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class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-1' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"SIG 01 \u2013 B4S - Business for Society\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: SIG 01 \u2013 B4S - Business for Society\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: SIG 01 \u2013 B4S - Business for Society\">SIG 01 \u2013 B4S - Business for Society<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-1' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-1' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><strong>S01_01 Governance and Purpose in an Age of Disruption<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>SIG 01 &#8211; B4S &#8211; Business for Society<\/p>\n<p>SIG 02 &#8211; COGO &#8211; Corporate Governance<\/p>\n<p><strong>Short description of the Symposium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Symposium on Governance and Purpose in an Age of Disruption\u00a0convenes scholars to examine how owners and ownership structures shape\u00a0corporate purpose in a disruptive world. We will explore whether foundations, families, and cooperatives can act as committed stewards embedding purpose beyond slogans. The symposium will debate ownership\u2019s role in balancing profit with purpose, sustaining long-term value, and resisting short-term pressures. By comparing diverse ownership models and governance mechanisms, we aim to clarify when purpose is genuine or hollow, and how law, culture, and charter design can foster resilient, purpose-driven business strategies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact: <\/strong>David Schroeder, Copenhagen Business School &#8211; djs.ccg@cbs.dk<\/p>\n<p><strong>Proponents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>David Schroeder, Copenhagen Business School; Steen\u00a0 Thomsen , Center for Corporate Governance Copenhagen Business School<\/p>\n<h3><strong>S01_02 Reimagining ESG and Human Rights in an Age of Disruption: From Compliance to Co-Creation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>SIG 01 &#8211; B4S &#8211; Business for Society<\/p>\n<p>SIG 02 &#8211; COGO &#8211; Corporate Governance<\/p>\n<p><strong>Short description of the Symposium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Reimagining ESG and Human Rights in an Age of Disruption<\/p>\n<p>This symposium explores how ESG and human rights governance are being reshaped by geopolitical, environmental, and technological disruptions, especially in global supply chains. Moving beyond compliance, we showcase inclusive, adaptive, and SDG-aligned approaches that support long-term resilience. Through cross-sectoral dialogue, the session highlights how businesses are transforming risk management into co-creation with stakeholders, and how Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) is influencing corporate strategy, governance, and innovation across borders.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact: <\/strong>Akanksha Agnihotri, Sustainability Consultant &#8211; akankshaagnihotri91@gmail.com<\/p>\n<p><strong>Proponents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Akanksha Agnihotri, Sustainability Consultant; Marie Bergseng-Nordby, NG Group-Norway; Chantal Forgues, Sustainability Professional and ESG Expert; Dr. Chirantan Chatterjee, University of Sussex, UK)<\/p>\n<h3><strong>S01_03 Spirituality-based management and organizations: International perspectives to manage in an age of disruption<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>SIG 01 &#8211; B4S &#8211; Business for Society<\/p>\n<p>SIG 09 &#8211; OB&amp;HRM &#8211; Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management<\/p>\n<p><strong>Short description of the Symposium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Abstract:<\/p>\n<p>For decades, new management approaches, techniques and theories have been developed and discussed in the scientific community worldwide. In some countries, management is consciously (still?) understood and practiced from a holistic, spiritual perspective. The symposium will present various spiritual approaches based on experience reports and scientific studies from different countries (Brazil, Egypt, Bhutan, Turkey, Germany, Austria). The understanding and implementation of holistic management concepts with different approaches through different religions and\/or spiritual understandings will be shown and the basic assumptions that connect them all will be worked out.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact: <\/strong>Prof. Dr. D\u00e9sir\u00e9e Ladwig, Technische Hochschule L\u00fcbeck &#8211; desiree.ladwig@th-luebeck.de<\/p>\n<p><strong>Proponents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Prof. Dr. D\u00e9sir\u00e9e Ladwig, Technische Hochschule L\u00fcbeck; Raysa Rocha, University of Essex; Dr. Florian Kragulj, Vienna University of Economics and Business; Dr. Ali Gamil, Technische Hochschule L\u00fcbeck; Deki Choden, Edith Cowan University; Dr. Ozlem Araci, University of Portsmouth<\/p>\n<h3><strong>S01_04 Alternative Finance for Good: an agenda for B4S and Entrepreneurship in times of disruption<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>SIG 01 &#8211; B4S &#8211; Business for Society<\/p>\n<p>SIG 14 &#8211; Conference General Track<\/p>\n<p><strong>Short description of the Symposium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>So-called \u2018Alternative Finance\u2019 (AF) refers to financial instruments and organisational ways of satisfying financial needs that differ from those used by traditional financial intermediaries. The symposium intends to focus on the factors that, on both the demand and supply side, can foster a contribution to overall socio-economic well-being. The power of AF to both serve as a disruptive force in its own right, while enabling small businesses and civic organizations\u2019 access to funding in times of disruption in traditional channels is of particular importance, and in this regard is \u00a0also an important element in the managerial toolset.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact: <\/strong>Daniele Previati, Department of Business Studies &#8211; Roma Tre University &#8211; daniele.previati@uniroma3.it<\/p>\n<p><strong>Proponents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Daniele Previati, Department of Business Studies &#8211; Roma Tre University; Francesco\u00a0 Gangi, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli; Rotem Shneor, University of Agder; Lucia Michela Daniele, Department of Economics, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli<\/p>\n<h3><strong>S01_05 Engagement research facing forgetfulness, oblivion and ignorance: conceptual and methodological stakes <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>SIG 01 &#8211; B4S &#8211; Business for Society<\/p>\n<p><strong>Short description of the Symposium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As more and more inovked and discussed concepts to understand the &#8220;business as usual&#8221; tropism,forgetfulness, oblivion and ignorance (as intended by Funkenstein &amp; Steinsatz, 1987) have to be circumscribed and made \u201cvisible\u201d or &#8220;observable&#8221;. Engagement research as aimed to decipher domination structures has to make these social processes as perceptible as possible.<\/p>\n<p>The aim of this symposium is to compare research outcomes and methodologies to construct exemplary cases and pathways of the articulation of forgetfulness, oblivion and ignorance as \u201cobserved\u201d on the field.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact: <\/strong>J\u00e9r\u00f4me MERIC, IAE-University of Poitiers &#8211; JMeric@poitiers.iae-france.fr<\/p>\n<p><strong>Proponents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>J\u00e9r\u00f4me MERIC, IAE-University of Poitiers; R\u00e9mi Jardat, LITEM &#8211; Universit\u00e9 Evry-Paris-Saclay; Flora Sfez, Universit\u00e9 de Poitiers<\/p>\n<h3><strong>S01_06 Crafting for Disruption<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>SIG 01 &#8211; B4S &#8211; Business for Society<\/p>\n<p><strong>Short description of the Symposium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Craft is often romanticised as a slower, sustainable alternative to mass production, tied to empathy, community, and utopian futures. Yet, lesser-known practices show craft as a tool for survival amid economic, political, or ecological collapse. This symposium explores how manual skills are mobilised to face disruptive situations. From the Italian Resistance to modern preppers, craft has been essential in navigating crises. Through diverse methods \u2013 historical research, web scraping, and philosophical inquiry \u2013 we aim to reframe craft not as nostalgic luxury, but as a raw, pragmatic response to breakdown, resilience, and the demands of a collapsing world.