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Program at a glance
3 days - lots of opportunities to share, learn and network
Preliminary program
The event programme will integrate elements of the ACEEU Forum, the Triple Helix Conference as well as the Ceremony of the 2024 Americas Triple E Awards.
NOTE: The 2024 programme is currently in development. The below table showcases the program from our 2023 event, thus giving you insights into the type of sessions you can expect in 2024.
Monday, 26 June 2023
Day 1
Time
Sessions
12:30 - 14:15
Forum Registration
The registration remains open during the entire event
14:15 - 15:00
Opening / Welcome Address
Josep Piqué
President of the Triple Helix Association
Prof. Dr. Thorsten Kliewe
Chair of the Accreditation Council for Entrepreneurial and Engaged Universities (ACEEU)
15:00 - 16:00
Keynote Addresss
Henry Etzkowitz
Co-Founder of the Triple Helix Association
16:00 - 16:10
Switching rooms
16:10 - 17:10
TRACK
Practice
Entrepreneurial Universities in Action
Petcha Kucha-style presentations of Triple E Awards finalists
"The Napkin That Started it All: UDD's Journey to Creating an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem"
Carlos Varela, Joaquín Lavín
Carlos Varela, Joaquín Lavín
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How to teach entrepreneurship to technical students in China, the syntecrative case study of Xi’an Jiaotong Liverpool University Taicang.
Gérard Martorell
Gérard Martorell
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We can change - The “secret” success story of a German hidden champion
Ralf Zastrau
Ralf Zastrau
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Nile University: Small, Young and Entrepreneurial
Heba Labib
Heba Labib
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FROM TECHNOLOGY TO SCALE: FULL 360° MISSION
Peter Schmieder
Peter Schmieder
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Practice
Community Engagement Initiatives
Petcha Kucha-style presentations of Triple E Awards finalists
Empowering the Next Generation of African Entrepreneurs
Christina Dinsmore
Christina Dinsmore
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Project ElevatED: An Initiative to Recruit, Train, and Retain the Next Generation of Education Professionals
Damon Andrew
Damon Andrew
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Brunel University London Young Scholars Programme
Henrik Blank
Henrik Blank
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Building capabilities in individuals and businesses through inclusive community engagement
John Mercer
John Mercer
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School-University Collaborations for the Advancement of Science and Society
Yael KAli
Yael KAli
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Semi-plenary
Environmental, Social and Governance
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Semi-plenary
European Innovation Capitals
17:10 - 17:30
Coffee Break
17:30 - 18:30
TRACK
Practice
SDG Education Programmes
Petcha Kucha-style presentations of Triple E Awards finalists
Impact of student-mentoring in Higher Education
Afke Bruinsma
Afke Bruinsma
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NOVA impACT! Challenges
Carla Portela
Carla Portela
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Linking science and society with entrepreneurial & intrapreneurial approaches to tackle the SDGs
Anna-Maria Krulis
Anna-Maria Krulis
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There is no transition without transformation: educating beyond discipline to create a more sustainable society
Maria Garcia Alvarez and Wanda Verstappen
Maria Garcia Alvarez and Wanda Verstappen
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Localizing SDGs through community-led social entrepreneurship
Norby Salonga
Norby Salonga
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Practice
Forward Force: insights from entrepreneurial leaders
Petcha Kucha-style presentations of Triple E Awards finalists
Instilling Sustainability in Higher Education: A Supply Chain Perspective
M. Ali Ülkü
M. Ali Ülkü
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Social Leapfrog Program
Joana Castro e Costa
Joana Castro e Costa
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Linking universities with aquaculture industries for sustainable futures
Andrea C. Alfaro
Andrea C. Alfaro
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E³UDRES², the Engaged and Entrepreneurial European University as Driver for Smart and Sustainable Regions - Implementation and coordination of a role model to develop the entrepreneurial and social potential of European universities
Hannes Raffaseder
Hannes Raffaseder
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"Human history is a race between education and catastrophe"
Houston Peschl
Houston Peschl
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Workshop
Mastering the Art of Crafting Project Proposals: the process
Workshop
Learn about ins and out of EU funded proposals. The session will cover various aspects of proposal development from its inception to the submission.
