12th ANNUAL MEETING
November 10th - 13th, 2010 (Wed - Sat)
Diamond Head Resort, Ft.Myers Beach,FL
The Academy of Business Disciplines will hold its
12th annual meeting in Ft. Myers Beach on November 10, 11, 12 and 13, 2010 (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.) We invite you to participate by submitting an abstract, proposal or cases for presentation at the annual meeting.
Fort Myers Beach, FL
Updated Friday, September 03, 2010 8:53 AM
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The conference has been expanded to four days this year to better meet your travel and presentation needs – Wednesday 1:00 through Saturday 1:15. Friday afternoon has been reserved for free time/informal get-togethers. Also, each day will have an open meeting time designed to provide an opportunity for faculty to exchange ideas, perhaps discuss a different topic,or make contact with another to explore future collaborative research. Due to popular demand, a Sunset Pirate Cruise will again be offered and timed to enjoy one of those Kodak moments.
The meeting will be held at the DiamondHead Convention Center located on the Gulf of Mexico on Ft. Myers Beach (see their web page at
www.diamondheadfl.com). A number of suites have been reserved for $125 - $150 per night plus tax. These suites offer a view of the beautiful white sands, glorious sunrises and sunsets, a master bedroom, fully equipped kitchenette in the living room and screened in lanai. Participants may make reservations by calling DiamondHead at 800-625-4111. Be sure to tell the registration clerk that you are attending the ABD meeting. There are a limited number of these suites available at DiamondHead so you are strongly encouraged to make your reservations early.
If you require transporation from the airport, we highly recommend the services of Comfort Transportation (
www.comfortontheweb.com).
The ABD will include your paper or abstract in the proceedings (which is not copyrighted) that will be sent to participants after the meeting (late February.) Participants may, if they wish, have their papers considered for publication in the academy's refereed Journal of Business Cases and Applications.
One best conference paper award will be presented for each of the following: Basic Research; Teaching & Innovation; Cases; and Faculty/Student Collaborative Research.
Also, best session paper awards will be issued for the best paper in each presentation session. All best papers will be eligible for publication consideration in our journals with submission fees waived.
Authors of accepted abstracts who wish to complete their paper for award consideration have till
September 1st to submit their final copy
.. The awards are open to all tracts and multiple submissions will be considered. The recipients will be announced and the awards presented at the annual meeting in November.
Abstracts, proposals or papers should be submitted no later than
June 15, 2010 along with a
submission form. Notifications to authors will be provided by July 15, 2010. The notification email will include instructions to authors as well as a registration form. Registration fees are: $275 before September 1, 2010; $325 between September 1 and October 1; and
$400 after October 1st. The fee for multiple papers is $125 per paper. Student (doctoral/masters/undergraduate) registration fee is $125.
Please e-mail abstracts, proposals or cases (in Word format) along with the required Submission Form to Joy Swedeen at abdonline@ship.edu no later than June 15, 2010.
A registration form will be emailed to individuals whose papers are accepted or who send emails indicating they wish to attend, and possibly serve as a session chair, but not present a paper.
Some important deadline dates:
· June 15th – abstract, proposal, paper submission (please use the attached form)
· July 15th – acceptance notification
· August 31st - $275 registration fee (early)
· September 15th - complete papers due for “best” consideration
· September 1st - October 1st - $325 registration fee (regular)
· October 2nd - November - $400 registration fee (late)
The fee for multiple papers is $125 per paper. Student (doctoral/masters/undergraduate) registration fee is $125.
We wish to get your input as to panel topics and participants so please send your suggestions to abdonline@ship.edu. Remember, this conference is for you.
Also seeking deans to participate on a panel dealing with accredidation. Specifically, one who is applying for AACBS accreditation; one who just received first-time accredidation; and one having gone through a recent reaccredidation.
Don’t delay. Submit now. Besides, where would you rather be in November? Buried under mounds of student papers and feet of snow, or enjoying this congenial conference in sunny Ft. Myers Beach?
ACCOLADES
“I gained the most from the conference professionally and personally than from any other. I am considering attending again next year.”
“Wonderful conference and journal.”
“Just keep up the great work/conference! I'll be back next year!”
“I love going!”
“Talking with some great folks from around the country. The collegial atmosphere sets ABD apart. It's easy to meet new people and have some interesting and productive discussions.”
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