Events
Our Conferences and Events
Throughout the year, The PhD Project hosts and participates in a wide range of conferences and events. They provide students, alumni, faculty and business representatives with valuable learning and networking opportunities.
Annual Conference
The PhD Project’s Annual Conference is our flagship event. Over three days, we offer prospective doctoral students a realistic look at every phase of the PhD journey, as well as an opportunity to network with current doctoral students, university representatives, college professors and PhD Project partners.
2024 - 2025 Events, Conferences and Webinars
Stay connected with The PhD Project throughout the year.
CONFERENCES
Finance & Economics Doctoral Student Association Conference January 3-4, 2024,
Finance & Economics Faculty Alumni Association Session January 4, 2024,
In conjunction with the American Finance /American Economic Association annual meeting (By Invitation Only)
WEBINARS
But First, the Trailhead- an Accounting, Finance/Economics, and Information Systems Academic Speaker Series – January 10, 1:00-2:00 PM EST
Speaker: PhD Project member Dr. Helen Brown-Liburd, Associate Professor – Rutgers University
• Areas of expertise: Accounting and Information Systems
The But First, the Trailhead Speaker Series is an opportunity for individuals to learn more about topics in Accounting, Finance/Economics, and Information Systems from leading scholars around the world. Professors will share their academic journeys including what led each of them to pursue a doctoral degree, choosing a particular PhD program and dissertation topic, evolution of research interests, and life as a Professor. The format will be casual, interactive, conversations with plenty of Q&A.
REGISTER HERE. *Please note: if you have previously registered for another session, you can use the same link to attend whole series. *
CONFERENCES
AACSB Deans Conference – February 20 – 22, Barcelona, Spain
To learn more or register, click here.
WEBINARS
Strategy, Innovation & Entrepreneurship (SIE) Speaker Series – February 7, 2024, 12:00-1:00 PM EST
Speaker: Professor Anita McGahan, University of Toronto, Rotman School of Management)- SIE Research Areas – private entrepreneurship in the public interest, competitive strategy, and global health
The SIE Speaker Series is an opportunity for PhD Project participants to learn more about topics in Strategy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship from leading scholars around the world. Professors will share their academic journeys including what led them to pursue doctoral degrees, and choose particular PhD programs and dissertation topics, as well as the evolution of their research interests and lives as Professors. The format will be casual, interactive, conversations with plenty of Q&A. We hope you will join us to learn more about SIE, REGISTER HERE!
But First, the Trailhead- an Accounting, Finance/Economics, and Information Systems Academic Speaker Series – February 8, 2024, 1:00-2:00 PM EST
Speaker: TBA
The But First, the Trailhead Speaker Series is an opportunity for individuals to learn more about topics in Accounting, Finance/Economics, and Information Systems from leading scholars around the world. Professors will share their academic journeys including what led each of them to pursue a doctoral degree, choosing a particular PhD program and dissertation topic, evolution of research interests, and life as a Professor. The format will be casual, interactive, conversations with plenty of Q&A.
REGISTER HERE. *Please note: if you have previously registered for another session, you can use the same link to attend whole series. *
“Why I Did a PhD in Marketing” – February 19, 2024, 11:00am – 12:00 PM EST
Speaker: Dr. Aziza Jones
“Why I Did a PhD in Marketing” is an opportunity for prospective and current PhD students to learn more about research topics in Marketing from leading scholars around the world. Professors will share their academic journeys, including what led them to pursue a doctoral degree, how they chose a particular PhD program and dissertation topic, how their research interests have evolved over time, and the daily life of being a professor.
REGISTER HERE. *Please note: if you have previously registered for another session, you can use the same link to attend whole series. *
CONFERENCES
2024 The PhD Project Annual Conference – March 21-22, 2024. Chicago
Click here for preliminary agenda.
WEBINARS
Strategy, Innovation & Entrepreneurship (SIE) Speaker Series – March 6, 2024, 1:00-2:00 PM EST
Speaker: Professor Brent Goldfarb, University of Maryland – SIE Research Ares – how production and exchange of technology differs from more traditional
economic goods; role of startups in the economy
The SIE Speaker Series is an opportunity for PhD Project participants to learn more about topics in Strategy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship from leading scholars around the world. Professors will share their academic journeys including what led them to pursue doctoral degrees, and choose particular PhD programs and dissertation topics, as well as the evolution of their research interests and lives as Professors. The format will be casual, interactive, conversations with plenty of Q&A. We hope you will join us to learn more about SIE, REGISTER HERE!
