9th ENTERYNG Workshop

The 9^th ENTERYNG Workshop (ENTreprenEurship Research workshop for YouNG scholars) was held in the beautiful city of Bergamo from May 25th to May 26th, 2023. The workshop, formerly known as the AEM-TIM workshop and DREAMT-CYFE workshop, was organized by University of Bergamo, University of Pavia, and University of Naples Federico II, and it was co-financed by the ECSB – European Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

The workshop provided a remarkable platform for young researchers from around the world to present their research in the fields of entrepreneurship, innovation, internationalization, and family business. We were thrilled to receive a tremendous response and accepted 24 submissions from talented PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers representing 15 different universities and 8 countries. 

The event featured distinguished keynote speakers who enriched the workshop with their profound knowledge and insights. Prof. Stefano Paleari (university of Bergamo) and Prof. Howard E. Aldrich (University of North Carolina) opened the first day with their inspiring speeches “The future of research in Europe: comparing the policies for talent attractiveness” and “Preparing to write an academic paper”. On the second day, professors David Audretsch and Erik Lehmann shared their knowledge about “Publishing in Entrepreneurship”. 

Both days were filled with several presentations and discussions within the fields of entrepreneurial finance and growth, international business, green entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial university, innovation, family business and SMEs, entrepreneurial ecosystems, and entrepreneurial education. The presentations and discussions were stimulating, reflecting the cutting-edge research and innovative ideas presented by the young researchers. 

The networking opportunities were exceptional, allowing young scholars to connect with peers who share their passion for entrepreneurship research. We hope that the connections made during the workshop will foster future collaborations and research endeavors. 

We would like to thank the organization committee: Davide Hahn, Giovanna Magnani, Tommaso Minola, Ivana Quinto, Pierluigi Rippa, and Antonella Zucchella, from University of Bergamo, University of Pavia, and University of Naples Federico II, for their diligent efforts in bringing this event to life.

Authors: Davide Hahn and Nicoletta Frigeni, Center for Young and Family Enterprise (University of Bergamo)