Twenty-Sixth International Conference on Knowledge, Culture, and Change in Organizations, Thoravej 29, Copenhagen, Denmark
25th to 26th June 2026
Copenhagen, Denmark

CALL FOR PAPERS
https://organization-studies.com/2026-conference/call-for-papers
Place: Thoravej 29, Copenhagen, Denmark + Online
Format: In-person (location) and online (asynchronous content)
Dates: 25-26 June 2026
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PLENARY SPEAKERS
Charles Landry, Creative Bureaucracy and Civic City in a Nomadic World, United Kingdom
Anke Gruendel, Humboldt-Universitat zu Berlin, Germany
Christian Bason, Co-founder, Transition Collective, Denmark
Geoff Mulgan, Professor, Collective Intelligence, Public Policy and Social Innovation, University
College London (UCL), United Kingdom
Gabriella Gomez-Mont, Founder and CEO, Experimentalista, United Kingdom
Jacob Torfing, Department of Social Sciences and Business, Roskilde University, Denmark
Paul du Gay, Professor, Department of Organization (IOA), Copenhagen Business School,
Denmark and Visiting Fellow, Kellogg College, University of Oxford, UK
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SPECIAL FOCUS: Organization in Uncertain Worlds
This conference aims to shed light on the challenges that leaders encounter when navigating cultural differences and identify prospects for creating more inclusive and effective leadership strategies. Intercultural leadership, which emphasizes empathy, cultural intelligence, and adaptability, can mitigate conflicts and misunderstandings that arise from cultural disparities.

The conference will delve into the impact of VUCA on leadership paradigms, examining how
globalization, technological advancements, and geopolitical shifts further complicate the interplay between cultures. Participants will also analyze intercultural leadership case studies and success stories in diverse industries, illuminating best practices and practical approaches.

Discussions will center on empowering leaders to embrace diversity, harness cultural nuances, and foster an inclusive environment that capitalizes on the strengths of a multicultural workforce.

Through workshops and interactive sessions, attendees will gain insights, tools, and frameworks to overcome intercultural challenges, leading to more cohesive and adaptive organizations in an ever-changing world.

In conclusion, the conference endeavors to stimulate innovative ideas and collaborations, fostering a collective understanding of the significance of intercultural leadership in addressing the VUCA complexities of the modern era. By synergizing expertise from diverse perspectives, participants will contribute to shaping more resilient and visionary leadership models fit for the challenges and prospects of a VUCA world.
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CONFERENCE THEMES
Theme 1: Organizational Knowledge
Theme 2: Institutional Structures
Theme 3: Publics and Collectivities
Theme 4: Organizational Design
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JOURNAL
The International Journal of Interdisciplinary Organizational Studies offers a pragmatic focus to investigate the "organization" and "management" of groups of people collaborating toward productive ends across various contexts - from micro-enterprises to multinational corporations - as well as institutions of formal learning, public sector agencies, and community organizations.
Serial Founded: 2006
ISSN: 2324-7649 (Print) ISSN: 2324-7657 (Online)
LCCN Permalink: http://lccn.loc.gov/2012203439
DOI: http://doi.org/10.18848/2324-7649/CGP
Publication Frequency: Biannually
Indexing: H-Index: 5 (2023), Scopus / SJR: 0.11 (2023), Management (Cabell's), Psychology
(Cabell's), Social Science Journals (ProQuest), Scopus (Elsevier)
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Change Management: An International Journal investigates the dynamics of organizational
change and how institutions respond to social, stakeholder, and market pressures.
Serial Founded: 2001
ISSN: 2327-798X (Print) ISSN: 2327-9176 (Online)
LCCN Permalink: http://lccn.loc.gov/2013201481
DOI: http://doi.org/10.18848/2327-798X/CGP
Publication Frequency: Biannually
Indexing: H-Index: 5 (2023), Scopus / SJR: 0.11 (2023), Business Source Corporate Plus
(EBSCO), Business Source Complete (EBSCO), Business Source International (EBSCO),
Genamics, Management (Cabell's), Scopus (Elsevier), Ulrich's Periodicals Directory
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Organizational Cultures: An International Journal highlights the latest thinking in theories of organizational culture, examining the success factors that shape thriving workplaces where knowledge, culture, and change drive efficiency and effectiveness.
Serial Founded: 2001
ISSN: 2327-8013 (Print) ISSN: 2327-932X (Online)
LCCN Permalink: http://lccn.loc.gov/2013201484
DOI: http://doi.org/10.18848/2327-8013/CGP
Publication Frequency: Biannually
Indexing: H-Index: 5 (2023), Scopus / SJR: 0.13 (2023), Business Source Corporate Plus
(EBSCO). Business Source Complete (EBSCO), Business Source International (EBSCO),
Genamics, Psychology (Cabell's), Management (Cabell's), Social Science Journals (ProQuest), Scopus (Elsevier), Ulrich's Periodicals Directory
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ABOUT US
Founded in 1993, the Organization Studies Research Network was brought together around a
common concern for and interest in exploring new possibilities in knowledge, culture, and change management within the broader context of the nature and future of organizations and their impact on modern society.
https://organization-studies.com/about