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact: <\/strong>Manfredi De Bernard, Ca&#8217; Foscari University of Venice &#8211; manfredi.debernard@unive.it<\/p>\n<p><strong>Proponents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Manfredi De Bernard, Ca&#8217; Foscari University of Venice; Francesca Leonardi, University of Rome Tor Vergata; Luca Pareschi, University of Rome Tor Vergata; Andrea Beye, Copenhagen Business School<\/p>\n<h3><strong>S01_07 Designing Regenerative and Purpose-Driven Enterprises: From Business Models to Shared Prosperity<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>SIG 01 &#8211; B4S &#8211; Business for Society<\/p>\n<p>SIG 13 &#8211; SM &#8211; Strategic Management<\/p>\n<p><strong>Short description of the Symposium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This symposium explores the emergence of regenerative management practices and business models as an evolution beyond corporate purpose and sustainability. We will prioritize companies that aim to create a net positive impact on social and ecological systems, examining how a deeply rooted purpose becomes the main driver of this transformation. The symposium will bring together researchers, consultants, and practitioners to discuss conceptual frameworks, practical strategies, enabling factors, and challenges associated with the transition to truly regenerative businesses.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact: <\/strong>Roberto Mario De Stefano, University of Ferrara &#8211; robertomario.destefano@unife.it<\/p>\n<p><strong>Proponents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Roberto Mario De Stefano, University of Ferrara; Francesco Derchi, Les Roches; Jorge Filipe da Gomes, Lisbon School Of Economics And Management; Leigh Ann Jones, Lisbon School Of Economics And Management; Antonella Di Maso, University of Milan-Bicocca; Danilo Boffa, University of Teramo<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-av_toggle-1ccf44acf77771b2e1efc56434209368'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-2' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-2' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-2' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"SIG 02 - Corporate Governance\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: SIG 02 - Corporate Governance\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: SIG 02 - Corporate Governance\">SIG 02 - Corporate Governance<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-2' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-2' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><strong>S02_01 Governance for Growth &#8211; European Startup Governance Initiative<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>SIG 02 &#8211; COGO &#8211; Corporate Governance<\/p>\n<p>SIG 03 &#8211; ENT &#8211; Entrepreneurship<\/p>\n<p><strong>Short description of the Symposium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This symposium introduces a collaborative European initiative focused on improving governance in startups and scaleups. As entrepreneurial firms face disruptive challenges, their boards and leaders require better tools, insights, and strategic support. The initiative integrates research, dialogue, and tool development. Current projects include a European survey of entrepreneurs and board members, and workshops with strategy teams from fast-growing firms. Partners from Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, Germany, UK and Italy are involved. The symposium invites participants to help shape governance innovation for Europe\u2019s next generation of growth<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact: <\/strong>Eythor Ivar Jonsson, Akademias &#8211; eythor@akademias.is<\/p>\n<p><strong>Proponents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Eythor Ivar Jonsson, Akademias; Daniel Yar, University of Bor\u00e5s<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>S02_02 Introducing Polycentric Self-Governance in Disruptive Times to Enrich Organizations and Democracies<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>SIG 02 &#8211; COGO &#8211; Corporate Governance<\/p>\n<p><strong>Short description of the Symposium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Navigating High Waters in an Age of Disruption requires organizations to adopt the highly resilient, efficient, and adaptive polycentric self-governance architecture observed in living organic structures. Distributed decision-making allows to address more effectively complexities that arise from an increasingly disruptive environment. Power sharing and cooperative schemes of stakeholders enhance organizational agility and adaption through bottom-up and top-down processing. In this symposium we invite scholars to discuss the ways the self-governing design principles of Ostrom could be embedded into the constitution of organizations and how power division and polycentric governance can cure conflicts that arise from unitary executive boards.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact: <\/strong>Sharam Alijani, American University of Paris &#8211; salijani@aup.edu<\/p>\n<p><strong>Proponents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sharam Alijani, American University of Paris<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-av_toggle-b458dee2e1f8ff020120e9ba78db20c2'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-3' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-3' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-3' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"SIG 03 \u2013 ENT - Entrepreneurship\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: SIG 03 \u2013 ENT - Entrepreneurship\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: SIG 03 \u2013 ENT - Entrepreneurship\">SIG 03 \u2013 ENT - Entrepreneurship<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-3' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-3' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><strong>S03_01 Leveraging Green Entrepreneurial Finance for Disruptive Innovation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>SIG 03 &#8211; ENT &#8211; Entrepreneurship<\/p>\n<p><strong>Short description of the Symposium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This symposium explores how green entrepreneurial finance can drive disruptive innovation in response to escalating environmental and systemic challenges. It brings together leading scholars to examine how financial actors navigate the tensions between sustainability and profitability. Presentations will address sustainability metrics, hybrid institutional logics, and VC strategies, alongside insights from the distinct cleantech landscapes in the UK and Norway. Through dynamic presentations and a panel discussion, the session will highlight how green finance can overcome institutional barriers and accelerate transformative change, while generating new research questions for the future of sustainable disruption and its implications for entrepreneurial finance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact: <\/strong>Meike Siefkes, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) &#8211; meike.siefkes@ntnu.no<\/p>\n<p><strong>Proponents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Meike Siefkes, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU); Robyn OWEN, Middlesex University; Roger S\u00f8rheim, NTNU School of entrepreneurship<\/p>\n<h3><strong>S03_02 Inclusive Innovation: Navigating the Barriers for Underdog Entrepreneurs<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>SIG 03 &#8211; ENT &#8211; Entrepreneurship<\/p>\n<p>SIG 01 &#8211; B4S &#8211; Business for Society<\/p>\n<p><strong>Short description of the Symposium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Scholars emphasise the need to move beyond traditional, stereotypical entrepreneurship literature to more inclusive research. Understanding how adverse circumstances, such as personal life challenges and global events, influence entrepreneurs\u2019 development and success is crucial. The underdog entrepreneurs who overcome significant adversity are often the true heroes of economic and regional development. A small but growing body of literature exists in this area. This symposium brings together academics researching topics like ageing, migration, disadvantaged women, and US Title VII protected classes, utilising innovative methodologies like action research approaches to enhance a nuanced understanding of how entrepreneurial practices and knowledge benefits society.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact: <\/strong>Dhara Shah, Deakin University &#8211; d.shah@deakin.edu.au<\/p>\n<p><strong>Proponents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dhara Shah, Deakin University; Robert Duncan Pelly, Fisk University; Laura Bradley-McCauley, Ulster University; Leonie Baldacchino, The Edward de Bono Institute, University of Malta; Bisrat Misganaw, NEOMA Business School; Alfred Presbitero, Deakin University; Isobel Cunningham, ATU Donegal; Ondrej Dvoulety, Department of Entrepreneurship, Prague University of Economics and Business<\/p>\n<h3><strong>S03_03 How family firms navigate and shape entrepreneurial ecosystem disruptions <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>SIG 03 &#8211; ENT &#8211; Entrepreneurship<\/p>\n<p>SIG 04 &#8211; FABR &#8211; Family Business Research<\/p>\n<p><strong>Short description of the Symposium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This symposium brings together the fields of family firms (FF) and entrepreneurial ecosystems (EEs) to foster cross-disciplinary discussions, encouraging theoretical exchange between two domains. Aligning with the conference theme, the symposium focuses on exploring how FFs ecosystem embeddedness influences their responses to EE disruptions as well as how these responses shape ecosystem resilience, outputs and configuration. To achieve this, the symposium first facilitates dialogue between accomplished scholars from both domains via\u00a0a keynote presentation, this\u00a0is followed by moderated parallel round-table sessions for participants\u00a0to reflect on the keynote and draft\u00a0a research agenda of FFs in EEs to increase cooperation\u00a0between the two domains.