The PhD Colloquium is a unique opportunity for PhD students working on business model-related topics to engage with leading international scholars and fellow doctoral candidates. The event provides feedback on research projects, guidance on academic careers, and networking opportunities within the business model research community.

Date of the PhD Colloquium
The PhD Colloquium will take place on June 9, 2026, the day before the official opening of the Business Model Conference.

Objectives

• To provide PhD students with constructive feedback on their research projects from senior academics
• To foster peer-to-peer exchange among early-stage and advanced PhD candidates
• To discuss publication strategies, academic career paths, and networking opportunities in the business model field

Format
The PhD Colloquium will feature small group discussions in which each PhD student presents their project in a 15-minute talk. Each project will be assigned to a senior scholar, who will provide targeted feedback, complemented by comments from peers. In addition, the Colloquium will include a networking lunch and coffee break reserved for doctoral students, designed to foster peer-to-peer exchange and strengthen connections among participants.

PhD Colloquium panel

• Irina Atkova
• Charles Baden-Fuller
• Louise Brøns Kringelum
• Benoit Demil
• Xavier Lecocq
• Lorenzo Massa
• Robin Roslender
• Jesper Sort

Application requirements and process
PhD students are invited to apply by submitting the following:

• Research work:
  • Early-stage PhD students (in their first or second year) are asked to submit an extended abstract of at least 3,000 words, outlining the research question, theoretical background, methodology, and expected contributions.
  • Late-stage PhD students (advanced in their doctoral work) are asked to submit a full paper between 5,000 and 8,000 words, presenting their research in more detail, including results (if available), and implications.
• A short description of the entire doctoral project, including the main objectives, theoretical background, methodological approach, and expected contribution.
• A short CV (maximum 2 pages).

Applications can be submitted by sending the required material to the following e-mail address: phdcolloquium.bmc2026@univpm.it.

Important dates

• Call for Applications Open: November, 2025
• Application Deadline: March 1, 2026
• Notification of Acceptance: March 15, 2026
• PhD Colloquium Date: June 9, 2026

Eligibility
The Colloquium is open to PhD students at any stage of their doctoral journey. Early-stage candidates will benefit from feedback on their research design, while late-stage candidates can refine their analysis and publication strategies.

Fees
Participation in the PhD Colloquium is free of charge. However, if PhD students wish to also attend the main conference activities on 10-11 June 2026, the conference registration fee will be required. A reduced registration fee applies for PhD students.

Contact information
Please direct any questions you may have about the PhD Colloquium to phdcolloquium.bmc2026@univpm.it.