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The EAM 2027 Submission System Opens in October!

EAM 2027 Submission Deadline is January 20, 2027

We welcome scholarly papers, panels and symposia, experiential learning activities, professional development workshops, idea incubator submissions, posters, and cases across the full range of EAM conference tracks.

SUBMISSION SYSTEM — COMING IN OCTOBER

Acceptance letters will be sent EARLY MARCH 2027

This year’s conference theme, “Entrepreneurial Thinking Across Boundaries: Reimagining Business and Academia”, invites scholars, educators, and practitioners to explore how entrepreneurial mindsets can transform both organizational practice and academic environments. Entrepreneurial thinking—characterized by opportunity recognition, innovation, adaptability, and value creation—extends beyond startups and into classrooms, research agendas, and institutional strategy. We encourage submissions that examine how such thinking can drive impactful research, enhance teaching and learning, foster cross-sector collaboration, and address complex societal challenges. In alignment with the Eastern Academy of Management’s commitment to high-quality scholarship, ethical practice, and inclusive community, this theme seeks to amplify diverse perspectives and advance new insights at the intersection of entrepreneurship, management education, and organizational innovation.

Submissions on this theme may explore a wide range of topics, such as:

• How can innovative and opportunity-oriented thinking reshape management education, leadership, and organizational effectiveness?
• In what ways can management research evolve to generate greater impact, relevance, and real-world value?
• How can organizations and institutions cultivate adaptable, creative, and forward-thinking cultures?
• What new forms of collaboration across sectors can enhance management practice and knowledge creation?
• How can management scholars and practitioners advance ethical, inclusive, and socially responsible innovation?

Overall, this conference theme provides a forum for exploring new perspectives in management, sharing innovative practices, and engaging in thoughtful dialogue about how entrepreneurial thinking can shape the future of organizations and academia. It aims to spark collaboration, inspire fresh approaches, and encourage action toward more adaptive, impactful, and inclusive management practices. Submissions that do not directly address the theme are also welcome.

MANUSCRIPT FORMATTING

FOR SCHOLARLY PAPERS

A paper refers to a fully developed manuscript on a scholarly topic. The paper could be either empirical or conceptual and must be submitted to a single track.

Each submission should include the following:

• Title (no author information) with an abbreviated version used as a running header on each page.
• Abstract (150 words maximum).
• Keywords (no more than five).
• The paper body: introduction, theoretical background, key propositions OR data, methods & results, and discussion.
• References (in APA style).
• If used: Tables, figures and appendices. Note tables and figures must include captions.

Length and formatting: 

• All text in the manuscript should be double-spaced, with a 1-inch margin on all four sides.
• The paper size should be set to ‘Letter’ (8.5 inches X 11 inches).
• Manuscripts should be prepared in 12-point font.
• Submissions are limited to a maximum of 40 double-spaced pages, which includes the paper body, and all references, tables, figures and appendices. References may be single-spaced.
• Your manuscript should be submitted as ONE file in .pdf format.
• Please be sure there is NOT author identifying information anywhere in your submission.

MANUSCRIPT FORMATTING FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP (PDW)

Te Professional Development Workshops (PDWs) are a platform for colleagues to share knowledge and expertise and foster the professional development of workshop participants. It is an opportunity to develop innovative and creative workshops that will benefit EAM members. PDW proposals can be submitted only to the PDW track. Proposals must be a minimum of 4 pages and must include and be organized in the following order:

• Page 1: Title page which contains up to 150-word abstract of the workshop.
• Page 2: One page explanation as to why the workshop should be of interest.
• Page 3: One page description of the workshop’s format.
• Page(s) 4-6: Maximum three page overview of the workshop.

PDW Proposals should use the following page format: Times New Roman 12-point font, double-spaced, 1-inch (2.5cm) margin all around, 8.5" x 11" page setting. Your proposal should be submitted as ONE file in a .pdf format.

MANUSCRIPT FORMATTING FOR EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING ACTIVITIES (ELA)

Experiential exercises include structured activities, role plays, simulations and other forms that create active student involvement. Exercises should be original or represent substantial modifications of existing exercises (if a modification, also include the original exercise as an appendix).

