TBS Education’s 1st DBA Conference on applied research in business and management

Barcelona, 6th June 2025

CALL FOR CONTRIBUTORS

We are pleased to announce a call for contributions for TBS Education’s upcoming DBA Conference on applied research in business and management. This event, set to convene at the Barcelona campus of TBS Education, aims at advancing the state of the art and pushing the boundaries of applied business research by addressing the most pressing contemporary issues. The conference will serve as a dynamic platform for DBA candidates, alumni, practitioners, and scholars to exchange innovative methodologies, approaches, and findings in business management research. Special emphasis will be placed on the implications of rapid technological advancements and major societal shifts towards greater social justice, alongside urgent environmental challenges.

The seminar is designed to cultivate an alternative, critical and collaborative environment where researchers will interrogate how cutting-edge theoretical frameworks are being applied to tackle real-world (global) business dilemmas.

We invite contributions that not only apply research to practical business contexts but also critically evaluate these applications against the backdrop of global socio-economic changes and challenges. Contributions may include, but are not limited to, the following areas:

• Governance mechanisms and board responsibility: Studies on corporate governance mechanisms and codes, along with how board roles are increasingly prioritizing responsibility over (mere) compliance within corporate governance frameworks.
• Business strategy and innovation: Studies that scrutinize how businesses are rethinking strategies in response to technological disruption and how they foster innovation within competitive and complex environments.
• Leadership and organizational behavior: Insights into how leadership styles and organizational cultures are evolving in response to external pressures and internal dynamics. This includes a critical examination of the interplay between power structures and cultural norms within organizations, and how these factors drive or hinder the implementation of innovative leadership practices.
• Sustainability and social and environmental justice: Insights into how businesses are incorporating sustainable framework thinking and moral considerations when designing their operations.
• Operations and supply chain management: Applied research examining how companies are optimizing operations to enhance efficiency and manage risks within the limits of global supply chains and environmental constraints.
• Accounting and business analytics: Empirical studies on how (modern) accounting and business analytics are being leveraged to support sustainable decision-making and risk management within businesses. Contributions are encouraged that explore the transformative potential of creative accounting in shaping organizational behavior and achieving sustainable business outcomes.

Submission guidelines

We invite participants to submit extended abstracts (500-700 words) that outline the research problem, applied methodology, and key findings. Submissions should reflect rigorous empirical work, be it qualitative or quantitative, and show a clear link to practical implications in business and management.

Important dates

Abstract submission deadline: March 1, 2025

Notification of acceptance: March 15, 2025

Full Paper submission deadline: May 1, 2025

Conference date: June 6, 2025

How to submit

Please send your extended abstracts via email to workshop@tbs-education.es with the subject line “DBA Conference Submission.” Selected contributors will have the opportunity to present their work during the conference, attend keynote presentations by renown scholars and practitioners, and participate in panel discussions.

Who should attend

This seminar is open to DBA candidates, researchers, and practitioners in business and management who are engaged in applied research. It will offer a valuable opportunity to network with peers and industry leaders, gain insights into contemporary business issues, and receive feedback on ongoing research.

We look forward to your participation and contribution to the advancement of applied research in business and management!

For any inquiries, please contact y.vaillant@tbs-education.es

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This conference is designed to offer TBS Education DBA candidates a comprehensive platform to immerse themselves in the academic community. It aims to facilitate meaningful engagement with seasoned scholars and peers, fostering critical discussions that not only enrich their understanding but also significantly contribute to the refinement and successful completion of their theses. By participating, candidates will gain valuable insights into contemporary research methodologies, theoretical advancements, and practical applications relevant to their fields of study, thereby enhancing their academic rigor and scholarly contributions.