• Pillar 1: Business Knowledge Research invites full paper, abstract, and panel proposal submissions that speak to the generation of new knowledge pertinent to relevant business disciplines. Research presentations for this pillar are ideally positioned for publication consideration by Decision Sciences or related journals. Panels for this pillar focus on identifying emergent research interests and topics.
• Pillar 2: Business Learning & Education Research invites full paper, abstract and panel proposal submissions that speak to the generation of new knowledge pertinent to the design, delivery, and evaluation of business curriculum. Research presentations for this pillar are ideally positioned for publication consideration by Decision Sciences Journal of Innovative Education or related journals. Panels for this pillar focus on identifying emergent research interests and topics.
• Pillar 3: Professional Development organizes consortia (e.g., Doctoral Student Consortium for Pre-Proposal Defense Students) and competitions (e.g., Elwood S. Buffa Dissertation Award), and, equally important, invites proposals for workshops (e.g., Exciting Business Games for Enhanced Learning) and panels (e.g., Meet the Editors of DSI Journals) aiming to increase the research, teaching, and professional service capabilities of Decision Sciences Institute members. Many of the sessions for this pillar are ideally shared through Decision Line articles. You can read one of the published articles: Boosting Learning: A Thorough Handbook on Digital Literacy for Teachers, after analyzing this information any teacher can discover new ways for professional development.

• Three Keynotes Events
• Three Special Events
• Continental breakfasts on all conference days
• A Fellows Welcome Reception
• A President’s Reception
• A closing Brunch instead of a closing lunch

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