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ISC 2015- The 6th Israel Strategy Conference, Israel 20-22 Dec. 2015
Submissions: April 15 - June 15, 2015.
www.isc.org.il
Dear Colleagues,
In a continuous effort to develop a thriving international community of strategic management scholars and promote the field of strategic management in Israel, we are proud to host the 6th Israel Strategy Conference (ISC 2015) at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel, on December 20-22, 2015. The tentative program features several prominent keynote speakers including: Gautam Ahuja (University of Michigan), Weiru Chen (CEIBS), Alfonso Gambardella (Bocconi University), Gerry George (Singapore Management University), Myles Shaver (University of Minnesota).
ISC 2015, sponsored by the Asper Center for Entrepreneurship at the School of Business Administration of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, The Israel Science Foundation, the Ministry of Science, Technology and Space, Rotem Strategy, and the Coller Institute of Venture will offer a unique opportunity to present innovative ideas and explore recent developments and emerging issues in strategic management, as well as receive feedback on work-in-progress, and network with colleagues. The conference will also include a doctoral consortium, on December 20, 2015, for which a separate announcement will follow.
ISC 2015 Call for Papers
We invite individuals who engage in strategic management research to submit paper proposals for possible presentation at the conference.
Possible topics include (but are not limited to):
1. Strategy formulation and implementation
2. Strategic planning and decision processes
3. Managing risk and uncertainty
4. Strategic control and reward systems
5. Resource development and allocation
6. Knowledge management
7. Global Strategy
8. Strategic alliances and networks
9. Diversification and portfolio strategies
10. Competitive strategy
11. Corporate venturing and entrepreneurship
12. Corporate governance
Submission guidelines
ISC will consider unpublished original paper proposals relating to the above topics of interest. International and global perspectives are encouraged. Proposals can be conceptual or empirical, quantitative or qualitative. Published papers or papers that were accepted for publication prior to the submission deadline will not be considered for the conference. We seek to accept a relatively small number of high-quality papers that target top tier academic journals. Submitted papers will go through a double blind review by a panel of several reviewers. Submissions will be evaluated based on their academic rigor, relevance, and contribution to the field of strategic management. Accepted proposals will be assigned to paper sessions or interactive sessions based on this evaluation.
The deadline for online submissions of paper proposals is June 15th, 2015.
Paper proposals, written in English, should clearly identify the research questions and methodology. If available, the main results, implications, and contributions should also be briefly discussed. Paper proposals are limited to 2 pages of text and 1 additional page of references. Use double spacing with 1-inch margins all around and a font size no smaller than 11 pt. The title of your paper must be included in the header of the proposal and should exactly match the title provided in the online submission form. Please do not include any author identifying information in the proposal. To submit the paper proposal, upload your proposal in a Word or PDF file format to the Submissions Section of the ISC website at: http://www.isc.org.il/ where additional guidelines will be provided. As part of the submission process you will be required to enter your contact details and affiliation, list your co-authors, and select a topic category that best applies to your paper. Presenting authors must be available to present their papers any time during the conference. There will be no changes in the program to accommodate specific time preferences. If the presenting author cannot be available during December 21-22, please don't submit a proposal. An author may be designated as the presenter of only one paper, but can be listed as a co-author of up to 3 papers.
The Submission Section of the ISC website will open in April, 2015 and will be available until June 15, 2015. Notices to authors will be sent in August, 2015, indicating whether the proposed paper has been selected for inclusion in the conference program, and whether it has been accepted to a paper session or an interactive session. Authors of accepted papers will be required to submit a short abstract and the full-length paper (for paper sessions) by November 1st, 2015. Presenting authors must register to the conference by September 1st, 2015. The conference program, with a detailed schedule of sessions and events will be released in November 2015.
Fiegenbaum Best Paper Award
Select paper proposals which receive the highest assessment in the review process will be nominated as finalists for the ISC Best Paper Award sponsored by Rotem Strategy. The finalists will be asked to submit a full paper for an additional blind-review process by a distinguished panel. The selected winner(s) of the Fiegenbaum Best Paper Award will receive a plaque and a $1,000 cash prize. The winning paper will be announced in the concluding session of ISC.
