CALL FOR PAPERS

Cultural and creative entrepreneurship (CCE) has become a topic of great interest in debates about innovation and growth in the context of the creative industries, and is an emerging area in the broader entrepreneurship agenda in academia. In part, the arts, culture, and creative sector has been particularly affected by the COVID pandemic. In another part, the creative industries in particular have contributed sustainable innovations to overcome the crisis with them innovative and creative solutions.

Addressing challenges in our dynamic economies such as the sustainability and energy transition and digital and biotech revolution, requires entrepreneurs and small firms that commercialise novel and disruptive technologies. Start-ups and small- and medium-sized firms (SMEs) are, however, often highly capital-constrained. Especially, in a war scenario and post-COVID period entrepreneurs require funding to pivot their business models and tap into new markets.

 The well-being of individuals is fundamental for psychological functioning and in reverse higher well-being leads to higher productivity. In the last few years, a lively debate in research on entrepreneurship has emerged that deals with the question: how entrepreneurship affects the well-being of individuals? The current body of literature shows no consensus over whether entrepreneurship leads to higher, less or the same well-being like other occupations.

This track aims to explore the latest research, trends and practices in entrepreneurship and innovation in the wine industry, and may also cover broader wine business topics.

The wine industry has experienced significant growth in recent years, driven by changing consumer preferences, technological advances, and evolving global markets. However, the industry has also been challenged by several pressing phenomena such as healthier lifestyles, labour shortages and rising labour costs, climate change and related natural disasters or new diseases, and most recently the COVID-19 pandemic.

This is a general track dedicated to exploring entrepreneurial persons, entrepreneurial teams, entrepreneurial families and family firms from a behavioral perspective. While integrating perspectives from psychology and sociology has a long history in business studies, it is still gaining momentum in the fields of entrepreneurship and family business. The endeavor to decipher entrepreneurial behavior to better understand how and why entrepreneurs decide, act and shape their firms has attracted considerable scholarly energies.

The COVID-19 epidemic and before that the financial crisis of 2008 has shown us that our economies are vulnerable to shocks. There are two ways to prepare for shocks. The most common approach is to analyse a shock that just occurred and organize to prevent such events from happening again. But that rear-view-mirror approach leads to governments, firms and people fighting the last battle and being taken by surprise when unanticipated shocks occur.

In recent years, the proliferation of makerspaces and innovation labs has significantly influenced the landscape of entrepreneurship, serving as dynamic catalysts that energize and inspire individuals across diverse backgrounds to embark on a transformative journey of creativity and innovation. These specialized environments exemplify principles of experiential learning, collaborative problem-solving, and the collaborative creation of pioneering solutions – all of these are skills for Next Generation Entrepreneurs.

 Considered to be invaluable for both professional and personal development, entrepreneurial literacy and skills have gained significant traction globally as essential components for fostering economic development and innovation. Indeed, entrepreneurial education is thought to equip the future generations with the tools to tackle societal problems and address current and upcoming challenges. Given the major developments of entrepreneurship education, this track proposes to discuss current trends in entrepreneurship education as well new avenues for this flourishing stream of research.

Family businesses are characterized by their deep-rooted history, strong values, and intimate connection to the community. They represent a fundamental aspect of entrepreneurial culture, embodying the spirit of innovation, risk-taking, and perseverance that are essential to entrepreneurial success. Sustainability has emerged as a central theme, driven by growing awareness of environmental issues, social responsibility, and ethical business practices. Family businesses, with their inherent focus on long-term viability and community engagement, are uniquely positioned to champion sustainability initiatives and drive positive change. This track delves into the multifaceted dimensions where family businesses play a critical role in fostering sustainable practices and driving innovation, ensuring the continuity of their enterprises while positively impacting communities and the environment

The influence of the entrepreneurial human capital on regional development is a relevant research topic attracting considerable attention in the fields of entrepreneurship, and regional science, and policy decision making, seeking to foster sustainable regional development. However, there is still limited understanding in terms of the best practices and enablers of regional embeddedness, dynamics and change in the multidimensional context of global, national, regional, and local ecosystems, which are fuelled through the investment in entrepreneurial human capital and the effective actions coming from the so-called third mission of universities and, more generally, knowledge actors and transmitters.

In the evolving landscape, the prominence of female entrepreneurship garners increasing scholarly attention. First, the Women Dimension. Women exhibit unparalleled levels of education, drive, and determination in their pursuit of entrepreneurial endeavors. Secondly, t he Business Dimension. Navigating in the new normal, demands the integration of diverse approaches, innovative mindsets, and capabilities to enrich the prevailing male-dominated business landscape. Finally, the Ecosystem Dimension. There is an urgent need to cultivate more female role models who can inspire and catalyze the next generation of entrepreneurs and ecosystem stakeholders. This track seeks to elevate the discussion on female entrepreneurship, highlighting the natural strengths of female entrepreneurs and their compatibility with the changing demands of the current entrepreneurial environment.

As globalization continues to transform economic landscapes, understanding the subtleties and dynamics of entrepreneurship within intercultural, international, and migratory contexts is becoming increasingly important. Entrepreneurship is a cross-cultural phenomenon that thrives in the midst of many cultures, stimulating economic pr ogress and creativity. This track aims to investigate the complex character of entrepreneurial endeavours started by people negotiating a range of cultural, international, and immigrant experiences. This track treasures conceptual, theoretical, and empirical contributions that illuminate different facets of international, migrant, and intercultural entrepreneurship.

 Explore the dynamic interplay of luxury, fashion, sustainability, sports, brands, & brand personality through an entrepreneurial lens. This track seeks cutting-edge research addressing the convergence of these domains, where creativity, consumer behaviour, and innovation shape markets and societal values. 

Entrepreneurial business modelling and effectuation are two interconnected approaches that have gained significant attention in entrepreneurship research. 

We invite scholars to explore the dynamic interplay of leadership, strategy, governance, organization, and innovation through an entrepreneurial lens. This track seeks cutting-edge research addressing the convergence of these domains, where visionary leadership, strategic agility, & innovative practices shape organizations.