40th Anniversary Management Control Association Conference
- DateThursday, 18 June 2026, 09:00 - Friday, 19 June 2026, 17:00 (UK)
- LocationUniversity House, 116 Edgbaston Park Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TY
The University of Birmingham is proud to host the 40th Anniversary Management Control (MCA) Conference on 18–19 June 2026, organised by the Department of Accounting at Birmingham Business School. The event will bring together leading international scholars to explore contemporary developments, challenges, and innovations in management control and performance management.
An Emerging Scholars Colloquium will take place the day before, on 17 June 2026, offering early‑career researchers the opportunity to present work, receive feedback, and engage with senior academics in the field.
Special Themes
The 2026 conference will feature several thematic streams, including:
- Actor–Reality Construction (ARC) and Pragmatic Constructivism (PC)
- AI and Digital Developments in Management Control Systems (MCS)
- History of Management Control
- MCS for Sustainability, Nature, Earth & Beyond
- MCS for the Future
- Risk, Resilience and Management Control
More information can be found on the Management Control Association website
Keynote Speakers
Chris Ford (Lancaster University, UK)
Elaine Harris (University of Roehampton, UK)
Robin Holt (University of Bristol, UK)
Christian Huber (Copenhagen Business School, Denmark)
Lisa Jack (University of Portsmouth, UK)
Katy Mason (Salford Business School, UK)
Registration details will follow soon.
Venue and Accommodation
Venue and Accommodation
The conference will be held at Birmingham Business School, University House.
For those not familiar with University House, please see the campus map for reference. The address is 116 Edgbaston Park Rd, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TY.
The university has an onsite hotel, Edgbaston Park hotel and Conference Centre, with over 180 bedrooms or serviced apartments. Booking details can be found via their website. Located across the road from the main hotel, is Peter Scott House, which offers 37 ensuite twin and double rooms and breakfast served at the main hotel. Bookings can be made via their website or through the usual hotel booking sites via an internet search.
Both Edgbaston Park hotel and Peter Scott are a short walk (less than 10 minutes) away from University House, where the conference will be held.
Alternatively, you may wish to stay in the local area, those that are in walking distance to campus include:
There is plenty of accommodation in Birmingham City Centre, which just over 2 miles away from campus and a short 10–15-minute taxi ride.
- Premier Inn at Birmingham By New Street Station
- Holiday Inn Smallbrook Queensway By New Street Station
- Ibis Birmingham
Travelling to campus
Travelling to campus
Our Edgbaston campus is served by its own railway station, University. Providing a high-frequency service to and from Birmingham New Street in just seven minutes. Whether you’re travelling by public transport, car, bike, or air, please refer to the University Maps and Directions page.
Our campus
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