SAM INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CONFERENCE 2026
ADVANCING MANAGEMENT:
MANAGING HEALTHY ORGANIZATIONS
Society for Advancement of Management
EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH & MEASUREMENT DAY
MARCH 20, 2026
In partnership between SAM & the Northeastern Educational Research Association
Welcome to Educational Research & Measurement Day, part of the 2026 SAM International Business Conference hosted at the New England Institute of Technology in Rhode Island in collaboration with the Northeastern Educational Research Association. On Friday, March 20, 2026, NERA members will have a special chance to share their work, attend exclusive panels and keynotes, and engage in a vibrant community of measurement scholars, educators, and practitioners.
WHAT MAKES THIS DAY SPECIAL FOR NERA MEMBERS?
Presentation Opportunity
Submit your research to be featured in dedicated sessions on educational measurement, assessment design, psychometrics, technology‐enhanced assessment, equity in testing, and more.
Special One-Day Rate
NERA members can register for Friday only at a special reduced rate (in addition to the full-conference options).
Exclusive Panels & Keynotes
Join panels and keynote sessions designed exclusively for NERA members, tackling cutting-edge trends, methodological advances, and real-world impact in educational measurement.
Networking & Communuity Building
Connect with peers who specialize in measurement, assessment, and educational research. Build lasting collaborations across institutions and disciplines.
Access to Broader SAM IBC Program
You also have access to the main SAM conference’s robust program, including tracks on management, organizational studies, innovation, public health, and more.
Publishing & Recognition Opportunities
Accepted full papers are eligible for consideration in the SAM Advanced Management Journal (in partnership with Emerald Publishing). Outstanding submissions may also be eligible for Best Paper Awards.
DATE & VENUE
EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH & MEASUREMENT DAY
MARCH 20, 2026
NEW ENGLAND INSTITUTE
OF TECHNOLOGY
1 New England Tech Boulevard
East Greenwich, RI 02818
DEADLINES & HOW TO SUBMIT
EARLY BIRD DECISION DATE
DECEMBER 1, 2025
REGULAR SUBMISSION DECISION DATE
JANUARY 20, 2026
The 2026, SAM International Business Conference uses the automated manuscript submission and review system “EasyChair,” to facilitate review and acceptance of submitted work; papers sent via email cannot be reviewed. To submit your full paper or extended abstract, please click on the following link, and follow the easy steps to register and submit your paper:
REGISTRATION OPTIONS
NERA SPECIAL REGISTRATION RATES
NERA 1-DAY REGISTRATION
FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2026
$
150
00
Non-Student Pricing -
Friday Conference Access
-
Digital Proceedings
-
1 Year Membership to SAM
REGISTER TODAY
NO LOGIN REQUIRED
EARLY BIRD
NERA 1-DAY STUDENT REGISTRATION
FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2026
$
100
00
Student Pricing -
Friday Conference Access
-
Digital Proceedings
-
1 Year Membership to SAM
REGISTER TODAY
NO LOGIN REQUIRED
EARLY BIRD
FULL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION RATES
REGULAR REGISTRATION
NON-MEMBER RATE
$
449
00
Early Bird Pricing -
Full Conference Access
-
Digital Proceedings
-
1 Year Membership to SAM
REGISTER TODAY
NO LOGIN REQUIRED
REGULAR REGISTRATION
MEMBER RATE
$
394
00
Early Bird Pricing -
Full Conference Access
-
Digital Proceedings
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Exclusive Member Event
REGISTER TODAY
LOGIN REQUIRED
STUDENT REGISTRATION
NON-MEMBER RATE
$
249
00
Early Bird Pricing -
Full Conference Access
-
Digital Proceedings
-
1 Year Membership to SAM
REGISTER TODAY
NO LOGIN REQUIRED
STUDENT REGISTRATION
MEMBER RATE
$
219
00
Early Bird Pricing -
Full Conference Access
-
Digital Proceedings
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Exclusive Member Event
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LOGIN REQUIRED
TRACK, TOPICS, & SUBMISSION TYPES
EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH & MEASUREMENT TRACK
Track Topics
- Assessment Design and Validation
- Learning Analytics and Data-Driven Decision Making
- Psychometrics and Item Response Theory
- Formative vs. Summative Assessment Practices
- Technology-Enhanced Assessment Tools
- Standardized Testing and Accountability
- Equity and Fairness in Educational Assessment
- Competency-Based Assessment Models
- Classroom-Based Assessment Strategies
- International Comparisons in Student Achievement
- Assessment in Online and Hybrid Learning Environments
Educational Research and Measurement sits at the core of how learning is understood, improved, and applied. At the 2026 SAM International Business Conference, scholars and practitioners will come together to explore assessment and evaluation as both science and practice. This track invites presentations that advance the study of assessment design, validation, and psychometrics, as well as those that use data to inform educational policy and instructional improvement. Whether you specialize in item response theory, test development, or data-driven decision making, your research has a place in this conversation.
