The Fox Case Conference 2026
Thursday , July 30
8:30 AM – 4:00 PM EST
In-person
The Fox School’s TRC is hosting a full-day, hands-on workshop devoted to the writing and teaching of case studies.
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The Fox School’s Translational Research Center (TRC), in collaboration with Ivey Publishing, is pleased to host its first academic conference devoted to the writing and teaching of case studies.
The Fox Case Conference 2026 will be a full-day, hands-on workshop designed for faculty, doctoral students, researchers, and professionals interested in developing their ability to write, adapt, and teach using business cases. Whether you’re new to case writing or looking to refine your skills, this workshop will offer practical tools and guidance from experienced facilitators.
Participants will explore the foundational elements of case writing, learn to craft effective teaching notes, and develop strategies to convert academic research into high-impact, discussion-based classroom cases.
Two tracks will be offered to meet the needs of both beginner and advanced case writers. The morning workshops will focus on the fundamentals of case writing and on translating academic research into cases. The afternoon sessions will emphasize skill development through innovative case-writing methods and will provide participants with feedback on works in progress.
- Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026
- Time: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET
- Location: Fox School of Business, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
- Format: In-person, includes breakfast and lunch
- Investment: If you register by April 30, 2026, the investment is $199 per participants. After that date, the standard rate will be $249 per participant. Graduate and doctoral students are eligible for a $50 discount on the applicable rate. For questions, please contact Ahmed Sabbir at ahmed.sabbir@temple.edu
About the Program
What You Will Learn
This conference is structured around four key modules:
- Case Writing Fundamentals
- Learn the structure, storytelling, and analytical components of compelling business cases.
- Best Practices in Teaching Note Design
- Design teaching notes that effectively support learning objectives and classroom discussion.
- Turning Academic Papers into Cases
- Translate academic research into usable case material for business education.
- Applying the Case Method in the Classroom
- Practice proven facilitation techniques for leading impactful, case-based sessions.
Who Should Attend
The conference is suitable for those who wish to embark on case writing, those who have already published, through to experienced case writers who wish to refine their case writing skills and create award-winning cases.
- Faculty using or seeking to use case-based teaching
- Doctoral students preparing for academic careers
- Corporate trainers and learning & development professionals
- Researchers looking to broaden their impact through applied teaching materials
Why Should You Attend
This conference is structured around four key modules:
- Strengthen your skills and gain hands-on insights through interactive workshops
- Sharpen your case writing abilities and develop cases with award-winning potential
- Learn from in-progress case presentations and discover new approaches
- Connect with fellow African case writers and receive constructive feedback on your ideas
- Participate in round-table discussions for peer-to-peer learning and critique
- Get expert guidance on publishing your work
- Build meaningful connections through rich networking opportunities
Submit Your Case
We invite submissions from all areas of business and from authors at any stage of their case‑writing experience, across the following three tracks:
Embryo Case: If you have an early‑stage case idea, you may submit its core components for conference discussion using our Embryo form. Please note that each participant may submit only one embryo case.
Case without Instructor’s Manual: If your case is further developed but does not yet include an Instructor’s Manual, please submit it to the ‘Cases without IM’ track. Accepted submissions will participate in discussion round tables to receive detailed feedback from conference attendees.
Case with Instructor’s Manual: If you have completed your teaching case and the accompanying Instructor’s Manual, please submit both to further refine your work before pursuing publication. All full cases with completed Instructor’s Manuals will be eligible for consideration for the annual Best Case Conference Award.
Attach your case as a Word document or PDF and email it to executiveeducation@temple.edu. When sending your submission, please use the appropriate subject line based on your category: Embryo Case, Case without Instructor’s Manual, or Case with Instructor’s Manual.
This helps us route your materials efficiently and ensures your case is reviewed within the correct track.
The submission system will be open from January 22 to April 15, 2026. Acceptance letters will be sent in Mid-May.
The Fox Case Conference Scholarship
The Fox Case Conference offers scholarships to doctoral students and early-career academics to support their training in case research, writing, and teaching. The scholarship covers the full registration fee for the conference. Please use the link below to apply. The submission deadline is March 31, 2026.
Agenda (Tentative)
8:30
9:00
Registration and Breakfast
9:00
9:15
Welcome Note by Dean Hunter
9:15
9:45
Keynote Speaker
10:00
11:00
Fundamentals of Case Writing and Case Teaching (Teaching Note)
11:00
12:30
Data to Dilemma: Turning Academic Papers to Cases
12:30
1:30
Lunch
1:30
2:25
Innovative Ways of Case Writing, Digital Learning Experience (DLE)
2:30
3:15
AI Case Writing
3:15
4:00
Peer Review (Round-table discussions on work-in-progress cases; Receive support and feedback)
4:00
4:15
Closing remarks
Facilitators
Sheri Lambert
Associate Professor of Marketing
Executive Director, Center for Executive Education
Fox School of Business, Temple University
Neha Mittal
Associate Professor of Operations
Strategic Outreach Director, Translational Research Center
Fox School of Business, Temple University
Sunil Wattal
Professor of Management Information Systems and Harold Schaefer Senior Fellow.
Associate Dean – Research and Doctoral Programs
Fox School of Business, Temple University
Certification
Participants who complete the full-day program will receive a Certificate of Completion from Temple University, ideal for adding to your resume or LinkedIn profile.
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