Paper Submission Process

We invite proposals for interactive discussion panels that address applied perspectives, empirical insights, and current developments in the field of impact investing. Panels are designed to foster meaningful dialogue by bringing together academic scholars and practitioners, such as impact investors, social entrepreneurs, impact measurement experts, and, where appropriate, policymakers operating at local, national, or international levels.

Panel proposals should include a brief abstract outlining the topics to be covered and the names and affiliations of 1-2 practitioners or policy-makers and 1-2 academics. Please pre-confirm with the expected panelists their availabilities

What to submit: Panel proposals (maximum 5 pages, double-spaced, Times New Roman 12) should include the following:
• Title and Abstract (max. 150 words)
• Panel rationale and relevance: outlining the theme, its relevance to impact investing research and practice, and the intended contribution to academic–practitioner dialogue.
• Proposed speakers (1–2 academics and 1–2 practitioners and/or policymakers), with affiliations. Please pre-confirm with the expected panelists their availabilities.

Submission deadline for panel proposals: submissions can be made until 1 June and are accepted on a rolling basis 2026.

Notifications for panel proposal: Acceptance will be made on a rolling basis.

We invite researchers to submit original, unpublished academic papers related to impact investing. Submissions should offer rigorous theoretical, empirical, or applied contributions to the field and will be evaluated through a double-blind peer review process. Authors may submit either a full paper or an extended abstract as a single blinded PDF. Every paper will be discussed by a dedicated discussant.

What to submit:
• Full paper: up to 40 pages (double-spaced, Times New Roman 12), including abstract (max 100 words), tables, figures, and references.
• Extended abstract: 5-10 pages (double-spaced, Times New Roman 12), clearly outlining the research question, theoretical contribution, methodology, and (preliminary) results.

Submission deadline: 15 May 2026.

Committee review: Late May - Early June 2026.

Acceptance letters: Sent by 15 June 2026.

We invite PhD students working on impact investing and related topics to participate in the Doctoral Development Workshop. This dedicated space for early-career researchers aims to strengthen an international research community by supporting the development of doctoral projects, methodological skills, and theoretical and empirical perspectives.

What to submit: An extended abstract or short paper, 5-10 pages (double-spaced, Times New Roman 12), including tables, references, and appendices.

Submission deadline for papers proposals: submissions can be made until 1 June and are accepted on a rolling basis 2026.

Notifications for papers proposal: Acceptance will be made on a rolling basis.