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To all fellow Social Entrepreneurship, Social Innovation, and Social Impact researchers, educators, and practitioners:

We are excited to announce the 22nd Annual Social Entrepreneurship Conference, to be held at IMD in Lausanne, Switzerland, April 30–May 2, 2026, in partnership with https://egade.tec.mx/en/home. Click or tap if you trust this link." data-auth="NotApplicable" target="_blank" rel="noopener">EGADE Business School del Tecnológico de Monterrey.

Conference webpage: https://www.imd.org/event/social-entrepreneurship/2026-04-30/conference/

Why Join Us?

The Annual Social Entrepreneurship Conference is the largest academic convening in the field, bringing together scholars, students, practitioners, and keynote speakers from around the world. It offers opportunities to engage with world-class researchers, participate in rich discussions, and connect with colleagues advancing work in social entrepreneurship, social innovation, sustainability, and social impact.

What to Expect
The program will feature:

• Parallel research paper sessions with discussants

• Expert panel discussions (3–5 panelists; interactive conversation format)

• Keynote presentations from leading scholars

Submission Details

Authors who wish to present their papers or lead a panel at the conference should submit a three-page abstract plus references (double-spaced, Times New Roman 12 pt) to 22annualSEconf@gmail.com. Abstracts will be double reviewed by our Board of Reviewers.

• Deadline for submissions: January 16, 2026

• Decision notifications: February 6, 2026

• Full papers due: March 31, 2026

We look forward to your participation.

Your Conference Co-Directors,

Sophie Bacq & Jill Kickul