Global Voices, Shared Challenges: Marketing and Policy Beyond Borders
Around the world, marketing scholars, policymakers, and societal decision-makers are grappling with complex, interdependent challenges—from climate change and health inequities to data privacy and financial inclusion. These issues cross national, disciplinary, and institutional borders, and addressing them requires a collective, boundary-spanning approach. Recognizing and challenging these boundaries is essential to fostering more inclusive, innovative, and impactful research. By deliberately looking beyond these boundaries—both literal and figurative—we can discover alternative approaches and draw on examples of research, collaborations, and policies that meaningfully improve the well-being of individuals, businesses, societies, and the planet.
Discover opportunities to build your network, gain feedback on research from mentors, and learn from panel sessions at the 2026 Junior Scholar Workshop. This three-day intensive program will be held on May 14-16 in Ottawa, Ontario, prior to the 2026 Marketing and Public Policy Conference. The workshop is designed to provide attendees with skills, insights and inspiration on how to use research to address important social issues and create positive impact. Join to learn from leading experts in the field, who will share their experiences and best practices. Additionally, you will get the opportunity to present your research ideas, receive constructive feedback from senior faculty members and network with other junior scholars who share your passion for data-driven social change. Join us in Ottawa to take advantage of this unique opportunity to develop your research and network in marketing and public policy!
Who Should Attend:
The workshop is open to all interested scholars, especially doctoral students and early-career faculty, who are conducting research using any methodology (e.g., qualitative, quantitative, experimental) on any topics related to marketing and public policy (e.g., consumer protection, social marketing, sustainability, ethics, public health).
Apply to Attend
Places are limited, so the selection of attendees will be based on the quality of your application, the relevance of your research interests and motivations, as well as your stage of study or career.
The application deadline is Sunday, January 11, 2026. Decisions will be communicated by February 1, 2026. The application will be available soon.
Questions:
Please contact the workshop co-chairs:
- Rhiannon Mesler | rhiannon.mesler@uleth.ca
- Bonnie Simpson | bonnie.simpson@uwo.ca.
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