2026 Conference
2026: WAM's 67th Conference in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Info
Date: March 11-14, 2026
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Theme: “Leveraging the Past to Forge a New Frontier of Work”
Submission deadline: October 31, 2025 11PM PST
Venue: Hilton Santa Fe Historic Plaza
WAM rate = $229/night for a king or double/double
Hotel reservation update as of Feb. 13, 2026: The hotel is currently full. Please contact Tori at tori@podiumconferences.com to inquire about a cancellation list.
Reservations can be made by calling Hotel Reservations at 1-800-HILTONS (1-800-445-8667). Say you are a part of the WAM 2026 Annual Conference to receive the special group rate.
Check-in time is 4:00pm. Baggage storage is available for small handling fee.
Conference registration: Early bird deadline: February 7, 2026; Regular price deadline: March 1, 2026.
FAQs
Do I have to be a WAM member to attend?
Yes. When you register for the conference, you can also sign up for the annual WAM membership; it's all together. No need to do it separately.
Do I need an accepted paper/presentation to attend?
No! Anyone interested in management research is welcome. You can simply register with the link.
What is the registration price?
Click the link and you'll see the special rate.
What else do I need to know about for registration? Is there a special event?
When you're registering, you'll have the option to add on a networking event Friday night for an additional fee. There are 2 options, so choose the one you like most.
1. Tequila & Taco Tasting Event 🥃 🌮
Enjoy a Tequila & Taco Tasting Event at the Hilton Santa Fe Historic Plaza, featuring curated tequila stations paired with delicious taco options in a relaxed, poolside setting designed for easy mingling, with an indoor back-up location available in case of bad weather.
2. One hour Historic Walking Tour 🚶♂️➡️ 🏜️
Starting at the Hilton Santa Fe Historic Plaza, this one-hour guided walking tour will lead each small group—accompanied by its own guide—through a rotation of stops highlighting the historical and architectural landmarks surrounding the Santa Fe Plaza. We recommend wearing warm clothing as this is a sunset tour.
You can make your selection and include it when registering: https://lnkd.in/gBe3_pFq
Is there a consortia or professional development?
Yes, we have a pre-doctoral, doctoral, and junior faculty consortia. Check out info here: https://www.wamonline.org/consortia For this, you need to apply separately from registering. There is a brief online application. If you're accepted, the consortia is comped (i.e., free), but you still have to register and pay for the conference. If you're a student, you'll get the student rate.
I was notified I have an INSPIRATIONAL PAPER presentation; what does this mean?
In this presentation format, you will be given five minutes to present a concise and impactful delivery of your research. Short PowerPoints are encouraged. Then, the audience members will follow with a seven-to-ten-minute question and answer period with the author(s). The goal of each Inspirational Paper session is to provide a collaborative, real-time discussion to elicit rich idea generation for next steps in your research.
When is the hotel booking deadline and hotel cost?
$229.00 per night* (Standard Room; bed type not guaranteed) - Special WAM 2025 room rate available until February 16, 2026
