The development of SMEs and entrepreneurship in the new context of globalization
Date May 11 to 13, 2017
Time 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location Pavillon Palasis-Prince
Free Event
About the
Event
CCSBE 2017 Conference
Photo: Claude Bouchard
Complete program (pdf) Photos of the event
Keynote speakers presentations
Quebec City, Canada
Université Laval
May 11-13, 2017
The Faculty of Business Administration of Université Laval (FSA ULaval) is pleased to invite you to the annual conference of the Canadian Council for SMEs and Entrepreneurship, from May 11 to 13, 2017 in Québec City. Stephan A. Jarislowsky Chair in International Business, as well as the FSA Ulaval Business Square (Carré des affaires FSA ULaval-Banque Nationale), the Chair in Entrepreneurship and Innovation and the Chair of Leadership in Education – Women and organizations, are responsible for the organisation of this event.
The main theme of the conference is:
Since the global financial crisis of 2008, globalization has taken a tumultuous dimension. The slowdown in economic growth, considered by many as a “new norm”, important change in global economic structure, development of free trade agreements of the new generation, growing social protest, adoption of major programs for sustainable development, digital revolution, etc. are all the factors that disrupt business environment, thereby creating huge opportunities as well as major challenges for companies. Being the engine of innovation and job creation, SMEs and entrepreneurs, more than ever before, are challenged to internationalize in order to better exploit new markets and develop new competencies. It is clear that the challenges of globalization are not just limited to how to conquer foreign markets. Thus, for SMEs that decide to venture within domestic markets, being able to effectively and ethically exploit resources from international markets, and to take a stand in the light of new domestic and international factors becomes new strategic imperatives.
Researchers, entrepreneurs, teachers, administrators, students, policy makers and all other persons interested in promoting SMEs and entrepreneurship are invited to participate in this great gathering. We accept proposals for academic papers, professional workshop sessions and panel discussions in all fields related to SMEs and entrepreneurship, especially on the following topics:
- International entrepreneurship
- Challenges of internationalisation for SMEs
- Government policies towards the internationalization of SMEs
- SMEs and innovation
- SMEs and sustainable development
- SMEs and digital revolution
- Management of SMEs growth
- Women entrepreneurs
- Immigrants entrepreneurship
- Technological entrepreneurship
- Aboriginal entrepreneurship
- Social entrepreneurship
- Comparative entrepreneurship
- Development of entrepreneurship culture
- Entrepreneurship education
Keynote speakers
Mr. Bill Aulet (Sloan School of Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology – MIT, USA) is the Managing Director of the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship at MIT, and a Senior Lecturer at the MIT Sloan School of Management. He has conceived, designed, and overseen the implementation of many new innovative programs, and his work has won numerous awards. Prior to joining MIT, Mr. Bill Aulet had a 25-year track record of success in business. He has directly raised more than $100 million in funding for his companies and more importantly has led to the creation of hundreds of millions of dollars in market value in those companies. Today, in addition to his work at MIT, he works with individuals and companies to become more successful through innovation-driven entrepreneurship.
Dr. Heidi Neck (Babson College, USA) is a Jeffry Timmons Professor of Entrepreneurial Studies at Babson, and incoming President of the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE). She teaches entrepreneurship at the MBA and executive levels. Her research interests include entrepreneurship education, entrepreneurship inside organizations, and creative thinking.
She is the lead author of Teaching Entrepreneurship: A Practice-Based Approach, a book written to help educators teach entrepreneurship in more experiential and engaging ways.
Dre Barbara Orser is a Full Professor and Deloitte Professor in the Management of Growth Enterprises at the Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa.
A former board member of CCSBE and the International Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Dr. Orser has held a number of leadership positions, including Telfer Vice Dean (Career Development), and founding chair of the Canadian Task Force for Women’s Enterprise Growth (2009-2011).
Dr. Jean-François Ouellet (HEC Montréal, Canada) is an Associate Professor at HEC Montréal. He holds a PhD in administration (marketing) from the Université de Grenoble and a post-doc in innovation from MIT. Jean-Francois is equally a manager and communicator, a cognate entrepreneur with passion for marketing and growth. He loves challenges and gathering experiences while stressing the need to get out of one’s comfort zone. He was host of the popular show: GÉNÉRATION INC.
He will be addressing us on “Entrepreneurship and the Media”.
