Working Well Research Conference May 18-20, 2026

The Purdue Center for Working Well (CWW), in conjunction with the Department of Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management at the Daniels School of Business, welcomes you to the inaugural Working Well Research Conference in West Lafayette, Indiana. Join us for engaging conversations, panels, and paper workshops targeted towards furthering our understanding of working well.

2026 Agenda

Monday, May 18
Conference Welcome

4:30-5:30 p.m. Welcome Toast and Gathering
Union Club Hotel Lobby & Patio
6:30 p.m. Dinner and Exploring West Lafayette/Lafayette
Join fellow attendees around West Lafayette for an evening of good food and great conversation. The Center for Working Well has made dinner reservations for small groups (6–8 people). Each guest will cover the cost of their own meal.

Writing retreat participants will be provided with an agenda for writing and community events upon arrival.

Tuesday, May 19
Conference Day 1

8-9 a.m. Registration, Breakfast, and Networking
9-9:30 a.m. CWW Welcome and Introductions
9:30-10 a.m. Ideating Well Gallery Walk
10-10:50 a.m. Community Breakout Session 1
10:50-11 a.m. Break
11-11:50 a.m. Community Breakout Session 2
Noon-1 p.m. Lunch
1-1:50 p.m. Community Breakout Session 3
1:50-2 p.m. Break
2-2:50 p.m. Popcorn with a Purpose
3-4 p.m. Celebrating Publications Well
4-4:30 p.m. Living the Academic Life Well
6-8 p.m. Dinner at Ross Ade

Wednesday, May 20
Conference Day 2

8:15-9 a.m. Breakfast and Welcome Back
9-10:20 a.m. Executing (Methods) Well & Evolving (as a Field) Well
10:30-11:40 a.m. Translating Well & Gathering (PhD Students) Well
11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Living (the Academic Life) Well and Conference Close
12:30-1:30 p.m. Lunch and Departure

Accommodations

The Union Club Hotel at Purdue University

Hilton Garden Inn Hotel in West Lafayette

Purdue Visitor Information

Contact Information

Questions regarding programming opportunities and clarifications can be directed to Dr. Kate Zipay (kzipay@purdue.edu) and Dr. Allison Gabriel (asgabriel@purdue.edu).

For additional inquiries regarding registration and planning for the conference, please contact Sarah Hetherington (shetheri@purdue.edu).

Accessibility & Accomodation: Purdue is committed to making its programs accessible to individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation or special assistance for this program due to a disability, please contact us at confreg@purdue.edu.