Greetings SIM colleagues & friends!
SIM is excited to announce a series of mostly informal "off-program" events for SIMians (and, of course, friends from other divisions) during the AoM Annual Meeting in Philadelphia!
Q. Why "off-program"??
A. These events are not listed in the official AoM PDW or scholarly program.
Q. Why attend??
A. SIM is a community brimming with talented, collegial, and fun-loving folks! These gatherings are a great opportunity to meet, socialize, and network with other SIM members.
SIM Off-Program Events – AoM 2026
Thursday, July 30th
Time: 07:00 p.m.: SIM Drinks Get a relaxed start into the AoM program!
Organizers: Tatjana Minulla (tatjana.minulla@myhsba.de) & Sebastian Hafenbrädl (SHafenbraedl@iese.edu)
RSVP: Sign up via: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/28386cd1-007c-4845-b9f1-efbeaa4391fd@ed0cd196-c46d-43d9-813e-500e8c413eda
Logistics: Will be at a centrally-located bar/restaurant (to be confirmed, depending on numbers) - most likely Plough and the Stars
Note: A la carte (remember to bring your wallet!)
Friday, July 31st
Time: 08:00 a.m.: SIMians Stride! See the city and chat to colleagues!
Organizers: Annie Snelson-Powell (acs26@bath.ac.uk) & Catherine McDonald (catherine.mcdonald@unisg.ch)
RSVP: None
Logistics: Early-bird SIMians & Friends! A chance to enjoy a refreshing walk together before AOM sessions. Meet-up at the lobby of Loews.
Note: All paces welcome
Time: 07:00 pm - SBE-SIM Keynote & Reception
Organizers: Society for Business Ethics (SBE), with SIM
RSVP: None. Please mark your calendars for this one!!
Logistics: Sonesta Hotel
Note: This is a "not-to-be-missed" annual SBE-SIM collaborative event during AOM.
Sunday, August 2nd
Time: 08:00 a.m.: SIMians Stride! See the city and chat to colleagues!
Organizers: Annie Snelson-Powell (acs26@bath.ac.uk) & Catherine McDonald (catherine.mcdonald@unisg.ch)
RSVP: None
Logistics: Early-bird SIMians & Friends! A chance to enjoy a refreshing walk together before AOM sessions. Meet-up at the lobby of Loews.
Note: All paces welcome
Time: 10:45 a.m. SIM Brunch at Reading Terminal Market
Organizer: Hyeonjin Cha (hc022@bucknell.edu)
RSVP: No RSVP needed so just bring your own wallet and appetite!
Logistics: Meet at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown hotel lobby at 10:45 am. We'll walk together to Reading Terminal Market (about a 5-minute walk) where everyone can purchase food from their favorite vendor before gathering at the outdoor Plaza on Filbert Street.
Note: Join fellow SIM members for a casual brunch at one of Philadelphia's most iconic food destinations.
06.45 p.m.: SIM Walking Tour
Organizer: Bart Leyen (bart.pierre.h.leyen@vub.be)
RSVP: Required. Please sign up here: SIM Walking Tour @ AOM 2026 – Registration Form
Note: The walking tour will last approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes. This is a relaxed opportunity to meet other PhD students and SIM community members, explore the city together, and connect outside the formal conference program.
Tuesday, August 4th
Time: 08:00 a.m.: SIMians Stride! See the city and chat to colleagues!
Organizers: Annie Snelson-Powell (acs26@bath.ac.uk) & Catherine McDonald (catherine.mcdonald@unisg.ch)
RSVP: None
Logistics: Early-bird SIMians & Friends! A chance to enjoy a refreshing walk together before AOM sessions. Meet-up at the lobby of Loews.
Note: All paces welcome
We look forward to seeing you soon in Philadelphia at one or more of these events! In the meantime, if you would like to organize an off-program event, drop sarah.stephen@unisg.ch a note with your ideas!
SIM Governance Team
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Sarah Stephen
University of Liverpool
Liverpool
United Kingdom
sarah.stephen@liverpool.ac.uk------------------------------