2026 J. R. Smith Business Research Conference · Jackson State University

2026 J. R. Smith Business Research Conference · Jackson State University
JSU · College of Business

2026 J. R. Smith Business Research Conference

March 26–27, 2026 · Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi. Submit your research and join scholars across disciplines for social good.

Conference details

March 26–27, 2026

Dates

March 26–27, 2026

Location

Jackson State University

Jackson, Mississippi

Host

College of Business

Dr. J. R. Smith Business Research Conference

Conference theme

Beyond boundaries

Conference theme

Beyond Boundaries: Integrating Ideas Across Disciplines for Social Good

The College of Business at Jackson State University invites faculty, practitioners, policymakers, and students at all levels – undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral – to submit papers and proposal for presentation at the 2026 Dr. J.R. Smith Business Research Conference. This conference provides a platform to share innovative research, exchange ideas, and foster collaboration across business, economics, public policy. STEM, health, education, social sciences, and the humanities.

Call for papers

Submit your research

Submission deadline

February 13, 2026

Notification of acceptance

February 27, 2026

Paper submission (virtual participation available!)
Suggested topics

Suggested topics

  • Business, Management, Marketing, Economics, Accounting, and Finance
  • Public Policy, Governance, and Law
  • Emerging Technologies
  • Supply Chain Management, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence
  • Health Sciences and Public Health
  • Social Sciences and Education
  • Arts, Humanities, and Cultural Studies
  • Sustainability, Climate, and Environmental Research
  • Ethics, Social Responsibility, Community Engagement
  • Pedagogical Innovation and Interdisciplinary Teaching
Conference chair

Questions?

Conference Chair

Dr. Alisa L. Mosley, Ph.D.

alisa.mosley@jsums.edu

Join us in March 2026

Register to attend, or submit your paper by February 13, 2026. Virtual participation is available.

Contact us

College of Business

Jackson State University.

Location
Jackson State University
1400 John R. Lynch St.
Jackson, MS 39217
Conference Chair
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