But First, the Trailhead- an Accounting, Finance/Economics, and Information Systems Academic Speaker Series – March 14, 2024, 1:00-2:00 PM EST
Speaker: TBA
The But First, the Trailhead Speaker Series is an opportunity for individuals to learn more about topics in Accounting, Finance/Economics, and Information Systems from leading scholars around the world. Professors will share their academic journeys including what led each of them to pursue a doctoral degree, choosing a particular PhD program and dissertation topic, evolution of research interests, and life as a Professor. The format will be casual, interactive, conversations with plenty of Q&A.
REGISTER HERE. *Please note: if you have previously registered for another session, you can use the same link to attend whole series. *
“Why I Did a PhD in Marketing” – March 18, 2024, 11:00am – 12:00 PM EST
Speaker: TBD
“Why I Did a PhD in Marketing” is an opportunity for prospective and current PhD students to learn more about research topics in Marketing from leading scholars around the world. Professors will share their academic journeys, including what led them to pursue a doctoral degree, how they chose a particular PhD program and dissertation topic, how their research interests have evolved over time, and the daily life of being a professor.
REGISTER HERE. *Please note: if you have previously registered for another session, you can use the same link to attend whole series. *
CONFERENCES
30 Years of The PhD Project: The Role Model Effect, University of California, Irvine – April 8, 2024, 2:00pm – 7:00 pm
To learn more or register, click here.
AACSB’s International Conference and Annual Meeting (ICAM) – April 15-17, 2024
To learn more or register, click here.
The PhD Project – Baruch Research Symposium – April 18-19, 2024
WEBINARS
Strategy, Innovation & Entrepreneurship (SIE) Speaker Series – April 3, 2024, 1:00-2:00 PM EST
Speaker: Professor JP Eggers, New York University – SIE Research Ares – behavioral strategy; cognition; innovation; industry evolution
The SIE Speaker Series is an opportunity for PhD Project participants to learn more about topics in Strategy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship from leading scholars around the world. Professors will share their academic journeys including what led them to pursue doctoral degrees, and choose particular PhD programs and dissertation topics, as well as the evolution of their research interests and lives as Professors. The format will be casual, interactive, conversations with plenty of Q&A. We hope you will join us to learn more about SIE, REGISTER HERE!
But First, the Trailhead- an Accounting, Finance/Economics, and Information Systems Academic Speaker Series – April 11, 2024, 1:00-2:00 PM EST
Speaker: TBA
The But First, the Trailhead Speaker Series is an opportunity for individuals to learn more about topics in Accounting, Finance/Economics, and Information Systems from leading scholars around the world. Professors will share their academic journeys including what led each of them to pursue a doctoral degree, choosing a particular PhD program and dissertation topic, evolution of research interests, and life as a Professor. The format will be casual, interactive, conversations with plenty of Q&A.
REGISTER HERE. *Please note: if you have previously registered for another session, you can use the same link to attend whole series. *
“Why I Did a PhD in Marketing” – April 15, 2024, 11:00am – 12:00 PM EST
Speaker: TBD
“Why I Did a PhD in Marketing” is an opportunity for prospective and current PhD students to learn more about research topics in Marketing from leading scholars around the world. Professors will share their academic journeys, including what led them to pursue a doctoral degree, how they chose a particular PhD program and dissertation topic, how their research interests have evolved over time, and the daily life of being a professor.
REGISTER HERE. *Please note: if you have previously registered for another session, you can use the same link to attend whole series. *
CONFERENCES
Providence College Case Writing Workshop – May 29-31, 2024
Please contact Myrna Varner for more information.
WEBINARS
Strategy, Innovation & Entrepreneurship (SIE) Speaker Series – May 1, 2024, 12:00-1:00 PM EST
Speaker: Professor Kisha Lashley, University of Virginia – SIE Research Ares – organizational social evaluations (stigma, reputation, and status); stakeholder
management; organizational narratives; organizational history; minority-owned businesses; strategy
The SIE Speaker Series is an opportunity for PhD Project participants to learn more about topics in Strategy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship from leading scholars around the world. Professors will share their academic journeys including what led them to pursue doctoral degrees, and choose particular PhD programs and dissertation topics, as well as the evolution of their research interests and lives as Professors. The format will be casual, interactive, conversations with plenty of Q&A. We hope you will join us to learn more about SIE, REGISTER HERE!
But First, the Trailhead- an Accounting, Finance/Economics, and Information Systems Academic Speaker Series – May 9, 2024, 1:00-2:00 PM EST
Speaker: TBA
The But First, the Trailhead Speaker Series is an opportunity for individuals to learn more about topics in Accounting, Finance/Economics, and Information Systems from leading scholars around the world. Professors will share their academic journeys including what led each of them to pursue a doctoral degree, choosing a particular PhD program and dissertation topic, evolution of research interests, and life as a Professor. The format will be casual, interactive, conversations with plenty of Q&A.
