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University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal
The European Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ECSB) is a non-profit organization whose main objective is to advance the understanding of entrepreneurship and to improve the competitiveness of SMEs in Europe. ECSB facilitates the creation and distribution of new knowledge through research, education and the open exchange of ideas between professions and across national and cultural boarders. ECSB provides its members access to high-quality conferences, such as the RENT conference, in order to facilitate and enhance the exchange of knowledge within the ECSB membership.
For more information about ECSB, please visit: www.ecsb.org.
Hans Landstrom (University of Lund, Sweden)
Eddy Laveren (University of Antwerp, Belgium)
Antti Paasio (Turku School of Economics, Finland)
Mario Raffa (Università Degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Italy)
Roy Thurik (Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam, The Netherlands)
Gerry Van Dyck (EIASM, Brussels, Belgium)
José M. Veciana (Universidad Autonoma de Barcelona, Spain)
Friederike Welter (University Siegen, Germany)
João Leitão
&
Mário Raposo
(University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal)
Following twenty one successful Workshops (in Brussels 1987, Vienna 1988, Cologne 1989, Durham 1990, Vaxjo 1991, Barcelona 1992, Budapest 1993, Tampere 1994, Piacenza 1995, Brussels 1996, Mannheim 1997, Lyon 1998, London 1999, Prague 2000, Turku 2001, Barcelona 2002, Lodz 2003, Copenhagen 2004, Naples 2005, Brussels, 2006 and Cardiff, 2007), RENT XXII will take place in Covilhã, Portugal. The University of Beira Interior and the Management and Economics Department will host it.
In line with traditions, RENT XXII will be organised in order to stimulate dialogue and reflections about the importance of Entrepreneurship as an engine for Regional Development.
The research in entrepreneurship and small business has prospered and grow considerably during the past decade in all European countries. Remarkable development has taken place in the research frameworks and methodologies respectively.
Progress in the field of entrepreneurship is not only triggered by the exchange of ideas and new analyses that derive from the interaction among the entrepreneurial community, the policy makers and the academic community. It is also characterised by the growing emphasis on entrepreneurship in policy agendas and business communities all over Europe. It has stimulated dialogue among the private and public entities, and the academic community.
| MAIN THEMES AND CONFERENCE TOPICS |
The main theme for the 22nd Annual RENT Conference is:
Entrepreneurship as an Engine for Regional Development
Submissions of any aspect of entrepreneurship and small business development are welcome, but preferably concerning the following issues :
1. Entrepreneurship and Regional Development.
2. Entrepreneurship Education.
3. The role of universities in fostering entrepreneurship.
4. Spin off processes and knowledge transfer.
5. Support infrastructure for entrepreneurial ventures and business incubation.
6. Entrepreneurial Process: From Creation to Growth.
7. Entrepreneurial Finance and Venture Capital.
8. Innovation and Technological Entrepreneurship.
9. Corporate entrepreneurship / intrapreneurship.
10. Technology Commercialisation and its impact on entrepreneurial activities.
11. Globalisation and SMEs.
12. Family firms.
13. International Entrepreneurship.
14. Networks and Entrepreneurship.
15. Social Entrepreneurship and Corporate Social Responsibility.
16. Green Entrepreneurship.
17. Historical and Cultural ‘Milieu’ and Entrepreneurial Culture.
18. Entrepreneurship and Regional Open Innovation Systems.
19. Entrepreneurship and special interest groups (women, ethnic minorities, …).
20. Regulation and Entrepreneurship.
THE SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS OVER !!!!!!!!!!!
Please click HERE to download the main conference programme.
Please click HERE to download the parallel sessions programme
| RENT BEST PAPER AWARD FOR A JUNIOR RESEARCHER |
The winners are :
Nicola Breugst, Tobias Kollmann & Carina Lomberg
(Department of Economics - University of Duisburg-Essen – Germany)
With the paper entitled :
"Filling the situational vacuum of the trait approach – entrepreneurial intentions in experimentally manipulated situations "
| WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS CONFERENCE? |
• Researchers, educators and practitioners in entrepreneurship from all over the world, who want to present their researches and discuss their findings with other experts
• Representatives of governmental organisations, business and trade associations concerned with the promotion of entrepreneurship
• Senior officials in entrepreneur development, economic policy-making and administration
• Suppliers of education and training services
• All those interested in entrepreneurship
| ECSB DOCTORAL SEMINAR ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AT RENT CONFERENCE |
University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal
22 November 2008
Chairpersons :
Prof. Dr. Poul Rind Christensen (Aarhus Business School, Denmark)
and
Prof. Dr. Friederike Welter (University Siegen, Germany)
Sponsored by :
 
The Doctoral Seminar has a successful tradition at RENT. Doctoral students are invited to present their thesis proposals at the Doctoral Seminar. The Doctoral Seminar thus supports students in their work in progress and also facilitates the exchange of research experiences and new ideas within the fields of entrepreneurship and small business. The ECSB Doctoral Seminar is thus a meeting place for new and experienced researchers from different countries. Students in early stages of their research especially are encouraged to participate. Sessions will be organised in 4-5 tracks based on the proposals from the doctoral students. Research proposals presented will be discussed by senior researchers as well as by young researchers experienced in the specific field of the research presented.
