The workshop “Theory and Practice of Sustainability: Convergences and Challenges in Europe” is organized by INSEEC Grande École Bordeaux, in partnership with IRGO Research Laboratory (University of Bordeaux), Bordeaux School of Economics (BSE), APESA – Centre technologique des transitions, and Bordeaux Sciences Agro, and benefits from the academic endorsement of the International Network for Economic Research (INFER) and Time to Act – OMNES Education. The event brings together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to examine work at the interface between theory and practice in sustainability. The program will open with a round table bringing together academics and professionals, aimed at discussing the gaps between sustainability concepts and their implementation in organizational and territorial contexts. In the afternoon, the workshop will host parallel academic sessions, during which papers accepted on the basis of extended abstracts will be presented and discussed. The workshop seeks to foster interdisciplinary dialogue on investment decisions, market responses, governance mechanisms, and sustainability transitions, with particular attention to territorial and regional dynamics in Europe, including the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. Awards will be granted to selected outstanding papers.

SPECIAL SESSION

A dedicated roundtable will bring together academics and professionals (company representatives and practitioners). This session will focus on the bridge between sustainability theory and real- world practices, highlighting implementation challenges, practitioner feedback, and implications for academic research and public policy.

SUBMISSION OF PAPERS

Authors are invited to submit extended abstracts (up to 500 words) or full papers presenting ongoing research. Submissions must be written in English and sent in PDF format by email to aammari@inseec.com

IMPORTANT DATES

• 1 April 2026 – Deadline for paper submission

• Acceptance or rejection notification will be sent within two days after abstract submission

• 15 April 2026 – Deadline for registration and fee payment

PUBLICATION OPPORTUNITIES

A selection of high-quality papers presented at the workshop will be invited to submit to a Special Issue of the journal: Bankers, Markets and Investors Special Issue title: “Sustainability, Uncertainty, and Investment Decisions: Institutions, Information, and Market Responses”

Guest Editors (Special Issue – Bankers, Markets and Investors): Aymen Ammari & Hachmi Ben Ameur

All submissions will follow the journal’s standard peer-review process.

REGISTRATION FEES

Registration fee: 50 EUR (flat fee for all participants)

The registration fee includes all lunches, coffee breaks, and social or networking events. It does not include travel and accommodation expenses. The workshop will take place in person only.

Registration fees are managed locally by the workshop organizers.

Payment procedure: Payment will be made by bank transfer to the account indicated in the acceptance email.