The British Academy of Management - Entrepreneurship Special Interest Group Research Conference 2024, hosted in-person by the University of Leicester School of Business, University of Leicester, serves as a premier gathering for scholars, practitioners, and doctoral students to discuss contemporary entrepreneurship practices, theories, challenges, disseminate research findings and explore synergies within the field of entrepreneurship.
We are excited to present a rich agenda at the BAM Entrepreneurship SIG Research Conference, featuring eminent keynote speakers who will delve into groundbreaking research and critical insights into entrepreneurship. The event will host engaging panel discussions with senior editors on current trends and challenges in the field alongside a series of research presentations from scholars worldwide. Participants will also have numerous opportunities to network with journal editors and fellow researchers, fostering valuable collaborations and discussions. This conference is designed to be a dynamic platform for sharing innovative ideas and advancing the theory and practice of entrepreneurship, ensuring a stimulating experience for all attendees.
As you participate in the sessions, we encourage you to interact and engage in debate and take full advantage of the opportunities to gain and exchange knowledge. The advancements you share today will pave the way for entrepreneurial initiatives of tomorrow. Thank you for being an integral part of this enriching academic endeavour. We hope you find the conference both enlightening and inspiring as we look forward to advancing the study and practice of entrepreneurship together.
Facilitator
Programme
Morning Session (09:00 - 12:00)
09:30: Coffee and light breakfast
10:00: Keynote (Pablo Munoz, Professor of Entrepreneurship, University of Durham)
11:15 - 12:00: Thematic Sessions on Contemporary Entrepreneurship
12:00 - 13:00: Lunch break
Afternoon sessions (13:30 - 16:00):
13:00 - 14:00: Publishing at British Journal of Management (Professor Ana Cristina Costa, Associate Editor, British Journal of Management)
14:00 - 15:00: Interactive sessions
Interactive PDW 1 (parallel session)
Interactive PDW 2 (parallel session)
Interactive PDW 3 (parallel session
Interactive PDW 4 (parallel session)
Interactive PDW 5 (parallel session)
Interactive PDW 6 (parallel session)
15:00: Coffee break
15:15 - 16:00: Interactive sessions
16:00: Closing
Keynote Speaker
Ana Cristina Costa
Ana Cristina Costa is Professor of Organisational Behaviour. Before joining the University of Leicester, she held various academic posts both in the UK and the Netherlands, including at Brunel University London, Delft University of Technology, and Tilburg University where she obtained her PhD. Ana is currently a Visiting Professor at University of Valencia in Spain.
Ana's research is centred on three interrelated topic areas: trust in organisations, innovation and well-being at work, and applicant perspectives to digital HRM practices. Her work is mostly quantitative and often uses longitudinal or lagged designs with data being collected in real life settings in organisations. Currently she is co-investigator in a BA/Leverhulme Trust project studying applicant perspectives to digital technologies in selection and promotion procedures and their impact on employee attitudes and behaviours. Ana is member of several editorial boards and currently serve as Associate Editor of the British Journal of Management (ABS-4*). Previously she served as Associate Editor of the European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology (ABS-3*) for an extended appointment period of 7 years.
Benefits of Attendance
- Access to contemporary entrepreneurship research: Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the latest research in entrepreneurship, gaining insights that can significantly enhance their own work and perspectives,
- Networking opportunities: The conference provides a unique platform to connect with senior editors, like-minded scholars, and academics, creating potential for future collaborations, partnerships, and mentorship opportunities,
- Paper development: Participating in this conference can contribute to paper development, specifically for scholars targeting special issue calls for papers in entrepreneurship.
Venue
University of Leicester
Brookfield Campus,
LE2 1RQ
Event Fees
BAM Members - £20
BAM Student Members - £10
Non-BAM Members - £30
If you are booking multiple paid events as a Non-Member, it may be cheaper for you to purchase a BAM Membership as nearly all BAM Events are free or at a discounted rate for Members.
For more information, please visit BAM Membership
Registration deadline: Wednesday 26th June 2024 at 23:59 BST
Payment and Cancellation Policy
Payment for the event must be received before the start date of the event concerned. Access will not be permitted to the event if full payment has not been received.
Cancellations
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Cancellations received within 14 days of booking your place on the event will receive a full refund.
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Cancellations received after the 14-day cancellation period and later than 14 days before the start date of the event will not be eligible for a refund.
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- Go to your BAM Account
- Click 'My Events'
- Under 'Upcoming Events' will be the booking, please click Cancel Booking
- Follow the steps and complete the request