AWelcome to the WBM 2025 / Napa Valley International Research Conference for the Management Disciplines + Wine Business Research Conference, a premier online in-person research conference focused on the management disciplines, with an added feature of wine business research. This conference provides a vibrant forum for academics and scholars to share their latest research findings, teaching methods, and course materials in a collaborative and engaging online environment. We are happy to return to beautiful Napa Valley.
This conference will have a duel focus split into two different days:
Join us in the heart of Napa Valley, March 30-April 1, 2025, for an intellectually stimulating and enriching two-day conference focused on cutting-edge research in the management disciplines with a special emphasis on the unique challenges and opportunities facing the wine industry.
Location:
The conference will be held at the Conference center at the Hampton Inn & Suites in beautiful downtown Napa, California, surrounded by world-renowned vineyards, wineries, and culinary experiences.
Call for Papers:
We invite researchers and scholars from around the world to submit their original research papers and case studies for presentation and discussion. We welcome submissions on a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:
Conference Calendar
March 30, 2025
Welcome Social event in Napa Valley (aka wine!)
March 31, 2025
Management Disciplines Research Presentations at Hampton Inn & Suites Conference Center
April 1, 2025
Wine Business Research Presentations at Hampton Inn & Suites Conference Center
April 2, 2025
Wine Tour in Napa/Sonoma
We invite you to submit your research to the WBM 2025 / Napa Valley conference.
Submission Guidelines:
Submission Deadline: March 12, 2025
Conference Highlights:
Submit your abstract or full paper electronically to: [email protected]
Registration:
We look forward to receiving your submissions!
Why Participate?
Here are some compelling reasons why you should participate in our exciting conference:
Conference Format
This conference will be live. We will allow for limited presentations virtually as videos or possibly via zoom if technology permits.
This conference will have a duel focus split into two different days:
- Management Disciplines (Management/HR/OB, Marketing, International Business, Operations Management, Finance, Accounting etc.)
- Wine Business Research
Join us in the heart of Napa Valley, March 30-April 1, 2025, for an intellectually stimulating and enriching two-day conference focused on cutting-edge research in the management disciplines with a special emphasis on the unique challenges and opportunities facing the wine industry.
Location:
The conference will be held at the Conference center at the Hampton Inn & Suites in beautiful downtown Napa, California, surrounded by world-renowned vineyards, wineries, and culinary experiences.
Call for Papers:
We invite researchers and scholars from around the world to submit their original research papers and case studies for presentation and discussion. We welcome submissions on a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:
- Wine Business: Marketing, branding, distribution, consumer behavior, e-commerce, tourism, sustainability, and innovation in the wine industry.
- General Management / Human Resource Management: Leadership, organizational behavior, strategic management, human resources, entrepreneurship, innovation, and operations management.
- Finance and Accounting: Financial analysis, investment strategies, risk management, valuation, and accounting practices relevant to the wine industry.
- Marketing and Consumer Behavior: Consumer preferences, trends, branding strategies, digital marketing, and consumer experiences in the wine industry.
- Supply Chain Management: Logistics, procurement, distribution, inventory management, and sustainability in the wine supply chain.
- Sustainability and Environmental Management: Environmental impact, sustainable practices, social responsibility, and regulatory issues in the wine industry.
- International Business & Management
Conference Calendar
March 30, 2025
Welcome Social event in Napa Valley (aka wine!)
March 31, 2025
Management Disciplines Research Presentations at Hampton Inn & Suites Conference Center
April 1, 2025
Wine Business Research Presentations at Hampton Inn & Suites Conference Center
April 2, 2025
Wine Tour in Napa/Sonoma
We invite you to submit your research to the WBM 2025 / Napa Valley conference.
Submission Guidelines:
- Submissions should be original, unpublished works, either abstracts or completed papers.
- Abstracts should be no more than 350 words and include the research question, methodology, and key findings.
- Full papers can be of any length.
- Submissions should be formatted according to APA guidelines in the final paper if submitted to our journals. We are flexible if you have formatted the paper in other formats.
Submission Deadline: March 12, 2025
Conference Highlights:
- Wine will be served during presentations! We do this at all of our events.... we can't help it!
- Paper Presentations: In-depth discussions of the latest research findings and their implications for practice.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow researchers, industry professionals, and potential collaborators in a relaxed and scenic setting.
- Wine Tasting and Culinary Experiences: Enjoy the unique flavors and culture of Napa Valley through curated wine tastings and culinary events.
Submit your abstract or full paper electronically to: [email protected]
Registration:
- EARLY REGISTRATION: $525 (US) for one paper. (if paid prior to January 12, 2025)
- REGULAR REGISTRATION: $605 (US) for one paper. (if paid between January 12 and March 10, 2025)
- LATE REGISTRATION: $675 (US) for one paper. (if paid between March 10, 2025 and April 1, 2025).
We look forward to receiving your submissions!
Why Participate?
Here are some compelling reasons why you should participate in our exciting conference:
- Share your expertise: Disseminate your groundbreaking research to a global audience of fellow academics and scholars.
- Gain valuable insights: Stay at the forefront of the field by learning about the latest research by your peers.
- Network and Collaborate: Connect with a diverse community of business educators from around the world, fostering new collaborations and exchanging ideas to propel your research forward.
- Publish your work: Get your research recognized through our journals. We now have brought back our pedagogy journal and renamed it the Journal of Business Pedagogy. We still have our two original journals: Journal of Business Management & Change and the Western Journal of Human Resource Management.
- Get new teaching and research tools. Share in the online portal to share and examine tools from other scholars
- Boost your profile: Increase your visibility and establish yourself as a thought leader within the business education community.
Conference Format
This conference will be live. We will allow for limited presentations virtually as videos or possibly via zoom if technology permits.