The Indiana Academy of the Social Sciences (IASS) provides the opportunity to present professional papers and student posters in all areas and sub-areas of the social sciences. The 97th annual conference will be held on:
Friday, October 9, 2026
at Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN
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Trey Malone is the Boehlje Endowed Chair in Managerial Economics for Agribusiness at Purdue University, where his research bridges the science of decision-making with the practice of agribusiness management. His work examining the performance and strategy of agri-food businesses has appeared in more than 80 peer-reviewed journal articles, including Economic Inquiry and the Journal of Business Venturing Insights. He has received funding from organizations including the National Science Foundation, USDA, NOAA, and the World Wildlife Fund. Recognized with over a dozen research awards and fellowships, he was named to Farm Journal's The Scoop 40 Under 40 as the only academic honoree in the award's history. A frequent public voice on food, strategy, and innovation, Dr. Malone's insights have appeared in Fast Company, the New York Times, Good Morning America, CNBC, and TEDx, among others. He serves as North American Managing Editor of the International Food and Agribusiness Management Review and brings his expertise to undergraduate, graduate, and executive audiences as an award-winning educator and sought-after speaker on strategic decision-making, behavioral economics, and innovation.
All conference participants are required to register in advance. Please follow the instructions below to complete your registration and secure your participation. Registration provides access to conference sessions and activities, and helps us ensure a successful event for all attendees. We encourage you to register as early as possible. Students registering for the conference can skip to Step 2, below.
Step 1: Please use the drop-down box below to select your registration option and then the "Add to Cart" button to proceed to PayPal to complete payment of the registration fee. Note: clicking "add to cart" multiple times will result in adding multiple items.
Step 2: After completing your payment, please complete the linked participant information form at your earliest convenience.
To help you prepare for your visit, we have provided a downloadable PDF with helpful travel and local information for conference attendees. The guide includes maps, driving directions, parking details, and a list of recommended hotels and nearby restaurants to make planning your stay as convenient as possible. We encourage you to review the PDF before your trip and use it as a resource throughout your visit.