Behavioural Insights into Business for Social Good Conference

This conference aims to create a cross-disciplinary dialogue about how insights from behavioral science research and business can be harnessed in a synergistic fashion to facilitate the greater social good.

We define the social good as actions that benefit society and the individuals that live within in. This can include actions on behalf of businesses that give back in terms of fostering social responsibility, social impact, diversity and inclusion, and sustainability. In addition, this also can include enhancing the positive behaviors of individuals within society (consumers, employees, community members) in ways that have a collective net positive impact, such as fostering health behaviors, prosocial behaviors, and sustainable behaviors. Here are some examples of the types of research talks we are interested in:

Perceptions and outcomes of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Encouraging Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Cause related marketing, philanthropy, promoting diversity, promoting prosocial actions, and ethical (unethical) business practices
Unique models of business that have social impact
Encouraging positive behaviors such as prosocial behaviors (e.g., donating money and volunteering), sustainable behaviors, citizenship behaviors, etc.

Note on Covid-19: We understand that the ever-evolving situation around the Covid-19 Pandemic might create some uncertainty, leading to some hesitancy to submit a proposal. Although we are cautiously optimistic that we will be able to run our event in person, we may switch to a hybrid or online format if necessary.

Part I: For Inspiration and Insight: Business for Social Good Main Stage Event

June 24th, 2022: 8.00am to 12.00pm

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Join us for a morning of inspiration and insight around the topic of Business for Social Good on June 24th 2022 at the Hotel Vancouver!

The goal of the Business for Social Good Conference is to create a dialogue around business for social good. We define the social good as actions that benefit society and the individuals that live within in. This can include actions on behalf of businesses that give back in terms of fostering social responsibility, social impact, diversity and inclusion. The conference is unique in that it brings together diverse views of speakers both from Academia and the Business Community

Part II: Research in Focus: Behavioural Insights into Business for Social Good

June 24th, 2022: 12.30pm to 5.00pm & June 25th, 2022: 9.00am to 5.00pm

The second half of Day 1 and Day 2 will include research talks on topics at the intersection of behavioural science research, business, and facilitating the social good. This event will largely be academic researchers and students.

Submission Details for Research Presentations

Brochure and Schedule for the Full Conference

There will be two types of presentations at the conference: Competitive Paper Presentations (15 minute research talks) and Working Paper Presentations (lightning talks).

To make a submission to give a research presentation at the conference, please complete the submission form via the submission portal, which includes request for a 500 word abstract.

The deadline for submissions is October 30th, 2021. Decisions will be made by November 25th.

If you have any questions, please contact Kate White at: Katherine.White@sauder.ubc.ca

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