Celebrate 50 Years of AIB-SE in Washington, D.C.

Call for Chapter Executive Board and Conference Committee Board Nominations. The AIB US-SE Nominating Committee invites AIB members to submit nominees for two Conference Committee positions—Marketing Director and Academic Program Chair Elect—and two Executive Board positions—Chapter Chair and Vice Chapter Chair. Both the nominee and the nominating individual must have attended at least two (2) AIB US-SE annual conferences in the past five (5) years.

Executive Board members and Conference Committee members are expected to participate actively in ten virtual meetings per year. The Nominating Committee seeks to present a slate of accomplished scholars who reflect the diverse membership of AIB US-SE for election. To achieve this goal, the Committee relies on the membership to forward suggestions and recommendations. Self-nominations are also encouraged.

Nominations for the following positions are due by October 31, 2026.

Conference Committee – Marketing Director

Two-year term: December 1, 2026 – November 30, 2028
The Marketing Director is nominated and approved by the US-SE Chapter membership for a two-year term. Responsibilities include organizing and executing all communications at the direction of the Chapter Chair and Conference Chair, such as updating and managing the AIB US-SE email, website, social media platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, X), and the Guidebook app for the annual conference.

Conference Committee – Academic Program Chair Elect

One-year term: December 1, 2026 – November 30, 2027
The Program Chair Elect shadows the Academic Program Chair for one year, then rotates into the Academic Program Chair role the following year. Both the Academic Program Chair and the Academic Program Chair Elect assist the Conference Chair(s) with all conference planning and execution responsibilities, focusing on the development of the AIB US-SE Annual Conference.

Executive Board – Chapter Chair

Three-year term: December 1, 2026 – November 30, 2029
The Chapter Chair is responsible for the administrative direction of the Chapter and carries out the executive decisions of the Chapter Executive Board. The Chair exercises general supervision over the activities of the Chapter and the functions of all other Chapter Officers. This includes, for example, establishing and overseeing future Chapter Annual Conference locations and venues, workshops and SIG collaborations, and any other events that further the mission of the Chapter. The Chapter Chair is an ex officio member of all committees.

Executive Board – Vice Chapter Chair

Three-year term: December 1, 2026 – November 30, 2029
The Vice Chair assists the Chapter Chair in the administration of Chapter affairs and performs the duties of the Chair in the event of the Chair’s absence, incapacity, or resignation. Additionally, the Vice Chair provides support and coordination assistance to all members of the Executive Board and Conference Planning Committee in the execution of their respective duties. The Vice Chair/Deputy Chair takes minutes for all official meetings of the Chapter.

Eligibility and Process

Prospective candidates must be members of AIB in good standing and must maintain AIB membership throughout their board term. The Nominating Committee determines the eligibility of all nominees, communicates meeting and involvement expectations, and decides on the final make-up of the candidates who will appear on the election ballot.

How to Submit a Nomination

Complete the online nomination form by October 31, 2026. The form asks for your name and work email address, the nominee’s name, and the position(s) for which you are nominating them (Marketing Director, Academic Program Chair Elect, Executive Board Chapter Chair, Executive Board Vice Chapter Chair). You may also upload a file or use the comment box to share information about the nominee and your rationale—for example, a letter, CV, or other relevant documentation.

Nomination form: https://forms.gle/DxGH9wUMnpyuhx6m7

If you have any questions, please contact Wendy Ritz, Immediate Past Chapter Chair of AIB US-SE, at writz@fsu.edu.

The AIB US Southeast Chapter gratefully acknowledges the institutions whose generous support makes the AIB-SE 2026 50th Anniversary Conference possible, November 5–7, 2026, at the University of the District of Columbia in Washington, D.C. Sponsorships help us keep registration affordable, support doctoral students and emerging scholars, and host the keynotes, workshops, and receptions that bring our community together. Thank you to our sponsors!

Go Southeast!

The 2026 Conference Program for the AIB-SE 50th Anniversary Conference is now available. It includes the schedule overview for all three days, November 5–7, 2026, and session details with room assignments at the University of the District of Columbia in Washington, D.C. Download the 2026 Conference Program (PDF).

Thursday, November 5 opens with the GSJ Idea & Paper Development Workshop and the Doctoral Consortium in the morning, the Teaching Workshop and the Research Methods Buffet in the afternoon, and the Welcome Reception with Industry Keynote Speaker Pierre-Antoine Senes (Airbus Americas Inc.) from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Friday, November 6 begins with the Academic Keynote by Dr. Stewart R. Miller (Durham University) and the introduction of the AIB-SE Fellows, followed by concurrent paper sessions, the Presidential Panel, the X-Culture Master Teaching Certificate, the 50 Years of AIB-SE Panel, and the AIB Insights Paper Development Workshop. Saturday, November 7 features Breakfast with Fellows, concurrent sessions, the From Curiosity to Career Panel, a Meet-the-Editors session, the AI & Robotics in Business Workshop, the Case Teaching Workshop, and the Gala Dinner and Awards.

Session times and rooms may be adjusted before the conference; the program posted on this site will be updated if changes are made. Standard registration rates are available through October 9, 2026 — register here.