Doctoral candidates interested in attending and presenting their research proposal (not the results of finished research) should send a two page abstract and include information on when they started their PhD study and when they expect to finish to Professor Poul Rind Christensen (RIND@asb.dk)
no later than
June 1, 2008
The number of participants is limited to 20 students so we encourage early submission. You will be notified of acceptance of your proposal no later than the 15th of June 2008.
No fee is charged for participation in the Doctoral Seminar. However, participation in the RENT Conference is compulsory.
Due to sponsorship of EIASM (www.eiasm.org), ACCA (www.accaglobal.com) and IDEA (www.idea-denmark.dk), we are able to offer a reduction to the official conference fee.
For participants from Central and Eastern European countries and the Baltic countries travel grants are available. Please indicate on your application whether you wish to apply for such a grant. You will receive more information once you have been accepted.
You will receive more information once you have been accepted.
| ECSB COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH ROUNDTABLE |
"Building post-doc networking in entrepreneurship and small business management research"
Organised by
Associate Professor Luca Iandoli (University of Naples Federico II, Italy)
and Prof. Dr. Friederike Welter (University Siegen, Germany)
Have you recently finished your PhD Thesis in entrepreneurship and the small business field and are now wondering what’s coming next? Do you want to set up (international) research collaborations, and are looking for access to people and money? Do you want to learn more about publishing your research? Do you need advice on your latest research proposal?
At the next RENT conference, ECSB is offering a workshop for junior researchers who have finished their PhD within the past 5 years. We will discuss publication possibilities, inviting editors of peer-reviewed journals, meet other junior researchers with similar interests to find out possibilities for research collaborations and funding.
Researchers interested in participating should apply to
Luca Iandoli (luca.iandoli@unina.it)
no later than
June 1, 2008
The application should include a CV, a short research proposal or an abstract stating your research interests and activities. Also send us questions, issues and topics you would like to have addressed during the workshop.
The number of participants is limited to 12 researchers so we encourage early submission. You will be notified of acceptance within two weeks after submission closes.
No fee is charged for participation in this workshop. However, participation in the RENT Conference is compulsory.
| THE UNIVERSITY OF BEIRA INTERIOR |
Please click here to have details about the University Beira Interior.
LOCATION :
The conference will take place at the
University of Beira Interior (UBI) Engineering Faculty in Covilhã.
This is a recent building with many classrooms, a snack-bar/restaurant, large spaces and other facilities.
Address:
Edifício das Engenharias - Calçada Fonte do Lameiro - Covilhã.
See : Covilhã , the region and some Historical villages located near Covilhã
Covilhã is quite well located, less than 300 km from Lisbon and Porto, the two biggest cities in Portugal and just 410 km from the Spanish capital, Madrid.
Google map.
Here is a map of Covilha
JOINING INSTRUCTIONS :
In case you intend to come by plane, it is recommended to fligh to Lisbon.
The local organizers have negotiated a special price in the Hotel Tryp Oriente for the RENT participants. That hotel is located near the Airport and the Oriente Station in Lisbon.
Tryp Oriente ****
Av. D. João II, Parque das Nações
1990-083, Lisboa, PORTUGAL
Single room including breakfast : 96.00€
Double room including breafast : 111 .00€
http://www.solmelia.com/solNew/hoteles/jsp/C_Hotel_Description.jsp?codigoHotel=5827
!!!!! Free Bus transportation from Lisbon to Covilhã and back
and
in Covilhã - from the hotels to the university and back
will be organized.
Click HERE to download the transportation schedule !!!!!!
ACCOMMODATION IN COVILHA :
For your accommodation during the conference the local organizers have pre-booked a number of rooms in the below hotels. Please refer to the keyword “RENT Conference” when making your booking.
