Dear IECER friends,
dear researchers,
We are delighted to announce that the next IECER Conference will take place from
September 2–4, 2026, at the University of Foggia, Italy.
Set in the heart of the Apulia region, the University of Foggia offers an inspiring academic environment combined with the rich cultural heritage, warm hospitality, and vibrant atmosphere of southern Italy. IECER 2026 will bring together researchers, educators, and practitioners from around the world to engage in stimulating discussions, share innovative research, and build meaningful international connections.
We warmly invite you to join us for three days of insightful presentations, collaborative exchange, and memorable experiences in Foggia.
Further details regarding the Call for Papers and submission deadlines will be announced shortly. Please stay tuned for updates—we look forward to welcoming you to IECER 2026!
The IECER Committee
ABOUT THE IECER CONFERENCE
The Interdisciplinary European Conference on Entrepreneurship Research IECER is an annual international conference on entrepreneurship topics attracting scholars and delegates from academia, business and government officials from around the world. Founded in 2003 by the professors Jürgen Schmude & Michael Dowling, the mission of IECER is to advance interdisciplinary entrepreneurship research in Europe, providing researchers from a variety of disciplines the opportunity to discuss their latest research advancements. Conceived as a high-quality forum of entrepreneurship debate, the conference is held every year at different locations across Europe (e.g., Montpellier, Innsbruck, Lisbon, Siegen, Maastricht, Covilhã). Today, IECERs Scientific Board, consisting of a group of Entrepreneurship professors around Europe. IECER lives diversity, equality & inclusion and especially encourages young scholars and PhDs to present their work.
