Advances in Management and Innovation (AMI) Conference 2026
CONFERENCE THEME:
A Decade of Management and Innovation: Lessons from the Past, Directions for the Future in a Changing World
Since its launch in 2016, the Advances in Management and Innovation (AMI) Conference has become a platform for discussion on the challenges and opportunities shaping organisations and societies.
Over the past ten years, AMI has engaged with themes including the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs), sustainable business innovations for the future, and managing the “next normal” in times of disruption. This tenth edition provides an opportunity to reflect on how management and innovation have evolved through global health emergencies, technological disruptions, shifting economies, the rise of artificial intelligence and sustainability imperatives.
Looking forward, AMI 2026 will explore lessons from the past decade while setting new directions for research, practice, and collaboration in an increasingly complex and interconnected world.
Date 20th - 21st May 2026
Venue Hospitality Suite, Cardiff School of Management, Llandaff Campus, Cardiff Metropolitan University
You are invited to submit an extended abstract by 12th December 2025, around one of the following sub-themes.
As part of the submission process, author(s) will be asked to indicate which UNSDG(s) their research aligns with, ensuring that each extended abstract is positioned within the broader agenda of sustainable management and innovation.
Goal 1: No Poverty
Goal 2: Zero Hunger
Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
Goal 4: Quality Education
Goal 5: Gender Equality
Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
Goal 13: Climate Action
Goal 14: Life Below Water
Goal 15: Life on Land
Goal 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
Goal 17: Partnership for the Goals
(Source: https://sdgs.un.org/goals)
GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION
All extended abstracts must include the following:
• Title
• Name of author(s)/ including affiliation
• Contact details of the leading author
• Keywords - minimum 4, maximum 8
• Introduction - purpose of paper/ objectives
• Relevant background information
• Research approach, e.g. primary research methods utilised, deskbased research.
EXTENDED ABSTRACT FORMAT:
• Extended abstracts should be between 1,000 and 2,000 words in length (excluding title, references, and keywords). Submissions are expected to meet this range to ensure sufficient depth and clarity, and authors may be asked to revise if their abstract falls outside these limits.
• Submissions must be in Microsoft Word format only
• Calibri 11 Font
• Headings in bold
• Discussion (including results where appropriate)
• Conclusions/implications
• References (Harvard format only)
Each submission must identify both the corresponding and presenting author(s). For scheduling purposes, no author may present more than twice during the two-day conference.
• Copyright: It is the author's responsibility to ensure that, where copyright materials are included, the permission of the copyright holder has been obtained
• All extended abstracts should be labelled with the main author's last name and AMI (Smith_AMI).
All extended abstracts will be subject to peer review, and the authors will be notified about acceptance by 13th February 2026, with all accepted extended abstracts being published in the conference proceedings.
There will be two awards for research students:
• Best extended abstract
• Best research student presentation
Please note that to be considered for either of the research student awards, participants must satisfy the following criteria:
• Be currently enrolled on a research degree programme.
• Be both the lead author and presenter of the submission at the conference.
NEW SESSION
Communicating and Sharing Innovative Research
New to AMI 2026, this session will explore how researchers can communicate their work and share innovative ideas across academic and professional communities. It will examine the challenges and opportunities involved in presenting research that is rigorous, engaging, and accessible, while highlighting practical ways to strengthen impact and visibility. This session will also support participants in enhancing their skills and effectiveness in communicating their research to a range of different audiences.
Further details about this session will be shared in the coming months.
Post Conference
Publication Opportunity
Authors with an extended abstract accepted for the AMI2026 conference may also submit a full paper (subject to further peer review) to be considered for publication in the Advances in Management and Innovation Working Papers journal before June 26th, 2026, deadline.
Extended Abstract Submission & Conference Registration
For internal participants, submit your extended abstract and register for AMI2026 via the link below:
Advances in Management and Innovation (AMI) Conference 2026 – Fill in form
All PowerPoint slides must be submitted to amiconference@cardiffmet.ac.uk before 5th May 2026
For internal participants, if you want to attend the conference but not submit an abstract or make a presentation, please click here to register:
Advances in Management and Innovation (AMI) Conference 2026 – Fill in form
For external participants, if you wish to submit an extended abstract or if you just wish to attend AMI2026, please email the conference chair, Dr Emmet McLoughlin, at emcloughlin@cardiffmet.ac.uk for more details.
Important dates
• Deadline for extended abstracts (from internal and external participants): 12th December 2025
• Abstract acceptance decision notification: 13th February 2026
• Registration deadline: 5th May 2026
• Deadline for submission of PowerPoint slides: 5th May 2026
• Conference dates: May 20th - 21st May 2026
For further information, please contact: Dr Emmet McLoughlin (emcloughlin@cardiffmet.ac.uk)