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact: <\/strong>Samuel Appleton, University of Bergamo &#8211; samuel.appleton@unibg.it<\/p>\n<p><strong>Proponents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Samuel Appleton, University of Bergamo; Christodoulos Pavlou, American University of Beirut- Mediterraneo; Alfredo De Massis, D&#8217;Annunzio University of Chieti-Pescara and IMD; Elias Hadjielias, Cyprus University of Technology; Julia de Groote, University of Wuppertal; Allan Discua Cruz, CENTRE FOR FAMILY BUSINESS\/LANCASTER UNIVERSITY MANAGEMENT SCHOOL; Maks Belitski, University of Reading; Christina Theodoraki, IAE Aix-Marseille Graduate School of Management<\/p>\n<h3><strong>S03_04 Intrapreneurship Education: Innovative Pedagogies, Practices, and Paradigms<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>SIG 03 &#8211; ENT &#8211; Entrepreneurship<\/p>\n<p>SIG 06 &#8211; INNO &#8211; Innovation<\/p>\n<p><strong>Short description of the Symposium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This symposium explores how intrapreneurship is being taught across management education. Bringing together scholars from diverse fields, the symposium will dwell on current programs, formal and informal approaches, pedagogical innovations, assessment practices, and future directions. The goal is to identify how we can better prepare students to drive innovation from within organizations and contribute to a growing body of interdisciplinary intrapreneurship scholarship.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact: <\/strong>Gentrit Berisha, University of Prishtina &#8211; gentrit.berisha@uni-pr.edu<\/p>\n<p><strong>Proponents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Gentrit Berisha, University of Prishtina; Dr Dinuka Herath, University of Huddersfield; Sara Sassetti, University of Pisa; Kristel Miller, Ulster University; Rrezon Laj\u00e7i, Technische Universit\u00e4t Ilmenau; Chris Schachtebeck, University of Johannesburg; Anja Herrmann-Fankhaenel, Technische Universit\u00e4t Chemnitz<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-av_toggle-9566dda4558fea7b9efa803e388858c7'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-4' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-4' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-4' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"SIG 04 - Family Business Research\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: SIG 04 - Family Business Research\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: SIG 04 - Family Business Research\">SIG 04 - Family Business Research<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-4' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-4' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><strong>S04_01 Navigating family business challenges in an age of disruption: A call to action<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>SIG 04 &#8211; FABR &#8211; Family Business Research<\/p>\n<p><strong>Short description of the Symposium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Symposium aims to create a forum that discusses the challenges that family businesses face, both as a context and, in contexts characterised by uncertainty, ambiguity and complexity, with a specific focus on what \u201cdisruption\u201d means and how they navigate it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0Panellists:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Maksim Belitksi, Henley Business School, UK<\/p>\n<p>Miruna Radu-Lefebvre, Audencia Business School, France<\/p>\n<p>Eddy Laveren, University of Antwerp, Belgium<\/p>\n<p>Daniel Pittino, J\u00f6nk\u00f6ping\u00a0International Business School, Sweden<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact: <\/strong>Allan Discua Cruz, Centre For Family Business\/Lancaster University Management School &#8211; a.discuacruz@lancaster.ac.uk<\/p>\n<p><strong>Proponents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Allan Discua Cruz, Centre For Family Business\/Lancaster University Management School; Rafaela Gjergji, Universit\u00e0 Cattaneo &#8211; Liuc; Sandra Fiedler, Chemnitz University of Technology, Professorship of Organization and International Management; Elena\u00a0 Casprini, University of Siena<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-av_toggle-41ee0e749c53c802157f405806fc3e80'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-5' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-5' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-5' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"SIG 05 - GRDO - Gender, Race, and Diversity in Organisations\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: SIG 05 - GRDO - Gender, Race, and Diversity in Organisations\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: SIG 05 - GRDO - Gender, Race, and Diversity in Organisations\">SIG 05 - GRDO - Gender, Race, and Diversity in Organisations<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-5' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-5' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><strong>S05_01 Overlapping Marginalizations in Modern Workplaces and Communities<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>SIG 05 &#8211; GRDO &#8211; Gender, Race, and Diversity in Organisations<\/p>\n<p>SIG 14 &#8211; Conference General Track<\/p>\n<p><strong>Short description of the Symposium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The proposed symposium aligns strongly with EURAM 2026\u2019s theme, \u201cNavigating High Waters: Management in an Age of Disruption,\u201d by tackling the disruptive forces reshaping workplace equity through the lens of intersectionality. As organizations contend with AI-driven bias, shifting migration patterns, and pushback against DEI policies\u2014many of which introduce volatility and division\u2014this symposium offers a timely, interdisciplinary investigation into how overlapping identities compound exclusion and inequity. By examining these compounded challenges across leadership, policy, and workplace dynamics, the symposium contributes directly to EURAM\u2019s call for innovative, inclusive strategies that help managers lead through turbulence with integrity and insight.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact: <\/strong>Hamid Kazeroony, Walden U., USA\/NWU, S. Africa &#8211; hamid.kazeroony@outlook.com<\/p>\n<p><strong>Proponents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hamid Kazeroony, Walden U., USA\/NWU, S. Africa; Jawad\u00a0 Syed, Suleman Dawood School of Business, LUMS; Faiza\u00a0 Ali, ; ANNETTE RISBERG, University of Inland Norway; Nosheen Khan, Newcastle University Business School<\/p>\n<h3><strong>S05_02 Fostering Careers of People with Disabilities: Barriers, Enablers and Research Directions<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>SIG 05 &#8211; GRDO &#8211; Gender, Race, and Diversity in Organisations<\/p>\n<p><strong>Short description of the Symposium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Advancing career opportunities for persons with disabilities (PWD) continues to be a pressing challenge in today\u2019s labor markets. This symposium explores both persistent barriers and key enablers shaping career development among PWD\u2014an area that still requires deeper empirical and theoretical exploration. Drawing on recent work (e.g., literature reviews, qualitative, and quantitative studies), it examines personal, organizational, and systemic factors influencing career trajectories of PWD (e.g., stigma, inclusion practices, and leadership). By integrating diverse perspectives, the session invites discussion on how to better support sustainable and equitable careers for PWD and outlines future research directions to promote this field.