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2017 Annual Meeting of the International Association of Business and Society (IABS)

'Business and Society: from ambition to impact'

June 29 – July 2, 2017

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Extended Deadline for submissions: December 10, 2016 

Conference Theme

This year conference theme is 'Business and Society: from ambition to impact". The Netherlands and Dutch companies are frequently cited as amongst the most sustainable nations and firms in the world. The ambitions are very promising leading to many activities and outputs. However, the actual impact on Business and Society of those ambitions is less known. Impact thinking and impact measurement is still an infancy stage. At a time when fundamental questions are being asked about the role of business in society, and the role of society for business, the IABS 2017 conference will focus on the pathway from ambition to impact.

Amsterdam:  The place to be in 2017

Our 2017 Conference takes place Amsterdam, The Netherlands.  Amsterdam is the Capital City of The Netherlands and is one of the most multicultural cities in the world with 180 nationalities living in the city. With its picturesque canal network, rich history and vibrant cultural scene, the capital of the Netherlands is one of the world's most unique city destinations. There's a never ending selection of things to do in Amsterdam in any weather. Museums, art galleries, antiques shops, courtyard gardens, parks and atmospheric bars and restaurants. Rent a bike, stroll around, take a canal tour enjoy the Dutch way of living.

The IABS 2017 conference:

·         Provides a forum for scholarly work in various stages of development

·         Enables young scholar to develop their research skills and work

·         Enables participants to network, sharing similar research and teaching interests

·         Offers the opportunity to participate in various formats

·         Takes place in the beautiful capital city Amsterdam, The Netherlands

The conference theme invites reflection on how our teaching, research and service activities strengthen our business community and our society. During the conference, we will be seeking answers to a variety of questions, including:

·         What role has our field played in the way business managers and our student view business and the impact they have on society?

·         How can we measure and focus to improve the positive impacts on society?

·         How does society impact current business?

·         How has our field evolved in its ability to shape the business narrative?

·         What must we do as a community of scholars in our research, teaching, and service to strengthen the important institutions in our society?

·         How can we include impact thinking in our teaching programs on all levels?

Writing Camp and other extra's:

Based on the huge success of previous year's first Donna Wood Writing Camp, we will organize the 2nd writing camp from Monday 26^th to Wednesday 28^th June 2017.

For Doctoral students we will organise a Doctoral Consortium in conjunction with the writing camp to provide a well structured program that stimulates and activates your writing.

We have two full scholarships available for the doctoral consortium. More information will be posted on the website in the next weeks.

This year we will also organize a Junior Faculty Consortium, Paper Development Workshops and many other pre-conference and conference tracks.

Keep an eye on our website for updates, submission guidelines and conference information: WWW.IABS.NET 

IABS 2017 is proudly sponsored by:

·   Amsterdam Business School

·   Deakin Business School

·   BYU, Marriott School

·   Impact Centre Erasmus