Call for Papers. ICSB 2016 World Conference. Pre-Conference: June 13-15, 2016 Conference: June 15-18,

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1 Call for Papers ICSB 2016 World Conference Pre-Conference: June 13-15, 2016 Conference: June 15-18, Theme: Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Society Transforming Our World Together Please join the world s leading scholars, educators, policy makers and practitioners for the 61 st annual ICSB World Conference, June 15-18, The conference is scheduled to begin on Wednesday evening, June 15, 2016, and end on Saturday afternoon, June 18, Pre-conference activities include the ICSB Academy (June 13-15), the ICSB Doctoral Consortium (June 15) and the ICSB Policy Forum (June 15). The focus of this conference is on the role of entrepreneurship and innovation in advancing the sustainable development goals of a society. Today, more than ever, companies are looking at their core business, as well as philanthropy, advocacy and partnerships, to support society in ways that also contribute to profitability. Entrepreneurship has a very important role to play. We invite NGOs, scholars, social entrepreneurs, policy makers and more, to present empirical and theoretical research and discuss current issues to help shape future priorities. With a better understanding of the programs and opportunities for entrepreneurs, governments around the world can experience transformational change. For the past several years, the UN Global Compact has played an important role in bringing business perspectives to the process of shaping the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A key component of the conference is the participation of the UN to support the continued implementation of the SDGs.

2 Topics of Interest We invite authors to submit extended abstracts for program consideration. All competitive papers, competitive workshops, teaching cases, and development papers MUST be submitted through the online submission system at Each submission should specify one track below. Final Submissions will be limited to 5-page Extended Abstracts. This policy has been implemented to allow authors of accepted conference work to pursue journal publication opportunities. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) o Goal 1. End poverty in all its forms everywhere o Goal 2. End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture o Goal 3. Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages o Goal 4. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all o Goal 5. Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls o Goal 6. Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all o Goal 7. Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all o Goal 8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all o Goal 9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation o Goal 10. Reduce inequality within and among countries o Goal 11. Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable o Goal 12. Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns o Goal 13. Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts* o Goal 14. Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development o Goal 15. Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss o Goal 16. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels o Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) o Key Indicators o Full Data Sets Supplier Development o Minority development programs SMME suppliers 1

3 o Preferential procurement o Affirmative procurement o Break-out procurement o Set-asides Social Entrepreneurship o Corporate Social Responsibility o Creating Shared Value (CSV) Small Business and Small & Medium Enterprises o Entrepreneurial Leadership o New Ventures o Start-up o Franchising o Alliances/Joint Ventures International Business o Transition Economies Women and Minority Issues Information Systems and Technology o Technology and Innovation o Cyber Security o Networks Finance and Economics o Venture Capital o Initial Public Offering o Micro-finance/Enterprises Family Business Public Policy and Regulation Creativity and Innovation Education and Pedagogy Important Dates Visit for complete call for papers, rules, and guidelines. Submissions Accepted Online October 9, 2015 March 1, 2016 Acceptance Notice Deadline April 1, 2016 Final Submission for Proceedings May 15,

4 Competitive Papers (Extended Abstract) - Submissions must be entirely original, not previously published, and must not be under concurrent consideration or scheduled for presentation elsewhere. - Submissions must be typed and double-spaced with one-inch margins using 12- point Times Roman font and must be in a single Microsoft Word file. Microsoft Word files will be converted to PDFs by the system before being distributed for peer review. - Extended abstract submissions should be no more than 5 pages - excluding exhibits and references. - The extended abstract should provide a synopsis of the central thesis, methodology, findings, implications for theory and/or practice, and how the findings can be implemented. We encourage the use of qualitative, quantitative or a combination of these techniques to address research issues in a rigorous way. - Submissions will be blind reviewed. Authors must avoid revealing their identities in the body of the paper. Doing so will result in automatic rejection. - Selection for inclusion in the conference program will be based upon quality, originality, and relevance as determined by the review process. - Accepted submissions will be published in the ICSB 2016 World Conference Proceedings with ISBN reference. Specific formatting requirements will accompany the acceptance notice. Authors of accepted submissions will have the opportunity to submit a revised extended abstract before the final submission deadline. - Authors submitting papers agree that if accepted, at least one author will register, pay, and attend the conference to present the paper. Competitive Workshops (Extended Abstract) Workshops are defined as interactive sessions where participants engage in experiential exercises, are provided the pedagogical framework for those exercises, and take away specific tools and resources which can be implemented in other settings. - Submissions must be entirely original, not previously published, and must not be under concurrent consideration or scheduled for presentation elsewhere. - Submissions must be typed and double-spaced with one-inch margins using 12- point Times Roman font and must be in a single Microsoft Word file. Microsoft Word files will be converted to PDFs by the system before being distributed for peer review. - Extended abstract submissions should be no more than 5 pages - excluding exhibits and references. 3

