From: Ulla.Hytti@tse.fi [mailto:Ulla.Hytti@tse.fi]
ICSB World Conference 2007 in Turku, Finland on 13-15 June, 2007
Turku School of Economics will be hosting the International Council for Small Business (ICSB) World Conference on 13-15 June, 2007 in Turku, Finland. The Conference theme is "At the Crossroads of East and West: New Opportunities for Entrepreneurship and Small Business". The conference is targeted at researchers, policy makers, educators and practitioners and will attract conference delegates from all over the world.
The Keynote Speakers include speakers from academia (prof. William B. Gartner, Clemson University, USA & prof. Slavica Singer, JJ Strossmeyer University, Croatia), from policymaking (Ms. Kirsi Ekrooth-Manssila, head of Unit, DG for Enterprise & Industry, European Commission & Mr Mauri Pekkarinen, Finnish Minister of Trade and Industry) and from business (f.ex. Dr Ganesh Natajaran, MD and Deputy Chairman of Zensar Technologies, India). The ICSB 2007 will also feature an impressive Parallel Session programme as the review process was very competitive. The Tracks offer both research and practice-oriented insights on a range of interesting topics – some well-established, some new and emerging in the field of entrepreneurship.
In addition, on 12 June a Pre-Conference on Entrepreneurship Policy will be arranged as part of the European Day of the Entrepreneur. In the Policy Forum innovative measures in fostering entrepreneurship as well as practices in supporting growth-oriented and innovative firms - case Finland will be discussed. Further information and application details available from the website http://www.icsb2007.org
The social programme includes the Night of the Entrepreneur Welcome Reception at the Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova Museum, optional Cruise and Dinner at the beautiful archipelago and the Conference Dinner in the Holiday Club Cariabia hotel. We have also made some suggestions for your families to enjoy during the conference days as well as for post-conference tours. More information at the conference website: http://www.icsb2007.org The Turku City Tourist information office will also have a stand at the Conference site for your questions and bookings.
The advantageous early-bird registration fee is available until 30 April. It is also strongly recommended to book the hotel accommodation by this date.
Registration and hotel reservation forms and contact information for the hotels and a lot of more information of the conference is available from the conference website: http://www.icsb2007.org
In case you need more information or any other help please do not hesitate to contact us at the ICSB 2007 Conference Office:
e-mail info@icsb2007.org or at tel +358 2 4814 484
We look forward to meeting you in Turku, Finland in June!
Antti Paasio (Conference Chair) and Ulla Hytti (Conference Manager)
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"ICSB is going to be most impressive this year - a wide array of good papers from around the world in a great location. I am definitely looking forward to the adventure. I noticed some new topics and new looks at older themes. There are quite a few "theme" tracks that should have appeal to educators and practitioners as well as scholars. Go to www.icsb2007.org to see for yourself!" -- Norris Krueger