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In an era marked by technological advancement, an astounding fact looms large: the potential loss of 600 million jobs to automation by 2030.
To confront this impending challenge and secure the livelihoods of millions worldwide, it is imperative that we foster innovation and create fresh opportunities for a projected global population of 5.87 billion people over the age of 15 by 2030, constituting more than 10% of the world’s total population.
This formidable task necessitates a concerted global effort to promote entrepreneurship, with a particular emphasis on nurturing Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs). Remarkably, MSMEs already account for up to 70% of the world’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), underlining their pivotal role in driving economic growth and job creation.
Recognizing the critical significance of MSMEs in addressing this challenge, the inaugural Geneve/Fribourg Entrepreneurship Forum,
scheduled from June 26 to June 29, is set to make a profound impact. Powered by ICSB and in collaboration with influential organizations such as the International Labour Organization (ILO), United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), and the School of Management Fribourg (HEG-FR), this high-level meeting in Geneva and Fribourg seeks to provide a platform for collaborative solutions.
As we confront the formidable challenges of the future, we invite you to join us in this momentous endeavor. Moreover, we are excited to announce the Call for Papers, inviting contributions of innovative and impactful knowledge to shape the future of entrepreneurship and address the pressing issues of our time. Together, we can forge a path towards a more resilient and prosperous future for all.
Academic Entrepreneurship
Arts & Entrepreneurship
Corporate Entrepreneurship
Digital Entrepreneurship
Ecosystems & National
Innovation Systems
Entrepreneurship & Covid-19 Impact
Entrepreneurial Finance
Entrepreneurial Cities
Entrepreneurship Centers, Co-
Working Spaces and Accelerators
Entrepreneurship & MSMEs in Rural
Economies
Entrepreneurship & MSMEs Policy
Entrepreneurship & Platforms
Entrepreneurship & MSMEs in
Developing Regions
Entrepreneurship &
Tourism/Hospitality
Entrepreneurship & Society 5.0
Entrepreneurship & Sports
Entrepreneurship Skills for Tomorrow
Family Business
Frugal Innovation
Green Entrepreneurship
Innovation & Creativity
Micro Businesses
The Future of Entrepreneurship
Education
The Future of Work Intrapreneurship
Humane Entrepreneurship
Non-Profits and Enterprising Non-Profits
MSMEs and Technology Innovation
Productive Entrepreneurship
Social Entrepreneurship
Sustainable Development Goals
Women Entrepreneurship
Youth Entrepreneurship
SUBMISSION TYPES
1. Competitive Papers
2. Workshops
3. Teaching Cases
4. Experiences
5. Doctoral Consortium
*Submissions must be made in English.
Teaching Cases – Teaching cases stimulate the development of students’ critical thinking skills in realistic business situations. This track is ideal for authors involved in case teaching, either by writing case studies or teaching a course based entirely on cases. All authors must indicate (on the first page of their submission) if they plan to present a 30- or 60-minute case. Also, Teaching Cases can be used to train MSMEs.
Workshops – Workshops are defined as interactive sessions designed and implemented by the delegates who propose them. Workshops´ primary objective is to provide participants with a learning experience that will impact their academic, professional, and/or business development.
Doctoral Consortium – Doctoral students must be full-time doctoral students who are emerging small business and/or entrepreneurship scholars pursuing academic careers in entrepreneurship. The consortium will feature leading faculty in the discipline. It will focus on research and pedagogical issues relevant to the student preparing for a career of thought leadership, curricular development, and disciplinary advancement. Doctoral students are encouraged to specify research questions and the potential contributions they envision. They should also provide findings and conclusions (if available) to verify that the proposal is much more than just an idea for a paper that may be written in the future.
Experiences – Those actively involved in running innovative practices at the university or firm level or those demonstrating exceptional practices in entrepreneurship and/or SME assistance and development can present and discuss their experiences in a roundtable setting. Authors are encouraged to describe the general context in which their expertise is embedded, the main target population, the objectives and activities, the main challenges, and the significant results obtained. Importantly,
EXTENDED: April 15, 2024
Deadline to submit all submissions through the forum website. We will accept your manuscript as a final version and will allow for limited changes.
ROLLING
Deadline for notification of acceptance for all submissions.
May 15, 2024
Presenting Author Registration Deadline.
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to the embodiment of action and innovation, Prof. PhD Rico J. Baldegger. As the esteemed Director and Professor of Strategy, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship at the School of Management Fribourg (HEG-FR), Switzerland, Prof. Baldegger has not only contributed significantly to academic realms but has also left an indelible mark in the entrepreneurial landscape.
In connecting academia with the entrepreneurial world, Prof. Baldegger has paved the way for transformative collaborations and meaningful progress. We express our deepest gratitude for his unwavering commitment to bridging theory and practice, thereby inspiring a generation of individuals to be not just thinkers, but doers.
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