INTERNATIONAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATORS CONFERENCE

IEEC 2023

6th-8th September 2023

Join us for the UK's leading conference for enterprise and entrepreneurship educators. Three days of keynotes, interactive tracks, and networking.

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University of Surrey, Guildford, UK

20th Anniversary Edition

THEME & HOST CITY

Adaptability, Innovation & Green Horizons in Surrey

For our 2023 conference, we brought together educators, researchers, and practitioners to focus on adaptability, sustainability, and resilience in enterprise education within an ever-changing global landscape.

Hosted by the University of Surrey, the event drew inspiration from Surrey's position as a premier UK hub for high-tech innovation, satellite technology, and sustainable enterprise. Set against Guildford's vibrant academic and research environment, the conference explored how enterprise educators can push boundaries, leverage new technologies (such as generative AI), drive green technology initiatives, and equip learners to navigate real-world disruption.

Surrey, England

Highlight Surrey’s emergence as a global leader in high-tech research, space satellite innovation, and sustainable enterprise. Focus on bridging enterprise education with green growth ecosystems through hands-on learning, AI-driven teaching strategies, and actionable policy insights for inclusive entrepreneurship.

SPEAKERS

Keynotes & spotlight speakers

IEEC brings together an exceptional lineup of global thought leaders, educators, and enterprise innovators to challenge conventions and inspire change. Hosted across our partner universities, our keynote speakers deliver pioneering insights into policy, sustainable enterprise, and cutting-edge pedagogy. From navigating AI and emerging technologies to driving regional economic impact, these sessions provide actionable strategies and practical frameworks to advance entrepreneurship education on a global scale.

Professor Osama Khan

Pro-Vice-Chancellor/ Academic

Keynote

Professor David Kirby

Honorary Professor of Practice, University of Wales Trinity Saint David Honorary Professor, Almaty Management University,

Keynote

Martin Lackéus

Research in Entrepreneurial Education

Keynote

Professor Joe Little

Honorary Professor

Keynote

Amanda Selvaratnam

Associate Director Research Innovation and Knowledge Exchange (Impact)

Keynote

Professor John Thompson

Emeritus Professor of Entrepreneurship

Keynote

Dr Emily Beaumont

Past President

Keynote

Tobi Eyinade

Founder

Keynote

Elin McCallum

Executive Director

Keynote

Best in

Track Award Winners

Many congratulations to the presenters who were awarded Best in Track at IEEC2023. Thank you to our Track Chairs for their support and expertise.
WINNER

Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Education Research

(Chairs: Breda O’Dwyer, Andreas Walmsley) Threshold Concepts of Entrepreneurship in Creative Industries Dr Berrbizne Urzelai, University of the West of England; Dr Lucy Hatt, Newcastle University; Dr. Patricia Carracedo, Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain

WINNER

Extra and Co-curricular Enterprise Education

(Chairs: Emma Forouzan, Ruth Rowe) Customer Discovery – Practicing what we preach in Enterprise Education Alison Gray, Skillfluence Ltd; Dr Chelsea Brain, Northumbria University; Joanne Hagerty, Skillfluence Ltd

WINNER

Supporting Start-up, Growth and Scale-up

(Chairs: Kelly Jordan, Angus Phillips) Neurodiversity and Enterprise Education: how do we best allow our neurodivergent students to shine? Rob Edwards, Neurodiversity & Entrepreneurship Association; Dr Lorna Treanor, Nottingham University

WINNER

Sustainability and the Role of Enterprise Education

(Chairs: Kelly Smith, Christopher Moon) Social-Ecological Innovation for Sustainable Transitions: frontiers and opportunities Matteo Giusti, Institute for Sustainability, University of Surrey

WINNER

Enterprise for the Future of Work

Chairs: Will Pritchard, Emilee Simmons) Preparing Students for Portfolio Careers by Addressing Issues of Identity in Enterprise Education for ‘Accidental’ Entrepreneurs Sally Charles & Candace Elson, Robert Gordon University

WINNER

Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Teaching and Curriculum

(Track 6a Chairs: Lauren Caple, Richard Tunstall) Towards a culturally aware model for Creative Enterprise education Siân Prime, Goldsmiths; Adrian De La Court, Goldsmiths

WINNER

Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Teaching and Curriculum

(Track 6b Chairs: Mhairi Threlfall, Carrianne Wallace) Curriculum co-creation with EntreComp: Using EntreComp to collaboratively co-create the new Welsh curriculum, Successful Futures, locally, in, with and for the community Hazel Israel, International Institute of Creative Entrepreneurial Development (IICED), UWTSD Shaping the future of learning with AI supported thinking journeys Paul Ranson & Dr Felicity Healey Benson, University of Wales Trinity Saint David

SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS

Partners in enterprise education

We are grateful to the following enterprise and entrepreneurship partners for their ongoing support of IEEC2024. At Queen’s we want to support our students and graduates to be the change makers the world needs. To develop ideas and create solutions to the challenges faced across the globe. Enterprise, Entrepreneurship and Innovation are fundamental elements of the 2030 strategy at Queen’s University Belfast. Our vision is to provide a single, co-ordinated focus to enhance our support to students and graduates. To increase the scale, scope and effectiveness of enterprise and entrepreneurship education and experience across the entire student journey. Entrepreneurship and innovation provide vital skills for our students and graduates and can lead to economic growth, job creation, regional development, problem-solving abilities, adaptability, resilience, and global competitiveness. By fostering these skills, the region can create a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem and empower our students to become future leaders and contributors to society.

ORGANISER & GOLD SPONSORS

Enterprise Educators UK
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IEEC2024 EXHIBITORS

PREVIOUS CONFERENCES

20 years of IEEC

For a complete visual look back at the atmosphere and location from the Surrey event, you can watch the official IEEC 2023 Highlights Video.

This video is relevant because it captures the venue, delegates, and overall event atmosphere at the University of Surrey during IEEC 2023.

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