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15-18 July 2026
Universidad Pontificia Comillas, Madrid, Spain

Engaged Management
Scholarship Conference 2026

Bright Ideas, Lasting Impact.
Applied Business Management Research
This year's conference showcases academic research that drives meaningful change by bridging business growth and success with a positive lasting impact on people, organizations, and society as a whole.
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Join us for the

16th annual international
Engaged Management Scholarship conference,
15-18 July 2026.

The 16th Annual Conference on Engaged Management Scholarship (EMS) is organized by the Executive DBA Council (EDBAC) and Universidad Pontificia Comillas in Madrid, Spain.
The EMS conference is an annual premier summit for a growing global community of management scholar-practitioners and DBA and Executive PhD programs.
It offers an opportunity to meet, share exciting practice-oriented yet rigorous research findings, and engage in debates around management education for scholar-practitioners.
Stay tuned for updates, call for submissions, registration, accommodation and more.
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The Venue
Universidad Pontificia Comillas (COMILLAS) / Comillas Pontifical University located in Madrid, enrolls around 10,000 students and is known for its prestigious academic programmes. It offers a wide range of disciplines, including law, business, engineering, humanities, and social sciences. The university is distinguished by its Jesuit heritage, emphasising ethical education and social responsibility.
Renowned for its strong international focus, Comillas maintains numerous partnerships with global institutions and offers extensive exchange programmes. It also excels in research, particularly in social sciences and engineering. COMILLAS provides a supportive and inclusive academic setting, fostering excellence and personal growth in the heart of Spain's capital.
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