The aim of this conference is to bridge the gaps in conceptualization, empirical analysis and reflective practice by investigating the key drivers of and barriers to sustainable entrepreneurship and its connection to economic development.

The sub-themes of the conference are identified in such a way that will help investigate and develop a critical understanding of sustainable entrepreneurship and economic development and the role and function of entrepreneurs and enterprises in a changing world. We welcome papers that fall in, or are related to, the following sub-themes:

- Entrepreneurship vs. sustainable entrepreneurship
- Values of sustainable entrepreneurship
- Business start-up and sustainable entrepreneurship
- Sustainable entrepreneurship and development and growth
- Women in sustainable entrepreneurship
- Rural urban linkages
- Entrepreneurship and innovation and rural development
- Financing/Resourcing sustainable entrepreneurship and innovation
- Digital technology and sustainable entrepreneurial development
- Technological, organization and social innovation
- Economic, social and personal value creation
- Network of ideas and resources
- Rural innovation and local knowledge

The above is not however an exhaustive list. Among others, the proposed conference will help in conceptualizing sustainable entrepreneurship and innovation and its connection with economic development. Conceptual as well as empirical papers within the theme are welcome.