Academic Symposium

2027 Academic Symposium

Call for Submissions

June 21–22, 2027 • Lima, Peru

Scholars are invited to submit research that advances understanding of issues and opportunities across food and agribusiness value chains. As firms and institutions navigate environmental, geopolitical, technological, and societal transformations, new questions emerge regarding consumer behavior, firm strategy, supply chains, policy, and the production and distribution of food. We welcome submissions that provide sound management guidance for food and agribusiness stakeholders on these contemporary challenges.

Authors of accepted papers, posters, and cases will present during the academic Symposium of the IFAMA 2027 World Conference in Lima, Peru on 21–22 June, 2027.

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Research Themes

Explore the nine research themes for the 2027 Academic Symposium. Hover over a theme to reveal the full description. On mobile devices, tap a theme to open it.

Submission Formats

We welcome submissions in the following formats:

A) Extended abstracts

Extended abstracts of 5–7 pages must be written in English and structured as follows:

Introduction – Practical context and problem statement, research gap, question(s)
Methodology – Including theoretical background, conceptualization and methods and data
Implications for policymakers and/or food and agribusiness firms
Results
Conclusions and implications – Addressing managers in food and agribusiness firms, policymakers and/or other relevant stakeholders in the food system.
References – The contents of the extended abstract should be well grounded in the key literature. Five to ten scientific references should be listed at the end of the abstract text and included as short sources in the text body.

B) Full papers and research cases

Full papers and research cases of up to 9,000 words – to report completed research. Please use formatting guidelines in the IFAMR.

C) Research Poster abstracts

Research Poster abstracts of up to 2,000 words – to propose a research idea, seek research collaboration, present a literature review, describe a research design, or report work-in-progress

Submission Timeline

12 October, 2026 Submissions accepted

22 November, 2026 Deadline for Early Decision: extended abstracts, full papers, and teaching cases

13 January, 2027 Deadline for extended abstracts, full papers, and teaching cases

All submissions will undergo a double-blind peer review. Feedback is sent to authors between November 2026 and March 2027.

Kindly direct all questions and inquiries about the Symposium to Symposium Chairs: academic@ifama.org .

Please upload extended abstracts, papers, and teaching cases through the Submittable Portal.

Practitioner Discussion Sessions

Practitioners who would like to host and facilitate a discussion around a topical issue during the conference are invited to submit an abstract of approximately 500 words no later than 31 January, 2027. Include:

Industry background
Presentation objectives
Problems addressed
Results in terms of contribution to the practice of (continuous) innovation management.

The workshops follow a multistakeholder approach by bringing together practitioners, scientists and other interested stakeholders to discuss specific practical issues as a starting point for the development of new research ideas, practical management solutions and policies.

If your abstract is accepted you will be asked to submit a PowerPoint or Poster presentation before 30-April, 2027.

Please send abstracts for practitioners to Symposium Chairs Guilherme Signorini and Eric Micheels, academic@ifama.org .

Best Paper Competition

The aim of the Best Paper Competition is to attract and recognize research that distinctively rises above the normal criteria of selected Symposium presentations and offers authors a double-blind peer-review process and opportunity to be published in IFAMA’s journal, in the IFAMR 2027 Conference Edition. Authors are invited to submit their best scientific research for consideration in the Best Paper Award competition. To participate, please submit a full paper by 13-January 2027.

For questions about the Best Paper Competition, please email: acharyar@nmsu.edu .

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Case Conference & Teaching Cases

The International Food and Agribusiness Management Association is committed to developing and showcasing best practice in case study writing, teaching, and learning to promote problem-solving and knowledge transfer skills in the next generation of agri-food management talent.

The Case Conference track of IFAMA’s academic Symposium is directed at a broad audience of professionals who are interested in developing effective food and agribusiness related cases and using them as learning tools, as well as for those interested in the specific case topics discussed. The Teaching Case Workshop also includes “featured cases” that are structured to provide constructive feedback to the case writers on their cases and discussion leadership skills. By modeling the case discussion process, we hope to encourage others to write cases or use cases (and the case discussion method) in their classes. IFAMA will showcase the best teaching case studies and recognize the Best Teaching Case with an award.

For questions about the Case Conference, please email: BPiazzardi@austral.edu.ar .

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Special Issue and Publication

Authors are invited to submit their best research and case studies for inclusion in the 2027 Conference Special Issue, published in IFAMA’s Journal, the International Food and Agribusiness Review (IFAMR).

The 2027 Scientific Review Committee will identify full papers that meet the criteria for inclusion in the Special Issue, and those papers will be nominated as a finalist for the Best Paper Competition. Papers nominated for Best Paper are sent to the Best Paper Chair for a comprehensive and fast-track double-blind peer review. For more information, contact Ram Acharya, acharyar@nmsu.edu .