CCBRS 2026
Join us on July 10 at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, University of Guelph, for the 2nd CCBRS event—’Resilience in Uncertain Times: New Frontiers in Business Research’.
Key Information
Venue: Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics
Date: Friday, July 10, 2026
Time: 09:00 AM – 03:00 PM
Venue Location:
This Year’s Topic
Resilience in Uncertain Times: New Frontiers in Business Research
Resilience in Uncertain Times: New Frontiers in Business Research
As organizations operate in an increasingly volatile and complex environment, resilience has emerged as a critical capability for navigating uncertainty and sustaining long-term success. The theme “Resilience in Uncertain Times: New Frontiers in Business Research” invites Canada’s business PhD students to explore how organizations, industries, and institutions can anticipate disruptions, adapt to changing conditions, and transform in the face of ongoing challenges. From geopolitical tensions and climate-related risks to rapid technological change and global supply chain disruptions, today’s business landscape demands new ways of thinking about resilience across all areas of business research. This conference encourages participants to examine these challenges from diverse disciplinary perspectives, including strategy, finance, marketing, entrepreneurship, information systems, human resources, and operations.
More than a topic of discussion, this theme reflects a broader vision of advancing research that helps organizations navigate uncertainty while fostering innovation and adaptability. The conference will bring together PhD students from business schools across Canada to engage in meaningful scholarly dialogue, exchange ideas, and explore emerging research directions that address the complexities of today’s business environment. By creating a collaborative and supportive platform, the conference aims to inspire new insights, encourage interdisciplinary collaboration, and contribute to shaping the next generation of business research in an era where resilience is increasingly essential.
To attend this event, please do register using the link below:
CCBRS 2026 Components
Plenary Session
Insight from Experts
This panel discussion explores how resilience is being redefined in a business environment characterized by persistent uncertainty and frequent disruptions. Bringing together perspectives from across management and business disciplines, the discussion will examine emerging strategies that help anticipate shocks, adapt to change, and sustain performance over time. Panelists will reflect on how resilience is being approached in areas such as strategy, operations, information systems, entrepreneurship, finance, and organizational behavior, highlighting both common challenges and discipline-specific insights. By drawing on diverse perspectives, the panel aims to encourage a broader conversation on how to navigate complexity and develop more adaptive and forward-looking approaches to resilience.
Poster Presentation
Compete and Win a Prize for your Research
As part of CCBRS 2026, we invite research students to participate in our Poster Competition, an opportunity to visually present innovative business research and engage with scholars from diverse disciplines. Poster submissions should preferably align with this year’s theme, “Resilience in Uncertain Times: New Frontiers in Business Research,” and showcase original research that advances our understanding of how systems anticipate, adapt to, and navigate disruption. We welcome contributions from across all areas of business research, including strategy, operations, information systems, finance, marketing, entrepreneurship, and organizational behavior. Whether your work examines digital transformation, adaptive organizations, sustainable business models, or new approaches to managing uncertainty, we encourage compelling visual presentations that communicate impactful ideas and foster meaningful discussion.
CCBRS 2026 Sponsers
This conference is proudly supported by our sponsors, whose contributions brought CCBRS 2026 to life.
Let us hear more from you!
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