Celebrating 30 Years of the Irish Academy of Management Conference at Kemmy Business School, University of Limerick in August 2026
25th – 26th August
Doctoral Colloquium is Monday 24th Aug
Conference Registration OPEN. Click here to register
Abstract Submissions Portal Now Open. Click here to find out more
Modern Management – Meaningful tomorrow
Dr Christina O’Connor, Dr Mary Curtin and Dr Catriona Burke are honoured to serve as the Co-Chairs of the Irish Academy of Management Conference 2026. We are absolutely delighted to welcome you to this landmark event, which will take place at the Kemmy Business School, University of Limerick, on August, 24th to August 26th, 2026.
The Irish Academy of Management Conference is one of the largest annual gatherings of business scholars and educators on the island of Ireland. In 2026, we will celebrate the success of this Academy with the 30th anniversary of the IAM Conference. This conference is a place where we share research and build meaningful connections across disciplines. Each year, the conference brings together colleagues from across Ireland and beyond to reflect on the changing world of management. For 2026, our theme is Modern Management – Meaningful tomorrow. We believe these are the defining issues as we collectively navigate challenges in business, public policy, sustainability, and society at large.
Whether you are a doctoral student taking your first steps into research, an experienced academic presenting cutting-edge findings, or a practitioner bringing insights from the field, this conference offers a platform to exchange knowledge and spark collaboration.
So why attend the Irish Academy of Management Conference in 2026?
To present your research to a dynamic and supportive audience, to engage with keynote speakers who are shaping the future of management scholarship, to connect with colleagues from Ireland, to participate in developmental workshops, doctoral colloquia, and networking sessions tailored for all career stages and to take part in important conversations about how management research and practice can make a positive difference in society.
And perhaps just as importantly, to enjoy the friendships, conversations and the spirit of community that make the Irish Academy of Management such a special network.
Keep an eye out…
Keep an eye on the Irish Academy of Management website and on the Kemmy Business School channels for updates on: submission deadlines, keynote announcements, registration details, and practical information about travel and accommodation.
Come to learn, to share, to network, and to be part of a vibrant and supportive academic community.
We look forward to seeing you in Limerick for what will be a fantastic celebration of our 30th year of the Irish Academy of Management Conference.
Christina, Mary & Catriona
Important Dates
Proposed scheduled for 2026:
• Abstract Submission Deadline: Friday 26th Feb 2026
• Notification of Abstract Acceptance: 10 April 2026
• Full Paper Submission: Friday 24th July 2026
• Registration Deadline for paper presenters: Monday 27th July 2026
Keynote Speaker
We are delighted to announce that Dr. Martin Wetzels is the Irish Academy of Management Annual Conference Keynote Speaker. Martin Wetzels, PhD is currently Full Professor of Marketing at EDHEC Business School, Lille Campus, France. His research interests focus on: services marketing and management, marketing research and analytics, digital marketing, advertising and communications, innovation management, and supply chain management. His work has resulted in more than 125 articles in leading international journals, such as Journal of Marketing, Journal of Consumer Research, MIS Quarterly, Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science, Journal of Operations Management, Journal of Retailing, Journal of Product Innovation Management, and the Journal of Service Research. He has provided more than 165 contributions to conference proceedings and presentations. His work has been cited over 38000 times to date. A recent article in PLOS Biology (Ioannidis et al. 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024) included him in the Stanford University list of Top 2% of scientists worldwide according to Scopus citation impact for 2018-2023. The AD Scientific Index ranks him in the Top 2% scientists worldwide based on Google Scholar citations. Furthermore, research.com ranks him in Top 1000 Business & Management Scientists worldwide for the 2022 and 2023 edition. In 2022 and 2023 he was recognized by Clarivate as Highly Cited Researcher. Furthermore, he is currently serving as Area Editor, for the Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science, Associate Editor for the Journal of Product Innovation Management and as Co-Editor for the Journal of Service Research. Finally, he is the 2023 recipient of the AMA SERVSIG Christopher Lovelock Career Contributions Award.
Kemmy Business School
The Kemmy Business School, named in honour of the late Jim Kemmy, a visionary leader from Limerick, is one of Ireland’s leading business schools. Holding prestigious triple accreditation, the school has built a strong reputation for excellence in business education. It is internationally recognised for its high-quality teaching, dynamic research culture and close partnerships with industry and the wider community.
