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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.