The ABEN Annual Conference 2026 brings together scholars, practitioners, policymakers and emerging researchers to explore contemporary challenges in business ethics. Hosted in collaboration with the University of Western Australia, the conference provides a forum for critical discussion, research exchange and practical insight.

Hosted by University of Western Australia.

More location details coming soon.

25 Nov: HDR Workshop

25 Nov: Online Conference Sessions

26-27 Nov: In-person Conference Sessions

Submission date 1 Sept, 2026

Conference submissions

Jan Schapper Scholarship

Trinity/Gourlay Prize

Being able to act and critically think in ethical ways is an essential skill for all academics and professionals. It is a skill that can learned.

Emerging social, environmental, technological, political and legal issues all have ethical implications and consequences.

Conferences are opportunities to make connections between academics, business professionals and policy decision-makers.

As we ponder the issues within ABEN’s 2026 conference theme, it raises questions like

As technology accelerates and systems become more complex, are we building a society on an assumption that things should be easier to manage, but in reality it is feeling harder for people to live well within?

How often do academics and business professionals pause and reflect on the underlaying practices that are needed for us to teach and to maintain wisdom, virtue, and justice in systems that increasingly reward speed, scale, and automation?

What thoughts does it inspire in you?

ABEN invites submissions from academics, HDR students, and practitioners addressing a range of topics and issues in business ethics and responsible business practice including, but not limited to the following areas;

Ethical decision-making in complex systems

ESG, accountability and reporting

First Nations and cross-cultural ethics

Technology, AI and futurist responsibility

Sustainable & Transparent supply chains

Vulnerable communities and Justice

Governance, leadership and integrity

Teaching and learning Business Ethics

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Modern slavery challenges and solutions

Fraud, Corruption and Whistle-blowing

Common Good and alternative business models

ABEN invites submissions for the annual conference in the form of an Extended Abstract and a conference presentation.

It is optional if authors wish to submit a full paper for review by the ABEN Committee. This possibility is available if institutional funding requires a full paper to be submitted for consideration. The deadline for a full paper is the same as the Extend Abstract.

The conference submission should include a title, author(s) name and their institutional affiliation, contact information (email), main ideas of the paper, and selected bibliography (optional).

ABEN also offers funding support for research and the development of teaching sources. For more details on the Jan Schapper Scholarship or Trinty/Gourlay Prize, please click here.

The submission process for the Annual Conference|HDR workshop and the funding opportunities is outlined below.

Supporting Higher Degree Research Students is fundamental to ABEN’s mission. The HDR workshop that proceeds the annual conference is designed to enable students to meet with their peers, academics and professionals.

Along with networking opportunities, at the free workshop students will be able to undertake critical skill development activities.

It is essential for all participants including delegates, speakers, and guests to register online with payment of the applicable registration fee.

Below is an overview of the registration costs for academics and students.

Please note the HDR workshop is free.

The online registration will open in August.