Schulich School of Business Research & PhD Day 2026

Please join us Wednesday, March 25 at the Schulich School of Business for Research & PhD Day 2026, a biennial event that celebrates the innovative research and creative achievements of our researchers.

Coinciding with the 60th anniversary of the Schulich School of Business, this year’s event is a fitting time to reflect on our research accomplishments over the past six decades and what the next 60 years of business innovation and research may look like.

Highlights of the event include: a research poster gallery showcasing the breadth of research at Schulich, thought-provoking panel discussions, expert conversations on Schulich’s trailblazing research, presentation of the prestigious Dean’s research awards, and an academic excellence reception in honour of our award recipients.

It is a unique event to learn about Schulich’s current research expertise. We will have the opportunity to look over the shoulders of faculty and PhD students at the forefront of new research ventures and celebrate the research excellence of the Schulich School of Business.

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

12:30 – 2:00 PM

Registration & Reception

• Research Gallery Viewing & Networking Refreshments

2:00-2:10 PM

Welcoming Remarks

• Eileen Fischer, Associate Dean Research, Professor of Marketing and Anne & Max Tanenbaum Chair in Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise

Opening Remarks

• Detlev Zwick, Dean and Tanna H. Schulich Chair in Digital Marketing Strategy

2:10-3:00 PM

Plenary Panel Discussion

• “Doing Impactful Business Research in the Future”

3:00-3:50 PM

PhD Panel Discussion

• “How is AI Going to Shape your Life, Research, and Career”

4:00-5:00 PM

Expert Conversations

• “Workforce Productivity Benefits of Investments in Healthcare”
• “The Opportunities and Risks of Bringing Diverse Voices into the Organization through AI”

5:00-5:15 PM

Presentation of Dean’s Research Awards

• Presented by Detlev Zwick, Dean and Tanna H. Schulich Chair in Digital Marketing Strategy

5:15-6:00 PM

Closing Remarks & Academic Excellence Reception

• Closing remarks by Eileen Fischer, Associate Dean Research, Professor of Marketing and Anne & Max Tanenbaum Chair in Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise

Please register by March 16, 2026 at: schulich.yorku.ca/researchday2026

Questions? Contact Dr. Farhana Islam, Research Officer (Office of the Associate Dean, Research)