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact: <\/strong>Nicola Glumann, University of St.Gallen &#8211; nicola.glumann@unisg.ch<\/p>\n<p><strong>Proponents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nicola Glumann, University of St.Gallen; Mahshid Khademi, University of St.Gallen; Stephan B\u00f6hm, University of St.Gallen; Eline Jammaers, Hasselt University<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-av_toggle-1cd7f08dd4aa0de1aabce08d24f2a620'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-6' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-6' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-6' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"SIG 06 \u2013 INNO - Innovation\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: SIG 06 \u2013 INNO - Innovation\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: SIG 06 \u2013 INNO - Innovation\">SIG 06 \u2013 INNO - Innovation<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-6' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-6' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><strong>S06_01 Publishing in Innovation Management Journals: Editor and Expert Panel<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>SIG 06 &#8211; INNO &#8211; Innovation<\/p>\n<p>SIG 06 &#8211; INNO &#8211; Innovation<\/p>\n<p><strong>Short description of the Symposium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Join us for an enlighting and comprehensive expert panel discussion focused on the nuances and strategies of publishing in top-tier innovation management journals This event brings together distinguished journal editors and industry professionals who have successfully navigated the complex world of academic publishing. The following journals are represented (requested):<\/p>\n<p>Journal of Product Innovation Management<\/p>\n<p>Creativity &amp; Innovation Management<\/p>\n<p>R&amp;D Management Journal<\/p>\n<p>IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management<\/p>\n<p>Technovation<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact: <\/strong>Patrick Spieth, University of Kassel &#8211; spieth@uni-kassel.de<\/p>\n<p><strong>Proponents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Patrick Spieth, University of Kassel; Kristel Miller, Ulster University<\/p>\n<h3><strong>S06_02 Managing the CPS Revolution in Healthcare: Innovations, Challenges, and Research Gaps<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>SIG 06 &#8211; INNO &#8211; Innovation<\/p>\n<p>SIG 11 &#8211; PM&amp;NPM &#8211; Public and Non-Profit Management<\/p>\n<p><strong>Short description of the Symposium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This symposium examines why cyber-physical systems (CPS)\u2014including AI-driven diagnostics, robotics, extended reality, and real-time monitoring\u2014often fail to transition beyond pilots in healthcare. Many are overly tech-focused, overlooking frontline realities, sustainability, and real value for patients and professionals. We explore strategies like new payment models, generative co-design, and interdisciplinary education to enable meaningful CPS adoption. In line with EURAM 2026\u2019s theme \u201cNavigating High Waters\u201d, the session includes research showcases, hands-on CPS demos, and a co-creative dialogue on integration challenges. We invite scholars from management, healthcare, design, and technology to rethink how CPS can truly transform care systems.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact: <\/strong>Pieter Vandekerckhove, Health-Centered Entrepreneurial Innovation at the Delft Centre of Entrepreneurship, Delft University of Technology &#8211; P.B.M.Vandekerckhove@TUDelft.nl<\/p>\n<p><strong>Proponents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pieter Vandekerckhove, Health-Centered Entrepreneurial Innovation at the Delft Centre of Entrepreneurship, Delft University of Technology; Steven Howard, University of Alabama at Birmingham; Bettina Maisch, Munich University of Applied Sciences; Giuseppe Andreoni, Department of Design of the Politecnico di Milano; Maura Leusder, Erasmus School of Health Policy and Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam; Louis Koizia, Imperial College London<\/p>\n<h3><strong>S06_03 LLMs for Innovation Management: AI-Driven Knowledge Extraction and Generation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>SIG 06 &#8211; INNO &#8211; Innovation<\/p>\n<p><strong>Short description of the Symposium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Innovation is a knowledge-intensive process, where much of the codified knowledge is stored in textual formats. Natural Language Processing (NLP) is a subfield of AI that aims to support the extraction of innovation knowledge from text. In this field, the advent of LLMs has revolutionized how we analyse innovation phenomena. LLMs offer immense potential for supporting firms in leveraging their knowledge assets by both analysing existing knowledge and generating new knowledge. This symposium aims to clarify NLP and LLM techniques, showcase practical applications in innovation, and outline future research directions based on current technological limitations and gaps in the field.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact: <\/strong>Vito Giordano, University of Pisa &#8211; vito.giordano@unipi.it<\/p>\n<p><strong>Proponents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Vito Giordano, University of Pisa; Filippo Chiarello, Universit\u00e0 di Pisa; Ivan Zupic, Goldsmiths, University Of London; Na Zou, University Of Bath<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-av_toggle-8e4ae3a8fa2ef6ba3b7f569a2df9c20b'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-7' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-7' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-7' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"SIG 07 \u2013 IM - International Management\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: SIG 07 \u2013 IM - International Management\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: SIG 07 \u2013 IM - International Management\">SIG 07 \u2013 IM - International Management<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-7' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-7' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><strong>S07_01 When the Saints Go Marching In RELOADED: Navigating moral ambiguity in global mobility management \u2013 Building a research agenda<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>SIG 07 &#8211; IM &#8211; International Management<\/p>\n<p>SIG 09 &#8211; OB&amp;HRM &#8211; Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management<\/p>\n<p><strong>Short description of the Symposium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Following the success of our 2025 symposium on moral ambiguity in global mobility management, we now invite participants to take the conversation further. Moral ambiguity arises when global mobility decisions are morally both good and bad. In this next step, we aim to co-develop a future research agenda through inclusive roundtable discussions. Returning and new attendees will identify key topics, methodological challenges, and opportunities for collaboration. Depending on what emerges, outcomes may include a joint study, an edited volume, a special issue, or the formation of a special interest group around this critical and complex issue.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact: <\/strong>Maike Andresen, University of Bamberg &#8211; Maike.Andresen@uni-bamberg.de<\/p>\n<p><strong>Proponents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Maike Andresen, University of Bamberg; Mila Lazarova, Simon Fraser University; Michael Morley, University of Limerick<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-av_toggle-9a3ddfa7c16891185d96548fce5afd40'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-8' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-8' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-8' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"SIG 09 \u2013 OB - Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: SIG 09 \u2013 OB - Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: SIG 09 \u2013 OB - Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management\">SIG 09 \u2013 OB - Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-8' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-8' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><strong>S09_01 Navigating New Beginnings: Diverse Insights on Organizational Socialization<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>SIG 09 &#8211; OB&amp;HRM &#8211; Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management<\/p>\n<p>SIG 07 &#8211; IM &#8211; International Management<\/p>\n<p><strong>Short description of the Symposium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our symposium focuses on the process organizational socialization, which is the process by which new employees (\u201cnewcomers\u201d) get up to speed when (re)entering a new role or work context. In this symposium, participants will:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Learn about the latest developments in organizational socialization research, including empirical issues, transitions to quasi-familiar work contexts, the role of socialization agents, and socio-political factors<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Engage with panellists in productive research conversations<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Extend their networks<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Leave with new insights and resources for their own work<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact: <\/strong>Helena Cooper-Thomas, AUT &#8211; Auckland University of Technology &#8211; helena.cooper.thomas@aut.ac.nz<\/p>\n<p><strong>Proponents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Helena Cooper-Thomas, AUT &#8211; Auckland University of Technology; Vernon Miller, Michigan State University; Elin Fr\u00f6g\u00e9li, Karolinska Institutet; Yseult Freeney, Dublin City University; Marian van Bakel, University of Southern Denmark; Sa\u0161a Batisti\u010d, School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Tilburg University, The Netherlands; Joanne Silvester, Loughborough University<\/p>\n<h3><strong>S09_02 Technological inflection points in managing and organising work: Insights for HRM and OB scholarship<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>SIG 09 &#8211; OB&amp;HRM &#8211; Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management<\/p>\n<p>SIG 14 &#8211; Conference General Track<\/p>\n<p><strong>Short description of the Symposium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This symposium focuses on the new risks and possibilities that AI, big data, algorithmic management and emerging technologies pose for managing and organising work, and the implications for research in the disciplines of human resources management, organisational behaviour, and employment relations.