UCD College of Business, 26–27 May 2026 in Dublin, Ireland.
Through engaging discussions, practical examples, and shared learning, participants will explore how scholarship can inform organizations, influence policy, and respond to pressing societal challenges.
The conference aims to advance a broader, shared understanding of research impact while highlighting innovative initiatives and leading practices within business schools. It will bring together deans, researchers, journal editors, funders, industry leaders, and policymakers to explore how business school research can generate meaningful impact for society and organizational practice.
Conference Program
The conference program features a mix of keynote conversations, panel discussions, and interactive sessions designed to explore how research impact is understood and advanced across business education.
Sessions highlight emerging frameworks, institutional approaches, and real-world examples of how research is shaping organizations, informing policy, and contributing to society. The program brings together perspectives from academic leaders, journal editors, and practitioners to foster dialogue across roles and disciplines.
Research Impact Task Force
Grounded in the work of AACSB’s Global Research Impact Task Force, the conference builds on a cross-organizational effort to better understand and advance research impact across business education.
The program provides a focused forum for:
- Expanding how impactful research is understood beyond traditional scholarly metrics
- Developing new approaches to measuring and assessing research impact
- Strengthening collaboration across disciplines and with external stakeholders
- Cultivating institutional mindsets, incentives, and infrastructure that support meaningful impact
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.
Press Release: AACSB and AOM to Host Inaugural Research Impact Conference
Conference Advisory Committee
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, The Ohio State University
Anthony Brabazon, Dean, UCD College of Business
Andrew Burton-Jones, President, Association for Information Systems; Professor, The University of Queensland
Tammy Madsen, President, Academy of Management; Professor, Santa Clara University
Eileen McAuliffe, Executive Vice President and Chief Thought Leadership Officer, AACSB International
Araceli Mora, President, European Accounting Association; Professor, University of Valencia
Chris Tucci, President-Elect, Academy of Management; Professor, Imperial College London
Travel & Logistics
Dublin offers a vibrant and accessible setting, with a rich academic tradition and strong connections to industry and policy.
Information on hotel accommodations, travel planning, and visa support, including recommended hotels and visa guidance, is available through the conference site.
