Research Colloquium on Advancing Management Research with Computational Methods
26 June 2026
University of Sussex, Brighton, United Kingdom
Hosted by
University of Sussex Business School (UK)
Sponsored by CTO, a Division of the Academy of Management
About the colloquium
This one-day colloquium brings together scholars from across business and management to explore how computational approaches are shaping research in the field.
Whether you are new to computational methods or seeking to deepen your expertise, the event offers exposure to key ideas, emerging opportunities, and practical applications of computational methods in business and management research.
An optional paper development workshop is open to all participants who would like structured feedback from expert speakers.
Paper Development Workshop - Call for Submissions
New deadline: 12 June 2026
Scholars may submit a two‑page extended abstract (plus up to two optional appendix pages) describing an in‑progress or planned research project.
Abstracts should clearly address:
- Research goals and motivation – research question and its significance to management scholarship
- Computational method – method or technique for which feedback is sought
- Current progress – work completed and remaining methodological challenges
Accepted participants will present their work in small roundtable sessions alongside expert panelists and receive formative, developmental feedback. Submissions are welcome from scholars at all career stages.
Submit your extended abstract via the registration link below.
The colloquium is free to attend and includes lunch and refreshments.
New deadline: 12 June 2026 - Register now to secure your place!
Register here:
https://universityofsussex.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dgK6tedL1zcXGjs
Event organizer:
- Hamid Khobzi (University of Sussex)
Questions: H.Khobzi@sussex.ac.uk
Event Programme
8:30 – 9:00 Registration
Tea/coffee
9:00 – 9:15 Welcome Address
Roberta Bernardi, Hamid Khobzi
9:15 – 10:00 Session I
Hai-Anh Tran, University of Manchester
"Talking Green, Earning Green?: Financial Impacts of CEOs' Communication about Firms' Environmental Practices"
10:00 – 10:45 Session II
Valentin Danchev, Queen Mary University of London
"AI Tools in Business Research: Evolving Computational Workflows and the Challenge of Transparency and Reproducibility"
10:45 – 11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 – 11:45 Session III
Yiting Deng, University College London
"Can Lower(ed) Expert Opinions Lead to Better Consumer Ratings?: The Case of Michelin Stars"
11:45 – 12:30 Session IV
Hamid Khobzi, University of Sussex
"Equity–Equality Tensions in Police Social Media Communication with Socially Disadvantaged Communities"
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch
13:30 – 16:00 Paper Development Workshop
Chaired by Hamid Khobzi, Roberta Bernardi
16:00 – 16:15 Coffee Break
16:15 – 17:15 Keynote Speech
Emmanuelle Vaast, McGill University
"From Computational Methods to Theoretical Contribution: Digital Trace Data, NLP, and LLMs in Management Research"
17:15 – 17:30 Wrap‑Up
17:30 – 18:30 Reception