5 - The extended abstract must provide details on the purpose, procedures and contributions of each participant as well as the timeline for the workshop agenda. - Submissions will be blind reviewed. Authors must avoid revealing their identities in the body of the paper. Doing so will result in automatic rejection. - Selection for inclusion in the conference program will be based upon quality, originality, and relevance as determined by the review process. - Authors submitting papers agree that if accepted, at least one author will register, pay, and attend the conference to present the paper. Teaching Cases (Extended Abstract) Teaching cases stimulate the development of students' critical thinking skills in realistic business situations. This track is ideal for authors who are involved in case teaching, either by writing case studies or teaching a course based entirely on cases. - Submissions must be entirely original, not previously published, and must not be under concurrent consideration or scheduled for presentation elsewhere. - Submissions must be typed and double-spaced with one-inch margins using 12- point Times Roman font and must be in a single Microsoft Word file. Microsoft Word files will be converted to PDFs by the system before being distributed for peer review. - Extended abstract submissions should be no more than 5 pages - excluding exhibits and references. - Cases may be based upon a primary or secondary data source reflecting the situation of an actual organization. Case submissions must be accompanied by a teaching note. The case and teaching note should be included in the same Word file that is uploaded into the online submission system. - Submissions will be blind reviewed. Authors must avoid revealing their identities in the body of the paper. Doing so will result in automatic rejection. - Selection for inclusion in the conference program will be based upon quality, originality, and relevance as determined by the review process. - Accepted submissions will be published in the ICSB 2016 World Conference Proceedings with ISBN reference. Specific formatting requirements will accompany the acceptance notice. Authors of accepted submissions will have the opportunity to submit a revised extended abstract before the final submission deadline. - Authors submitting papers agree that if accepted, at least one author will register, pay, and attend the conference to present the paper. Developmental Papers (Extended Abstract) The Developmental Track is designed for authors who seek written as well as face-toface feedback and guidance from peer authors. The objective is to bring early-stage work to a roundtable setting where peers can help to guide the development of the work towards eventual publication. Proposals accepted for the developmental track 4

6 will be grouped for roundtable discussions with others in a related research stream to the extent possible. - Submissions must be entirely original, not previously published, and must not be under concurrent consideration or scheduled for presentation elsewhere. - Submissions must be typed and double-spaced with one-inch margins using 12- point Times Roman font and must be in a single Microsoft Word file. Microsoft Word files will be converted to PDFs by the system before being distributed for peer review. - Extended abstract submissions should be no more than 5 pages - excluding exhibits and references. - Authors are encouraged to specify research questions clearly as well as 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 which may be written in the future. - Submissions will be blind reviewed. Authors must avoid revealing their identities in the body of the paper. Doing so will result in automatic rejection. - Selection for inclusion in the conference program will be based upon quality, originality, and relevance as determined by the review process. - Authors submitting papers agree that if accepted, at least one author will register, pay, and attend the conference to present the paper. Authors are expected to read all other participants papers with a constructively critical eye and be prepared to share evaluations and suggestions with the other participants. Doctoral Consortium (Extended Abstract) A distinguished group of as many as twenty Ph.D. students will be selected for participation in the consortium. Attendees must be full-time doctoral students who are emerging entrepreneurship scholars and who will be pursuing academic careers in entrepreneurship. The consortium will feature leading faculty in the discipline and will focus upon both research and pedagogical issues relevant to the student who is preparing for a career of thought leadership, curricular development and disciplinary advancement. The deadline to apply for the Doctoral Consortium is April 1,