Adisa Ejubovic (Head of the EU Projects Unit at ACEEU), Hugo Buitrago (Higher Education Specialist at ACEEU)
Adisa Ejubovic (Head of the EU Projects Unit at ACEEU), Hugo Buitrago (Higher Education Specialist at ACEEU)
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Research
Academic Paper Presentations
TRACK
Research
Academic Paper Presentations
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Research
Academic Paper Presentations
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Research
Academic Paper Presentations
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Research
Academic Paper Presentations
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Research
Academic Paper Presentations
18:45 - 19:45
Plenary
Awards
ACEEU Awards
Initiative Awards
(EDI) Community Engagement Initiative of the Year
SDG Initiative of the Year
SDG Programme of the Year
Initiative Awards
(EDI) Community Engagement Initiative of the Year
SDG Initiative of the Year
SDG Programme of the Year
20:00 - 21:30
Welcome Cocktail / Reception
Hosted in the garden of La Salle University
Tuesday, 27 June 2023
Day 2
Time
Sessions
8:30 - 9:30
TRACK
Practice
Unveiling Excellence in Entrepreneurship and Engagement: flagship universities and the role of ACEEU
Practice Presentations
Track
Research
Academic Paper Presentations
Track
Research
Academic Paper Presentations
Track
Research
Academic Paper Presentations
Track
Research
Academic Paper Presentations
Track
Research
Academic Paper Presentations
Track
Research
Academic Paper Presentations
09:30 - 9:40
Transition to other rooms
9:40 - 11:00
Track
SDG Workshop
SDG 1: No poverty
Track
SDG Workshop
SDG 2: Zero hunger
Track
SDG Workshop
SDG 3: Good health and well-being
Track
SDG Workshop
SDG 4: Quality education
TRACK
Discussion Panel
Envisioning the Universities of the Future: entrepreneurial, engaged, sustainable?
TRACK
Workshop
Mastering the Art of Crafting Project Proposals: from idea to concept
Workshop
The workshop will cover the mechanics behind converting inspiring ideas into realistic concepts. The bespoke tools will be used to facilitate this process.
Adisa Ejubovic (Head of the EU Projects Unit at ACEEU), Hugo Buitrago (Higher Education Specialist at ACEEU)
Adisa Ejubovic (Head of the EU Projects Unit at ACEEU), Hugo Buitrago (Higher Education Specialist at ACEEU)
Track
THA Pitching Session
Pitching Stage 1
Track
Research
THA Paper Development Workshop
11:00 - 11:20
Coffee and Networking Break
11:20 - 12:20
TRACK
Practice
Entrepreneurship Education
Petcha Kucha-style presentations of Triple E Awards finalists
Toward Indigenous Economic Reconciliation: Indigenous Advancement of Cultural Entrepreneurs (IACE) Program
Brent Mainprize
Brent Mainprize
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From lab to market: Mentoring students and scientists
Eryadi K Masli
Eryadi K Masli
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Students engaging the social enterprise ecosystem for community capacity building
Andrew Baird
Andrew Baird
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Knowledge creation and human capital for development: the role of graduate entrepreneurship education
Yazid Abdullahi Abubakar
Yazid Abdullahi Abubakar
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STr-EATS drives change!
Yulia Krijthe
Yulia Krijthe
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TRACK
Practice
Forward Force: insights from entrepreneurial leaders
Petcha Kucha-style presentations of Triple E Awards finalists
A case study of a research-engaged and entrepreneurial university
Mohammad Santally
Mohammad Santally
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Leading the way: From the Smallest Particles to the Biggest Energy Solutions
Ghada Nafie
Ghada Nafie
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Diamond Leadership!