Here at Kemmy, research isn’t just about theory, it is about making a difference. By hosting the Irish Academy of Management Conference in 2026, we are not only celebrating this spirit of engaged scholarship, we are also creating a space where new collaborations can flourish and where research can inspire meaningful change.
And of course, we are also proud of our physical space. Our modern award-winning building, with its light-filled atrium, collaborative teaching rooms, and cutting-edge research facilities, will provide an inspiring setting for the 2026 IAM conference.
Conference Co-Chairs
Kemmy Business School, University of Limerick
Dr Mary CurtinKemmy Business School, University of Limerick
Dr Catriona BurkeKemmy Business School, University of Limerick
Kemmy Business School
In addition to the keynote speeches and paper presentations, the conference features:
Doctoral Colloquium Schedule
Track Details
Submissions
Once your abstract is accepted, you will be invited to submit the full paper by 19th July 2024. We look forward to seeing you in August 2024 at Munster Technology University.
In addition to the keynote speech and paper presentations, the conference will also feature a Doctoral Colloquium convened on 27th August, an Early Career Workshop and Meet the Editors Sessions.
Full Paper Submission: 19th July 2024
Registration Deadline for paper presenters: 02nd August 2024
Doctoral Colloquium: 27th August 2024
Conference: 28th – 29th August 2024
The conference will feature a Doctoral Colloquium convened on 27 August 2024. In addition to the student presentations, the Doctoral Colloquium will feature an Early Career Workshop along with other sessions tailored towards the needs students including researching and writing skills.
In preparing your Doctoral Colloquium submission we request that you consider the following headings in outlining your work. (Max 1500 words, submission date Feb 24th 2024)
Student Name
Supervisors
University
Program
Working Title
Aim/Research Question
Sub Questions (if applicable)
Expected Design/Methodology
Key Findings in the current literature reviewed
Key Gaps in the current literature reviewed
Relevance / Contribution of the proposed research
References
Presenter Biography (Max 100 words)
It is appreciated that doctoral students are at different stages in the PhD journey – therefore the level / depth of the research may vary accordingly.
There is no requirement for Doctoral Students who are accepted for the conference to submit a full paper.
You can submit to the Doctoral Colloquium using the same submission link as for the main conference and please choose the Doctoral Colloquium track option
Full Paper Submission Guidelines
Full Paper Submission Guidelines. All submissions should adhere to the following guidelines. Submissions failing to adhere to these will not be accepted.
- Document to be saved as a pdf
- Document should be formatted in Times New Roman font, 12 pt., 1” Margins, A4 portrait
- Submissions should be between 6000 and 8000 words in length exclusive of bibliography
- Keywords (between 3-6 keywords)
- Citations in text and referencing according to Harvard style
First page must be the title page including:
- Paper title
- Full name of each author
- Affiliation of each author
- E-mail address of the corresponding author
Second page should be a structured abstract (max 1500 words) with the following headings where applicable:
- Purpose
- Design/methodology/approach
- Findings
- Research limitations/implications
- Practical implications
- Social implications
- Originality/value
Full paper to follow thereafter.
Conference Registration Fees
General Rates
IAM Member
(includes doctoral colloquium, conference,
lunch and social event)
€250
IAM Non-Member
(includes doctoral colloquium, conference, lunch and social event)
+ IAM Membership Fee of €60
€310
Student Rates
Registration is now open
IAM Member
(includes conference, lunch and social event)
€195
Non IAM Member Rate
(includes conference, lunch and social event)
+ IAM Membership Fee of €60
€255
IAM Member Doctoral Students
(includes doctoral colloquium, conference,
lunch and social event)
€95
IAM Non-Member Doctoral Students
(includes doctoral colloquium, conference, lunch and social event)
+ IAM Membership Fee of 30 Euro
€125
Accommodation
All accommodation is subject to availability. Early booking is advised.
On-Campus Apartments, Maynooth University
Please quote Voucher Code IAMC_01/25 at time of booking
Glenroyal Hotel, Maynooth:
Please quote Group Code GA001869 at time of booking.
Please note: This code will not be available online or via the hotel website; guests must call or email and quote the above code to avail of rooms held.
Courtyard Hotel, Leixlip:
Please quote Discount Code IAM25 at time of booking.
Guests attending the conference can avail of 10% off Bed & Breakfast rates between 24th and 28th August 2025.