April in Napa Valley is a great time to enjoy the beauty of this California wine region. From the rolling hills and vineyards to the wineries and restaurants, there are plenty of exciting things to do for all ages.

Take a hot air balloon ride for a unique view of the valley. Start your mornings early, and take off before the sun is up for a serene and breathtaking experience. You can even enjoy a picnic breakfast in the balloon.

Visit the vineyards and wineries of Napa Valley to sample some of the best wines in the world. You can also attend a tasting and learn about the different varietals and winemaking processes.

Head to the Oxbow Public Market in downtown Napa for some shopping and eating. There are over 40 vendors offering local produce and products, plus delicious restaurants and cafes.

Take a scenic drive along Highway 29 and 12 to explore some of the hidden gems of the area. You'll find wineries, farms, and small towns along the way.

Experience the culture and history of Napa Valley at the Napa County Historical Society, which has over 20,000 artifacts and documents to explore.

Enjoy some outdoor activities, like hiking, biking, or kayaking. There are a variety of parks, forests, and trails to explore throughout the area.

Take a bike tour or a food tour to learn more about the area and its culture. Or, take a cooking class and learn how to make some of the area's signature dishes.

For entertainment, head to the Uptown Theatre or one of the many outdoor music events that take place in April.

If you're looking for some relaxation, visit a spa or take a hot air balloon ride for an amazing view of the valley.

​April in Napa Valley is a great time to explore, enjoy the beauty of the area, and sample some incredible wines. With so many things to do, it's the perfect place to spend a relaxing and fun-filled vacation.

We are proud to announce that the WBM 2023 spring conference will be held at the beautiful Hampton Inn & Suites Conference Center in Napa, California. We return to Napa Valley after our 2020 conference was cancelled due to covid shut-down 3 days prior to the start of the conference.

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We are proud that during our WBM 2022 / Champagne conference we will have our first ever session on Sustainability!

SUSTAINABILITY
 
Landscape, Airscape, Allscape: An Initial Review of Sustainability Efforts Across the California State University System
Jennifer Sanchez Biedermann & David Olson, Ph.D
California State University, Bakersfield
 
Implementing Information Systems for Sustainability Reporting: An Exploration of Milestones on the Path to Success
Daphne Simmonds, Ph.D & Kenya Désulmé, Ph.D
Western Carolina University / McKinsey & Co.
North America Client Finance, McKinsey & Company, Tampa, USA
 
Examiner la relation entre les valeurs d'entreprise, le retour sur investissement et la durabilité dans le secteur mondial de l'énergie
[Examining the Relationship between Corporate Values, Return on Investment and Sustainability in the Global Energy Sector}
Robert Lloyd, DBA, MBA
Associate Professor of Management
Director of Strategic Partnerships
W.R. & Yvonne Robbins College of Business & Entrepreneurship
Fort Hayes State University, Hays, Kansas

Our WBM 2022 / Champagne conference is set for Reims, France from Sept 30 to Oct 1, 2022.

Friday, Sept 30th, 2022

• Welcome champagne social with champagne and food curated by our own Sommelier, Monica Mencer, at Bistro de Anges in Reims centre.  This classic restaurant is adjacent to the famed Notre Dame church in downtown Reims.

Saturday, October 1, 2022

• Presentations from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm.  Breakfast, two breaks, and a champagne lunch awaits you.

We are proud to announce that our 2022 conference is taking place LIVE and in the Champagne district of France.  We have a long history of conferences held in France including multiple conferences in Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux and Dijon. These are always our most popular events and we have been eyeing the Champagne district for many years.  

Stay tuned for more updates on this website regarding the details of the conference.

We are now taking submissions for our WBM 2020 Music Business Research online conference.  This is a new area for WBM but we are excited to provide scholars of music business another opportunity to present and publish their research.  We are devoting a special issue of the Journal of Business Management & Change for research on Music Business.

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The WBM conference will experiment with a 100% online, asynchronous conference.  With asynchronous presentations each presenter will record their research as a video with the video available on-demand for all conference attendees.  Everyone can post their comments and questions at any time and presenters can respond similarly.  

We strive to make all WBM conferences international events, so pure synchronous presentations make time differences troublesome.  

Academic conferences need to evolve.  Traditional big-city conferences require extreme expense in transporation and hotels.  This model allows attendees to see more presentations at their own pace and schedule.  This model has an extremely low carbon-impact.