"The WCA Conference is a unique opportunity to engage with other casewriters in a small group format to exchange feedback and polish a case, learn about using cases in the classroom, incorporate a peer-reviewed conference and proceedings on a vita, and learn from leading case researchers and case educators.

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The WCA Conference is an excellent professional opportunity because as a "developmental" meeting it is designed to provide positive and valuable feedback from experienced case researchers. Submissions are double-blind peer reviewed by at least two reviewers, with the objective to help participants move toward journal publication. A proceeding is published that includes a synopsis of each case. Awards are given for the “Best Case in the Proceedings” and “Best Mentored Case” (i.e., student author(s) and the faculty supervisor).

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Primarily a roundtable discussion format, conference participants will be grouped with three to four other case researchers and an experienced facilitator. Participants will provide detailed feedback on each other’s cases. The feedback, although rigorous, is very friendly and meant to suggest avenues for improving and modifying case submissions. Submitted cases should have a clear learning objective for students and be framed around problems facing decision makers in an organization. Cases may be based on field research or secondary sources, but must be entirely factual. Cases from all disciplines, and researchers of all experience levels, including graduate students, are welcome."