<\/p>\n<p>The World Caf\u00e9 methodology is an effective and flexible format for hosting group dialogue. The aim of this World Caf\u00e9 is to surface shared questions, insights and research priorities about how emerging technologies are reshaping work and our research.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact: <\/strong>Melinda Laundon, Queensland University of Technology &#8211; melinda.laundon@qut.edu.au<\/p>\n<p><strong>Proponents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Melinda Laundon, Queensland University of Technology; Penny Williams, Queensland University of Technology; Yumei Yang, Bournemouth University<\/p>\n<h3><strong>S09_03 Professions, Work and Digitalization <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>SIG 09 &#8211; OB&amp;HRM &#8211; Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management<\/p>\n<p>SIG 01 &#8211; B4S &#8211; Business for Society<\/p>\n<p><strong>Short description of the Symposium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The symposium aims to generate new theoretical and practical insights into the dynamics between digital technologies and professional work. We aim to deepen, explore, and integrate our knowledge about recent changes driven by digital technologies and the implications for professions, professional work and organising professional services, both in terms of existing professions as well as the emerging ones in the society. This symposium addresses the OB &amp; HRM SIG\u2019s commitment to develop an ongoing and constructive dialogue among organisational behaviour, human resource management scholars and practitioners to conduct research that is relevant for management theory and contemporary practice.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact: <\/strong>Sumati Ahuja, University Of Technology Sydney &#8211; Sumati.Ahuja@uts.edu.au<\/p>\n<p><strong>Proponents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sumati Ahuja, University Of Technology Sydney; Zeynep Yalabik, University of Bath; Stefanie Gustafsson, University of Bath School of Management; Masashi Goto, Kobe University, Japan; Stefan Heusinkveld, Radboud University Nijmegen, Department of Business Administration; Frida Pemer, Stockholm School of Economics; Olga Specjalska, University Of Technology Sydney<\/p>\n<h3><strong>S09_04 Learning to Navigate the Unknown: Unscripted Future-Making and Leadership Implications<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>SIG 09 &#8211; OB&amp;HRM &#8211; Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management<\/p>\n<p>SIG 01 &#8211; B4S &#8211; Business for Society<\/p>\n<p><strong>Short description of the Symposium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This symposium examines how organizations learn to navigate unprecedented challenges when established knowledge proves insufficient. Moving beyond crisis management toward \u2018learning in crisis,\u2019 we explore how to respond to an unscripted future. Rather than pursuing aspirational outcomes, in \u2018desired futures\u2019 we explore instead, how vulnerability, trust and learning leadership create conditions for \u2019preferred futures\u2019. Through interactive panel discussion that brings insights from practitioners who actively engaged in \u2018extreme contexts\u2019 and have navigated unscripted scenarios, we engage scholars from various fields to foster a dialogic exchange that enriches our understanding and co-create a research agenda relevant for the age of disruption.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact: <\/strong>Raysa Rocha, University of Essex &#8211; raysa.geaquinto@gmail.com<\/p>\n<p><strong>Proponents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Elena Antonacopoulou, American University of Beirut, Mediterraneo; Raysa Rocha, University of Essex; Marianne Mjelde, The Royal Norwegian Defence University College Air Force Academy; Kate Black, Newcastle Business School; Cat Spellman, Durham University Business School; Christodoulos Pavlou, American University of Beirut- Mediterraneo<\/p>\n<h3><strong>S09_05 Exploring and Managing the Consequences of AI for Academic Knowledge Work <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>SIG 09 &#8211; OB&amp;HRM &#8211; Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management<\/p>\n<p>SIG 14 &#8211; Conference General Track<\/p>\n<p><strong>Short description of the Symposium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recent advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) are transforming academic work, yet there is limited understanding of how these changes affect knowledge processes, roles, and responsibilities. This interactive session explores the implications of AI for academic research, teaching, and service. Using a World Caf\u00e9 format, participants will engage in structured, small-group discussions to reflect on how AI is reshaping their work and to co-develop ideas for responsible and positive interventions. The goal is to better understand the challenges and opportunities AI presents in academia and to collaboratively identify strategies to ensure its integration supports rather than undermines scholarly practice.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact: <\/strong>Maarten Renkema, University of Twente &#8211; m.renkema@utwente.nl<\/p>\n<p><strong>Proponents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Maarten Renkema, University of Twente; Aizhan Tursunbayeva, Parthenope University of Naples; Stefano Di Lauro, Universitas Mercatorum; Julius Lechner, Vienna University of Economics and Business; Ivan Belik, Norwegian School of Economics; Pawe\u0142 Korzy\u0144ski, Kozminski University; Olga Protsiuk, Kozminski University<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-av_toggle-da490a3daee5e2ad0e9abbdc37359ade'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-9' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-9' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-9' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"SIG 10 - PO - Project Organizing\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: SIG 10 - PO - Project Organizing\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: SIG 10 - PO - Project Organizing\">SIG 10 - PO - Project Organizing<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-9' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-9' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><strong>S10_01 Project Ecosystems: Theorising Emergent Value in Temporary Organizations<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>SIG 10 &#8211; PO &#8211; Project Organizing<\/p>\n<p><strong>Short description of the Symposium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Projects increasingly operate within dynamic, multi-actor environments where value emerges beyond contractual boundaries. This symposium addresses the rise of the project ecosystem as a novel theoretical lens to understand these interdependencies. While traditional notions such as project ecologies and networks focus on enduring or geographically bound relationships, project ecosystems emphasize temporally bounded, heterogeneous collaborations that collectively generate emergent strategic, social, or environmental value. The session will bring together scholars who explore this construct through diverse theoretical and empirical approaches. It will spotlight challenges in conceptual clarity, boundaries, orchestration, and complementarities while advancing the role of theorising in project management research.