About the Colloquium
The AIT School of Management Doctoral Colloquium 2026 provides a vibrant platform for doctoral researchers, early-career academics, and emerging scholars to present their research, receive developmental feedback, engage with experienced faculty, and build international research networks.
As artificial intelligence increasingly reshapes organizations, markets, work, and society, researchers face new opportunities and challenges. The colloquium invites participants to critically examine how AI is transforming business research, strategy, innovation, decision-making, and human behavior while exploring its broader implications for organizations and society.
The colloquium welcomes participants at all stages of their doctoral journey, from early- stage proposal development to advanced dissertation research.
Theme & Program Highlights
Living with AI: New Frontiers in Business Research and Strategy
Artificial intelligence is no longer a future possibility—it is becoming an integral part of how individuals live, organizations operate, and societies function. From consumer interactions and organizational decision-making to innovation, sustainability, and public policy, AI is fundamentally reshaping the business landscape.
This doctoral colloquium explores how management researchers can contribute to understanding, navigating, and shaping this transformation. We invite submissions that examine both the opportunities and challenges associated with living and working alongside AI, while advancing rigorous and impactful research across business disciplines.
Participants will have the opportunity to:​
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Present your doctoral research and receive valuable feedback from faculty and fellow researchers.
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Gain insights from distinguished scholars on emerging trends in business research and artificial intelligence.
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Participate in specialized research dialogues and methodology clinics covering quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, and AI-assisted research.
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Learn strategies for publishing high-impact journal articles and building a strong academic profile.
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Explore opportunities in scholarly publishing, academic visibility, and research dissemination.
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Connect with doctoral researchers, alumni, and faculty to build international networks and future research collaborations.
Featured Sessions
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Keynote: Living with AI: New Frontiers in Business Research and Strategy
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Research Domain Dialogues
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Methodology Research Clinics
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AI for Doctoral Research and Academic Productivity
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Publishing Impactful Research Papers
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Books, Book Chapters, and Scholarly Publishing
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The Hidden Curriculum of Doctoral Success
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Poster Showcase and Networking Session
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Riverside Dinner and Research Networking
Subthemes
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Artificial intelligence in business
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Generative AI and organizational transformation
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Human–AI collaboration
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Digital strategy and transformation
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Platform ecosystems and digital innovation
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Data-driven decision making
Submission Guidelines
Submission Categories
Research Proposal
For students in the early stages of their doctoral journey seeking feedback on research questions, theoretical foundations, and research design.
Research in Progress
For ongoing doctoral research, including data collection, analysis, and preliminary findings.
Completed Research
For mature or completed studies with theoretical, methodological, or practical contributions.
Doctoral Poster Showcase
For early-stage ideas, conceptual frameworks, dissertation proposals, and emerging research projects.
Important Dates
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Submission Opens: 1 June 2026 (already Open)
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Submission Deadline: 26 July 2026
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Notification of Acceptance 30 August 2026
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Revised Submission Deadline: 20 September 2026
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Registration Deadline: 27 September 2026
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Doctoral Colloquium: 3–4 October 2026
How to Submit
Please submit your extended abstract (Word document) via email to:
Mr. Than Htut Oo thtutoo @ait.asia
Submission Deadline: 26 July 2026
Please indicate the submission category (Research Proposal, Research in Progress, Completed Research, or Doctoral Poster Showcase) in your email subject line.
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Eligibility
The colloquium is open to:
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DBA students
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PhD students
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Early-career researchers
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Academic practitioners
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Research master’s students considering doctoral studies
Participants from AIT and other universities worldwide are welcome.
Why Participate?
The AIT SOM Doctoral Colloquium is more than a traditional academic conference. Designed to support doctoral researchers at every stage of their journey, it provides a collaborative environment focused on scholarly development, mentorship, and research impact.
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Participants will have the opportunity to:​
Receive constructive feedback from experienced faculty and fellow researchers
Explore the responsible use of AI in doctoral research and academic practice.
Strengthen their research design, methodology, and academic presentation skills.
Expand their professional and international research networks
Gain insights into scholarly publishing and research communication
Enhance the visibility, quality, and impact of their research.
Publication Opportunities
Accepted submissions will be published in the official Doctoral Colloquium Proceedings with an ISBN, DOI, and open-access online publication. Outstanding papers may also be recommended for further development toward conference presentations or journal publication.
Contact
Doctoral Colloquium 2026 Organizing Committee
School of Management Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand
Email: junaid@ait.asia