Increasing YOUR Impact:
Amplifying Scholarship, Teaching, and Organizational Leadership
Marketing academia stands at a pivotal moment. The work we do extends far beyond publishing research—it shapes how we mentor students, influence organizations, and lead within our institutions. Whether you’re preparing for your first faculty position, navigating the tenure process, refining your teaching methods, or stepping into administrative roles, your career path deserves dedicated attention and support. The 2026 Summer Academic Conference recognizes that professional growth happens across multiple dimensions, and every stage of your academic journey matters.
Plan to join us in Denver, CO, to connect with colleagues who share your commitment to excellence in all aspects of academic life. Through curated workshops, panels, and collaborative sessions, you’ll gain practical strategies for advancing your scholarship, teaching effectiveness, and leadership capabilities. This conference creates space for doctoral students seeking job market guidance, clinical faculty exploring new pedagogical approaches, and experienced professors transitioning into administrative positions. Together, we’ll build the knowledge, relationships, and momentum that fuel meaningful careers in marketing academia.
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Now Open: Call for Papers
Submit your research by January 21 for a chance to be part of the 2026 conference.
In-Person and Virtual Options
During the 2026 AMA Summer Academic Conference in Denver, CO, July 24-26, we will explore how marketing academics can strengthen their impact across scholarship, teaching, and organizational leadership at every career stage.
If you cannot join us in Denver, select virtual programming will be available on Monday, July 20.
Expert Workshops
Presented by leading experts, these 75-minute workshops are focused on emerging research and teaching techniques and tools.
Request An Invitation
Receive your invitation letter to this year’s conference by generating your certificate quickly and easily using the form below:
Why Attend?
Receive valuable feedback on your research from leading scholars and get guidance to help prepare your work for publication.
Engage in dynamic conversations on the latest marketing innovations and build meaningful connections with researchers, reviewers, and editors—advancing your career and gaining fresh perspectives on the field.
Dive deeper into current events and innovative topics in marketing through insightful Expert and Intensive Workshops facilitated by prominent academics in the industry.
Celebrate the achievements of our community at the largest AMA Academic Awards Luncheon, where we’ll honor the AMA-EBSCO-RRBM Annual Award for Responsible Research in Marketing winners, the Robert J. Lavidge Global Marketing Research Award recipient, and more.
Conference Co-Chairs
Kay Peters
UC Davis & University of Hamburg
Kelly Hewett
Colorado State University
Kim Whitler
University of Virginia
AMA Event Policies
Hilton Denver City Center
1701 California St.
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: (303) 297-1300
Room Rate:
We’ve secured an AMA room block at a special rate of $215.00 single/double occupancy per night (excluding taxes and applicable fees, which are currently 15.75%, but are subject to change). Additional guests can be added for $15.00 per person, per night.
Reserve your room here.
Or call (855) 686-8871 and reference AMA 2026 Summer Academic.
Please reserve your overnight accommodations early as there are a limited number of AMA special rates available.
The reservation cut-off date is June 26, 2026 or when rooms sell out.
Hotel reservations must be cancelled 72 hours before arrival date to avoid one night room and tax charges.
Please know that any hotel room booked outside the AMA negotiated block may not be eligible for the discounted rate. Those reservations may also have a different cancellation policy and will not be eligible for reimbursement in the case of event cancellation.
Area Attractions, Events and Tourism
- Please see Visit Denver for local information and happenings.
- Please see Visit Denver Accessibility for more information on accessibility in Denver.
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ADA
The AMA is committed to providing equal access to our meetings for all attendees. If you are an attendee with a disability and require program accommodations, please contact the AMA Support Center at (800) AMA-1150. A member of our staff will ensure that appropriate access arrangements are made. If you have specific disability-related needs for your hotel sleeping room, please be sure to communicate those directly to the hotel when you make your reservation. In an effort to provide the highest quality of service to all attendees, we require that details of all access requests be communicated to our office at least 14 days in advance of the beginning of the meeting.