REGISTER HERE. *Please note: if you have previously registered for another session, you can use the same link to attend whole series. *
“Why I Did a PhD in Marketing” – May 20, 2024, 11:00am – 12:00 PM EST
Speaker: TBD
“Why I Did a PhD in Marketing” is an opportunity for prospective and current PhD students to learn more about research topics in Marketing from leading scholars around the world. Professors will share their academic journeys, including what led them to pursue a doctoral degree, how they chose a particular PhD program and dissertation topic, how their research interests have evolved over time, and the daily life of being a professor.
REGISTER HERE. *Please note: if you have previously registered for another session, you can use the same link to attend whole series. *
Bentley University’s Strategies for Teaching Success Virtual Session – May 29, 2024, 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Please contact Myrna Varner for more information.
CONFERENCES
Bentley University’s Teaching Strategies – June 3-5, 2024, Waltham, MA
Please contact Myrna Varner for more information.
GlobalMindEd Conference – June 17-19, 2024, Denver, CO
Join PhD Project President, Blane Ruschak and PhD Project faculty members during this annual convening of leaders working together solve the greatest issues we face in creating a capable, diverse talent pipeline through access and equity for all. Click here for more information.
WEBINARS
Strategy, Innovation & Entrepreneurship (SIE) Speaker Series – June 5, 2024, 12:00-1:00 PM EST
Speaker: Professor Damon Phillips, University of Pennsylvania – SIE Research Ares – entrepreneurship; inequality; innovation and change; labor markets; social
enterprise; social networks
The SIE Speaker Series is an opportunity for PhD Project participants to learn more about topics in Strategy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship from leading scholars around the world. Professors will share their academic journeys including what led them to pursue doctoral degrees, and choose particular PhD programs and dissertation topics, as well as the evolution of their research interests and lives as Professors. The format will be casual, interactive, conversations with plenty of Q&A. We hope you will join us to learn more about SIE, REGISTER HERE!
But First, the Trailhead- an Accounting, Finance/Economics, and Information Systems Academic Speaker Series – June 13, 2024, 1:00-2:00 PM EST
Speaker: TBA
The But First, the Trailhead Speaker Series is an opportunity for individuals to learn more about topics in Accounting, Finance/Economics, and Information Systems from leading scholars around the world. Professors will share their academic journeys including what led each of them to pursue a doctoral degree, choosing a particular PhD program and dissertation topic, evolution of research interests, and life as a Professor. The format will be casual, interactive, conversations with plenty of Q&A.
REGISTER HERE. *Please note: if you have previously registered for another session, you can use the same link to attend whole series.
Navigating the Ph.D. Application Process – Part 1 with Grad School Road Map – June 26, 2024, 5pm ET
CONFERENCES
AACSB Aspiring Leaders Seminar (By Invitation Only) – July 16-17, 2024
Please contact Myrna Varner for more information.
The Tenure Project – July 22-24, 2024, USC Marshall, Los Angeles
Click for more info.
WEBINARS
Strategy, Innovation & Entrepreneurship (SIE) Speaker Series – July 3, 2024, 12:00-1:00 PM EST
Speaker: Professor Libby Weber, University of California – Irvine – SIE Research Ares – cognition; alliances; contracts and hierarchy; grand societal challenges
The SIE Speaker Series is an opportunity for PhD Project participants to learn more about topics in Strategy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship from leading scholars around the world. Professors will share their academic journeys including what led them to pursue doctoral degrees, and choose particular PhD programs and dissertation topics, as well as the evolution of their research interests and lives as Professors. The format will be casual, interactive, conversations with plenty of Q&A. We hope you will join us to learn more about SIE, REGISTER HERE!
Information Systems and Sciences Doctoral Student Association Virtual Conference Day – July 23, 2024
Accounting Doctoral Student Association Virtual Conference Day – July 25, 2024
CONFERENCES
30 Years of The PhD Project: Enriching Education for All, DePaul University – August 7, 2024, 2:00pm – 7:00 pm
To learn more, see Event Flyer
To register, click here.
