About ESI
The Entrepreneurship for Sustainability & Impact (ESI) is an annual conference hosted by the Center for Entrepreneurship & Organizational Excellence (CEOE) – Qatar University. It is one of the leading entrepreneurship conferences in the MENA region. ESI is a community of scholars and practitioners interested in entrepreneurship, innovation, and organizational excellence research, teaching and practice. Our mission is to provide a forum for sharing ideas and interaction to advance entrepreneurship and organizational excellence research in the region. The objectives of ESI is to foster research collaborations among our members; share experiences on entrepreneurship and innovation practices; and develop policies that address economic, social and environmental challenges. Details of last year's conference can be found here
Submission Guidelines
We welcome submission of abstracts and/or papers. Please submit a 1000-1500 word extended abstract (about 4 to 5 pages excluding references, appendices and other material) as a proposal for consideration at the conference. Full papers will also be accepted into the submission system. At least one author must attend the conference for the proposed paper to be included in the conference program.
Research Impact
As a vital part of the ESI conference, participants are invited to engage in a reflective exercise on the implications of their research. For each accepted paper for presentation, a written piece of at least 150 words that presents the potential social/economic/business impact of their research. This section is designed to encourage scholars to think beyond the academic sphere and consider how their research can contribute to or influence societal aspects such as public policy, community health, environmental sustainability, business development, technological innovation, education, or social justice. Please note that, you need to upload the extended abstract and/or paper (in PDF or WORD file) as an attachment to complete the submission.
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About CEOE
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Center for Entrepreneurship & Organizational Excellence (CEOE) is a research center within the College of Business & Economics at Qatar University. Through outstanding research and policy works, experiential learning, distinctive capacity building, and community outreach, the CEOE aims to make a profound impact on the way organizations in Qatar conduct business and the way their businesses affect Qatar. The CEOE activities include research and policy work, teaching, case development, consultancy, and training. It has a track record in working with government agencies and the private sector to develop innovative solutions.