Call for Papers
We invite scholars to join the Paper Development Workshop on Network Agency in Entrepreneurship at emlyon business school, Lyon, France, 26-27 May 2026.
During the workshop senior scholars will contribute to the workshop by presentating their latest insights and providing feedback in paper development sessions. In combination with social activities, we are aiming to foster a cross-disciplinary research community dedicated to the study of network agency in entrepreneurship. We welcome submissions of original research and advanced study designs from scholars at various career stages, particularly early-career researchers such as Ph.D students, postdoctoral fellows, and tenure-track assistant professors. The goal is to foster interactions and feedback to develop ideas for new projects, paper development, and progress in the field.
Organizing Team
Tom Elfring (emlyon business school)
Kim Klyver (University of Southern Denmark)
Elco van Burg (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam)
Yudi Hou (Tongji University & Adelaide University)
Invited Senior Scholars
Pia Arenius (emlyon business school)
Christian Lechner (LUISS Business School)
Joris Ebbers (Luiss Business School)
Katharina Scheidgen (BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg)
Stefano Tasselli (Univesrsity of Exeter)
Venue
The event will be held at emlyon business school, Lyon, France. The campus is conveniently located and easily accessible by public transportation. 4 Participation, Program, and Fees The workshop will take place in 26-27 May 2026. There is no registration or participation fee for the workshop, and catering including the dinner will be offered. However, space is limited to 30 participants.
Submission
Submission of Extended Abstract: Please submit your extended abstract (up to 1500 words) by February 24th, 2026 to following email address: NetworkEship2026@em-lyon.com
For more information, see https://shorturl.at/hgVdL
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Elco van Burg
Full Professor
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
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