Honorable Pierre Pettigrew was at different times, the Canadian Minister in charge of the Francophonie, International Cooperation, Human Ressources Development, Official Languages, Intergovernmental Affairs, Health and Foreign Affairs. Presently, he is the Principal Counsel in charge of International Affairs with Deloitte & Touche.
He is popularly known worldwide in terms of international business negotiations and globalization governance.
Dr. Ted Zoller (University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA) is a Senior Kauffman Fellow and T.W. Lewis Clinical Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship and Director of the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies. He oversees the teaching and outreach programs of the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies at UNC Kenan-Flagler.
His research focuses on the role and structure of entrepreneurial networks and the interrelationships with investor syndicates.
Important notice concerning entry requirement in Canada
New entry requirement are now in effect in Canada. All foreigners except U.S. citizens are now expected to have either an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) or a visitor visa to enter Canada. For more information, see Practical Information.
1- Call for papers
2- Submission Guidelines
March 6, 2017
Deadline for submission of proposals for academic papers, professional workshop sessions, and panel discussions, in French or English, to the following address: ccsbe2017@fsa.ulaval.ca.
Each submission should be in two pages, Times New Roman 12pt in Microsoft Word format: the first page will include a title, names, status and contact details of author(s); the second page will present contents and 5 keywords, according to the following categories:
| Submission Type | Format | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Papers | Abstract | Abstracts should clearly state the purpose, method and expected findings of study |
| Professional workshop sessions | Summary | Summaries should describe the format and content of the workshop and be not more than 500 words in length. |
| Panels | Summary | Summaries (not more than 500 words) should describe the theme and its interests; identify the panel speakers and their sub-topic areas. |
All submissions will be peer-reviewed, based on its relevance and quality. The Scientific Committee’s decision will be communicated to authors, two weeks after receipt of the proposal.
April 10, 2017
Deadline for submission of full paper or final version of abstract in English or French, to the following address: ccsbe2017@fsa.ulaval.ca
The text should be submitted in Microsoft Word format and should not be more than 20 pages including the cover page, diagrams, tables and references. The format will be single-spaced, Times New Roman 12pts (attribute normal for text, bold for titles and subtitles), margin top, bottom, right and left 2.5 cm (1 inch), headings numbered as 1., 1.1.,1.1.1, etc. All references should be at the end of the document. In the text, the authors’ names should be referenced in brackets followed by the year of publication, for example: (Tremblay, 2009).
Conference Languages
English and French
Best Papers Awards
Selected papers will be awarded as the best papers of the conference.
Publication Outlet
Accepted papers or abstracts will be published in the electronic conference proceedings. Selected papers will be considered for publication in the Journal of Small Business and Entrepreneurship or in an edited book.
3- Program
COMPLETE PROGRAM – PDF VERSION
NB: Sessions titled in French will be presented in French.
May 11
[2 p.m. – 7 p.m. | Welcoming participants]
2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Paper Development Workshop for Doctoral Students and Early Career Scholars
5 p.m. – 7 p.m. | Welcome cocktail
May 12
[8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Welcoming participants]
8:30 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. | Opening ceremony
8:50 a.m. – 10:40 a.m. | Keynote Speech – Session 1
10:40 a.m. – 11 a.m. | Coffee break
11 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.* |
*Up to you:
- Panel 1 – La Ville de Québec: Entrepreneurship et développement régional
- Panel 2 – Moving Life Science Innovations into Commercialization
- Workshop 1 – Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centres (GCEC) Workshop: Making a Dent in the Universe Together
12:10 p.m. – 1:40 p.m. | Lunch and Annual General Meeting of the CCSBE
1:40 p.m. – 3h40 p.m. | Keynote Speech – Session 2
3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Coffee break
4 p.m. – 5:10 p.m.* |
*Up to you:
