About us

The Gulf South Business Research Conference invites scholars, students, and industry professionals to explore how collaboration and creativity drive innovation across business disciplines. This year’s theme, 'Collaboration, Creativity, and Commerce: Innovation in Business from Ideas to Execution,' encourages research and discussion on how ideas move from conceptual development to implementation and measurable impact. The conference provides an academic setting for scholarly exchange, collaboration, and networking at the Mitchell College of Business.

Important Dates

Thu, Apr 30, 2026

Abstract registration deadline

Thu, Apr 30, 2026

Submission deadline

Paper Submission

Research Paper Submission Tracks

Ethical and Responsible AI

Methodological innovations

Innovative teaching methods and instructional design

Experiential and project-based learning

AI and technology in business education

Curriculum development and assessment

Industry–academia collaboration in teaching

Leadership and organizational behavior

Entrepreneurship and small business development

Strategy and innovation management

Diversity, equity, inclusion, ethics, and governance

Change management and organizational resilience

Consumer behavior and decision-making

Branding, storytelling, and creative strategy

Retail, CPG, and service marketing

Digital marketing, social commerce, and AI-driven marketing

Pricing strategy, trust, and customer experience

Business analytics and data visualization

Artificial intelligence and machine learning in business

Predictive modeling and forecasting

Decision support systems and data-driven strategy

Supply chain strategy and resilience

Logistics, transportation, and operations management

Technology-enabled supply chains

Sustainability and risk management in operations

Global and regional supply chain networks

MBA capstone projects

Applied analytics and business intelligence

Consulting and industry projects

Innovation and entrepreneurship case studies

Conceptual and theoretical models

Empirical research studies

Early-stage dissertation research

Practitioner-led insights and applied research

Industry white papers and case studies

University–industry collaborations

Policy, economic development, and regional business innovation

Call for Papers Description

The Gulf South Business Research Conference welcomes submissions in several categories: Full Papers (Competitive Papers), Extended Abstracts, Poster Presentations, Teaching Moments, and Industry White Papers. Submissions must be uploaded in PDF format and follow blind review requirements.