Artificial intelligence (AI) is penetrating every sector of the economy and society with unprecedented depth and breadth, fundamentally reshaping research paradigms in management science—from the logical foundations of theory building, to empirical methodologies, and to the organizational forms of knowledge production and dissemination. All these dimensions face both 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.” This conference is jointly organized by the International Association for Chinese Management Research (IACMR), Academy of Management (AOM), and Hunan University, and hosted by the Business School of Hunan University. It will be held from 23-25 October 2026, in Changsha, Hunan, China.

The conference aims to provide a high-level academic exchange platform for management scholars worldwide to discuss paradigm shifts, theoretical innovations, and methodological breakthroughs in management research in the AI era. A dedicated Paper Development Workshop (PDW) is featured, with senior editors and scholars from leading journals of AOM and IACMR—including the Academy of Management Journal (AMJ), Academy of Management Review (AMR), Academy of Management Perspectives (AMP), and Management and Organization Review (MOR)—offering one‑on‑one developmental feedback to selected papers. We particularly welcome early‑stage research proposals with high potential, which will be polished through multi‑perspective inputs from editors representing different journals.

Conference Co‑Chairs

• Zhi Yang – Dean, Business School, Hunan University
• Xu Huang – Hong Kong Baptist University; IACMR Vice‑President
• Chris Tucci – Imperial College London; AoM President‑Elect

Conference Secretary‑General: Assoc. Prof. Wei Zeng – Business School, Hunan University

Confirmed Speakers & Editors (continually updated)

• Bonni Hayden Cheng, Associate Professor at City University of Hong Kong, Current Associate Editor of AMP
• Han Jiang, Professor at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Current Senior Editor of MOR
• Chak Fu Lam, Professor at Education University of Hong Kong, Current Associate Editor of AMR
• Ning Li, Professor at Tsinghua University, Current Deputy Editor of MOR
• Wu Liu, Professor of Management at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Current Associate Editor of AMJ
• Zhaohui Wu, Professor at Oregon State University
• Cyndi Man Zhang, Associate Professor of Strategic Management at Singapore Management University, Current Associate Editor of AMJ
• Long Zhang, Professor of Management at Hunan University

Manuscript Review Committee

• Chair: Xu Huang, Hong Kong Baptist University
• Macro Group: Prof. Han Jiang, School of Management and Economics, CUHK‑Shenzhen
• Micro Group: Ning Li, School of Economics and Management, Tsinghua University

I. Submission Guidelines

Workshop Language: The entire PDW will be conducted in English. All breakout sessions, editorial feedback, and roundtable discussions will use English as the working language.

Proposal Language: All submitted research proposals must be written in English.

Submission Limit: To ensure review quality and participant experience, each submitting account may submit a maximum of two research proposals through the conference submission system. Submissions exceeding this limit will not be processed.

Important Dates:

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

All submissions must be made through the official IACMR submission system below.

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

Submission Procedure:

1. Submit a 10‑page research proposal: All scholars intending to participate in the PDW must first submit a research proposal of no more than 10 pages (double‑spaced, in English) that clearly states the research question, theoretical contribution, research design and empirical plan, data sources, and current progress.
2. Initial review by the Manuscript Review Committee: Upon receipt, the committee will conduct a centralized review to select proposals with high developmental potential for the next stage.
3. Submit full paper: Selected authors will be invited to submit their full papers and receive in‑depth feedback and guidance from senior journal editors and mentors during the workshop.
4. Paper development goal: The core objective of the PDW is to develop conceptual ideas and ongoing manuscripts, facilitating submission to top‑tier international journals.

Important Submission Notes:

• Submitted manuscripts must be original works that have never been published or presented elsewhere.
• Uploaded manuscripts must not contain any author‑identifying information to ensure an objective and fair review process.

II. Conference Program

October 23 (Friday)
09:00 – 17:30　Registration

October 24 (Saturday)

• 08:30 – 09:00 Opening Plenary
• 09:00 – 12:00　Keynote Speeches & Meet‑the‑Editors
  This session includes:
  • Keynote Speeches: Invited speakers deliver addresses on research paradigms in management science in the AI era.
  • Meet‑the‑Editors: Journal editors (including editors from AoM journals such as AMJ, AMR, AMP, and IACMR’s MOR) discuss publishing trends, review criteria, and paper polishing strategies for AI‑era management research.
• 12:00 – 14:00 Lunch
• 14:00 – 17:30　Paper Development Workshop
  Each paper will be allocated 40 minutes, consisting of a 15‑minute author presentation followed by 25 minutes of feedback and suggestions from two senior editors. The workshop is open to all registered participants; however, due to limited seating, authors with accepted submissions are guaranteed a seat.

October 25 (Sunday)

• 08:30 – 12:00　Interdisciplinary Roundtable & Thematic Discussions
  This session includes:
  • Interdisciplinary Roundtable: Scholars from diverse disciplinary backgrounds engage in dialogue on the frontiers of AI and management science.
  • Thematic Breakout Discussions: Participants will be divided into five thematic groups based on their research interests. Each group will conduct in‑depth discussions on core issues and present a summary of their deliberations. Representatives from each group will be nominated from the participants and will report their group’s insights during the final plenary wrap‑up.
• 12:00 – 17:30 Departure

III. Organizers

Hosts: International Association for Chinese Management Research (IACMR), Academy of Management (AoM), Hunan University
Organizer: Business School, Hunan University

IV. Conference Registration and Fees

The payment portal will officially open after the proposal review decisions are announced (i.e., after 15 September 2026). Selected authors and all attendees will be notified via email and the conference website. Please stay tuned for further information.

Registration Category	Early‑bird (on or before Oct. 16)	After Oct. 16
Faculty / Professionals	¥600	¥1,000
Students	¥300	¥500

Travel and accommodation expenses are to be borne by participants. The early‑bird registration deadline is October 16, 2026. The specific registration link and other conference details will be announced later.

Local Organizing Committee (Business School, Hunan University)

Chair: Prof. Yuejun Zhang

Vice‑Chairs:
Prof. Yanhui Jiang, Prof. Feng Wang, Prof. Gangjin Wang, Prof. Long Zhang, Prof. Yan Chen

Executive Secretary‑General:
Assoc. Prof. Ling Zhou

Committee Members:
Assoc. Prof. Yaxi Shen, Asst. Prof. Zhu Yao, Asst. Prof. Yun Dong, Asst. Prof. Wan Cheng, Asst. Prof. Liyan Wang

For any inquiries regarding the conference and the Paper Development Workshop, please contact:
Conference Secretary‑General: Assoc. Prof. Wei Zeng, Business School, Hunan University. Email: [email protected]

Conference Venue: Business School, Hunan University, Lushan South Road, Yuelu District, Changsha, Hunan, China

In the autumn breezes of October, we look forward to welcoming you to the star‑city of Changsha for this great academic event!