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact: <\/strong>Giorgio Locatelli, School of Management &#8211; Politecnico di Milano &#8211; giorgio.locatelli@polimi.it<\/p>\n<p><strong>Proponents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Giorgio Locatelli, School of Management &#8211; Politecnico di Milano; Alessandro Paravano, School of Management &#8211; Politecnico di Milano; Samuel MacAulay, The University of Queensland; Jonas S\u00f6derlund, Link\u00f6ping University; Andrew Davies, University of Sussex; Joana\u00a0 Geraldi , Copenhagen Business School<\/p>\n<h3><strong>S10_02 Effective Project Sponsorship<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>SIG 10 &#8211; PO &#8211; Project Organizing<\/p>\n<p><strong>Short description of the Symposium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Effective project sponsorship has been identified as a key factor for project success by contributing to the realisation of the project\u2019s business case and its expected benefits. However, there is much confusion in practice regarding the skills and competences required for effective project sponsorship, who should fulfil this role and even the role title. The Major Project Association\u2019s Sponsor Network has been working on understanding the activities that are involved in sponsorship, with a view to use this as basis for further work. This panel offers an interactive discussion of these issues and invites scholars and practitioners to investigate them.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact: <\/strong>Christine Unterhitzenberger, University of Leeds, UK &#8211; c.unterhitzenberger@leeds.ac.uk<\/p>\n<p><strong>Proponents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Christine Unterhitzenberger, University of Leeds, UK; Ofer Zwikael, Australian National University<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-av_toggle-adf8a4352530fcfe5209a60097fc44f8'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-10' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-10' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-10' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"SIG 11 - PM&amp;NPM - Public and Non-Profit Management\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: SIG 11 - PM&amp;NPM - Public and Non-Profit Management\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: SIG 11 - PM&amp;NPM - Public and Non-Profit Management\">SIG 11 - PM&amp;NPM - Public and Non-Profit Management<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-10' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-10' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><strong>S11_01 Sustainability-Oriented Governance as a Compass in Times of Disruption: Managing Transitions in the Public and Non-Profit Sector <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>SIG 11 &#8211; PM&amp;NPM &#8211; Public and Non-Profit Management<\/p>\n<p>SIG 14 &#8211; Conference General Track<\/p>\n<p><strong>Short description of the Symposium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The symposium explores how public and non-profit organizations, using cultural and educational institutions as examples, can lead sustainability transitions through innovative governance. In times of disruption\u2013\u2013whether environmental, economic, or social\u2013\u2013museums, theatres, and higher education\u00a0institutions are uniquely positioned to respond creatively in how they are organized and governed. The key lies in the strategic integration of sustainability plans, monitoring, reporting, knowledge sharing, and the development of new skills within organizational operations. Drawing on real-world examples, the symposium further examines how rethinking governance to address complex challenges and shape more sustainable futures can be applied to other non-profit activities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact: <\/strong>Malgorzata Cwikla, ZHAW &#8211; cwik@zhaw.ch<\/p>\n<p><strong>Proponents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Malgorzata Cwikla, ZHAW; Leticia Labaronne, ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, School of Management and Law, Center for Arts Management; Alberto Monti, University Of Genoa<\/p>\n<h3><strong>S11_02 Strengthening resilience in public services: From community resilience to organisational and systems resilience<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>SIG 11 &#8211; PM&amp;NPM &#8211; Public and Non-Profit Management<\/p>\n<p><strong>Short description of the Symposium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Resilience is becoming recognised as key to protecting the outcomes of service users from threats posed by multiple interacting social, economic and political problems, including public budget cuts. This Symposium will compare different approaches to increasing resilience in public services through increased<\/p>\n<p>User resilience<\/p>\n<p>Community resilience<\/p>\n<p>Organisational resilience<\/p>\n<p>Systems resilience<\/p>\n<p>It focuses on how individual, community and organisational resilience may interact and contribute to overall system resilience, addressing the questions:\u00a0 Which factors influence resilience of different stakeholders?\u00a0How do different aspects of resilience interact with each other?\u00a0 How can\u00a0resilience be sustained over time?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact: <\/strong>Lorenzo Costumato, University of Rome Tor Vergata &#8211; lorenzo.costumato@uniroma2.it<\/p>\n<p><strong>Proponents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Lorenzo Costumato, University of Rome Tor Vergata; Elke Loeffler, University of Birmingham<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-av_toggle-30b41eb3427f5f253826a23b3b69ba37'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-11' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-11' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-11' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"SIG 12 - RM&amp;RP - Research Methods and Research Practice\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: SIG 12 - RM&amp;RP - Research Methods and Research Practice\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: SIG 12 - RM&amp;RP - Research Methods and Research Practice\">SIG 12 - RM&amp;RP - Research Methods and Research Practice<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-11' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-11' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><strong>S12_01 Making Better Decisions in the AI Era: Opportunities and Pitfalls of Human\u2013AI Decision-Making <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>SIG 12 &#8211; RM&amp;RP &#8211; Research Methods and Research Practice<\/p>\n<p>SIG 01 &#8211; B4S &#8211; Business for Society<\/p>\n<p><strong>Short description of the Symposium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This symposium explores how business leaders and professionals can make better decisions in today\u2019s AI-shaped environment. The discussion will focus on enhancing judgment, adapting decision processes, and navigating complexity\u2014not on using AI as a tool, but on improving decisions in the presence of AI.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact: <\/strong>Matteo Cristofaro, University of Rome Tor Vergata &#8211; matteo.cristofaro@uniroma2.it<\/p>\n<p><strong>Proponents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Matteo Cristofaro, University of Rome Tor Vergata; Brandon Randolph-Seng, Texas A&amp;M University &#8211; Commerce; Anna Grandori, Bocconi University; Simone Guercini, University of Florence; Nicola Cucari , Sapienza University of Rome; Aizhan Tursunbayeva, Parthenope University of Naples<\/p>\n<h3><strong>S12_02\u00a0 Towards Greater Equality in Academia \u2013 a Collective Response.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>SIG 12 &#8211; RM&amp;RP &#8211; Research Methods and Research Practice<\/p>\n<p>SIG 05 &#8211; GRDO &#8211; Gender, Race, and Diversity in Organisations<\/p>\n<p><strong>Short description of the Symposium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This symposium celebrates the launch of our new book \u201cTowards more Equality in Academia\u201d (Edward Elgar) that brings moving, often untold stories about navigating academia\u2014stories of gender, race, disability, silence, and resistance. By sharing personal dialogues between senior and early career scholars, we highlight how working together can break down individualistic structures and foster real equality. Join the editors and contributing authors to explore how vulnerability and collaboration can reshape academic life, inspire new ways of writing and thinking, and build a more inclusive future\u2014for all of us, together.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact: <\/strong>Joanna Szulc, Gda\u0144sk University of Technology &#8211; joanna.szulc@pg.edu.pl<\/p>\n<p><strong>Proponents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Joanna Szulc, Gda\u0144sk University of Technology; Frederike Scholz, HU University of Applied Sciences; Morten Huse, BI Norwegian Business School\u00a0; Ryan Armstrong, Universitat de Barcelona; Zuzanna Staniszewska, Kozminski University; Toloue Miandar, University of Bologna<\/p>\n<h3><strong>S12_03 Introduction to Computational Text Analysis<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>SIG 12 &#8211; RM&amp;RP &#8211; Research Methods and Research Practice<\/p>\n<p>SIG 06 &#8211; INNO &#8211; Innovation<\/p>\n<p><strong>Short description of the Symposium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With the proliferation of Generative AI both researchers and wider community are becoming aware of latest advances in computational methods for text analysis. The main aim of this symposium is to introduce the variety of text analysis methods to the research community. We want to develop a community of researchers that would be able to apply these methods to contemporary research problems, forge new research partnerships and publish in academic journals. We will provide an overview of computational text analysis methods, examine the challenges in collecting data and applying the methods and discuss the publishing of computational text analysis research.