CFP: International Symposium on Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ISEI 2012)

[entrepreneurship-phd at lists.uni-due.de]

From: Paolo Giacon [paolo.giacon at unipd.it]
Date: Tue 29 Nov 2011 17:21

International Symposium on Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ISEI) 
“Entrepreneurial Strategies and Policies for Economic Growth”
Venice, Italy,organized by the University of Padua, Italy
24 – 25  May 2012
in collaboration with:
European Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Italian Association of Management Engineering

with the High Patronage of 
the Presidency of the Committee of Regions of the European Union

please download the call for papers: www.rieforum.org (click on International Symposium)

The University of Padua is glad to announce the International Symposium on Entrepreneurship and Innovation, that will take place in Venice on Thursday 24th  and Friday 25th  May 2012. An innovative meeting that will join a community of researchers and scholars, presenting their projects, perspectives and results concerning entrepreneurship and innovation.
The Symposium will take place in the island of San Servolo, located in the heart of Venice, Italy. On the island, the former cluster of San Servolo will be dedicated to host the symposium and the participants that can work and relax in a peaceful park spread across 12 scenic acres with a panoramic view of Venice. The island is 10 minutes by boat from Saint Mark Square.

Symposium concept

Innovative projects and papers, literature review papers, PhD research projects, joint research projects are welcome. Participants are requested to present an original paper. A discussant will be appointed for each presentation. A double blind review mechanism will be offered in order to ensure the high quality of the works. A Best Paper Award will be assigned by the Scientific Committee. Proceedings will be available with ISBN number.

Main Conference Topics:

Economic growth; entrepreneurial behaviours, risk and uncertainty; innovation; entrepreneurial opportunities, creativity, alertness; strategies, entrepreneurship and business models, technological entrepreneurship; social entrepreneurship and the social role of the entrepreneur; entrepreneurship in public organizations and governments; new venture creation: processes, people and resources; entrepreneurial education; entrepreneurship in emerging economies; finance; policies and public programmes.
Papers concerning other aspects of entrepreneurship and innovation are welcome.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:
Mary Tripsas, Associate Professor in the Entrepreneurial Management Unit at the Harvard Business School.
James Hayton, the David Goldman Professor of Innovation and Enterprise at Newcastle University, Head of the Innovation and Enterprise Subject Group, and Director of the Centre for Research in Knowledge, Innovation, Technology & Enterprise (KITE).
Xu Xiao Zhou, dean of the College of Education, Zhejiang University, China and holder of the UNESCO Chair in Entrepreneurship Education at Zhejiang University.
Location and Venue: Venice, Island of San Servolo

Offering scenic canals, beautiful buildings and world famous landmarks, Venice is an experience unique in the world of travel. The city seems to exude romance, history, fantastic photo opportunities and good food, almost at every corner.   Exploring Venice is an experience that you will never forget.  Whether taking a gondola down a cozy canal or examining this romantic city's unique setting and architecture while on foot, you will find Venice inviting and magical.

Visit the official website of the venue: http://www.sanservolo.provincia.venezia.it/Home.aspx?lingua=en-US
Important dates

30th December 2011 Deadline for 2 pages ABSTRACT
15th January 2012 Notification of acceptance
15th March 2012 Deadline for full paper
24th and 25th May 2012 Workshop

Participation Fees

The fee includes: official proceedings, delegate package, 1 dinner, 1 gala dinner, 2 lunches, 2 breakfasts, 2 coffee break.

The participation fees are: 
355 EUR (for payment received before 15 February 2012), 
390 EUR (for payment received before 30 April 2012), 
480 EUR (for payment received after 30 April 2012). 
An online procedure will be open at the beginning of 2012.

ECSB member could benefit of a 10% discount rate.
The fee includes also the opportunity for Ph.D. students and young researchers to attend the seminar of Wednesday. 

Accomodation

We recommend to book your room in the Island of San Servolo. Modalities and prices will be available on the official website of ISEI.

How to apply

Abstract guidelines: no more than 2-3 pages, 1.5 spaced. Font: Times New Roman, 12 size.
Send your abstract to paolo.giacon at unipd.it