Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite you to our Professional Development Workshop at AOM 2026:
Title: Global Careers in an Unequal World: Inclusive Academic Pathways for Underrepresented Regions
Date & Time: Sunday, 2 August 2026, 4:30–6:00 PM
Location: Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel, Philadelphia Ballroom South
The globalization of management scholarship has not been matched by equitable globalization of academic career opportunities, particularly for scholars in underrepresented regions such as Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and North Africa, and Sub‑Saharan Africa. In this PDW, we bring together scholars, editors, and AOM leaders to explore how academic careers can become more inclusive and globally representative.
Our 90‑minute session will include:
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Emerging insights from the "Career Needs Around the Globe" survey, with a focus on regional inequalities and career trajectories.
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An expert panel discussing structural constraints, institutional conditions, and opportunities for more inclusive academic career systems.
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A collaborative activity designed to foster cross‑regional research collaborations and to support early‑career scholars from underrepresented regions.
The PDW is open to scholars at all career stages, with particular emphasis on early‑career researchers and doctoral students from underrepresented regions. No pre‑registration is required for the panel; we will share further details on any optional developmental components closer to the date.
We would be grateful if you could share this announcement within your networks, especially with colleagues in underrepresented regions who may benefit from participating.
We look forward to seeing many of you in Philadelphia and to continuing the conversation on inclusive global academic careers.
Warm regards,
Petya Koleva, Heriot‑Watt University Dubai
Connie Zheng, University of Adelaide / University of South Australia
Pedro Hollanda, ISE Business School
Maria Jose (Majo) Murcia, IAE Business School
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Maria Jose (Majo) Murcia
Associate Professor
IAE BUSINESS SCHOOL - AUSTRAL UNIVERSITY
Buenos Aires
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