Each submission must include the following:

• Introduction to the exercise –write a short rationale for why the topic is important/relevant to the study of management, concepts or theories typically taught, and how the exercise will facilitate student learning. You need not review why experiential learning is needed.
• Instructions for presenting the exercise including the following: 

a) learning goals, 
b) approximate timing for the whole exercise and individual parts, 
c) number of participants or group size, 
d) materials and technology needed, 
e) appropriate level (undergrad, grad, executive), and 
f) preparation needed for students and for the instructor.

• Debriefing –discuss in detail how you debrief the exercise. Include specific questions for the instructor to ask to process the exercise, hints on ways to make the exercise work effectively, what could be expected when running the exercise, and possible variations in the use of the exercise.
• Teaching notes –describe in detail the steps and timing involved in doing the exercise. Try to write instructions that assume the instructor has never seen the exercise before and wants to use it the following day in class.
• Provide evidence of student outcomes that validate the exercise learning objectives". For example, were students able to answer specific questions; Did students ask questions that lead to additional debrief or deeper dive into the content?
• Demonstration at ELA –explain how the exercise will be demonstrated during a 30-minute session at the conference. Discuss the extent to which session attendees will be able to participate in the exercise. The demonstration should inspire attendees to use or adapt the technique in their courses.
• Appendices – a copy of the complete exercise and any handouts, materials or resources used in the exercise.

Length and Formatting:

• Submissions (body only) generally should be no longer than 2000 words. This does not include the abstract, references, tables, figures or appendixes.
• References (in APA style). References may be single-spaced.
• Your manuscript should be submitted as ONE .pdf format. Supplementary files may be uploaded. All text in the manuscript should be double spaced, with a 1-inch margin on all four sides. The paper size should be set to ‘Letter’ (8.5 inches X 11 inches). Manuscripts should be prepared in Times New Roman Font, Font size 12.
• Your submission will be blind peer reviewed, so it is very important that you ensure that author names and identifying information does not appear anywhere in your manuscript, not even on the title page.

MANUSCRIPT FORMATTING FOR POSTERS

Research posters summarize information or research concisely and attractively to help publicize it and generate discussion. The poster is usually a mixture of a brief text mixed with tables, graphs, pictures, and other presentation formats. At a conference, the researcher stands by the poster display while conference attendees come view the presentation and interact with the author. Graduate and undergraduate students are encouraged to apply.

To submit a poster, authors need to submit ONE file in .pdf format with the following information:

• Poster title - Your poster should have a succinct title that describes the main ideas or finding of your research. Keep in mind that the poster title will be listed in conference program without the abstract and meeting attendees often use the titles to decide which posters to visit. When possible, the title should indicate the key ideas or results rather than the research or experimental question.
• Poster abstract - The abstract should briefly describe your research ideas or findings (up to 150 words).
• Track - Choose the track to which your research belongs.
• Keyword - Select three keywords that best represent your poster. Keywords are used to organize presentations by topic in poster sessions.
• Summary - The summary describes your research in detail, including methods and results (up to 1000 words). The references do not count toward the word limit. Use APA citation style for references.
• The conference can accommodate 18" x 24" for easel signs, 36" x 48" for small posters, 48" x 60" for typical posters.

MANUSCRIPT FORMATTING FOR

Idea incubator

Idea incubator submissions are an opportunity to further develop new or existing research ideas. Sessions are structured as roundtable discussions to facilitate coaching and individual feedback.

To submit an idea, authors need to submit ONE file in .pdf format with the following information:

• Title - Your submission should have a title that reflects the main idea(s) you want to explore.
• Body - The submission may be in the form of a full manuscript or an extended abstract. If it is a full manuscript, it should conform to the submission guidelines for a scholarly paper, even if some sections may not be fully developed at this stage.

If submitting an extended abstract, it should describe your research idea(s) in 500 to 1000 words (excluding references). Be sure to include enough detail and background so that others can understand your research question and idea(s).

• Track - Choose the track to which your research belongs.
• Keyword - Select three keywords that best represent your idea. Keywords are used to organize presentations by topic in sessions.
• Use APA citation style for citations references.