At IABS 2025, both session types are developmental and supportive in nature, but they serve different purposes depending on the stage of the research.

Paper Presentation Sessions
These sessions are for papers that are more fully developed—often close to being ready for journal submission. Authors present their full work (typically including theory, methods, and findings), followed by time for questions and constructive feedback from the audience. The session is more structured and presentation-focused, with each paper given equal time for presentation and discussion.

Discussion Sessions
These sessions are designed for early-stage ideas or research projects that are still being shaped. Authors present briefly—usually for about 5 minutes—and then engage in a conversation with the audience. The goal is to explore and refine ideas, research questions, or potential directions. The format is more informal and interactive, with a strong focus on group discussion and developmental feedback.

In short:

• Paper Sessions = Presenting nearly finished work and receiving feedback on how to improve it for publication.

• Discussion Sessions = Sharing early ideas and engaging in conversation to help shape and strengthen the research.

Yes, all rooms during the conference will be equipped with Interactive Screens.

You can prepare a power point presentation (or similar) to support your presentation. In some cases, your session chair might have indicated otherwise.

Please make sure to bring your presentation on a USB stick or your laptop as a back up.

We understand that having access to WiFi is essential. You can connect via Eduroam if your university provides access. Alternatively, you should have received temporary Eduroam login credentials earlier today. Please save these credentials and keep them with you, as this will be the only way to access the internet on campus. 

A guest access code may be available, but obtaining one requires sending an SMS to a dedicated phone number at the front desk on the day you need access. Since this is less convenient, we have created a guest Eduroam account for each conference participant - except of those with Maastricht University accounts.  

You should have received your credentials from Eduroam Visitor Access (noreply@eduroam.nl). If you did not receive the email, please check your spam folder. If you still cannot find it, reply to this message, and we will resend your credentials. 

Our conference is sold out (and therefore all social events as well).

If, during your registration process, you did not sign up for any of our socials (Thursday, Friday or Saturday) or the excursions, this will no longer be possible.

No, there will not be a printed program distributed on site. The full IABS 2025 agenda is only available online via ConfTool.

To make access easy, a QR code linking to the program will be printed on your nametag, so you’ll always have it at hand during the event.

Some participants may choose to print the program at home or save it as a PDF—but please note that the online version is the most up-to-date and may reflect last-minute changes. We strongly recommend checking the online agenda regularly during the conference.

To access the internet on campus:

• If your university uses Eduroam, you can log in with your existing credentials.

• Otherwise, you should have received temporary Eduroam credentials by email from Eduroam Visitor Access (noreply@eduroam.nl). Please check your spam folder.

• If you didn’t receive the credentials, contact the organizers and we will resend them.

The conference venue is located at the Tongersestraat 53. 6211LM Maastricht (School of Business and Economics)

All off campus activities are indicated in the program.

Please wear your conference badge at all times—it serves as your access pass to campus buildings, sessions, and catering areas. Upon arrival, check in at the registration desk to collect your badge and welcome materials.

No, sessions will not be recorded. IABS values open and developmental dialogue, and we want participants to feel comfortable sharing work-in-progress. We encourage everyone to take notes and connect directly with presenters for further discussion.

This is also not possible due to GDPR regulations.

Out of courtesy, please make sure to obtain the consent of others before making pictures (for example of their slides) or (partially) recording their presentations.

Item descriptWelcome to your first IABS conference! You’re joining such a a supportive and collaborative community of scholars that will -for sure- remain your academic home for the years to come.

IABS is known for its friendly, developmental atmosphere—whether you’re presenting or attending, you’ll find others genuinely interested in engaging with your work and ideas.

To make your experience smoother, each Newcomer is matched with a Returning IABS Participant. This is only possible if you have indicated your matching preferences when you registered for the conference.

Your host will help you navigate the conference, introduce you to others, and answer any questions you may have. It’s a great way to feel at home from the start.

This year, the pairing is being coordinated by Bart Leyen (Bart.Pierre.H.Leyen@vub.be) and Evelina Van Mensel (evmensel@aubg.edu). Please feel free to reach out to them, in case you still have questions on this topic.ion

Yes! Coffee breaks and lunches are included in your registration fee and will be served on-site. The detailed schedule—including meal times and locations—can be found in the online program.

The only social event that includes dinner is our Conference Banquette on Friday.

There are no breakfast offered to all participants during the conference. The only 2 breakfast announced in the program are by invitation only.

Student ambassadors will be available in each session room to assist with technology or general questions. You can also visit the conference info desk near the registration area for any support you may need.

At the registration desk, you can always find support from either Kim Rodela (IABS Manager) or Adela Buttolo & Anita Weijzen (from SBE)

IABS 2025 is an in-person conference, and we expect all presenters to attend on site. If an emergency arises and you cannot attend, please notify the organizing team and your session chair as soon as possible.

No. Admission to these activities is no longer available. They required a different and separate registration / admission process.

If you wish to get more info on these activities, please contact:

For the Doctoral Consortium: Jegoo Lee at jegoolee@uri.edu

For the Donna J Wood Writing Camp:
Brad Agle bradagle@byu.edu

Yes. Presenters are eligible to publish conference papers or summaries in the IABS Proceedings. If you will be convening a symposium or workshop, you are also entitled to publish summaries of your session.

To learn more about the conference proceedings, please visit: https://www.iabs.net/proceedings

First of all, thank you for serving as a Session Chair! Your role is essential in ensuring the session runs smoothly, on time, and provides a positive, developmental experience for all presenters.

As Session Chair, your main responsibilities include:

• Welcoming and introducing the presenters

• Managing time so that each presenter gets their fair share and the session ends on schedule

• Moderating the session by facilitating discussion and audience questions

• Ensuring a constructive tone, aligned with IABS’s developmental spirit

If you're chairing a Paper Presentation Session, presenters will be sharing more developed work, and you’ll need to coordinate presentation order and time allocation.

If you're chairing a Discussion Session, expect earlier-stage ideas. These sessions are more conversational, and your role will be to encourage open feedback and inclusive participation.

You can read the full chairing guidelines here