July 12-15, 2026 | Los Angeles, California
Disruption as a Catalyst for the Common Good
Join us for the 31st Annual IAJBS World Forum and 2026 CJBE Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, California, hosted by Loyola Marymount University’s College of Business Administration!
Los Angeles is a global powerhouse, driven by diversity. Home to 224 languages, communities from more than 140 countries, and an economy that rivals entire nations, the city thrives as a living mosaic of cultures, ideas, and innovation – making it the ideal setting for global connection and collaboration.
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Event Location
Loyola Marymount University – 1 LMU Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Celebrating its centennial year in 2026, LMU College of Business Administration (CBA) has built an international reputation for developing impactful leaders and bold innovators. CBA is known for its top-ranked programs, academic rigor, entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to business ethics, sustainability, and social justice. CBA is powered by its mission to advance knowledge and develop business leaders with moral courage and creative confidence to be a force for good in the global community.
Travel and Accommodation Information Coming Soon!
Call for papers:
- Submission deadline: TBD (applies to posters, extended abstracts, and full papers)
Full paper notification deadline: TBD
To submit a paper, extended abstract, or teaching innovation case study, click here.
We understand that traveling internationally to attend the forum can be challenging, and we also recognize that most universities require papers to be accepted before approving sponsorship.
**We have opened the Call for Papers early to facilitate acceptances across the year leading to the conference, and will have a rolling system of acceptances. We aim to respond to your submission within three weeks.
**For those aiming to use 2025 budgets for travel, please submit your paper prior to November 30 for a mid-December response. Final due date for submissions is TBD.
Submissions
To maximize variety and participation, three types of submission are available:
- Extended Abstract: 500 words and 10-minute presentation
- Full Papers: 5,000 – 7,000 words and 15-minute presentation
- Teaching innovation practices: case studies
See all paper submission information, click here.
Key themes and topics of the conference
- "Curriculum for a Changing World"
- Exploring how AI, climate tech, and social innovation are reshaping business education
- "Care for Our Common Home & Global Solidarity"
- Laudato Si’ and the Business of Hope: environmental stewardship and moral leadership
- "Disrupting the Business Landscape: Equity, Justice, and Global Citizenship"
- Sustainable cities and local innovation; Integrated ecology; Care for the planet
- "Bold Commitments for a Shared Future"
- Building inclusive economies; Global partnerships for SDGs; Research for societal impact
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