Conference Presentations

PRESENTATIONS (Forthcoming) 

• The Contribution of Canadian HEIs to the SDGs (co-author Eduardo Ponce Ordonez) - To be presented at the 2nd Transatlantic Symposium on Sustainable Development in Higher Education at Hasselt, Belgium. October 10-11, 2024).

• Impacts of Using Artificial Intelligence in Supply Chains on Lean Operations (co-author Abubaker Haddud) - To be presented at the 55th Annual Conference of the Decision Sciences Institute. (November 23-25, 2024). 

• Adopting AI Toolsets to Enable a Constructivist Approach to Education - To be presented at the 10th IAFOR International Conference on Education (IICE) held in partnership with the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, Hawai'i. (January 3-7, 2025). 

PRESENTATIONS

• Integrating AI in Business School Curriculum - Presented at the 9th IAFOR International Conference on Education (IICE) held in partnership with University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, Hawai'i. (January 3-7, 2024). 

• Digital Transformation in Supply Chains: Impacts on Organizations, People, and Societies (co-author Abubaker Haddud)  - Presented at the 54th Annual Conference of the Decision Sciences Institute. (November 18-20, 2023). 

• Digital Transformation (DX) in Japanese Business Organizations - Presented at the 14th Asian Conference on Social Sciences (ACSS 2023) held in partnership with the IAFOR Research Centre at the Osaka School of International Public Policy (OSIPP) at Osaka University, Japan in Tokyo, Japan. (May 26-29, 2023).

• Leadership Competencies for Sustainability: Role of Business Schools (co-author Patricia MacNeil) - Presented at the 8th IAFOR International Conference on Education (IICE) held in partnership with University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, Hawai'i. (January 5-8, 2023). 

• Learning to Transform Higher Education – Gaining Insights Through a Readiness Assessment  (co-author Brian Stewart) - Presented at the 8th IAFOR International Conference on Education (IICE) held in partnership with University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, Hawai'i. (January 5-8, 2023). 

• Roles of ERP systems in global organizations’ supply chains in humanitarian and private sectors (co-authors Iryna Lukyanova & Abubaker Haddud)  - Presented at the 53rd Annual Conference of the Decision Sciences Institute. (November 19-21, 2022). Paper published in proceedings (p. 898-911).

• Re-configuring Graduate Business Courses Post Pandemic - Speaker & Panelist at the 38th Euro-Asia Management Studies Association (EAMSA) Annual Conference, Keio University, Faculty of Business and Commerce, Tokyo, Japan. (October 28-30, 2022).

• Human Values, Sustainability and Intentions for Branded Organic Products: A SDG Perspective (co-authors Pradeep Kautish and Arpita Khare) - Presented at  the FORE International Marketing Conference 2021, held virtually (November 26-27, 2021).  Extended abstract published in Conference proceedings (p. 114-116).

• The Co-creation of Value in Online Business Education from a Student’s Perspective (co-authors Abubaker Haddud and Terry Beckman) - Presented at the 52nd Annual Conference of the Decision Sciences Institute. (November 20-22, 2021).  Paper published in proceedings (p. 722-742).

• Integrating Sustainable Development in Business Curricula: A Tailored Approach (co-author Patricia MacNeil) - Presented as a Keynote at the 11th Asian Conference on Sustainability, Energy & the Environment (ACSEE2021), held in partnership with the IAFOR Research Centre at the Osaka School of International Public Policy (OSIPP) at Osaka University, Japan in Tokyo, Japan. (November 1-2, 2021).  Abstract in proceedings (p. 15-16).

• The Critical Relationship between Organizational Design and Digital Transformation (co-author Brian Stewart) - Virtual Presentation at  the Asian Conference on Business & Public Policy (ACBPP2021), held in partnership with the IAFOR Research Centre at the Osaka School of International Public Policy (OSIPP) at Osaka University, Japan in Tokyo, Japan. (November 1-2, 2021).  Abstract in proceedings (p. 26).

• Digital Supply Chains’ Impact on Waste in Lean Management (co-author Abubaker Haddud) - Presented at the 51st Annual Conference of the Decision Sciences Institute (Virtual Conference) (November 21-23, 2020).  Paper published in proceedings (p. 1105-1128).  

