STR Comcast Technology Center Visit
Friday, July 31, 2026, 1:00 – 3:00 PM EDT
Comcast Technology Center (1800 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103)
Join the AOM STR Membership Engagement Committee for an exclusive visit to the Comcast Technology Center, one of Philadelphia's most iconic technology and innovation hubs. Participants will have the opportunity to experience The Universal Sphere and enjoy a behind-the-scenes visit of Comcast's global headquarters, offering a unique glimpse into Comcast's technology, innovation, and business. Space is limited, and participation will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Registration Required: Comcast Technology Center Registration Form
Contact: Charlotte Jacobs (charlottejacobs@lsu.edu)
STR Welcome Social
Friday, July 31, 2026, 5:30 – 7:30 PM EDT
Liberty Point on the Philadelphia Waterfront (211 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106)
The STR Membership Engagement Committee invites you to a waterfront happy hour at Liberty Point, overlooking the Delaware River. Come network with fellow STR scholars or reconnect with old friends over drinks and skyline views as we kick off the conference weekend. We hope to see you there!
No registration required.
Contact: Cameron Miller (cdmiller@syr.edu)
STR Happy Hour
Saturday, August 1, 2026, 4:30 – 6:30 PM EDT
Independence Beer Garden (100 S Independence Mall West, Philadelphia, PA 19106)
A short walk from the Pennsylvania Convention Center and directly across from the Liberty Bell, Independence Beer Garden is a sprawling 20,000-square-foot outdoor beer garden overlooking Independence National Historical Park. Kick off the conference by meeting fellow STR members over a rotating lineup of regional and domestic craft beers alongside cocktails, wine, and zero-proof options, with a casual menu of American bites (yes, including a cheesesteak). Our gathering falls entirely within the venue's daily happy hour, so drinks are budget-friendly.
This is an informal, pay-your-own-way meet-up: no program, no reservations - just conversation. Everyone is welcome, and doctoral students and early-career faculty are especially encouraged to drop by, whether for ten minutes or the full two hours. Look for the STR sign to find the group.
No registration required.
Contact: Daniel Albert (da692@drexel.edu)
STR Boardroom Boardgames
Saturday, August 1, 2026, 7:00 – 10:00 PM EDT
Queen & Rook Game Café (123 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147)
Back by popular demand! After a sold-out debut in Copenhagen, Boardroom Boardgames returns for AOM 2026. Join the STR Membership Engagement Committee for an evening of board games, great conversation, and friendly competition at Queen & Rook Game Café, Philadelphia's award-winning board game café. Whether you're a returning champion or joining us for the first time, come reconnect with colleagues and meet new friends over a game of Chess, Catan, Codenames, Wingspan, Ticket to Ride, or any of the café's 2,500+ titles. Space, as always, is limited - tickets sold out last year, so come with friends, come with frenemies, but don't come without a ticket!
Tickets are $25.00 per person. Each ticket includes 3 hours of gameplay, one drink, shareable snacks, a dedicated game host to guide your session, and entry into our raffle draw.
Registration Required: Purchase ticket at https://buytickets.at/strdivisionacademyofmanagement/2310806
Contact: Bukky Akinsanmi Oyedeji (boyedeji@london.edu)
STR Museum Visit: American Revolution at 250
Sunday, August 2, 2026, 2:00 – 4:00 PM EDT
Museum of the American Revolution (101 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106)
Directions and Visitor Information
What better place to experience Philadelphia in 2026 - the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence - than the Museum of the American Revolution? Join the STR Membership Engagement Committee for an informal afternoon exploring the ideas, conflicts, and people that shaped the American Revolution and continue to influence political and social movements around the world. Through original artifacts, recreated historical settings, interactive exhibits, and the museum's signature presentation of George Washington's Revolutionary War tent, the museum brings the founding of the United States to life in ways that go well beyond the familiar textbook story.
We will meet in front of the museum at 2:00 PM and explore the galleries together. This will be a relaxed opportunity to experience one of Philadelphia's most distinctive museums, connect with other STR members, and reflect on questions of leadership, collective action, institutional change, and the enduring meaning of revolution. Guests are welcome!
Admission: $27 per person if purchased at the museum, or $25 if purchased online in advance. Participants are welcome to purchase their tickets either at the museum upon arrival or online beforehand to receive the $2 discount.
Registration Required: https://forms.gle/QuGDDu3UQZBrU4fF6
Contact: Min Jung Kim (kminjung@korea.ac.kr)
STR Strategic Charades
Sunday, August 2, 2026, 6:00 – 8:00 PM EDT
Venue: To be announced to registrants
A STR Membership Engagement Committee event to connect and communicate: join with friends to figure out the most renowned papers in our field! We will use the titles of award-winning papers in Strategy, International Business, and Entrepreneurship, among others. Groups volunteer their members to act out the titles against the clock, drawing from a stack of around 50 interesting paper titles. Groups that identify the most will be recognized, with digital certificates for the first- and second-place winners and participation certificates for all. Participants can also make a balloon toy to take along!
Please register so the organizers can plan logistics; the event location will be shared with registrants in advance.
Registration Required: https://sonoma.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1RnDswIm7qEc28e
Contact: Naga Lakshmi Damaraju (damaraju@sonoma.edu)
STR Social
Monday, August 3, 2026, 6:00 – 8:00 PM EDT
Love City Brewing Company (1023 Hamilton St, Philadelphia, PA 19123)
Join the STR division for our Monday evening social at Love City Brewing Company. Organized by the Membership Engagement Committee, the evening features drinks, Italian food catered by Viva, and plenty of networking. Please join us to connect with fellow STR scholars as the conference winds down!
Directions from the Pennsylvania Convention Center
No registration required.
Contact: Cameron Miller (cdmiller@syr.edu)
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Cameron Miller
Associate Professor
Syracuse University
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