The ASAC annual conference is the premier event for business academics in Canada to connect, share insights, and advance their fields. Bringing together participants from across Canada and beyond, the conference fosters collaboration and innovation in business research and education.
With opportunities to present and develop research, participate in workshops, and engage in thought-provoking discussions, ASAC’s conference is the cornerstone of our community’s efforts to inspire and be inspired.
May 22 -25, 2026 | Calgary, Alberta
May 21, 2026 : Indigenous Colloquium
Hosted by:
Mount Royal University, Bissett School of Business is hosting ASAC 2026 from Friday, May 22 to Monday, May 25, 2026.
ASAC’s annual conference offers a range of opportunities for participation. Whether you’re submitting an original paper, presenting work-in-progress, leading a workshop or symposium, ASAC conferences are the place to share your ideas, connect with peers, and ignite your passion for research.
Call for Papers / Conference overview
Read the ASAC 2026 Call for Papers here, which includes submission guidelines and an overview of what’s happening at ASAC 2026.
Explore the different submission options and find your place at the premier event for business academics and researchers. This is your chance to engage with thought leaders, showcase your work, and contribute to the advancement of your field.
We welcome submissions related to the conference theme, “Blue Sky Thinking: Harnessing the Future,” and across all ASAC divisions.
Registration
You need a current ASAC membership to attend the ASAC Conference. Note, our membership year lapses on March 2.
Registration will open in February! Please check back at that time.
Accommodations & Flights
Conference Hotels:
Grey Eagle Casino & Resort
Element
Flying to Calgary?
ASAC has established partnerships with Air Canada, Porter Airlines, and WestJet.
Air Canada: To book a flight with your promotion code, access aircanada.com and enter the ASAC promotion code (V3R7GUR1) in the Promotion Code Box.
- The booking is to be made to the following city: Calgary, YYC (CA)
- The travel period begins Friday, May 15, 2026 and ends Monday, June 01, 2026.
- Travel is valid Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
- For North America’ 5% applies on standard fares, 10% on flex fares & higher. For International Travel’ 10% on standard fares & higher.
- However, all bookings made using the promotion code will count toward the minimum 10 passenger requirement for Meetings and Conventions events.
Porter: Please book online at https://www.flyporter.com/en-ca/?promocode=ASAC26 or through your travel agent using promo code “ASAC26”
Porter Airlines is proud to offer a up to 10% discount on available base fares (with the exception of the lowest class fare during a public seat sale) for travel to and from ASAC
Conference 2026.
The discounted fares are available for booking from November 10, 2025 to May 20, 2026 and available for travel:
Location & Dates of Travel:
From: All Markets To: Calgary (YYC) From: 19May26 To: 24May26
From: Calgary (YYC) To: All Markets From: 22May26 To: 27May26
WestJet: Please visit www.westjet.com to make a booking online and use promo code 6G2B2BH. If you are booking through a travel agent, use promo codeYBS43.
WestJet is pleased to offer ASAC delegates 5% off Econo* and 10% off EconoFlex and Premium fares for travel within Canada and 2% off Econo*, 5% off EconoFlex and 10% off Premium base fares for guests travelling Trans-border. No discount will apply to Ultra Basic or Business class bookings.
Applicable Rules
- The booking is to be made to the following city: Calgary, AB
- The travel period begins: 5/15/2026
- The travel period ends: 6/1/2026
Program
More information about the conference program is coming soon!
A few program details are highlighted on the Call for Papers. We look forward to sharing more about conference program, which will include:
- Professional development workshops
- Divisional speakers
- Doctoral Consortium
- Job Market
- Divisional paper sessions
- Networking
Sponsorship and Exhibitors
Our annual conference would not be possible without the support of our sponsors and exhibitors.
To sponsor the conference or register as an exhibitor, please click here.
For inquiries, please email conference@asac.ca
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