• Agile project management for digital innovation and improved performance: A case study from the Telecommunications industry (co-authors Maria Argyropoulou, Dionisia Tzavara and Ioanna Paveli) -  Virtual Presentation at  the Asian Conference on Business & Public Policy (ACBPP2020), held in partnership with the IAFOR Research Centre at the Osaka School of International Public Policy (OSIPP) at Osaka University, Japan in Tokyo, Japan. (November 5-8, 2020).  Abstract in proceedings (p. 24).

• Commuting to Computing: A perspective on the effects of mobility of Covid-19 (co-author Brian Stewart) -  Virtual Presentation at the 10th Asian Conference on Sustainability, Energy & the Environment (ACSEE2020), held in partnership with the IAFOR Research Centre at the Osaka School of International Public Policy (OSIPP) at Osaka University, Japan in Tokyo, Japan. (November 5-8, 2020). Abstract in proceedings (p. 29).

• Rethinking Urban Sustainability in Canada (co-author Patricia MacNeil) -  Virtual Presentation at the 10th Asian Conference on Sustainability, Energy & the Environment (ACSEE2020), held in partnership with the IAFOR Research Centre at the Osaka School of International Public Policy (OSIPP) at Osaka University, Japan in Tokyo, Japan. (November 5-8, 2020). Abstract in proceedings (p. 26).

• 3D Printing and the Future of Supply Chains  (co-authors Abubaker Haddud and Hiroki Ishikura) - Presented as a Keynote address at the Conference on Transformation of Global and Japanese Business in Digital Age to be held at the Graduate School of Management, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan(February 28-29, 2020). Reported in proceedings (p. 20, 35).

• Can Japan Take Advantage in the Digital Age – The Role of Japanese Work Ethic  (co-presenter Hiroki Ishikura) -  Presented as a Keynote address at the Conference on Transformation of Global and Japanese Business in Digital Age to be held at the Graduate School of Management, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan (February 28-29, 2020). Reported in proceedings (p. 20, 35).

• Digitalizing Supply Chains: Potential Business Benefits and Challenges (co-presenter Abubaker Haddud) - Presented at the 50th Annual Conference of the Decision Sciences Institute in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA (November 23-25, 2019). Published in the proceedings (p. 1134-1150).

• Reducing digital uncertainty using a two-order model – Presented as Keynote address at the Fourth International Conference of the Japan Society for Production Management (JSPM) at Aichi Institute of Technology (Jiyugaoka Campus), Nagoya, Japan (September 7-8, 2019).

• Digital Disruption and Provision of Value: A Conceptual Two-Order Model (co-presenters Brian Stewart and Rod Schatz) - Presented at the 2016 Academy of World Business, Marketing and Management Development (Track 24: Technology/Research and Development and Innovation / Session 3: Digital Marketing, Social Media, Promotion and Advertising Communication) held on the 18-21 July, 2016 in Cracow, Poland. The Conference was hosted by Cracow University of Economics, Poland. 

• Smart Cities: “Smart” Lies in Harmonizing Economic and Regulatory Goals (co-presenter Terry Beckman) - Presented at the 2016 Academy of World Business, Marketing and Management Development (Track 21: Public Administration and Social Policy / Session 2: Public Administration and Social Policy) held on the 18-21 July, 2016 in Cracow, Poland. The Conference was hosted by Cracow University of Economics, Poland. 

• Learning Assessment Must Change in a World of Digital “Cheats” (co-presenters Helen Lam and Terry Beckman) – Presented at the 2016 Administrative Sciences Association of Canada (ASAC) Conference in Edmonton, Canada  on June 4-6, 2016. 

• Smart Cities: The Way Forward (co-presenter Terry Beckman) – Presented at the 2016 Smart City Symposium in Banff, Canada on April 12-13, 2016. The Symposium was organized by Alberta Smart City Alliance.

• Is Stakeholder Theory Relevant in the Fair Treatment of the Vulnerable? Some Questions from Canadian Experience with Environmental Justice (co-authors Terry Beckman and Maggie Matear) – Presented at Social Marketing Advances in Research and Theory (SMART) Conference in Lake Louise (Canada) on October 17-19, 2014.  

• Walking the Dead: The Systemic Premises Explaining Missed Opportunity for Sustainability Initiatives in Canadian Higher Education Organizations (co-author Phil Cook) – Presented at 2nd World Symposium on Sustainable Development at Universities in Manchester (UK) in September 3-5, 2014 (Session 3A: Implementing Sustainable Development in Campus Activities, Facilities/Operations). 