- Panel 3 – Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada’s Panel: Opportunities and Challenges for Canadian SMEs in Asia
- Panel 4 – Panel du CEDIMES: L’entreprise Africaine dans son impact maghrébin
- Workshop 2 – Professional Workshop: Is This Legal? Prescribing a Clinic for Entrepreneurship Students
5:10 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Workshop 3 – CCSBE Special Homecoming Workshop: Let’s Get Busy Building Barns
May 13
[8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Welcoming participants]
8:30 a.m. – 10:10 a.m.* |
*Up to you:
- Session 1.1: Le capital humain et le développement des PME
- Session 1.2: Entrepreneurship Ecosystems
- Session 1.3: Soutiens aux entrepreneurs
- Session 1.4: New Challenges and New Management Approaches
- Session 1.5: Réussir les activités entrepreneuriales
- Session 1.6: Financing Entrepreneurial Ventures
10:10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Coffee break
10:30 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.* |
*Up to you:
- Session 2.1: Internationalisation of SME
- Session 2.2: Soutiens au développement des PME et de l’entrepreneuriat
- Session 2.3: Digital Entrepreneurship
- Session 2.4: Le développement de la culture entrepreneuriale
- Session 2.5: SMEs’ Development
- Session 2.6: Gestion internationale et technologique des PME
12:10 p.m. – 2 p.m. | Gala Lunch and Best Papers Award Ceremony
2 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.* |
*Up to you:
- Panel 3.1: Entrepreneurial Thinking: 3 Years after Creating a Unique Experiential Education for 2200 Second Year Undergraduates at the Haskayne School of Business (University of Calgary)
- Session 3.2: La croissance des PME dans les pays en développement: défis et déterminants
- Session 3.3: Towards a Better Understanding of Entrepreneurs
- Session 3.4: Gouvernance et développement durable
- Session 3.5: Le développement des PME: les défis à relever
3:20 p.m. – 3:40 p.m. | Coffee break
3:40 p.m. – 5:20 p.m.* |
*Up to you:
- Session 4.1: Entrepreneurship Education
- Session 4.2: Entrepreneuriat dans les pays en développement
- Session 4.3: Best Practices
- Session 4.4: Entrepreneuriat: le cas des acteurs spécifiques
- Session 4.5: Entrepreneurship and Development
5:20 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Closing ceremony
4- Scientific Committee
Chair
- Dr. Zhan Su, Stephen-A.-Jarislowsky Chair in International Business, FSA ULaval, Canada
Co-chair
- Dr. Yvon Gasse, FSA ULaval, Canada
Members
- Dr. Ado Abdoulkadre, University of Ottawa, Canada
- Dr. Abdullah Al Mamun, Faculty of Entrepreneurship and Business, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Malaysia
- Dr. Samim Al-Azad, School of Business, North South University, Bangladesh
- Dr. Claude Albagli, CEDIMES Institut, France
- Dr. Luc Audebrand, FSA ULaval, Canada
- Dr. Jacques Baronet, Université de Sherbrooke, Canada
- Dr. Omar Benia, Faculté des Sciences Economiques et Sciences de Gestion, Université BADJI Mokhtar, Algeria
- Dr. Gustavo Birollo, FSA ULaval, Canada
- Dr. Sophie Brière, Chair of Leadership in Education – Women and Organizations, FSA ULaval, Canada
- Dr. François Brouard, Carleton University, Canada
- Dr. Michael Carney, Concordia University Research Chair in Strategy and Entrepreneurship, John Molson School of Business, Concordia University, Canada
- Dr. Samira Chaker, IHEC Carthage, Tunisia
- Dr. Elie Chrysostome, School of Business & Economics, State University of New York, USA
- Dr. Yan Cimon, CIRRELT, FSA ULaval, Canada
- Dr. Ahmed El Moutaouasset, Université Cadi Ayyad, Morocco
- Dr. Louis-Jacques Filion, HEC Montréal, Canada
- Dr. Jian Gao, School of Economics and Management, Tsinghua University, China
- Dr. Denis Garand, FSA ULaval, Canada
- Dr. Olivier Germain, Université du Québec à Montréal, Canada
- Dr. Mike Henry, CCPME, School of Business and Economics, Thompson Rivers University, Canada
- Dr. Kalinga Jagoda, Department of Management, University of Guelph, Canada
- Dr. Mary Kilfoil, CCPME, Faculty of Management, Dalhousie University, Canada
- Dr. Gary Knight, Helen Jackson Chair of International Management, Willamette University, USA
- Dr. Jean-François Lalonde, Université de Sherbrooke, Canada
- Dr. Wei Li, School of Business, University of Sydney, Australia
- Dr. Howard Lin, CCPME, Ryerson University, Canada
- Dr. Mohamed M’Hamdi, Université Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah, Morocco
- Dr. Louicius Michel, School of Business, Burma University, Canada
- Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin, School of Business and Economics, Thomson Rivers University, Canada
- Dr. Jean-Marie Nkongolo-Bakenda, Kenneth Levene School of Business, University of Regina, Canada
- