If your research explores how competition unfolds and evolves, we invite you to join us at the 4th Competitive Dynamics Conference (CD-4), hosted by the University of Virginia Darden School of Business in Charlottesville, Virginia (USA), July 27-28, 2026.
Theme: Competitive Dynamics in Transition
CD-4 brings together scholars and practitioners to rethink strategy as a dynamic process of action and reaction. The conference will feature work on all forms of rivalry and competition, and is designed to foster active, discussion-driven engagement.
Conveniently scheduled just before the Academy of Management Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, CD-4 offers two focused days with a vibrant community of leading and emerging scholars.
Highlights include:
- Keynote by distinguished Professor Jay Barney
- Doctoral Workshop led by pioneering scholars in competitive dynamics, Professors Devi R. Gnyawali, Goce Andrevski, and Wally Ferrier
- Curated research presentations and interactive poster session
- Executive forum and TED-style talks on cutting-edge ideas
- Dinner in UVA's historic Rotunda Dome Room (UNESCO World Heritage site)
- Dinner & excursion showcasing the natural beauty of the Shenandoah region
Register now! (early bird pricing through May 1)
Additional details are available on the conference website. A block of rooms at Darden's beautiful Forum Hotel are available at a special negotiated rate here (limited availability).
Questions? Contact 2026CD4@gmail.com
We hope to see you in Charlottesville!
Organizing Committee: Ming-Jer Chen, Yo-Jud Cheng, Skyler Clark-Hamel, and Young Hou
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Yo-Jud Cheng
Assistant Professor of Business Administration
University of Virginia
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