Management Doctoral Student Association Conference August 8-9, 2024, Chicago, IL
Management Faculty Alumni Association Sessions August 9, 2024
In conjunction with the Academy of Management Annual Meeting (By Invitation Only)
Accounting Doctoral Student Association Conference August 10-11, 2024, Washington, DC
Accounting Faculty Alumni Association Session August 11, 2024
In conjunction with the American Accounting Association Annual Conference (By Invitation Only)
Information Systems & Sciences Doctoral Student Association Conference: August 14-15, 2024, Salt Lake City, UT
Information Systems Faculty Alumni Association Session: August 15, 2024
In conjunction with the Americas Conference on Information Systems (By Invitation Only)
Marketing Doctoral Student Association Conference August 14-15, 2024, Boston, MA
Marketing Faculty Alumni Association Session August 15, 2024
In conjunction with the Summer American Marketing Association Conference (By Invitation Only)
WEBINARS
But First, the Trailhead- an Accounting, Finance/Economics, and Information Systems Academic Speaker Series – August 8, 2024, 1:00-2:00 PM EST
Speaker: TBA
The But First, the Trailhead Speaker Series is an opportunity for individuals to learn more about topics in Accounting, Finance/Economics, and Information Systems from leading scholars around the world. Professors will share their academic journeys including what led each of them to pursue a doctoral degree, choosing a particular PhD program and dissertation topic, evolution of research interests, and life as a Professor. The format will be casual, interactive, conversations with plenty of Q&A.
REGISTER HERE. *Please note: if you have previously registered for another session, you can use the same link to attend whole series.
WEBINARS
Strategy, Innovation & Entrepreneurship (SIE) Speaker Series – September 4, 2024, 12:00-1:00 PM EST
Speaker: Professor Mahka Mooen, University of Wisconsin – SIE Research Ares – entry strategy, nascent industries, technology entrepreneurship
The SIE Speaker Series is an opportunity for PhD Project participants to learn more about topics in Strategy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship from leading scholars around the world. Professors will share their academic journeys including what led them to pursue doctoral degrees, and choose particular PhD programs and dissertation topics, as well as the evolution of their research interests and lives as Professors. The format will be casual, interactive, conversations with plenty of Q&A. We hope you will join us to learn more about SIE, REGISTER HERE!
But First, the Trailhead- an Accounting, Finance/Economics, and Information Systems Academic Speaker Series – September 12, 2024, 1:00-2:00 PM EST
Speaker: TBA
The But First, the Trailhead Speaker Series is an opportunity for individuals to learn more about topics in Accounting, Finance/Economics, and Information Systems from leading scholars around the world. Professors will share their academic journeys including what led each of them to pursue a doctoral degree, choosing a particular PhD program and dissertation topic, evolution of research interests, and life as a Professor. The format will be casual, interactive, conversations with plenty of Q&A.
REGISTER HERE. *Please note: if you have previously registered for another session, you can use the same link to attend whole series. *
Discover Your Calling: Is a PhD Right for You? – Thursday, Sept. 12 from 5 to 6 p.m. ET
Join us for a webinar hosted by The PhD Project and Albany State University, Center for Educational Opportunity.
The PhD Project is a nonprofit organization that aims to create greater diversity in the business world by fostering greater diversity in front of business school classrooms. The Project’s members pursue business PhDs with the intent to become university faculty, teaching and mentoring historically underrepresented students who aspire to a career in business.
In this webinar, you will hear from PhD Project alumni who are now successful professors, as well as a current PhD student. They will share more about their experiences and answer your questions about the application process, academic requirements, research opportunities and career outcomes. You will also learn about the resources and support that The PhD Project provides, including its annual conference.
Register here.
Navigating the Ph.D. Application Process – Part 2 with Grad School Road Map – September 18, 2024, 5pm ET
WEBINARS
Strategy, Innovation & Entrepreneurship (SIE) Speaker Series – October 2, 2024, 12:00-1:00 PM EST
Speaker: Professor Laquita Blockson – SIE Research Ares – social innovation, minority entrepreneurship
The SIE Speaker Series is an opportunity for PhD Project participants to learn more about topics in Strategy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship from leading scholars around the world. Professors will share their academic journeys including what led them to pursue doctoral degrees, and choose particular PhD programs and dissertation topics, as well as the evolution of their research interests and lives as Professors. The format will be casual, interactive, conversations with plenty of Q&A. We hope you will join us to learn more about SIE, REGISTER HERE!
Application Bootcamp – Virtual Post Conference Session – October 9, 2024, 6:00-8:00pm ET
Virtual University Fair – October 21-25, 2024, by appointment – University Fair Exhibitor Listing
But First, the Trailhead- an Accounting, Finance/Economics, and Information Systems Academic Speaker Series – October 10, 2024, 1:00-2:00 PM EST
Speaker: TBA
The But First, the Trailhead Speaker Series is an opportunity for individuals to learn more about topics in Accounting, Finance/Economics, and Information Systems from leading scholars around the world. Professors will share their academic journeys including what led each of them to pursue a doctoral degree, choosing a particular PhD program and dissertation topic, evolution of research interests, and life as a Professor. The format will be casual, interactive, conversations with plenty of Q&A.
