INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Conference Theme

"Corporate Social Responsibility in Times of Global Uncertainty: Building Resilient, Inclusive, and Sustainable Futures"
Conference Dates

9-12 September 2026

Conference Venue
Hybrid (onsite at the Faculty of Business – Horea St. No 7, Cluj-Napoca, and online via MS Teams Platform)

 

 

 

 
 

 

Conference objectives

 

Organizations across Europe, Africa, Asia, and beyond are navigating overlapping crises — from climate change and digital disruption to geopolitical instability and social inequalities. CSR is increasingly called upon not just to mitigate harm, but to actively foster resilience, trust, and inclusive growth across diverse contexts.
We invite scholars and practitioners worldwide to contribute original research that explores the role of CSR in an era marked by global uncertainty and rapid change. The conference seeks to examine how organizations respond to complex challenges such as climate change, social inequality, digital disruption, and geopolitical instability, while striving to build more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable futures. How can corporations act responsibly in times of crisis? What innovative practices and policies are emerging across diverse regions, and how do they shape both local communities and global agendas?
We welcome interdisciplinary contributions that bring together insights from management, economics, political science, sociology, environmental studies, and related fields. Both empirical and conceptual papers, as well as comparative perspectives from Europe, Africa, Asia, and beyond, are encouraged to foster a rich dialogue on the evolving global landscape of CSR.The conference is intended to be interdisciplinary and welcomes contributions from anyone with a perspective on this important topic.

 

Conference topics

 

Papers are welcome on any topic related to this broad issue, and suggested themes for papers include:

 

1. CSR and Global Crises – corporate responsibility in contexts of war, pandemics, migration, and geopolitical instability.
 
2. Bridging Local Communities and Global Agendas: CSR for Inclusive Growth –CSR’s role in addressing inequalities, supporting rural development, and fostering trust in societies with diverse cultural and economic backgrounds
 
3. Digital Responsibility Beyond AI – data ethics, cybersecurity, digital inclusion, data ethics, cybersecurity, and responsible technology adoption.
 
4. Resilient Communities – CSR’s role in fostering social cohesion, rural development, and sustainable livelihoods.
 
5. Transnational CSR – how multinational corporations adapt CSR across different cultural, regulatory, and economic contexts.
6. Legal and Regulatory Perspectives on CSR – comparative legal frameworks, international standards, enforcement challenges, and governance mechanisms.
 
7. Entrepreneurial and SME Perspectives – CSR in startups and small-to-medium enterprises, social entrepreneurship, and innovation-driven responsibility.
 
8. Consumers and CSR – consumer expectations, ethical consumption, trust, and the role of public opinion in shaping corporate responsibility.
 
9. Circular Economy and Sustainable Business Models – CSR in resource efficiency, waste reduction, green innovation, and regenerative practices.
 
10. CSR in Global Supply Chains – responsible sourcing, human rights, labor conditions, and the tension between globalization and localization.
 
11. CSR and Environmental Resilience – corporate strategies for biodiversity, climate adaptation, renewable energy, and disaster preparedness.
 
12. Regional Perspectives on CSR – lessons and challenges from Europe, Africa, Asia, and Latin America; cross-cultural and comparative studies
 
13. CSR and Stakeholder Engagement – the role of NGOs, governments, and communities in co-creating responsible business practices.
 
14.Measuring CSR Impact – methodologies, metrics, reporting standards, and critical evaluations of ESG frameworks.
 
  1. 15. Education and CSR – embedding responsibility in business education, capacity-building, and leadership development.

 

 

The conference welcomes researchers, academics, and practitioners to share their knowledge and findings. Undergraduate, master, and PhD students are also encouraged to present their research and to receive academic feedback and advice.

To be considered for publishing opportunities, all contributions must be presented during the conference. Depending on authors’ preference and on the double-blind peer review process, final papers can be published either in the Book of Proceedings (to be indexed by Springer) or in the supporting journals.