Our sessions will highlight emerging innovations that shape how learning is measured and interpreted. Presenters will have opportunities to share insights on technology-enhanced assessment tools, formative and summative assessment strategies, and the balance between standardization and creativity in learning evaluation. The discussion will also include classroom-based approaches, accountability frameworks, and the practical realities of implementing assessment models that drive genuine learning outcomes across diverse educational contexts.
Equity and innovation will be central themes throughout the day. Topics such as fairness in testing, competency-based assessment, and international comparisons in student achievement invite a global perspective on what it means to measure learning responsibly. As education systems evolve toward hybrid and online models, this track provides a space to examine how digital tools can create more inclusive and authentic assessments. We encourage NERA members and other educational researchers to submit proposals, share their expertise, and join us in shaping the next generation of educational measurement.
SUBMISSION TYPES
The Society for Advancement of Management International Business Conference (SAM-IBC) welcomes a diverse range of research methods and is open to papers, presentations, posters, workshops, symposiums, and panels that rely on statistical inference, qualitative data, verbal theory, computational models, mathematical models, literature review, and case studies. SAM-IBC invites you to submit any of the following types of your academic work to the conference:
Presentations in this submission type will focus on one of the following three areas of scholarship:
Basic or discovery scholarship that generates and communicates new knowledge and understanding and/or development of new methods. Intellectual contributions in this category are normally intended to impact the theory, knowledge, and/or practice of business.
Applied or integration/application scholarship that synthesizes new understandings or interpretations of knowledge or technology; develops new technologies, processes, tools, or uses; and/or refines, develops, or advances new methods based on existing knowledge. Intellectual contributions in this category are normally intended to impact the practice of business.
Teaching and learning scholarship that develops and advances new understandings, insights, and teaching content and methods that impact learning behavior. Intellectual contributions in this category are normally intended to impact the teaching of business (adopted from the AACSB 2013 Accreditation Standards).
This submission type is for research presentations of student work both graduate and undergraduate that focus on one of the following three areas of scholarship:
Basic or discovery scholarship that generates and communicates new knowledge and understanding and/or development of new methods. Intellectual contributions in this category are normally intended to impact the theory, knowledge, and/or practice of business.
Applied or Integration/application scholarship that synthesizes new understandings or interpretations of knowledge or technology; develops new technologies, processes, tools, or uses; and/or refines, develops, or advances new methods based on existing knowledge. Intellectual contributions in this category are normally intended to impact the practice of business.
Teaching and learning scholarship that develops and advances new understandings, insights, and teaching content and methods that impact learning behavior. Intellectual contributions in this category are normally intended to impact the teaching of business (in accordance with the AACSB 2020 Accreditation Standards).
* Joint Faculty and Student research should be directed to the Faculty/Student Research track.
This submission type is for presentations that are the joint product of Faculty and Student research. The majority or all of the presentation will be done by the student. Research in this track will focus on the same scholarship areas as in the Scholarly Research track.
Two options are available for practitioners. The first option in this submission type is for presentations that provide a real-world perspective on management issues within organizations; these presentations seek to provide members of SAM a view of these management issues from the practitioner perspective. The second option in this submission type is for the presentation of original case studies that focus on contemporary, real-world management issues and provide recommendations for management practice and/or education.
