Presenters and Paper Submission
Presenters and Paper Submissions
Purpose
The Paper Sessions are an occasion for DBA students and DBA graduates to present the purpose, process, and content of their dissertation, and to share their insights into the development of an impactful research
Who can present papers at the DBA Conference
Current DBA students and alumni can present. Every stage of the dissertation (including very early works in progress) will be considered. All topics and methodological approaches within the spectrum of the business and management discipline will be considered.
1. Abstract Submission
Those interested in participating in the conference are required to submit a 500-word abstract to DBA Office.
All topics and methodological approaches within the spectrum of the business and management discipline will be considered.
Abstract to be submitted to
- Marc Rose, Programme Manager
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Rachel Liu, Programme Coordinator
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dbaoffice@wbs.ac.uk
Submissions should be accompanied by
- The name of applicant
- Current degree programme
- Year/stage of programme
- Name of institution, and
- Contact details
2. Final Paper Submission
Successful applications will be notified by mid December 2025.
Successful participants will be required to submit a complete paper by 2nd January 2026. So that discussants may prepare in advance.
3. Presentation Submission
Accompanying 20-minute PowerPoint presentations are requested by 16th January 2026, with a draft submission requested by 9th January 2026. Each presentation will be followed by a further 20 minutes of Q&A.
Timeline
Abstract Submission Open: Monday 3rd November 2025
Abstract Submission Close: Sunday 30th November 2025
Successful applications Notified: mid December 2025
Submission of Complete Paper: Friday 2nd January 2026
Draft Presentation Submission: Friday 9th January 2026
Final Presentation Submission: Friday 16th January 2026