Ahmed Onsy
Ahmed Onsy
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Bulldozer in Action: Bridging the Underdog to the Top
Noor Azizi Ismail
Noor Azizi Ismail
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Creating Effective internal and external consortiums to deliver innovation to business communities: top tips
Mandy Parkinson
Mandy Parkinson
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UBT - Smart Self Sustain Innovation based Ecosystem (Smart City)
Edmond Hajrizi
Edmond Hajrizi
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TRACK
Practice
Entrepreneurial Universities in Action
Petcha Kucha-style presentations of Triple E Awards finalists
The Power of Innovation: How Botswana Accountancy College (BAC) is Nurturing Entrepreneurial Spirit and Fostering Innovative Solutions
JACOB HOLLAND,THABANG OLEBOGENG
JACOB HOLLAND,THABANG OLEBOGENG
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UNIVERSIDAD EMPRENDEDORA
Gina Lorena Santana Zuleta
Gina Lorena Santana Zuleta
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Ahead of Tomorrow: Systems of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Adam Cragg
Adam Cragg
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QUT: ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR THE REAL WORLD
Glen Murphy
Glen Murphy
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University of Porto: an Entrepreneurial University “without walls”
Joana Resende
Joana Resende
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How to hack the university to increase student entrepreneurs' engagement (and stay out of trouble).
Nimrod Klayman
Nimrod Klayman
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Track
Research
Academic Paper Presentations
Track
Research
Academic Paper Presentations
Track
Research
Academic Paper Presentations
TRACK
Practice
Community Engagement Initiatives
Petcha Kucha-style presentations of Triple E Awards finalists
Partnering for Innovative Solutions in Rural Healthcare.
Daniel Corr, Reetika Dhawan, Trudie Milner, Robert Trenschel
Daniel Corr, Reetika Dhawan, Trudie Milner, Robert Trenschel
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Nurturing Leadership Excellence: Empowering Global Nurses and Midwives Virtually – A Community Engagement Initiative
Abigail Green
Abigail Green
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Youth Talks: Empowering young people through a global consultation and AI analysis
Marine Hadengue, Kristy Anamoutou
Marine Hadengue, Kristy Anamoutou
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10 Entrepreneurial Programs Enrich the Minority Landscape
Maya Durnovo
Maya Durnovo
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Inspired Research, Real Impact: Confronting Climate Change in Canada's North through Community-Based Partnership
Charity Parr-Vasquez
Charity Parr-Vasquez
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Track
Research
Academic Paper Presentations
Track
Research
Academic Paper Presentations
Track
Research
Academic Paper Presentations
12:20 - 12:30
Transfer to other rooms
12:30 - 13:50
Track
Workshop
SDG 5: Gender equality
Track
Workshop
SDG 6: Clean water and sanitation
Track
Workshop
SDG 7: Affordable and clean energy
Track
Workshop
SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth
TRACK
Discussion Panel
Universities as Innovation Engines: Building critical skills and competencies
TRACK
Meeting
ACEEU Members Meeting (invite only)
Track
THA Pitching Session
Pitching Stage 1
Track
Research
THA Paper Development Workshop
13:50 - 15:00
Lunch & Networking Break
15:00 - 16:00
Keynotes
Lourdes Casanova
Director Emerging Markets Institute, Senior Lecturer at S.C. Johnson School of Management, Cornell University
16:00 - 16:10
Transfer to other rooms
16:10 - 17:10
TRACK
Practice
Forward Force: insights from entrepreneurial leaders
Petcha Kucha-style presentations of Triple E Awards finalists
Making a Difference in People's Lives
Ghada El-Kot
Ghada El-Kot
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Building an inclusive innovation ecosystem in the Inland Southern California
Rosibel Ochoa
Rosibel Ochoa
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Technology Transfer Office (TTO) and Academic Entrepreneurship Role towards Strengthening Research University (RUs) Entrepreneurial Innovation Ecosystem
Mass Hareeza Ali
Mass Hareeza Ali
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Student-Powered Economic Development-Revitalizing the Poorest City in America.
