As entrepreneurship-focused academicians, many of us wear multiple hats-researcher, educator, and ecosystem builder. Some of us primarily identify as scholars focused on publishing in high-quality peer-reviewed journals. Others identify first as educators dedicated to teaching entrepreneurship and developing students' entrepreneurial capabilities. And many of us also work to strengthen entrepreneurship in our communities through ecosystem-building initiatives.
CEEC is designed to bring these identities together in one place. Whether you are a seasoned educator, an established scholar, or just beginning your journey, CEEC offers an inclusive venue to share ideas, exchange feedback, and connect with colleagues who care about entrepreneurship research, pedagogy, and impact.
Join us at San Diego State University (San Diego, California) for CEEC 2026. Expect insightful presentations, engaging roundtable discussions, and ample opportunities to build collaborations across research, teaching, and practice.
2026 CEEC Entrepreneurship Research and Pedagogy Keynote Speakers
Dr. Roy Suddaby
Dr. Roy Suddaby is the Winspear Chair of Management at the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business, University of Victoria, Canada. He is an internationally regarded scholar of organizational theory and institutional change. His work focuses on the critical role of symbolic resources-legitimacy, authenticity, status, identity, and history-in management, organizations, and entrepreneurial ventures. He is the past Editor of the Academy of Management Review and is currently an Associate Editor of Academy of Management Collections and Human Resource Management Journal.
Dr. David L. Deeds
Dr. David L. Deeds is the Schulze Chair in Entrepreneurship at the University of St. Thomas and the Co-Founder and Executive Editor of The Entrepreneur and Innovation Exchange (www.EIX.org) and FamilyBusiness.org (www.FamilyBusiness.org). His work emphasizes research translation and the development of accessible, high-impact content for students, practitioners, and policymakers. He has published in leading outlets including Inc. Magazine, Journal of Business Venturing, Entrepreneurship Theory & Practice, Journal of Management Studies, Strategic Management Journal, Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal, Journal of Product Innovation Management, Journal of Engineering and Technology Management, Harvard Business Review, and numerous others.
Key Dates
February 27, 2026 – Roundtable proposal deadline (Research & Pedagogy / Experiential)
April 15–18, 2026 – CEEC 2026 pre-conference event and conference sessions
You can find additional details about the conference here: https://lavincenter.sdsu.edu/ceec
If CEEC sounds like a good fit for you, or for the multiple roles you play in our field, we encourage you to submit a proposal and join us in San Diego.