This submission type is for those who would like to present a workshop in either panel or presentation format. These sessions will relate to the Conference theme, and enhance positive Conference impact and meaningful take-aways for Conference attendees. When possible, workshops and panels are provided exclusive programming time separate from other presentations and are encouraged to envision participation from various disciplines and organizations.
SUBMISSION PROCESS
The 2026 Conference will be using “EasyChair,” to facilitate review and acceptance of submitted work; as a reminder papers sent via email cannot be reviewed. To submit your full paper or extended abstract, please click on the following link and follow the easy steps to register and submit your paper:
- Competitive full papers should be typed, double-spaced, and not more than 20 typewritten pages, not including references and tables.
- Extended Abstracts should be typed, double-spaced, and about 1-2 pages in length.
- Papers must be submitted using APA Style.
- For papers with multiple authors, at least one author for each accepted paper will be expected to register and appear digitally to present the research.
- One author cannot present more than three papers.
- The Conference Proceedings will adhere to an abridged summary for those papers selected for inclusion.
- Authors selected will be advised of the necessary length and details.
- A poster presentation submission should have a title page with an abstract of no more than 200 words.
- Do not include the author’s names on the title page, as posters will be double-blind reviewed.
- Submission of the actual poster is not required during the selection process.
- A poster presentation should be unique and not a presentation or summary of a published work.
- For posters with multiple authors, at least one author for each accepted poster will be expected to register and appear to present the research.
- If accepted, posters are permitted up to 50″ in width and 50″ in length
- The submission must include an abstract that includes the target audience, proposed format (symposium, workshop, or panel), required technology, a statement of value added, and description of the expertise of the presenter (and guests).
- The proposal should broadly describe the basic components of the session, as well as a general outline of the content for each component.
- For proposals with multiple authors and or presenters, all of the presenting authors for each accepted session will be expected to register and appear to facilitate their presentations.
Submissions are limited to a maximum of three per individual author/presenter. At least one of the authors/presenters in a jointly-authored submission must attend and present at the Conference the work submitted. Papers and Abstracts are reviewed as they are submitted on the conference management system EasyChair, and decisions will be posted on EasyChair as well.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS & PANELISTS
Dr. Felice Billups
Professor of Educational Leadership
Johnson & Wales University
Jonathan Steinberg
Director of Research
and Analytics
EurekaFacts
Steven Holtzman
Senior
Scientist
HumRRO
Ross Markle
Founder
& Managing Director
DIA Higher Education Collaborators
HAVE QUESTIONS?
Have questions or want to learn more about participating in Educational Research and Measurement Day? Our team is here to help. Connect with the contacts below to get details on proposal submissions, registration options, and how you can be part of this exciting collaboration between SAM and NERA.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
This event welcomes members of the Northeastern Educational Research Association (NERA), SAM members, and all scholars, practitioners, and graduate students interested in assessment, learning analytics, and educational measurement.
Proposals can be submitted through the SAM International Business Conference Call for Proposals portal at samnational.org/cfpsubmission. Select Track 1: Educational Research and Measurement when submitting your work to ensure proper review and placement in the NERA-aligned sessions.
Yes. NERA members can register for a special one-day rate to attend the Friday, March 20, 2026, sessions at the New England Institute of Technology. Full-conference registration options are also available for those who wish to participate in the entire SAM IBC week.
The conference welcomes proposals for full papers, academic research, panel discussions, and poster presentations. Submissions may focus on topics such as assessment design, psychometrics, technology-enhanced testing, or equity in educational evaluation.
No, SAMIBC accepts proposals for sessions based on abstracts. However, please note that abstracts are only evaluated on the content provided and are not eligible for best-paper or track awards.
Absolutely. All NERA participants are invited to explore other conference tracks, keynotes, networking sessions, and events taking place throughout SAM IBC 2026 on Friday March 20, 2025. Providing an expanded opportunity for interdisciplinary engagement and collaboration is what attending SAMIBC2026 is all about!
Participation in the International Collegiate Business Skills Championships is only open to students who register for the full conference, as many events take place outside the Educational Research and Measurement Day. If you have any questions about registering for our student competitions, please email [email protected].