Michelle Conway, Caitlin Long, Rodney S. Ridley, Sr. , Lizette Epps
Michelle Conway, Caitlin Long, Rodney S. Ridley, Sr. , Lizette Epps
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Always look on the "why" side of life
Rafael Ventura
Rafael Ventura
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TRACK
Practice
Championing Innovation and Entrepreneurship Support
Petcha Kucha-style presentations of Triple E Awards finalists
Innovative approaches to conducting workshops at a regional university: Story across 33 square kilometres
Rajni Chand, Afshana Anzeg, Raveena Goundar
Rajni Chand, Afshana Anzeg, Raveena Goundar
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Building Research Commercialization Capacity at a Non-Research-Oriented University: The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Thomas S. Lyons and Jennifer Skjellum
Thomas S. Lyons and Jennifer Skjellum
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AIT Entrepreneurship Center Team – Creation of an Inclusive Multicultural Learning Environment
Dieter Trau
Dieter Trau
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Innovation and Engagement for Industry Transformation in Agriculture
Jun Zhou
Jun Zhou
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Launching a Thousand Dreams
Venkatapparao Mummalaneni
Venkatapparao Mummalaneni
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TRACK
Practice
SDG Initiatives
Petcha Kucha-style presentations of Triple E Awards finalists
Future of Real Estate Greening in Egypt
Ayman Ismail, Dalia Abd-Allah
Ayman Ismail, Dalia Abd-Allah
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Eco-I North West: A novel approach to fostering sustainable innovation in the small business community
Graeme Heyes, Christopher Taylor
Graeme Heyes, Christopher Taylor
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Harmonisation of education contributing to SDGs
Harsha Ratnaweera
Harsha Ratnaweera
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Clean&Circle - bringing science and business together
Yana Toplaova
Yana Toplaova
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Driving towards tomorrow's campus with vehicle-to-grid EV technology
William Van Ausdal
William Van Ausdal
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Track
Semi-plenary
Entrepreneurial Universities
Track
Semi-plenary
Sustainable Areas of Innovation: Green & Digital Science Parks
TRACK
Practice
Engaged and Green Universities
Petcha Kucha-style presentations of Triple E Awards finalists
Redefining Interdependent Partnerships to Solve Regional Economic Challenges
James Schmidt, Michael Carney
James Schmidt, Michael Carney
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Responsabilidad social, una apuesta formativa para la transformación de territorios en Colombia
Claudia Andrea Betancur Rojas
Claudia Andrea Betancur Rojas
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Engineering a Sustainable Future: Sensitize, Transform, Act Together
Jeanne Longlune
Jeanne Longlune
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Fostering sustainably-minded campus communities – Inspiring Lives
Ulrike Gross
Ulrike Gross
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Empowering Future Innovators: The IT Business School's Contribution to Entrepreneurial Education and Technology Venture
Ines Ben Bouhouch
Ines Ben Bouhouch
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17:10 - 17:30
Coffee & Networking Break
17:30 - 18:30
Track
AWARDS
ACEEU Triple E Awards
Individual Awards
Entrepreneurial Leader of the Year
Entrepreneurial Educator of the Year
Individual Awards
Entrepreneurial Leader of the Year
Entrepreneurial Educator of the Year
Track
Research
Academic Paper Presentations
Track
Research
Academic Paper Presentations
Track
Research
Academic Paper Presentations
Track
Research
Academic Paper Presentations
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Research
Academic Paper Presentations
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Research
Academic Paper Presentations
18:30 - 18:45
Time to change rooms
18:45 - 19:45
Plenary
Awards
ACEEU Triple E Awards Ceremony
Institutional Awards
Entrepreneurial University of the Year
Engaged University of the Year
Green University of the Year
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem of the Year
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Team of the Year
Institutional Awards
Entrepreneurial University of the Year
Engaged University of the Year
Green University of the Year
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem of the Year
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Team of the Year
19:45 - 20:00
Transition to dinner location
5-10 minute walk
From 20:00
Conference Dinner
Barcelona Science Museum
Enjoy the conference dinner at Barcelona's famous Science Museum. Have a drink and go for a tour into the Museum before you enjoy a delicious dinner on the Museum's Science Square.
Enjoy the conference dinner at Barcelona's famous Science Museum. Have a drink and go for a tour into the Museum before you enjoy a delicious dinner on the Museum's Science Square.
Wednesday, 28 June 2023
Day 3
Time
Sessions
8:30 - 9:30
TRACK
Agora Thematic Dialogue
Disrupted by Technologies: the role of entrepreneurial and engaged universities in a changing society
Track
Research
Academic Paper Presentations
Track
Research
Academic Paper Presentations
Track
Research
Academic Paper Presentations
Track0
Research
Academic Paper Presentations
Track
Research
Academic Paper Presentations
Track2
Research
Academic Paper Presentations
09:30 - 9:40
Transition to other rooms
9:40 - 11:00
Track
Workshop
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Track
Workshop
SDG 10: Reduced inequality
Track
Workshop
SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities
Track
Workshop
SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production
TRACK
Discussion Panel
Mastering Quality, Excellence and Impact in Entrepreneurship and Engagement
TRACK
Practice
Insights from ACEEU-accredited Institutions: approaches and success stories
Practice Presentations
Track
THA Pitching Session
Pitching Stage 1
Track
Research
THA Paper Development Workshop
11:00 - 11:20
Coffee and Networking Break
11:20 - 12:20
TRACK
Practice
Community Engagement Initiatives
Petcha Kucha-style presentations of Triple E Awards finalists
Smallholder Farmer Development Initiative in South Africa
Nomali Ngobese
Nomali Ngobese
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Developing empathetic physicians and fostering healthcare equity through sustainable campus-community partnerships.
