2024 Irish Academy of Management Annual Conference
Munster Technological University
The Next Technological Wave: Preparing for Disruption
Hosted by Munster Technological University | Bishopstown Campus
Recent advances in technology – particularly Artificial Intelligence – point to a future that may see a remarkably transformed workforce and workplace. The advent of ChatGPT type technologies, the increasing applicability of virtual and augmented reality technology, and a populace that has been primed for greater technology adoption following the recent pandemic, are just simple examples that suggest the potentiality for major disruption in our ways of working. The challenge for various areas of business –management, marketing, accounting/finance and human resources – is to adopt and successfully embrace the new future rather than to fall foul of it. The resultant challenge for the research community is to assess the means by which we can better accept and exploit the coming wave of technological disruption, to communicate and lead the argument for change, while responding with the usual rigour in our research approaches. This conference will explore research from all business disciplines that reflects the changing technological world and its impact on the business environment.
Conference Co-Chairs
Dr. Rose Leahy, Munster Technological University
Dr. Pio Fenton, Munster Technological University
Keynote Speaker
Andrew Wyckoff
Andrew Wyckoff is a visiting Senior Fellow at the European University Institute’s School of Transnational Governance specialising in digital policy, a nonresident Senior Fellow at The Brookings Institution supporting the Forum for Cooperation on AI and an adjunct professor at Georgetown’s Walsh School of Foreign Service.
In July 2023, he retired from the OECD where for more than a decade he was the Director of the OECD’s Directorate for Science, Technology and Innovation (STI). In that role, he oversaw OECD’s work on innovation, business dynamics, science and technology, information and communication technology policy as well as the statistical work associated with each of these areas. As Director, he represented the OECD in relationships with international organizations, including participating in G-7 and G-20 work on innovation, digital policy and excess steel capacity. Prior to being Director, he worked as the Head of STI’s Digital Economy Policy division at the OECD as well as Head of STI’s Economic Analysis and Statistics Division.
His experience prior to joining the OECD in 1995 includes positions at the US Congressional Office of Technology Assessment as the Program Manager of the IT and Commerce program, the US National Science Foundation (NSF) and The Brookings Institution.
He is currently a member of the Committee of Experts for the Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF) Digital Gender Gap Study and a member of the Global Task Force on Predictive Analytics convoked by Igarapé Institute. Previously he has served as a commissioner on the Lancet Commission Global Health Futures 2030 and co-chaired the US National Academies’ panel on Developing Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators for the Future.
He is a graduate of Harvard’s John F. Kennedy School of Government with a Master of Public Policy and the University of Vermont with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with honors.
Important Dates
Registration Deadline for paper presenters: 02nd August 2024
Doctoral Colloquium: 27th August 2024
Conference: 28th – 29th August 2024
In addition to the keynote speeches and paper presentations, the conference features:
Doctoral Colloquium Schedule
Track Details
Submissions
Submissions are invited from academic scholars, research students (Masters, PhD, DBA and other relevant doctorates) and practitioners in management areas.
The main conference tracks include:
Work, Employment and Organisation | Dr Catriona Burke and Dr Jonathan Lavelle | University of Limerick
Strategy, International Business and Global Value Chains | Dr Donal O’Brien | Technological University Dublin
Responsible Business, Global & Societal Impact, Grand Challenges | Dr Maire O’Sullivan | Munster Technological University
Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Ecosystems and Small Business Innovation | Dr Breda Kenny/ Dr Mukesh Hasirumane Venkatesh | Munster Technological University/ NTNU Norway
Teaching and Learning: Business Education for New Times | Ms Marese Bermingham | Munster Technological University
Marketing, Tourism and Services Management | Dr Noel Murray | Munster Technological University
Technology and Business | Dr Simeon Vidolov | University of Galway
Accounting, Finance and Corporate Governance | Dr Claire O’Sullivan Rochford | Munster Technological University
Leadership and Organisational Behaviour | Dr Fiona Sheridan | University of Galway
Doctoral Colloquium | Dr Helen McGuirk | Munster Technology University
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
IAM Member Doctoral Students
(includes doctoral colloquium, conference,
lunch and social event)
€110
IAM Non-Member Doctoral Students
(includes doctoral colloquium, conference, lunch and social event)
+ IAM Membership Fee of 30 Euro
€140
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.
Conference Hotel: The River Lee