Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII) has been organizing Biennial Conferences on Entrepreneurship since 1994. These conferences provide a forum for researchers, educators, and practitioners to share their research findings and experiences in entrepreneurship development. Deliberations on contemporary issues of relevance and interest have opened up new avenues to advance entrepreneurship on a much broader scale. The conferences are organized under the aegis of the Centre for Research in Entrepreneurship Education and Development (CREED), set up by EDII. EDII has organized sixteen Biennial Conferences from 1994 to 2025.

In line with the sixteen biennial conferences held over the past 32 years, the 17th Biennial Conference on Entrepreneurship continues to serve as an established forum for researchers, educators, and practitioners to share their ideas and research findings with other researchers, professionals and thinkers in the field. This conference provides an opportunity to exchange feedback and refine their research pursuits. Researchers are invited to contribute papers and reports that explore and expand upon the field of entrepreneurship theory and practice.

Submission Guidelines

All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference:

• An Extended Abstract (about 2000 words) should be submitted through the conference website (conference.ediindia.org) by August 7, 2026.
• Decision on Acceptance of Extended Abstract will be made by August 14, 2026.
• Submission of the full paper by November 13, 2026. [Full paper should not be more than 5000 words, typed double space, APA style of referencing, refer guidelines available on conference website].
• Decisions on Acceptance of Full Papers will be made by November 27, 2026.
• Last Date for Registration by December 31, 2026

Selected papers will be appreciated based on merit.

List of Topics

• Entrepreneurship Policy, Governance, and Ecosystems
• Entrepreneurship Theory, Practice, and New Venture Development
• Innovation, Technology, and Digital Entrepreneurship
• Entrepreneurship Education and Capability Development
• Cognitive, Behavioral, and Psychological Aspects of Entrepreneurship
• Inclusive Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation
• Sustainability, ESG, and Responsible Entrepreneurship
• Entrepreneurship, Society, and Cultural Context
• Family Business and Ventures
• Emerging Perspectives and Cross-Cutting Research

Committees

Program Committee

• Dr. Sunil Shukla, Conference Host and Director General, EDII, Ahmedabad, India
• Dr. Satyajit Majumdar, Conference Chair and Distinguished Adjunct Professor, EDII, Ahmedabad, India
• Mr. Ganpathi Batthini, In-Charge – Library and Information Centre, & Coordinator, CREED, EDII, Ahmedabad

Organizing committee

• Dr. Satya Ranjan Acharya, Professor & Director, Department of Entrepreneurship Education, EDII, Ahmedabad
• Dr. Amit Kumar Dwivedi, Professor and Director, Department of Government Projects, EDII, Ahmedabad
• Dr. Pankaj Bharti, Associate Professor and In-Charge-Western Regional Office, EDII, Ahmedabad
• Dr. Abdul Razak, Associate Faculty, EDII, Ahmedabad
• Dr. Suman Kumar Das, Assistant Professor, EDII, Ahmedabad
• Dr.Sonali Narbariya, EDII, Ahmedabad
• Dr. Tiyasa Mishra, Academic Associate, EDII, Ahmedabad
• Dr. Rajat Sharma, Entrepreneurship Expert, EDII, Ahmedabad

Venue

Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India

Bhat, Gandhinagar – 382 428, Gujarat, India

Tel: (+91) (79) 6910 4900 / 4999;Fax: (+91) (79) 23969164 

Email:conference@ediindia.org

Contact

Mr. Ganapathi Batthini

Conference Coordinator

Email: conference@ediindia.org,

Cell & WhatsApp Number: 93270 45345

Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India

Bhat, Gandhinagar – 382 428, Gujarat, India

Tel: (+91) (79) 6910 4900 / 4999

Email: conference@ediindia.org, Website: conference.ediindia.org