Rosangela Boyd
Rosangela Boyd
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A Design Thinking Case Study: Design and Implement a Holistic Success Framework for Medical Students during Dedicated Exam Preparation Periods
Laura Fillmore
Laura Fillmore
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Stakeholder engagement: shifting the power in relationships.
Andy Coppins, Deborah Hinds
Andy Coppins, Deborah Hinds
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ENVISAGE: ENABLING VISIONS AND GROWING EXPECTATIONS Empower.Connect.Thrive.
Laura Miller
Laura Miller
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TRACK
Practice
Entrepreneurship Education
Petcha Kucha-style presentations of Triple E Awards finalists
From Higher Education to the market is a small step
Emanuele Pizzurno
Emanuele Pizzurno
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Let's talk about the F word in Entrepreneurship
Samer Yammine
Samer Yammine
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Creating an inclusive transdisciplinary entrepreneurial campus
Darsel Keane
Darsel Keane
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How Innov8x Reduces Concepts to Practice
Sid Saleh
Sid Saleh
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International Entrepreneurship Competition - The Case of UCI and Tecnopuc
Daniela Eckert, Jorge Audy
Daniela Eckert, Jorge Audy
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TRACK
Practice
Forward Force: insights from entrepreneurial leaders
Petcha Kucha-style presentations of Triple E Awards finalists
Heba Labib: pro-active and empowering ecosystem builder
Heba Labib
Heba Labib
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The future ahead for entrepreneurship
Xavier-Henri Hervé
Xavier-Henri Hervé
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Open Incubator: Empowering Ireland's Student Innovators
Joseph Lanzillotta
Joseph Lanzillotta
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The toolbox for empathic innovation
David Fernandez Rivas
David Fernandez Rivas
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Boosting Regional Economic Diversity through Entrepreneurship
Siobhan Curran
Siobhan Curran
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Track
Research
Academic Paper Presentations
Track
Research
Academic Paper Presentations
Track
Research
Academic Paper Presentations
Track0
Research
Academic Paper Presentations
Track
Research
Academic Paper Presentations
Track2
Research
Academic Paper Presentations
12:20 - 12:30
Transfer to other rooms
12:30 - 13:50
Track
Workshop
SDG 13: Climate action
Track
Workshop
SDG 14: Life below water
Track
Workshop
SDG 15: Life on land
Track
Workshop
SDG 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions
TRACK
Discussion Panel
Hidden Champions in the Spotlight: insight from entrepreneurial and engaged universities
TRACK
Practice
Mastering the Art of Crafting Project Proposals: storytelling
Workshop
Learn how to write proposals in an engaging and captivating way and win reviews’ hearts. The session will explore different ways your proposal can stand out in the crowd of other proposals.
Adisa Ejubovic (Head of the EU Projects Unit at ACEEU), Hugo Buitrago (Higher Education Specialist at ACEEU)
Adisa Ejubovic (Head of the EU Projects Unit at ACEEU), Hugo Buitrago (Higher Education Specialist at ACEEU)
Track
THA Pitching Session
Pitching Stage 1
Track
Research
THA Paper Development Workshop
13:50 - 15:00
Lunch & Networking Break
15:00 - 16:00
Keynote Address
Soumitra Dutta
Dean of Said Business School at the University of Oxford
16:00 - 16:10
Transfer to other rooms
16:10 - 17:10
TRACK
Panel Discussion
The Path Towards Sustainable Universities
Track
Semi-plenary
Editors Session
17:10 - 17:30
Coffee & networking break
17:30 - 18:00
Conference Closure