• eLearning and the Sustainable campus (co-author Brian Stewart) – Presented at 2nd World Symposium on Sustainable Development at Universities in Manchester (UK) in September 3-5, 2014 (Session 4B: Holistic approaches to Sustainable Development involving Curriculum, Research and Operations). 

• Smart Cities, Smarter Society – Presented at Humboldt Association of Canada’s (HAC) Fourth Canadian Annual Conference, Humboldt Kolleg 2014: Fourth National Symposium in Banff, Canada (May 9-11, 2014). The Theme of the conference was “Earth”. 

• David vs. Goliath: SMEs Role in Winning the Sustainability Battle (co-author Dana Coble) – Presented at the Fourth Asian Business Management Conference in Osaka, Japan (21-24, November 2013).

• Emerging Influence of Mobile Technology In Supply Chain Management In Indian Industries (co-authors Arpita Khare and Terry Beckman) – Presented at the Asian Business Management Conference in Osaka, Japan (16-18, November 2012).

• Sustainable Energy Planning: Creating Low Energy Cities – Presented at the Humboldt Colloquium, Excellence in Research(Section: Spotlight on Current Research: Interdisciplinary Workshops with Presentations by Humboldt Alumni) in Toronto, Canada (1-4, November, 2012). 

• Overseas Experiential Learning Courses in Management Programs: Planning, Design and Impact (co-authors Helen Lam and Deborah Hurst) – Presented at the 2012 ASAC Conference in St. John's, Canada  (9-12 June, 2012).  Paper awarded Best Paper in the Management Education Division. 

• Cities Addressing Climate Change: Introducing a Tri-partite Model for Sustainable Partnership (co-authors Terry Beckman and Nolan Crouse) – Presented at the First Conference of the Alexander von Humboldt Cities and Climate Change Network, Free University Berlin, Berlin, Germany (October 2011).

• Reducing ICT Carbon Footprint: Athabasca University’s Action Plan (co-author Brian Stewart) – Presented at the Second Annual International Conference on Green Information Technology (GREEN IT 2011) in Singapore (September 2011).

• Auto Industry Clears the Air - Presented at Humboldt Association of Canada’s (HAC) Third Canadian Annual Conference, Humboldt Kolleg 2011: Third National Symposium in Vancouver BC (Canada) (May 12-13, 2011). The Theme of the conference was “Air”.  

• Supply Chain Collaboration and Integration in India's FMCG Retail Sector (co-author Arpita Khare) - Presented at the Asian Business and Management Conference in Osaka, Japan (October 9, 2010). 

• A Systemic Review of Research on Building Sustainable Supply Chains (co-author Paul Larson) - Presented at the International Symposium on Green Supply Chain, Kent State University, Ohio (US). (July 30, 2010).  

• “Sustainability” – What does it Really Mean? Presented at the 11thInternational Conference of the Society for Global Business and Economic Development (SGBED) held at Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia (May 27-30, 2009). Theme of the Conference was “Striving for Competitive Advantage & Sustainable Development: New Challenges of Globalization.”

• Overcoming the Challenges of Teaching Online Quantitative Business Courses (co-author Helen Lam): Presented at the 11thInternational Conference of the Society for Global Business and Economic Development (SGBED) held at Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia (May 27-30, 2009). Theme of the Conference was “Striving for Competitive Advantage & Sustainable Development: New Challenges of Globalization.”

• Indian Automobile Sector Relies on IT to Enhance Supply Chain Collaborations (co-author Arpita Khare): Presented at the 11th International Conference of the Society for Global Business and Economic Development (SGBED) held at Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia (May 27-30, 2009). Theme of the Conference was “Striving for Competitive Advantage & Sustainable Development: New Challenges of Globalization.” Paper awarded the Best Paper award in the stream of Information and Communications Technology Enabled Businesses.

• Enterprise 2.0 Technologies in Inter-organizational Networks (co-author Oliver Mack): Presented at the 11th International Conference of the Society for Global Business and Economic Development (SGBED)held at Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia (May 27-30, 2009). Theme of the Conference was “Striving for Competitive Advantage & Sustainable Development: New Challenges of Globalization.”