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact: <\/strong>Ivan Zupic, Goldsmiths, University of London &#8211; ivan.zupic@gmail.com<\/p>\n<p><strong>Proponents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ivan Zupic, Goldsmiths, University of London; Filippo Chiarello, Universit\u00e0 di Pisa; Vito Giordano, University of Pisa<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-moimvinu-113dc553e677797caf47e09ba85aa6ea'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-12' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-12' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-12' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"SIG 13 \u2013 SM - Strategic Management\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: SIG 13 \u2013 SM - Strategic Management\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: SIG 13 \u2013 SM - Strategic Management\">SIG 13 \u2013 SM - Strategic Management<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-12' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-12' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><strong>S13_01 Euram&#8217;s Representatives (CRC): Enhancing cross-border academic partnerships in European research projects<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>SIG 13 &#8211; SM &#8211; Strategic Management<\/p>\n<p>SIG 01 &#8211; B4S &#8211; Business for Society<\/p>\n<p><strong>Short description of the Symposium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With the involvement of all EURAM Representatives (CRC), the 2026\u00a0Symposium will be dedicated to identifying common challenges and exploring practical ways for academics to engage in transnational research. Having a team with people from different countries can help you gain a different perspective. Our goal with this Symposium is a call to action, laying the foundations for lasting partnerships, successful European project proposals, and a strong academic community dedicated to impact management research.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact: <\/strong>Rosana Silveira Reis, Institut Sup\u00e9rieur de Gestion &#8211; rosana.reis@isg.fr<\/p>\n<p><strong>Proponents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Rosana Silveira Reis, Institut Sup\u00e9rieur de Gestion; Francesco\u00a0 Gangi, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli; Daniel\u00a0 Alonso Mart\u00ednez, University of Leon; Luca Pistilli, University College Dublin<\/p>\n<h3><strong>S13_02 Rethinking Strategy Implementation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>SIG 13 &#8211; SM &#8211; Strategic Management<\/p>\n<p><strong>Short description of the Symposium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This symposium invites scholars to rethink strategy implementation beyond linear models and explore how it unfolds as a dynamic, multilevel process shaped by shifting attention, priorities, and organizational roles from executives to employees. We encourage the exploration of emerging perspectives on how strategy is implemented in contexts marked by fluidity, competing demands, and fragmented attention. The symposium fosters interdisciplinary conversation to illuminate overlooked spaces between formal strategy and implementation. We aim to spark dialogue around approaches, tensions, and insights into the evolving processes of implementation &#8211; and what occurs in between plans and action.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact: <\/strong>Casper Holm, Aalborg University Business School &#8211; Caspergh@business.aau.dk<\/p>\n<p><strong>Proponents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Louise Kringelum, Aalborg University; Casper Holm, Aalborg University Business School; Inger Stensaker, NHH &#8211; Norwegian School of Economics; Jesper Rosenberg Hansen, Aarhus University<\/p>\n<h3><strong>S13_03 Managing Alliances in an Age of Disruption: Rethinking Collaboration for Turbulent Times<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>SIG 13 &#8211; SM &#8211; Strategic Management<\/p>\n<p>SIG 14 &#8211; Conference General Track<\/p>\n<p><strong>Short description of the Symposium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In an era of geopolitical instability, technological transformation, and institutional volatility, interorganizational alliances face unprecedented disruption. This symposium explores how alliances form, adapt, and endure amid such turbulence. Disruption can erode trust, destabilize coordination, and shift power dynamics\u2014but also create space for renewal and innovation. Building on the 2025 EURAM symposium on \u201cAlliances with Purpose,\u201d we aim to understand the evolving governance, resilience, and societal roles of alliances under uncertainty. By fostering interdisciplinary dialogue, the symposium will co-develop a research agenda on how alliances remain strategically relevant and impactful in a disrupted world.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact: <\/strong>Anne-Sophie Fernandez, University of Montpellier &#8211; anne-sophie.fernandez@umontpellier.fr<\/p>\n<p><strong>Proponents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Anne-Sophie Fernandez, University of Montpellier; Isabel\u00a0 Estrada, University of Groningen; Audrey Rouyre, Montpellier Business School; Martin Pit, University of Twente; Albena Bj\u00f6rck, Zurich University of Applied Sciences<\/p>\n<h3><strong>S13_04 Staying the Course in Turbulent Waters: How Corporate Purpose Shapes Organizations in Disruptive Times<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>SIG 13 &#8211; SM &#8211; Strategic Management<\/p>\n<p>SIG 02 &#8211; COGO &#8211; Corporate Governance<\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">SIG 06 &#8211; INNO &#8211; Innovation <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Short description of the Symposium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In disruptive times, for-profit companies striving to lead with purpose must navigate increased scrutiny, the need for measurable impact, and shifting stakeholder expectations. This symposium explores how corporate purpose can remain a guiding force through disruption, seeking to answer:<\/p>\n<p>How can purpose be embedded into strategy, innovation, and governance systems to support organizational adaptability in times of disruption?<\/p>\n<p>What approaches and metrics are most effective for evaluating the impact of purpose-driven strategies on stakeholders and society?<\/p>\n<p>How can researchers and practitioners jointly advance a practice-informed research agenda on purposeful transformation?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact: <\/strong>Gianluca Gionfriddo, Scuola Superiore Sant&#8217;anna Pisa &#8211; gianluca.gionfriddo@santannapisa.it<\/p>\n<p><strong>Proponents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Gianluca Gionfriddo, Scuola Superiore Sant&#8217;anna Pisa; Albena Bj\u00f6rck, Zurich University of Applied Sciences; Alvaro Lleo, University of Navarra; Henk Volberda, Amsterdam Business School, University of Amsterdam; Agnieszka\u00a0 S\u0142omka-Go\u0142\u0119biowska , Warsaw School of Economics; Julia Schmitt, Johannes Kepler University Linz (JKU)<\/p>\n<h3><strong>S13_05 Building Bridges Between Universities and Industry: Innovation and Collaboration for Navigating Turbulent Global Supply Chains<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>SIG 13 &#8211; SM &#8211; Strategic Management<\/p>\n<p><strong>Short description of the Symposium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This symposium delves into the growing importance of collaboration between academia and industry to drive innovation, resilience, and sustainability in global supply chains. In an era marked by rapid change, from regulatory pressures to geopolitical uncertainty, building effective bridges between research and practice has never been more vital. Through diverse perspectives and examples, including initiatives like the Catena-X data ecosystem, the session explores how academic insights, and industrial expertise can jointly shape the future of supply chain transformation. An interactive discussion will invite participants to reflect on the opportunities and challenges of connecting knowledge creation with real-world impact.