REGISTER HERE. *Please note: if you have previously registered for another session, you can use the same link to attend whole series. *
Virtual University Fair – October 21-25, 2024
Visit our University Fair site for appointment instructions for each exhibiting university.
CONFERENCES
30 Years of The PhD Project: Creating Change in Corporate America, Rutgers University – November 7, 2024, 2:00pm – 7:00 pm
To register, click here.
WEBINARS
Strategy, Innovation & Entrepreneurship (SIE) Speaker Series – November 6, 2024, 12:00-1:00 PM EST
Speaker: Professor Kinde Wubneh., Northeastern University- SIE Research Ares – external influences on innovation; healthcare; technological adaptation
and change; entrepreneurship
The SIE Speaker Series is an opportunity for PhD Project participants to learn more about topics in Strategy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship from leading scholars around the world. Professors will share their academic journeys including what led them to pursue doctoral degrees, and choose particular PhD programs and dissertation topics, as well as the evolution of their research interests and lives as Professors. The format will be casual, interactive, conversations with plenty of Q&A. We hope you will join us to learn more about SIE, REGISTER HERE!
Latino Doctoral Journey: Is a PhD Right for you? – November 6, 2024, 5:00-6:00pm ET
Hosted by The PhD Project and University of Houston-Downtown
To Register, click here.
But First, the Trailhead- an Accounting, Finance/Economics, and Information Systems Academic Speaker Series – November 14, 2024, 1:00-2:00 PM EST
Speaker: TBA
The But First, the Trailhead Speaker Series is an opportunity for individuals to learn more about topics in Accounting, Finance/Economics, and Information Systems from leading scholars around the world. Professors will share their academic journeys including what led each of them to pursue a doctoral degree, choosing a particular PhD program and dissertation topic, evolution of research interests, and life as a Professor. The format will be casual, interactive, conversations with plenty of Q&A.
REGISTER HERE. *Please note: if you have previously registered for another session, you can use the same link to attend whole series. *
“Why I Did a PhD in Marketing” – November 18, 2024, 11:00am – 12:00 PM EST
Speaker: TBD
“Why I Did a PhD in Marketing” is an opportunity for prospective and current PhD students to learn more about research topics in Marketing from leading scholars around the world. Professors will share their academic journeys, including what led them to pursue a doctoral degree, how they chose a particular PhD program and dissertation topic, how their research interests have evolved over time, and the daily life of being a professor.
REGISTER HERE. *Please note: if you have previously registered for another session, you can use the same link to attend whole series. *
WEBINARS
Strategy, Innovation & Entrepreneurship (SIE) Speaker Series – December 4, 2024, 12:00-1:00 PM EST
Speaker: Professor Peter Klein, Baylor University- SIE Research Ares – entrepreneurship; uncertainty; firm boundaries and internal organization;
stakeholder governance
The SIE Speaker Series is an opportunity for PhD Project participants to learn more about topics in Strategy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship from leading scholars around the world. Professors will share their academic journeys including what led them to pursue doctoral degrees, and choose particular PhD programs and dissertation topics, as well as the evolution of their research interests and lives as Professors. The format will be casual, interactive, conversations with plenty of Q&A. We hope you will join us to learn more about SIE, REGISTER HERE!
But First, the Trailhead- an Accounting, Finance/Economics, and Information Systems Academic Speaker Series – December 12, 2024, 1:00-2:00 PM EST
Speaker: TBA
The But First, the Trailhead Speaker Series is an opportunity for individuals to learn more about topics in Accounting, Finance/Economics, and Information Systems from leading scholars around the world. Professors will share their academic journeys including what led each of them to pursue a doctoral degree, choosing a particular PhD program and dissertation topic, evolution of research interests, and life as a Professor. The format will be casual, interactive, conversations with plenty of Q&A.
REGISTER HERE. *Please note: if you have previously registered for another session, you can use the same link to attend whole series. *
CONFERENCES
The Tepper School/ PhD Project Colloquium on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Business – March 6-8, 2025, Pittsburgh
Presented by the Tepper School of Business, held in-person on the Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh campus.
Learn more.
2025 The PhD Project Annual Conference – March 20-21, 2025, Chicago
2025 The PhD Project Annual Combined Disciplines Conference – March 21- 23, 2025, Chicago