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10th EMES International Research Conference on Social Enterprise – Call for abstract and panel proposals – deadline 6 April 2025
The EMES International Research Network, in partnership with the Rotterdam School of Management of Erasmus University Rotterdam and Utrecht University announces the 10th EMES International Research Conference on Social Enterprise on the theme ‘Scaling Through Communities: The Role of Social Entrepreneurs and Social Enterprises in Boosting Societal Transitions’.
The conference will take place from 3-7 November 2025 and will take place in two different cities: Rotterdam (3-5 November) and Utrecht (5-7 November).
In the face of unprecedented ecological, social, democratic, demographic and economic challenges, there is a growing need for transformative change that moves beyond incremental improvements. The ‘SE field’ (social enterprises, social entrepreneurship, the social and solidarity economy, and social innovation) with its community-centered approaches, is increasingly recognized as a key actor in fostering a deep transition towards a more equitable, sustainable and just society. The conference seeks to explore the strategies, innovations, partnerships and contexts that enable SE to drive systemic change while scaling its impact across diverse contexts, rooted in the historical resilience seen in institutions for collective action, spanning a millennium and highlighting the potential of community self-governance as both a scalable and sustainable model. At the core of this conference is the recognition that SE does not take place in isolation but is embedded in complex networks of relationships with communities, public institutions, for-profit businesses, non-governmental organizations and social movements.
Abstract and panel proposals should be submitted ultimately 6 April 2025 according to the guidelines in the call; consult the conference website for more details.
