2027 Academic Conference

The academic day explores the latest in organizational culture research through presentations from scholars around the world who examine culture through their distinct lenses (sociology, social psychology, economics, computer science). The day includes keynote talks for additional insight on evolving trends and tools.

Abstract Information

Thank you for your interest in submitting an extended abstract (up to one page in length) for your work to be presented at the Berkeley Center for Workplace Culture and Innovation’s ninth annual Berkeley Culture Connect Conference! Please use the button above to complete the form and upload your submission.

The Berkeley Culture Connect Conference Abstract presentations will take place on Tuesday, January 12, 2027 at the Haas School of Business.

Abstract submission will open by late August

Deadline to submit: October 20, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST

Please note that we will only accept unpublished work to be presented at the conference.

Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions.

Edgar Schein Best Student Paper Award

The Edgar Schein Best Student Paper Award encourages the next generation of scholars to explore work that builds connections across disciplines, is theoretically rich, and empirically rigorous. We typically receive between 80-100 abstracts for conference presentation, and identify the student-written papers for award eligibility. The abstracts are rigorously reviewed by our academic board who then nominate papers for the award.

Di Tong, MIT, Winner of the 2026 Edgar Schein Best Student Paper Award for her paper entitled “Manager Political Values and Gendered Work Organization”

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