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact: <\/strong>Ilenia Confente, University of Verona &#8211; ilenia.confente@univr.it<\/p>\n<p><strong>Proponents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ilenia Confente, University of Verona; Ivan Russo, University of Verona; Matin Mohaghegh, Stockholm School of Economics; Piotr Warmbier, University of Bremen; Silvia Blasi, Department of Management, University of Verona; Rick Hollen, Amsterdam Business School, University Of Amsterdam<\/p>\n<h3><strong>S13_06 Managing strategic disruption: the role of purpose in reimagining business model innovation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>SIG 13 &#8211; SM &#8211; Strategic Management<\/p>\n<p>SIG 06 &#8211; INNO &#8211; Innovation<\/p>\n<p><strong>Short description of the Symposium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Strategic disruption and evolving competitive pressures demand firms to rethink how they create value. This symposium aims to explore the effect that firms\u2019 corporate purposes have on their business model innovation activities. Hence, the symposium seeks to examine the role of purpose in shaping effective strategies, building a bridge between academia and the managerial community, and fostering a conversation to generate fresh insights at the intersection of different research fields (corporate purpose, strategic renewal, business model innovation, corporate hybridity, innovation) by investigating under what circumstances does the adoption of purpose enables companies to redefine their concept of value creation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact: <\/strong>Chiara Pantalena, Politecnico di Milano &#8211; chiara.pantalena@polimi.it<\/p>\n<p><strong>Proponents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Chiara Pantalena, Politecnico di Milano; Edoardo Cortesi, Politecnico di Milano; Nicole Steller, ESCP Madrid Campus, Albena Bj\u00f6rck, Zurich University of Applied Sciences; Henk Volberda, Amsterdam Business School, University of Amsterdam<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-av_toggle-c79612d73083bedd96fc1cbe067f1780'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-13' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-13' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-13' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"SIG 14 - Conference General Track\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: SIG 14 - Conference General Track\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: SIG 14 - Conference General Track\">SIG 14 - Conference General Track<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-13' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-13' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><strong>S14_01 Nordic Management in an Age of Disruption<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>SIG 14 &#8211; Conference General Track<\/p>\n<p>SIG 07 &#8211; IM &#8211; International Management<\/p>\n<p><strong>Short description of the Symposium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This symposium explores how Nordic management\u2014traditionally grounded in trust, collaboration, and long-termism\u2014responds to today\u2019s disruptive forces. Geopolitical volatility, technological upheaval, and environmental instability challenge the resilience of even the most stable systems. Are Nordic models uniquely equipped for adaptability, or do they require fundamental transformation? We invite contributions examining governance, strategy, innovation, and work-life dynamics from a Nordic lens. The symposium aims to critically assess whether Nordic practices can navigate \u201chigh waters\u201d and offer insights for global management in an age of complexity and change.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact: <\/strong>Eythor Ivar Jonsson, Akademias &#8211; eythor@akademias.is<\/p>\n<p><strong>Proponents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Eythor Ivar Jonsson, Akademias; Christina \u00d6berg, Linnaeus University; Andreas Wald, University of Agder<\/p>\n<h3><strong>S14_02 The bright and dark sides of agility: What do we know and what do we need to know?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>SIG 14 &#8211; Conference General Track<\/p>\n<p><strong>Short description of the Symposium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This symposium explores the paradoxes of agility. It looks into its bright sides, that is, its potential to foster innovation, responsiveness, and opportunity-seizing under conditions of disruption and uncertainty. It also looks into its underexplored dark sides, such as strategic drift or superficial agility masking rigidity in organizations. Questions include how agility relates to resilience, stability, and long-term goals. Six speakers, including at least one professional, will share insights from research and practice. An interactive format will engage the audience in shaping a shared research agenda on the bright and dark sides of agility and their implications for organizations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact: <\/strong>Birgit Hagen, University of Pavia &#8211; birgit.hagen@unipv.it<\/p>\n<p><strong>Proponents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Birgit Hagen, University of Pavia; Pervez Ghauri , University of Birmingham; Yoel Asseraf, Ruppin Academic Center<\/p>\n<h3><strong>S14_03 Conducting Rigorous Management Research in an Age of Disruption. A EURAM Fellows\u2019 Symposium<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>SIG 14 &#8211; Conference General Track<\/p>\n<p>SIG 12 &#8211; RM&amp;RP &#8211; Research Methods and Research Practice<\/p>\n<p><strong>Short description of the Symposium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The symposium, supported by the EURAM College of Fellows,\u00a0will explore how management researchers can maintain scientific rigor while studying organizations in today&#8217;s disruptive environment. Current geopolitical instability, technological acceleration, and social transformation necessitate a reconsideration of the orientation, design, and methods of management research. The symposium addresses two key imperatives: (a) reorienting research priorities beyond traditional organizational boundaries to tackle contemporary challenges, and (b) updating methodologies to leverage new technologies like AI while preserving scientific validity. Participants will establish new standards for rigorous scholarship in disrupted contexts, ensuring management research remains relevant and impactful amid widespread organizational and societal change.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact: <\/strong>Panos Desyllas, University of Bath &#8211; pd382@bath.ac.uk<\/p>\n<p><strong>Proponents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Panos Desyllas, University of Bath; Peter McKiernan, Strathclyde University; DOROTA DOBIJA, Kozminski University, Michael Morley, University of Limerick<\/p>\n<h3><strong>S14_04 The role of projects in disruptive times and crisis<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>SIG 14 &#8211; Conference General Track<\/p>\n<p><strong>Short description of the Symposium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The symposium discusses the assumption that projects on the one hand play and will continue to play an essential role in contributing to navigating through disruptive times and crisis. \u00a0On the other hand, projects are challenged by disruptions which may come in different forms. Based on and extending the special paper collection Temporary Organising and Crisis in International Journal of Project Management we will offer flashlight presentations, discuss the nexus\u00a0between projects and crisis\u00a0and develop ideas for further research.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact: <\/strong>Martina Huemann, WU Vienna University of Economics and Business and UCL &#8211; Martina.Huemann@wu.ac.at<\/p>\n<p><strong>Proponents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Martina Huemann, WU Vienna University of Economics and Business and UCL; Christine Unterhitzenberger, University of Leeds, UK<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-5482","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/conferences.euram.academy\/2026conference\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5482","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/conferences.euram.academy\/2026conference\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/conferences.euram.academy\/2026conference\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/conferences.euram.academy\/2026conference\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/conferences.euram.academy\/2026conference\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5482"}],"version-history":[{"count":19,"href":"https:\/\/conferences.euram.academy\/2026conference\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5482\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7559,"href":"https:\/\/conferences.euram.academy\/2026conference\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5482\/revisions\/7559"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/conferences.euram.academy\/2026conference\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5482"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}