SKEMA Business School and the SKEMA Centre for Sustainability Studies are delighted to announce that they will host the Business and Society Research Seminar 2025 on the Sophia Antipolis Campus. Organized by Kenneth De Roeck and Ante Glavas, the seminar will take place on 19 and 20 June 2025, bringing together leading experts, scholars, and early-career researchers to explore critical topics at the intersection of business and societal progress.
This year’s theme addresses one of the most pressing questions of our time: “How can organizations create meaningful and impactful societal progress?” The seminar offers a platform for vibrant discussions and valuable insights, with a strong focus on fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing among participants.
The event is co-organized and co-sponsored by prominent institutions, including LouRIM, IESEG, ICHEC Brussels Management School, Audencia Business School, and UNamur.
Call for Contributions
Submissions are now open, with a deadline of 17 February 2025. Scholars are encouraged to share their research and contribute to this impactful conversation.
For more details, download the brochure here. We look forward to welcoming you to this inspiring event!
Dr. Bhavesh Sarna is a Post-Doctoral Researcher and Coordinator for the Corporate Environmental Management Master’s program at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland. With a Ph.D. in Corporate Environmental Management, he specializes in sustainability, circular economy, and responsible business practices. Dr. Sarna has extensive teaching experience, including courses on environmental management and sustainability strategies. He is the principal applicant for the KODECET project, funded by an Erasmus+ EU Research Capacity Building Grant. His research focuses on employee-CSR relationships and microfoundations of corporate social responsibility. Dr. Sarna actively participates in international conferences, contributes to academic publications, and serves as a reviewer for reputed journals in his field. You may find more details about him on his website https://www.bhaveshsarnav.com/