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Theme:From Insight to Impact: Reimagining Management Research in the Digital Age
Date: 11 October 2025
Venue: AIT Main Campus
The Doctoral Colloquium (DC2025) at the School of Management (SOM), Asian Institute of Technology, is an annual platform that brings together doctoral students, faculty, and invited experts to advance scholarly dialogue, receive constructive feedback, and refine research contributions.
This year’s colloquium explores the future of management research in the digital age, encouraging participants to link academic rigor with practical impact.
Objectives
· Provide doctoral students with an opportunity to present their research in a supportive environment.
· Facilitate feedback from experienced faculty and peers.
· Build skills in research communication, publication strategy, and scholarly networking.
· Prepare students for long-term academic and professional success.
Why Participate?
Receive constructive feedback on your work from expert faculty and peers.
Enhance your ability to communicate complex ideas with clarity.
Strengthen your research profile and academic identity.
Build lasting connections with fellow doctoral researchers.
Structure of the Colloquium
The Colloquium will feature:
Student Presentations: Doctoral candidates will present their work-in-progress or completed research before an academic panel of peers.
Faculty Feedback: Constructive comments from internal and external experts.
Workshops & Discussions: Sessions designed to sharpen research and publication skills.
Networking Opportunities: Interaction with fellow doctoral candidates, alumni, and industry partners.
Submission Guidelines
Students intending to participate are required to submit an extended abstract. Key details include:
·Abstract Length: Typically 1,000 – 1,500 words.
Structure:
o Title of the study
o Research background and purpose
o Theoretical framework
o Research methodology
o Key findings (if available)
o Implications for theory and practice
o References (APA style)
Deadline for Submission: [To be confirmed by SOM – insert exact date]
Review Process: Submissions will be reviewed by a panel, and accepted participants will be invited will be invited to present at DC2025.
Preparatory Workshop Series
To support participants in preparing their submissions and presentations, SOM has organized a series of six preparatory workshops. These workshops are integral not only for DC2025 but also for your doctoral journey and future research endeavors.
Date | Time (Bangkok Time) | Topic |
Saturday, 23 August 2025 | 10.00 AM | Crafting a Compelling Abstract |
Sunday, 07 September 2025 | 10.00 AM | Identifying Research Gap through Strategic Literature Reviews |
Sunday, 14 September 2025 | 10.00 AM | Quantitative Methods: From Data Collection to Model Testing |
Sunday, 21 September 2025 | 10.00 AM | Writing the Analysis and Discussion Section |
Sunday, 28 September 2025 | 10.00 AM | Navigating Journal Rankings and Selecting the Right Outlet |
Sunday, 05 October 2025 | 10.00 AM | Developing Your Academic Identity and Digital Presence |
Colloquium Program:
08:30 – 09:15 | Registration and welcome coffee
09:15 – 10:00 | Welcoming Address
o Prof. Yuosre Badir, Dean SOM
o Prof. Siddharth K. Jabade, Vice President for Administration and Development
10:00 – 10:30 | Guest Talk
10:30 – 12:00 | Track 1 & Track 2 – Presentations
12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch
13:00 – 14:30 | Track 3 & Track 4 – Presentations
14:30 – 15:00 | Coffee Break
15:00 – 16:00 | Poster Presentations(Posters will remain on display throughout the colloquium)
16:00 – 17:00 | Workshop on Research and AI
17:00 – 17:30 | Closing / Surgery Session
18:30 onwards | Social Event (at AITCC)
Contact
For queries and submissions, please reach out to Dr. Nabeel Bokhari
Email: nabeel@ait.ac.th
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