Abstract Writing Workshop

Abstract Development Workshop

Please join us for an abstract development workshop designed for scholars interested in submitting an abstract for consideration at the 2026 Diana International Research Conference, in Johannesburg, South Africa with the theme of Transforming Futures: Women and Social Entrepreneurship in a Digital Age.

Workshop participants will have the opportunity to learn how to prepare their abstract, and the review process. Small group break-out sessions will allow for an opportunity to discuss abstract ideas with senior professors.

Event Details

When: 5 November 2025, 10–11:30 a.m. ET   
Where: Virtual (Zoom link provided at registration). 
Who: Doctoral students, post-docs, and junior faculty

Essential Information

  • Pre-registration required with 20 participants maximum.
  • This workshop is open to anyone interested in submitting an abstract to the 2026 conference.
  • Senior scholars will provide support and feedback.

This workshop will be led by:

Candida Brush, F.W. Olin Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Division

Prof. Candida Brush

Babson College

Amanda Elam, Research Fellow

Prof. Amanda Elam

Babson College

Diana Hechavarria

Prof. Diana Hechavarria

Babson College

Dr. Karen Hughes, Research Fellow

Prof. Karen Hughes

Babson College

Anastacia Mamabolo

Prof. Anastacia Mamabolo

University of Pretoria, Gordon Business School

Caren Scheepers

Prof. Caren Scheepers

University of Pretoria, Gordon Business School

Ethne Swartz

Prof. Ethné Swartz

Montclair State University

Sponsored by the Institute for Humane Studies

Institute for Humane Studies