Conference format
The conference will start on the morning of December 20. Papers will be assigned to various session formats based on common themes, scheduled on December 21-22, 2015. Each author whose paper is accepted for presentation in a paper session will be given 15 minutes to present the paper. Following the presentations, designated discussants who have carefully read the papers will present their main comments and provide suggestions for improving the papers and getting them ready for publication. Discussants will also offer an integration of the papers presented in their sessions, which will be followed by questions from and general discussion by the audience. In addition, the conference will feature themed interactive sessions which will offer authors the opportunity to interactively present their papers and discuss them with the audience. The conference will also feature keynote speeches and special sessions to be noted in the conference program.
Doctoral Consortium
ISC will be holding its annual Doctoral Consortium on Sunday, December 20, 2015 from 9AM to 5PM. The coordinators of the consortium are Gino Cattani (New York University) and Gary Dushnitsky (London Business School). The ISC Doctoral Consortium is most valuable to Ph.D. candidates interested in conducting leading-edge research and teaching in Strategy and related areas. The consortium will address key issues in academic life such as current and future themes in strategy, thesis development, and getting published in top journals, among other issues.
Doctoral students in the proposal/dissertation stage will have the opportunity to present their research, and receive feedback, in a thesis development workshop. Doctoral students who do not wish to present their research are still invited to apply to the doctoral consortium; however, preference will be given to more advanced students. The application deadline for students wishing to present their work is July 1st, 2015. The application deadline for students wishing to attend without presentation is November 1st, 2015. Only electronic applications will be considered. For further information about the consortium, and to apply, please visit the consortium website at: Doctoral Consortium Webpage.
Students attending the doctoral consortium must register to the Israel Strategy Conference. Student discount rates apply. An additional 50% discount will be offered to students presenting at the Thesis Development Workshop. For further questions, please contact Gino Cattani at gcattani@stern.nyu.edu or Gary Dushnitsky at gdushnitsky@london.edu .
Conference location and accommodation
ISC2015 will be held at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel. Two conference hotels will offer special rates to attendees. Complimentary transportation will be available between these hotels and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The names of the hotels and further details will be published in the near future at the ISC website.
ISC is a family friendly conference!
The timing before Christmas, combined with Israel's warm weather and tourist attractions, is perfect for bringing your family to Israel. To make the conference more enjoyable to all involved, ISC will offer excursions to family members during the conference. These excursions will be offered at net cost and require advance registration.
Conference registration
Registration to the conference will open on August 2015. Attendees are advised to register early. Please visit the ISC website to register: http://www.isc.org.il/. Payment instructions will be posted on this website.
The conference registration fee is as follows:
Early registration fee: $250
Early registration fee for students: $175
Late registration fee: $300
Late registration fee for students: $225
Early registration fee is accepted by November 1st, 2015. Late registration fee will be applicable after November 1st, 2015 and on-site. Attendees are nevertheless advised to register online by November 1st. Students must present valid student ID upon admission to the conference. Additional fees apply for those registering to the social events and family trips.
Conference co-organizers
Shai Harel (The Hebrew University) – shh@huji.ac.il
Amir Sasson (BI, Norwegian Business School) – amir.sasson@bi.no
Uriel Stettner (Tel Aviv University) – urielste@tau.ac.il
Advisory committee
Gary Dushnitsky (London Business School) - gdushnitsky@london.edu
Niron Hashai (The Hebrew University) - nironh@huji.ac.il
Dovev Lavie (Technion) - dlavie@technion.ac.il
Zur Shapira (New York University) - zshapira@stern.nyu.edu
Ithai Stern (Northwestern University) - i-stern@kellogg.northwestern.edu
Gabriel Szulanski (INSEAD) - gabriel.szulanski@insead.edu
For additional information, visit the ISC website at http://www.isc.org.il/ or contact one of the conference co-organizers at info@isc.org.il.
We look forward to seeing you in Jerusalem, Israel!
Feel free to contact us with any question regarding the conference.
Warm regards,
Amir, Shay and Uriel
ISC Organizing Committee