The Laboratory of Social Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation at the University of Patras (UPSESIL) is organizing an international conference dedicated to the sustainability of social enterprises and social innovation. Conference Purpose The conference aims to connect social entrepreneurs, researchers, senior executives from public organizations and local government bodies, social enterprise associations, and nonprofit organization executives. It promotes collaboration, knowledge exchange, and the presentation of innovative solutions for the sustainability of social entrepreneurship and social innovation. It serves as an interdisciplinary platform that will showcase the latest innovations, emerging trends, and practical proposals shaping the future of social entrepreneurship. Who Should Attend 🔹Social entrepreneurs |
Main Thematic Areas
✅ Innovative and Open Models of Social Entrepreneurship
✅ Modern Management Tools, Governance, and Digital Transformation of Social Enterprises
✅ Funding and Sustainability of Social Initiatives
✅ Best Practices and Contemporary Challenges in Social Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation
✅ Social Enterprise Ecosystems and Collaborative Models
✅ Expansion and Assessment of Social Impact
Partner Organizations - 🎓 Academic Institutions
- University of Patras – Department of Business Administration
- University of the Aegean – Department of Business Administration
- University of the Aegean – Laboratory of Development Studies and Research
- University of West Attica – Research Laboratory of Social Administration
- University of the Peloponnese – Interdepartmental Master's Program in Business Organization and Management in the Agro-Food Sector
Partner Organizations - 🏛️ Social Entrepreneurship and Education Institutions
- Karditsa Development Agency S.A.
- Olympic Educational & Consulting Ltd.
- Sympoliteia Union – Union of Social and Solidarity Economy Entities of the Western Greece Region
Abstracts Submission Deadline
April 25, 2025
Notification of Acceptance
April 30, 2025
Conference Venue
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them. Project: “Open Business for Community Development – OBCD” Nr. 101056033
