2024 ABC Southwestern U.S./FBD Regional Conference
April 10 - 13, 2024
Galveston, Texas
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Call for Papers
Click here to see the full call for papers.
Research papers, position papers, or case studies related to business communication in the following areas are encouraged:
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Communication Technology |
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Technology and Education |
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Innovative Instructional Methods |
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Business Education Issues |
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International Business Communication |
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Paradigm Shifts in Communication |
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Training and Development/Consulting |
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Interpersonal Communication |
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Nonverbal Communication |
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Executive/Managerial Communication |
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Legal and Ethical Communication Issues |
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Organizational Communication |
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Submission Instructions
Submission Deadline October 2, 2023
Presenters and Co-Presenters must be either an "Organization Member" or "Organization Guest". If you do not yet have an ABC membership or a guest account (free, but with no benefits), please create an account before submitting or registering by visiting the ABC membership page.
VIEW SUBMISSION - Co-presenters and co-authors can see title, but cannot view the submission.
- Log in to the ABC site and click My Options.
- From the dropdown menu, click My Profile.
- Select My Options, then My Presentations (at bottom of list—lower right corner).
- Click your desired submission
Only Submitter can edit and can accept the submission. Click here for steps.
ACCEPTANCE - Submitter should accept or decline an approved invitation to present by following these steps:
- Log in to the ABC site and click My Options.
- From the dropdown menu, click My Profile.
- Select My Options, then My Presentations (at bottom of list—lower right corner).
- Click your desired submission.
- Click Accept Approval or Decline Approval and follow the prompts.
Awards & Recognition
Richard D. Irwin Distinguished Paper Award
For research to be considered for the Distinguished Paper Award, you must have also submitted a completed paper here by the October 2 submission deadline.
Raymond V. Lesiker Outstanding Researcher Award
Click here for nomination details. Nominations are due by January 31, 2024. For questions about this award, contact Ashley Hall.
Proceedings
Submit your full paper here. Deadline for submitting to Proceedings - January 8, 2024. For proceedings questions, contact Proceedings Editor Seth Frei.
Registration
Lodging & Venue
Moody Gardens Hotel and Convention Center
Galveston, Texas
Enjoy a golf course, water attractions, private beach, the three iconic pyramids (rainforest, aquarium, and exploration research) in addition to the conference center and hotel. Come present your work, and bring your whole family for some family adventure as well. Click here to learn more about the history of Moody Gardens as well as the attractions.