26-27 February 2026 at Boston University School of Hospitality Administration, Boston, Massachusetts USA 
  

Registration  |   Accommodations  |   Call for Papers  |  Writing a Paper  |  Schedule  |  Sponsors  | Winners

EVENT REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

NOTE: This event is not limited to ESD members. 

Registration to this ESD event is FREE and the registration form is one click away! Register yourself, advisors and classmates today and join us in Boston.

REGISTER FOR FREE TODAY!

CALL FOR PAPERS 

Undergraduate students in ICHRIE-affiliated programs are eligible to submit their papers.

**GRADUATE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY **

To every ICHRIE ESD UG Symposium undergraduate paper accepted authors: 35% off the Boston University School of Hospitality Administration graduate program tuition/ 1-year and 2-year program until 2029.

Student must apply and be accepted through the normal application process. >>> Submit your 2-page abstract by Friday, 14 November 2025

PAPER SUBMISSION INFO - CLICK HERE

Ready to submit your paper?

Information about paper submissions is coming soon. Check back or email [email protected] with questions.


RECOMMEDED ACCOMODATIONS

Although travel and hotel accommodations are not included in your registration for this event, we would recommend the Hotel Commonwealth. Click the button below for additional information.

Luxury Hotel near Fenway Park | Hotel Commonwealth

Supporting Undergraduate Students in Research

Want additional information on Supporting Research (Faculty) or Conduction Research (Students)? 

Take a look at these ESD webinars!

NOTE: These ICHRIE ESD Event Webinars were recorded in preparation of the 2025 ICHRIE ESD Undergraduate Research Symposium. We know the information will be helpful to you; however, note that the dates displayed in the playback videos below are not reflective of the upcoming 2026 event.

Research With Undergraduate Students - NENACHRIE Rise & Grind

Discover how undergraduate students can bring fresh energy and innovation to your research projects. Learn strategies to mentor, collaborate, and elevate your work while unlocking your undergraduate students’ potential.  

Presented by:  Dr. Noel Criscione-Naylor, Stockton University and Dr. Daniel Leung, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Research with Undergraduate Students, Noel Criscione, Ed.D,
WEBINAR SLIDES

Researching with Undergraduate Students, Daniel Leung, Ph.D.
WEBINAR PDF
Researching with Undergraduate Students 
WEBINAR PLAYBACK


Would you like to learn more about how to conduct research and present your findings in a research paper?

Join students and leading research experts by watching the replay of the ESD Undergraduate Research Symposium: Research Paper 101 Webinar.

Event Guests: Godwin-Charles Ogbeide, Ph.D., MBA, Han Wen, PhD, CHE, WSET III, and Willie Tao, PhD, CHE 

REPLAY - 27 September 2024Passcode: yb.Gd294

EVENT SPONSORSHIPS

Want to become a sponsor of the 2026 ICHRIE ESD Undergraduate Research Symposium?
Email 
[email protected]

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