in4in Network Conference 2017 Entrepreneurship and Innovation for Competitiveness 29 th of November to 1 st of December 2017 Vietnamese German University Hanoi University of Science and Technology
Greetings Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are an important players in the global economy. This is especially true in the case of emerging countries like Vietnam. For this reason, it is quite important to understand how this type of firms can respond to the strategic challenges that markets demand. The dynamic process of internationalization of economies around the world contests the existing understanding of the role of SMEs further. This context demands dedicated attention to understand how entrepreneurial actions and innovation contribute to enhance the growth in emerging countries. in4in is pleased to invite you to its International Conferences and Business Award Ceremonies to be held in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Being a part of this initiative of in4in you have the opportunity to participate in two conferences and award ceremonies as well as excursions focusing on entrepreneurship, innovation and the future of SME promotion. We look forward to welcoming you Prof. Dr. Utz Dornberger
Agenda DATE TIME PROGRAMM Wednesday, 29 th November Ho Chi Minh City 09:00 16:00 International Conference on Entrepreneurship and Innovation for Competitiveness: Unlocking SME s potentials under evolving challenges and opportunities in the markets. 17:00 20:00 Best Innovators Award Ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City Thursday, 30th November Ho Chi Minh City From 14.00 Sightseeing in Ho Chi Minh City Departure to Hanoi Friday, 1st December Hanoi Saturday, 2nd December Hanoi 09:00 14:00 17:00 20:00 6. International Conference on Emerging Challenges: Strategic Integration (ICECH 2017) German - Vietnamese Best Business Idea Award Ceremony Sightseeing in Hanoi
International Conference on Entrepreneurship and Innovation for Competitiveness Vietnamese-German University and Leipzig University are organizing the International Conference on Entrepreneurship and Innovation for Competitiveness: Unlocking SME s potentials under evolving challenges and opportunities in the markets. Academicians, practitioners, policy makers, and entrepreneurs from around the world are welcome to share their research, ideas, and experiences related to the challenges that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face around the globe. This conference is an unique event which brings together both Asian and other international researchers in the field of management and economics to discuss current challenges, projects, and new approaches about entrepreneurship and innovation research. The conference also intends to contribute to the promotion and development of SMEs and innovation through strategy generation, development of best practices and policy-level guidelines in the relevant areas. Important Dates Extended Abstract Submission Deadline: 30 August 2017 Notification of Acceptance: 15 September 2017 Final Full Paper & Copyright Transfer Due: 15 October 2017 Registration Deadline: 30 October 2017 More Information: www.sept.uni-leipzig.de/intelligenceforinnovation/conferences
Best Innovators Award Vietnamese German University and Leipzig University collaboratively organizes The Best Innovators Award in Ho Chi Minh City an annual event since 2013. Young entrepreneurs under the age of 35 are invited to present business plans that have high potential to add an outstanding contribution to Vietnam s rapidly growing economy. Key facts: Annuallymore than 100 innovative ideas were registered 50 ideas were selected for intensive training in innovation management Out of 50 ideas, finally 20 further developed innovative ideas were presented to jury in the first round of the Best Innovators Award 5 Awards, 3.000 EUR City of Leipzig is the main sponsor Follow-up: coaching for developing the innovative idea to business idea More Information: www.innovators.vn
6. International Conference on Emerging Challenges (ICECH 2017) Hanoi University of Science and Technology and Leipzig University jointly organize the 6th International Conference on Emerging Challenges: Strategic Integration (ICECH2017) in Hanoi. ICECH2017 is welcoming participants from around the world, with broad and diverse research interests. ICECH2017 calls for papers on (but not limited to) the following topics: SMEs with strategic integration Production and Supply Chain Management Strategic Integration in International Management Creativity, Innovation, and Technology Knowledge Management to Strategic Integration Marketing Management, Human Resources Management, Financial Management Organization Behavior E-business and Information Technology Social Issues in Strategic Integration Other Emerging Issues in dealing with strategic integration Important Dates Paper Submission Deadline: 15 September 2017 Notification of Acceptance: 30 September 2017 Final Paper & Copyright Transfer Due: 15 October 2017 Author Registration Deadline: 10 November 2017 More Information: sites.google.com/a/sem.hut.edu.vn/icech2017_en/
German Vietnam Best Business Idea Award Hanoi University of Science and Technology and Leipzig University are proud to announce the 5 th German Vietnam Best Business Idea Award 2017. Since 2013 The Best Business Idea Award has been playing the role of a vibrant platform for encouraging and recognizing the role of the young start-up entrepreneurs in developing knowledge-based enterprises in Hanoi. The focus of this initiative is to encourage and assist the efforts of the students to bring technology innovation in the market through developing real business plans and launching the business successfully in the market. Every year, large number of students attend the innovation and business plan training programs. Among them around 100 participants compete for the award with their business idea in the final phase of the competition. The award is sponsored by different international companies active in Vietnam. More Information: http://sept.edu.vn/ or http://int.sie.vn/
Registration and Scholarships Please confirm your participation in the in4in Network Conference 2017 in Vietnam by sending an email to one of our coordinators until 30 of June 2017. yonni.cuero@uni-leipzig.de or cberrones-flemmig@uni-leipzig.de The participation is free of charge. Please don t hesitate to contact us if you need assistance in booking an accommodation in Vietnam. The International SEPT Program will provide 5 scholarships with a value of 1.000 EUR to co-finance the travel expenses of participants from in4in members. If you are interested then please apply with an abstract of your proposed paper for both conferences in Vietnam until 30 of August 2017. The selection committee at International SEPT Program will take a final decision until 15 of September 2017.
Contact Coordinators: Mr. Yonni Cuero Tel: +49 341 97 39 765 E-mail: yonni.cuero@uni-leipzig.de Dr. Claudia Berrones-Flemmig Tel: +49 341 97 39 765 E-Mail: cberrones-flemmig@uni-leipzig.de Universität Leipzig International SEPT Program Ritterstr. 9-13 04109 Leipzig Germany Web: www.sept.uni-leipzig.de & in4in.net