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Beyond Resilience: Strategic Adaptability 2027 Case Conference
Call for Teaching Cases
June 21–22, 2027 • Lima, Peru The International Food and Agribusiness Management Association is committed to developing and showcasing excellence in case study writing, teaching, and application. Cases serve as powerful learning tools in both academic and corporate settings, enabling problem-solving and knowledge transfer across all levels of agri-food management. You are invited to submit teaching case study proposals for participation in the IFAMA 2027 World Conference in Lima, Peru, June 20–25, 2027. 
Case ConferenceThe Case Conference track of IFAMA’s Academic Symposium targets a broad audience of professionals interested in developing effective food and agribusiness cases and using them as learning tools, as well as those interested in the specific case topics discussed. The Teaching Case Workshops will feature “highlighted cases” designed to provide constructive feedback to writers on their cases and discussion leadership skills. By modeling the case discussion process, we hope to inspire others to write and use cases (and the case discussion method) in their classes and professional development activities. Teaching Cases may cover any topic of managerial relevance to the global agri-food system, but preferably relate to one of the IFAMA 2027 themes, which explore interdisciplinary, collaborative, talent-focused, and locally connected solutions. Themes01
Organizational structure, human resources, & leadershipStudies focusing on organizational arrangements, governance structures, enforcement and monitoring mechanisms, and incentives. Theme 1 also includes studies examining talent acquisition, skills development, culture transformation, and corporate adaptability to changes. 02
Farm management, agribusiness behavior, & technological changeResearch examining strategic and operational decisions within agribusiness enterprises, production efficiency, agricultural practices and technology adoption, digital capability development, and technological transitions. Theme 2 includes studies on succession planning, land ownership, and rural development. 03
Value chain management, networks, & coordination arrangementsStudies addressing inter-organizational relationships, transmission and aggregation of value, coordination mechanisms, and stakeholders’ partnership management. Theme 3 includes studies in supply chain management and agricultural logistics. 04
Management of innovation, R&D processes, intellectual capital, & entrepreneurshipResearch examining innovative business models for R&D in agriculture, practices and technology diffusion, investment decisions, property rights, and entrepreneurial strategies. Theme 4 includes developments and application of artificial intelligence models to support managerial decisions, reduce operational costs, enhance chain efficiency, and mitigate information asymmetry. 05
Strategic management & business performanceStudies focused on new methods for assessing agribusiness performance, conducting strategic analyses, and developing strategic plans. Theme 5 includes empirical applications of behavioral theory, transaction cost economics, property rights theory, agency theory, resource-based theory, and other frameworks for strategic management research. 06
Marketing & consumer behaviorConceptual and empirical studies on segmentation, targeting, and brand positioning in agribusiness and food contexts. Theme 6 includes studies on information management, communication strategies, consumer preferences, and customer decision processes. Theme 6 welcomes application of advanced segmentation techniques using machine learning, neural networks, and clustering methods. 07
Bioeconomics, corporate adaptability to climate, & environmental managementResearch addressing climate adaptation and strategies for balancing profitability, social welfare, and environmental protection. This theme includes conceptual and empirical studies on climate-resilient operations or markets, sustainability targets, ecosystem markets, circular production systems, and natural capital assessments. 08
Agricultural finance, markets, & risk managementResearch on pricing strategies, input and output price volatility, futures markets, agricultural credit and loans, public and private insurance models, and risk management. Theme 8 welcomes submissions of studies that advance the application of artificial intelligence and computational methods to increase returns to financial management. 09
International agricultural trade, trade policy, & international relationsStudies focusing on international tariffs, non-tariff barriers, regional integration, block disintegration, and their effects on international agricultural and food markets. Theme 9 welcomes research contributions that examine and quantify value chain disruptions resulting from geopolitical tensions and blockades of critical maritime routes. Teaching Case Selection Criteria01
Interest and relevance of the topic to food and agribusiness managers.
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The problems, issues, and decisions presented in the case are controversial and not trivial.
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The case is written from the perspective of a specified protagonist (manager/decision maker) who must make an important decision or take some course of action.
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The case includes enough pertinent background information (supported by data and assumptions) to analyze and diagnose the problem and allow students to propose different alternatives and to choose and support one of those alternatives.
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A separate teaching note accompanies the case. The teaching note should provide teaching objectives and an outline of a class session, including the opening question, discussion points, and transition questions. The teaching plan may include a literature review if desired.
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The case is well-written using clear and concise language, an easy-to-follow structure, and appropriate supporting data.
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Each year IFAMA “showcases” the best teaching cases that demonstrate innovative business strategies and illustrate how to use the case method process effectively.
Submission RequirementsSee the Teaching Case Guidelines →The case is limited to no more than 12 pages (single spaced), plus supporting documents and a title page, an abstract (140 words max), and up to 5 key words. Do not list authors on the paper as they are recorded elsewhere in the Submittable system. Teaching Notes are typically not larger than the case. Please number the pages in the top right corner and provide the paper title on each page in the top header. Please refer to the International Food and Agribusiness Management Review (IFAMR) Case Study Submission Guidelines, as a reference. For the teaching note instructions please refer to the IFAMR Guidelines for Writing Teaching Notes. See examples of other Teaching Cases published by the IFAMR. Timeline15 October, 2026Submissions accepted 13 January, 2027Deadline to submit Full Case Studies 01 March, 2027Notification to authors
Please submit abstracts and cases through the Submittable Portal.
Case Conference Co-Chairs
Bernardo PiazzardiCase Conference Co-Chair Universidad Austral, Argentina 
Susana FalcãoCase Conference Co-Chair Fondation Ondjyla, Switzerland 
Rocío Reina PaniaguaCase Conference Co-Chair San Telmo Business School, Spain Questions? Please direct questions to Bernardo Piazzardi: BPiazzardi@austral.edu.ar |