15th Workshop on Talent Management

Athens, Greece — 12–13 April 2027

Co-organised by the Department of Management Science and Technology (DMST) and the MSc in Human Resource Management of the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB), and the European Academy of Management (EURAM)

Workshop Announcement

The 15th annual Workshop on Talent Management will be held in Athens (Greece) on April 12 and 13, 2027, co-organised by the Department of Management Science and Technology (DMST) and the MSc in Human Resource Management of the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) and the European Academy of Management (EURAM).

Following the fourteen highly successful Workshops held in Brussels (2012, 2013), Berlin (2014), Valencia (2015), Copenhagen (2016), Barcelona (2017), Helsinki (2018), Toulouse (2019), virtual/online sessions (2020–2021), Cork (2022), Lyon (2023), Luxembourg (2024), and Eindhoven (2025), the 2027 Workshop continues to provide a forum for academic exchange of conceptual and empirical (qualitative or quantitative) research in the area of talent management. The workshop has a strong developmental focus and, as such, encourages research which may be in progress as well as completed research.

There is no requirement to submit and present a paper; some attendees come just to listen, learn, comment, and participate in the discussions.

Workshop Chairs & Local Host

Workshop ChairProfessor Vlad VaimanCalifornia Lutheran University, USA

Workshop ChairProfessor David CollingsTrinity College Dublin, Ireland

Workshop ChairProfessor Hugh ScullionUniversity of Hull, UK

Local HostDr Foteini KravaritiAssistant Professor, Department of Management Science & Technology, AUEB, Greece

Call for Papers

We invite papers from a wide range of disciplinary traditions that explore talent management issues from both theoretical and practical perspectives, and we encourage papers which are multi-disciplinary and cross-disciplinary in nature.

We welcome empirical papers from both qualitative and quantitative traditions. We would particularly welcome papers from regions and countries which have to date been underrepresented in debates on talent management.

Topics of interest include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Theoretical models of talent management
• Macro-perspectives on talent management
• The effect of AI on talent management
• The effect of environmental disruptions on talent management
• Global talent management and the role of the corporate HR function
• Demographic trends and talent management
• The identification and evaluation of talent
• Talent: buy vs. build vs. borrow
• The nature and operation of talent pools
• Talent management and career development
• Talent management and ethics
• Talent management in SMEs
• Talent management in not-for-profit organizations (e.g., volunteer organizations)
• Talent management in grassroot organizations
• Corporate Social Responsibility and talent management
• Talent management in emerging markets
• Diversity and talent management
• Employer branding in talent management
• Knowledge management and talent management
• Talent management and leadership
• Talent management and innovation
• Talent management in the public sector

Submission

To present a paper at the workshop, authors should submit a (up to) 3-page abstract by 31 January 2027.

All submissions must be made in English and only through the official submission platform below. Proposals sent by any other means cannot be accepted.

Participants in the 2027 Talent Management Workshop must be EURAM members in good standing. If your application is accepted and you are not yet a EURAM member for the year 2027, you will be able to do so on the registration platform. For any questions about the status of your EURAM membership, check the membership portal here; otherwise, you can contact info@euram.academy.

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Host: Athens University of Economics and Business

The 15th EURAM Talent Management Workshop will be hosted by the Department of Management Science & Technology (DMST) and the MSc in Human Resource Management of the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB), the premier Economics and Business University in Greece and the third oldest University in the country.

Founded in May 1999, DMST has consistently ranked as the leading department in the fields of "Science and Technology" and "Economics and Informatics." It is unique in Greece for its interdisciplinary approach, combining management science with computer and communication technologies, as well as organisational studies. The quality of its education is reflected in the success of its graduates, who are regularly admitted to leading postgraduate programmes around the world, while its graduate employability rate stands at 80%. DMST is also recognised for its research excellence: its faculty members enjoy a strong international reputation and have taught at leading institutions, including the Wharton School, the London School of Economics (LSE), London Business School (LBS), and the University of Manchester. Within this interdisciplinary framework, DMST also emphasises the strategic and organisational dimensions of management. Its four-year undergraduate programme offers five specializations, including “Strategy, Entrepreneurship and Human Resources”, which focuses on equipping students with the knowledge and skills to navigate complex business environments, evolving employment relations, and the increasingly important role of human capital. 

The MSc in Human Resource Management at the Athens University of Economics & Business (AUEB) is a leading postgraduate programme of study offered jointly by the Department of Management Science & Technology (DMST) and the Department of Marketing & Communication (DMC). It is the first programme in this field offered by a Greek university. Combining academic excellence with strong connections to the business community, the programme actively contributes to the advancement of Human Resource Management in Greece.

Discover Athens

Athens, the historic capital of Europe, has been continuously inhabited since the Neolithic era (around 7000 BC). Nestled between the surrounding mountains and the Aegean Sea, the city enjoys a Mediterranean climate characterised by hot, dry summers and mild winters.

Widely regarded as the cradle of Western civilisation, Athens is the birthplace of democracy and has profoundly shaped the development of philosophy, the arts, and the sciences since antiquity. Throughout its long history, the city has been influenced by successive civilisations, each leaving its mark through monuments of exceptional beauty and cultural significance, creating a unique historical palimpsest.

Today, Athens seamlessly blends its rich heritage with a vibrant contemporary culture. A visit to the city offers an unforgettable journey through more than 6,000 years of history!

Contact

For any questions regarding the workshop, please contact:

Workshop Chair: vvaiman@callutheran.edu (overall organisation, workshop content)

EURAM Head Office: info@euram.academy (abstract submission)

Local Host (Dr Kravariti): fkravariti@aueb.gr (local logistics)