7 ICSB 2016 World Conference Preliminary Schedule OVERVIEW The 61st annual ICSB World Conference is scheduled to begin on Wednesday evening, June 15, 2016, and end on Saturday afternoon, June 18, Pre-conference activities include the ICSB Academy (June 13-15), the ICSB Doctoral Consortium (June 15) and the ICSB Policy Forum (June 15). PRE-CONFERENCE & WELCOME RECEPTION - Wednesday, June 15, 2015 Location: Stevens Institute Of Technology, Hoboken, NJ 08:00 09:00 Pre-conference check-in 09:00 12:30 - ICSB Academy entrepreneurial boot-camp - ICSB Policy Forum on the use of statistical databases/comparative ranking systems to assist and evaluate government decision-making and impact on the sector. - ICSB Doctoral Consortium for PhD and graduate students 12:30 14:00 Networking Lunch 14:00 17:00 Morning sessions continued 18:00 20:00 ICSB 2016 World Conference Opening Reception - Celebrating Entrepreneurial Initiatives Around the Globe 6

8 ICSB & UNITED NATIONS DAY - Thursday, June 16, 2015 Location: The United Nations Headquarters, New York, NY :00 09:00 Busses Pickup from Stevens Institute to United Nations 09:15 10:15 Check-in and Security clearance at UN 10:15 10:30 General Assembly Orientation 10:30 11:00 Welcome Remarks from ICSB and UN Global Compact 11:15 11:45 Ban Ki-Moon Speech to Delegation (to be confirmed) 11:45 13:00 Plenary Session Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development Goals 13:00 14:00 Lunch at UN Cafeteria (on your own) 14:15 15:30 Eight (8) Parallel Sessions 15:30 16:00 Coffee Break 16:00 17:30 Eight (8) Parallel Sessions 17:45 18:30 Busses depart to Stevens Institute of Technology 19:00 - Free NY Night (on your own) ICSB WORLD CONFERENCE - Friday, June 17, 2015 Location: Stevens Institute Of Technology, Hoboken, NJ 08:00 09:00 Registration and check-in 09:00 10:00 Keynote Presentation - Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Society Transforming Our World Together - Remarks from the ICSB President 10:15 12:30 Parallel Track Session with Competitive Papers, Competitive Workshops, and Teaching Cases Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) Supplier Development Social Entrepreneurship 7

9 ICSB WORLD CONFERENCE - Friday, June 17, 2015 Location: Stevens Institute Of Technology, Hoboken, NJ Small Business and Small & Medium Enterprises International Business Women and Minority Issues Information Systems and Technology Finance and Economics Family Business Public Policy and Regulation Creativity and Innovation Education and Pedagogy 12:30 14:00 Lunch at Stevens Institute Student Center 14:15 15:30 Plenary Session Roundtable Discussion on Examples of SME Support and Development 15:45 17:00 Parallel Track Session with Competitive Papers, Competitive Workshops, and Teaching Cases Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) Supplier Development Social Entrepreneurship Small Business and Small & Medium Enterprises International Business Women and Minority Issues Information Systems and Technology Finance and Economics Family Business Public Policy and Regulation Creativity and Innovation Education and Pedagogy 18:00 21:00 Gala Dinner Boat Cruise on the Majesty ICSB WORLD CONFERENCE - Saturday, June 18, 2015 Location: Stevens Institute Of Technology, Hoboken, NJ 08:00 09:00 Registration and check-in 09:00 10:00 Keynote Presentation - Evidenced-Based Research Utilizing Major Studies 10:15 12:30 Parallel Track Session with Competitive Papers, Competitive Workshops, and Teaching Cases Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) 8

10 ICSB WORLD CONFERENCE - Saturday, June 18, 2015 Location: Stevens Institute Of Technology, Hoboken, NJ Supplier Development Social Entrepreneurship Small Business and Small & Medium Enterprises International Business Women and Minority Issues Information Systems and Technology Finance and Economics Family Business Public Policy and Regulation Creativity and Innovation Education and Pedagogy 12:30 14:00 Closing Lunch at Stevens Institute Student Center 9