SMS Special Conference Palermo, Italy The Strategic Role of Business in Addressing Unsolved Grand Challenges: Firms, Platforms and Ecosystems

Organizers:  Sharon Alvarez (University of Pittsburgh), Jay B. Barney (University of Utah), Giovanni Battista Dagnino (Università LUMSA), Jeff Harrison (University of Richmond), Anna Minà (Università LUMSA)

Dates and place: May, 21-23, 2025, Palermo (Italy) LUMSA - Via Filippo Parlatore 65

Description:The SMS Special Conference in Palermo delves into the role of firms, platforms, and ecosystems in tackling societal grand challenges—complex, multifaceted issues like climate change, political instability, social inclusion, and resource scarcity. As technological, economic, and social advancements evolve, our world continues to face unprecedented global issues that defy simple solutions. We call for conceptual and empirical studies on how firms and ecosystems can engage in impactful solutions.

Deadline:Submission System Opens: Early November 2024
Submission Deadline for Proposals: January 15, 2025
Notification of Acceptance Decisions; Registration Opens: Mid-February 2025
Presenter Registration Deadline: March 17, 2025
Conference Program Available Online: Mid-April 2025
SMS Special Conference in Palermo: May 21 - 23, 2025

Link: https://lnkd.in/dPxjDU7i https://www.strategicmanagement.net/conferences-events/special-conference-palermo/