7th SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP SUMMIT – SES2025
"Social Value Creation for a Better World"
27th & 28th August, 2025
Barranquilla, Colombia & Online
Host institution:
Universidad del Norte (Barranquilla, Colombia)
***DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS EXTENDED: May 30, 2025***
https://www.elanet-se.org/social-entrepreneurship-summit-2025/
The Social Entrepreneurship Summit (SES2025), hosted by Universidad del Norte and supported by ELANET, invites academics, practitioners, social entrepreneurs, and policy makers to submit contributions that address pressing societal challenges through social entrepreneurship. With a focus on innovation, impact, inclusion, and ecosystem development, SES2025 will feature presentations, roundtables, and a Social Entrepreneurship Fair. Participants may present in English or Spanish, onsite or online.
Key Topics Include:
- Innovative Social Enterprise Models
- Technology for Social Good
- Measuring Social Impact
- Ecosystem and Policy Support
- Education & Training in Social Entrepreneurship
- Social Economy in Emerging Markets
- Inclusive Entrepreneurship & Disadvantaged Groups
What are the participation styles:
- Academic Presentation: We welcome all types of scientific research, including literature reviews, conceptual papers, case studies, and qualitative/quantitative research.
- University Initiatives Presentation: Universities are invited to showcase their exemplary cases on how to support/stimulate social entrepreneurship through teaching, research, or outreach activities.
- Practitioner's Presentation: Social enterprises, practitioners, and government officials are encouraged to share their ideas and experiences on the topic by presenting their cases, best practices, and challenges to a broader audience to create awareness, establish new connections, and receive feedback.
- Round Table Debates: Proposals are welcome to open up debates on challenging topics in support of social entrepreneurship.
How to submit?
Abstracts of 1,000 words are required for all submissions, which should mention one of the above types and elaborate on proposed ideas. Both English and Spanish presentations are welcome. All submissions will be subject to peer review.
Submissions are via Easychair: https://easychair.org/my/conference?conf=ses20250
Important dates:
- Abstract Submission Deadline: May 30
- Notification of Acceptances: June 20, 2025
- Deadline for Registrations: Aug 1, 2025
- Summit Dates: 27 and 28 August, 2025
Special Issue:
This edition of the Social Entrepreneurship Summit is connected to a special issue in Academia (Scopus, Q2) titled: "Inclusive Entrepreneurship as a Way Forward to Overcome Marginalization among Latin American Communities." This SI invites contributions (conceptual, empirical, and case-based) that explore how inclusive entrepreneurship can empower marginalized populations, such as women, migrants, refugees, rural entrepreneurs, and informal workers, amongst others, by improving access to resources, reducing systemic barriers, and creating sustainable social and economic value. During the Summit, we will host a PDW for selected submissions.
More information about the SI: https://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/calls-for-papers/inclusive-entrepreneurship-a-way-forward-overcome-marginalization-among-latin
More info:
Abel Diaz Gonzalez (Maastricht University) – abel.diazgonzalez@maastrichtuniversity.nl
Juan Pablo Escorcia (Universidad del Norte) – juane@uninorte.edu.co
Jahir Lombana (Universidad del Norte) – lombanaj@uninorte.edu.co
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Abel Diaz Gonzalez
Assistant Professor, Department of Organization, Strategy and Entrepreneurship
School of Business and Economics, Maastricht University
The Netherlands
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