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INVITATION: CALL FOR PAPERS
6th International Conference for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Regional Development (ICEIRD 2013) on the theme of Regional Economic Resilience through Innovation and Enterprise www.sehir.edu.tr/iceird2013 20-21 June 2013 Istanbul, Turkey Conference Venue: Istanbul Sehir University, www.sehir.edu.tr Submission Deadline: October 22nd, 2012 SCOPE OF THE CONFERENCE In the face of fragile economic recovery following the economic and financial crisis of 2008, many firms all around the world continue to invest in growth-enhancing activities to achieve a sustainable development. While the crisis has heavily hit all aspects of business vested interests, investments in innovation, entrepreneurship and regional partnership have been the key priority to ensuring a strong and stable economic growth. The objective of the conference is to gather decision makers (government, ministries and state agencies), innovation experts (universities, research and development centers, technology transfer centers, start-up centers) and practitioners (SMEs, business incubators and business support organizations) to generate discussion and exchange on the potential of entrepreneurship promotion and innovation to national and regional competitiveness. Authors are encouraged to submit papers for ICEIRD 2013 on topics lying within the scope of the conference. A list of the possible topics of interest can be found at conference website. The official language of the conference is English. IMPORTANT DATES Abstract Submission: 22nd October 2012 Notification of Abstract Acceptance: 5th of November 2012 Full Paper Submission: 28th January 2013 Notification of Paper Acceptance: 4th of March 2013 Early bird Registration: 18th of March 2013 Camera Ready Paper Submission: 8th of April 2013 POST-CONFERENCE SPECIAL JOURNAL ISSUES Selected high quality papers will be recommended for publication in the following journals: • International Journal of Innovation and Regional Development • International Journal of Enterprise and Network Management • International Journal of Logistics Economics and Globalisation • Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship - Springer • Journal of the Knowledge Economy - Springer ORGANISING COMMITTEE GENERAL CHAIR Assoc. Prof. Dr. Melih Bulu School of Management and Administrative Sciences İstanbul Şehir University CO-CHAIR Prof. Panos H. Ketikidis The University of Sheffield International Faculty, CITY College CO-CHAIR Assist. Prof. Dr. Gökçen Arkalı Olcay School of Management and Administrative Sciences İstanbul Şehir University |
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