Organized by ICSB and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation (OECD)
PARIS, FRANCE | NOVEMBER 3–4
https://icsb.org/icsb-events/paris/
On November 3–4, 2025, the OECD Conference Centre in Paris will host a transformative gathering. The International Council for Small Business, led by Dr. Ayman ElTarabishy, will bring together the world's most influential women entrepreneurs, policymakers, and changemakers.
In partnership with Camille Burnes, CEO of the Women Presidents Organization, and Jonathan Potter, Head of the Entrepreneurship Policy Unit at the OECD, and Rico Baldegger and Rita Grant, ICSB Board Members, this landmark event will unite global leaders around one powerful mission: breaking down the barriers that prevent women from realizing their full entrepreneurial potential.
In OECD countries, women are still only 75% as likely as men to start or manage new businesses. That's not just a statistic; that's billions in untapped economic potential waiting to be unlocked.
Call for Papers Summary
We welcome submissions centered around five core areas that reflect the ICSB Paris Signature Event agenda:
- Overcoming barriers to entrepreneurship;
- Finance and investment strategies for women-led ventures;
- Innovation and technology in women-led startups;
- Leadership and mentorship;
- Public/private partnerships and networks that support women's scaling and visibility in business.
Papers may include empirical research, case studies, applied programs, or policy analyses that offer scalable and actionable solutions in support of inclusive entrepreneurship.
Presentations will be organized within two main tracks: research papers delivered in structured academic sessions, and practice-based workshops or initiative showcases exploring global models and collaborative strategies. Each track will feature sessions designed to provoke dialogue, highlight lessons learned, and build cross-border partnerships.
Please submit a 300–500 word abstract by October 1, 2025.
Join ICSB and JICSB in shaping cutting-edge knowledge based on this Paris Signature Event through rigorous scholarship and real-world impact.
https://icsb.org/icsb-events/paris/
Guest Editors: Dr. Rita Grant and Dr. Rico Baldegger
Abstract deadline: October 1, 2025
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Ayman Tarabishy
The George Washington University
Arlington VA
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