Call for Papers

DHBW Mannheim | Eppelheim, Germany

Submission Deadline is Friday, January 24, 2025

Conference Dates: 25 - 27, June 2025

  Theme: Sustainability & Innovative Learning – Pioneering the Future of Education

Submission Guidelines  |  Paper Submission

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International MOBTS 2025 Team:

• Andrea Honal, DHBW Mannheim
• Brandon Taylor Charpied, MOBTS / Jacksonville University

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Join us at the 2025 MOBTS International Conference, hosted by DHBW Mannheim, from June 25-27, 2025, at the scenic Eppelheim campus. Situated between the dynamic cities of Mannheim and Heidelberg, and conveniently accessible from Frankfurt, this venue offers an inspiring blend of history, culture, and cutting-edge sustainability innovation.

About DHBW Mannheim

As a pioneer in higher education, DHBW Mannheim excels in its dual-study model that integrates academic theory with real-world application. This unique approach, coupled with Germany’s leadership in sustainability efforts, positions DHBW Mannheim as the ideal setting for a conference aimed at exploring new horizons in sustainable education.

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Conference Theme: Sustainability & Innovative Learning – Pioneering the Future of Education

The global need for sustainable solutions has never been more urgent, with the effects of climate change and resource scarcity becoming increasingly apparent. As educators, it is critical to consider how management education can adapt and evolve to address these challenges. This conference will focus on the convergence of sustainability and innovative learning methods as a pathway to shaping future leaders equipped to tackle these pressing issues.

MOBTS accepts six different submission types to its conference, each of which you can find more details descriptions for in our Submission Guidelines:

• Experiential Activities or Exercises – This can be an activity that you are already using in the classroom or that you would like to workshop/playtest with our conference attendees for future use.
• Professional Development Workshops (PDW)
• Roundtable provocations that encourage provocative dialogue and discourse around a topic that is a particular pressing need for discussion. Roundtable provocations are designed to tackle the problems other conferences may not approach all while in a safe space of understanding and support.
• Symposia or Panels
• Scholarship of Teaching & Learning (SoTL) Research Papers (both empirical and theoretical)
• Case Studies

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Session Topics

The conference invites activities, exercises, and demonstrations, empirical studies, case studies, and theoretical explorations on a variety of topics, including but not limited to:

• Sustainability in the Classroom: From Theory to Practice
  • Best practices for embedding sustainability into course design and learning outcomes.
  • Transitioning from theoretical models to practical applications in sustainability education.
• Innovative Learning Technologies for a Sustainable Future
  • Exploration of digital tools and virtual environments that minimize physical resource use while promoting sustainable learning practices.
• Data-Driven Sustainability: Using Analytics to Foster Environmental Responsibility
  • How data analytics can drive the development of sustainable teaching methodologies.
  • Measuring the environmental impact of educational initiatives and student behaviors.
• Experiential Learning and Sustainability
  • Highlighting outdoor and community-based learning initiatives focused on sustainability.
  • Hands-on experiential learning techniques that foster a deep understanding of sustainable practices.
• The Ethical Responsibility of Educators in Promoting Sustainability
  • Ethical considerations in teaching sustainability, particularly in relation to economic disparities and global inequalities.
• Personalized Learning Paths for Sustainable Leadership
  • Developing individualized educational experiences that prepare students to become sustainability-oriented leaders.
• Building Sustainable Educational Infrastructures: Challenges and Opportunities
  • Investigating the integration of green technologies and sustainable design in educational institutions.
• Collaborative Learning for Sustainable Solutions
  • Exploration on the role of team-based learning in generating innovative sustainability solutions.
• Lifelong Learning and Sustainability
  • Examining tools and frameworks for instilling a mindset of continuous learning with a focus on sustainability.
• Global Perspectives on Sustainability Education
  • How sustainability is taught across different cultural and geographical contexts.
  • Cross-cultural collaboration in sustainability education to bridge knowledge gaps.

Submission Information

We welcome a diverse range of submissions, including hands-on workshops, symposia/panels, roundtable provocations, empirical papers, theoretical explorations, and case studies. Join a global community of educators at DHBW Mannheim to exchange ideas and develop actionable strategies for integrating sustainability into management education.

Together, we will inspire and empower the next generation of leaders who are dedicated to building a more sustainable and equitable future.

Deadline for Submissions: January 24, 2025

We look forward to receiving your contributions and fostering rich discussions on how sustainability can drive innovation in education.