- Hotel Tryp D. Maria*** -
Alameda Pêro da Covilhã - 6200-507 Covilhã - T: +351-275-31000-0 / F: +351-275-31000-9
E: reservas@viveaserra.com - www.viveaserra.com
Single Room : 37.50€
Double Room: 51.00€
Price are per room/ night , Included in room price: Buffet Breakfast, Covered Garage, Jacuzzi, Indoor Swimming Pool and Wireless internet
- Hotel Santa Eufémia r**
Avenida da Universidade - 6200-374 Covilhã - T: +351-275-31021-0 / F: +351-275-31021-9
reservas@viveaserra.com - www.viveaserra.com
Single Room :26.00€
Double Room:40.00€
Price are per room/ night
Included in room price: Buffet Breakfast
- Hotel Turismo:
Single Room : 33.00€
Double Room : 46€
http://hotels.portugal-bookings.com/hotel/pt/turismo-da-covilha.html?label=gg_en_bc-2163916-portugal-covilha;sid=c0cbc247c85c448110caefecf77af7ac
- Hotel Solneve
Prices : from 39.5 €
http://hotels.portugal-bookings.com/hotel/pt/solneve-empreendimentos-turisticos-ldo.html?label=gg_en_bc-2163916-portugal-covilha;sid=c0cbc247c85c448110caefecf77af7ac
- Varanda dos Carqueijais
Distance of conference: 5 km.
Built on a plateau of the Serra da Estrela Mountain, the Estalagem Varanda dos Carqueijais features a unique architectural style. Sited at a privileged location, it is only 5 km away from the city of Covilhã.
Single room : 40 €
Double room : 45 €
Room Facilities: Shower, Bath, TV, Telephone, Fax, Air Conditioning, Radio, Bathroom Amenities, Fan, Toilet, Bathroom, Satellite TV
Breakfast: Buffet breakfast is included in the room rate.
T: +351 275 319 120 - F: +351 275 319 124
Serra da Estrela - 6200 Covilhã - http://www.turistrela.pt - rui.abrantes@turistrela.pt
- Hotel Serra da Estrela
Distance of conference:10 km.
Hotel Serra da Estrela is the highest hotel facility in Portugal, situated in the heart of Serra da Estrela Mountain. Sited at a mountain village, it is only 10 km away from the city of Covilhã.
Single room : 40 €
Double room : 45 €
Room Facilities: Shower, Bath, TV, Telephone, Fax, Air Conditioning, Radio, Bathroom Amenities, Fan, Toilet, Bathroom, Satellite TV
Breakfast: Buffet breakfast is included in the room rate.
T: +351 275 310 300 - F :351 275 310 309
Penhas da Saúde - 6200-073 Covilhã - http://www.turistrela.pt - manuel.oliveira@turistrela.pt
SOCIAL EVENTS :
Welcome reception
Conference Gala Dinner
Visit to the Wool Museum of the University of Beira Interior - http://museu.ubi.pt/museu1_ingles.html
ADMINISTRATION :
Ms. Graziella Michelante - EIASM Conference Manager
EIASM - Place de Brouckère-Plein 31 - 1000 Brussels - Belgium
Tel: (32) 2 2266662 - Fax: 32 2 5121929
Email: michelante@eiasm.be
| PARTICIPATION FEE AND REGISTRATION |
FEE :
| for payment
received
BEFORE
10 October 2008 | for payment
received
AFTER
10 October 2008 |
| The participation fee is |
515 €
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575 €
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This fee includes automatically the 2008-2009 ECSB membership. As member of ECSB, you are automatically a member of ICSB, you receive the quarterly Journal of Small Business Management, you have access to the ECSB website (including the complete ECSB membership directory), you are also entitled to receive the ICSB Bulletin and discount rates for other conferences (including the ICSB World Conference).
The special price of EUR 440 is offered to the people coming from Central and Eastern Europe.
As usual, the fee includes participation to the conference (and eventually the Doctoral seminar), documents, lunches, morning and afternoon refreshments, the welcome reception and the Conference dinner.
Cancellations made before November 1st, 2008 will be reimbursed minus 20 % of the total fee.
No reimbursement will be possible after that date.
Payments should be made by :
* Transfer into the EIASM bank account: 424-5533281-33 - (IBAN: BE79 4245 5332 8133) with the KBC bank, Avenue Marnix 31, 1000 Brussels, Belgium, BIC/SWIFT-address: KREDBEBB. (In case of bank charges, they should be paid by the payor).
Please do not forget to clearly mention RENT 2008 + the NAME of the participant on the payment order.
or;
* Credit card: Visa or Eurocard/Mastercard/Access. In this case, you are requested to provide us with the entire credit card number + the expiration date of the card .
REGISTRATION :
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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