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PDW invitation - Societal Implications of Circular Economy - Sunday 1 August 9:45am

  • 1.  PDW invitation - Societal Implications of Circular Economy - Sunday 1 August 9:45am

    Posted 6 hours ago
    Hello!
    We warmly invite you to a PDW at #AOM2026, "Closing Loops, Engaging Communities: Circularity, Social Issues, and Scholarly Networks."

    Date: Sunday, August 1, 2026
    Time: 9:45 to 11:15 a.m. ET
    Location: Loews Philadelphia, Congress B

    This session brings together scholars interested in the societal implications of the circular economy. While circularity is often discussed through materials, technologies, and business models, this PDW asks: what about communities, labor, justice, inclusion, place, and power?
    The session will include a panel featuring case studies from across the globe, followed by a roundtable discussion where we will collectively identify key themes, research gaps, challenges, and promising future directions. Our aim is not only to synthesize the current debate but also to build a scholarly community around the social issues of organizing for circularity.
    Case study panelists:
    Georgina Adebisi, Illinois Tech, USA
    Limin Fu, Monash University, Australia
    Sarah Walker, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
    Nicole Darnall, American University, USA
    Kris Hartley, Arizona State University, USA
    Roundtable discussion leaders:
    Weslynne Ashton, Illinois Tech, USA
    Oana Branzei, Western University, Canada
    Sarah Walker, Manchester Met, UK
    Nicole Darnall, American University, USA

    Organizers:

    Weslynne Ashton, Illinois Tech, USA

    Paul Dewick, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK

    Tulin Dzhengiz, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK

    Add the PDW to your AOM program here:

    https://events.aom.org/events/aom-2026/session/GQsXTnarR-uIFxYoTynUT


    Best regards,



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