GRONEN 2026 Research Conference

JUNE 7-10, 2026

ESADE Business School, Barcelona

Rethinking Sustainability for a Disrupted World

 

As part of GRONEN’s ongoing mission to foster high-quality research on organizations and the natural environment, the GRONEN Research Conference—held every two years—serves as a vital platform for advancing rigorous and impactful scholarship. In 2026, the conference turns its focus to the critical task of rethinking sustainability in a world disrupted by interconnected crises.

At the GRONEN 2026 Conference, we invite scholars to explore how organizations can contribute to regenerating ecological and social systems while navigating the complex interplay of climate, social inequality, and geopolitical instability.

📄 Call for Papers
We invite submissions that draw from diverse theoretical, methodological, and cultural perspectives to address systemic sustainability challenges. Detailed submission guidelines will be available on the conference website.

Please find the call for papers here.

🔑 Conference Theme
Rethinking Sustainability for a Disrupted World
As we confront accelerating environmental degradation, deepening social fractures, and eroding geopolitical consensus, organizations face both pressures and opportunities. GRONEN 2026 calls for research that critically examines how firms adapt, retrench, or lead in response to systemic disruptions—and how these responses shape the future of sustainability in business and society.

🎓 Doctoral Consortium
A dedicated Doctoral Consortium for PhD students will precede the main conference, providing mentoring and feedback in an inclusive and supportive environment. Separate applications are required for participation.

🛠️ Professional Development Workshops (PDWs)
We also invite PDW proposals that engage participants in interactive, skill-building, or exploratory sessions focused on research, pedagogy, or academic development.

🎙️ Conference Dates and Key Deadlines

  • December 4, 2025 – Submission system opens
  • January 31, 2026 – Deadline for paper submissions, PDW proposals, and PhD consortium applications
  • March 15, 2026 – Notification of acceptance
  • April 30, 2026 – Registration deadline
  • June 7–8, 2026 – Doctoral Consortium
  • June 8–10, 2026 – GRONEN Research Conference

🌍 Venue
The GRONEN 2026 Conference will take place at ESADE Business School, Barcelona. ESADE is a leading international institution committed to innovation, academic excellence, and societal impact. Set in one of Europe’s most vibrant cities, the campus offers a stimulating environment for critical exchange and intellectual growth.

🌐 More Information
For updates, submission details, and FAQs, please visit www.gronenonline.com
For inquiries, please email: info@gronenonline.com

We look forward to welcoming you to Barcelona in June 2026!

The GRONEN 2026 Organizing Committee