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.
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
Beyond boundaries
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.
Submit your research
Submission deadline
February 13, 2026
Notification of acceptance
February 27, 2026
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
Questions?
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Join us in March 2026
Register to attend, or submit your paper by February 13, 2026. Virtual participation is available.
College of Business
Jackson State University.
1400 John R. Lynch St.
Jackson, MS 39217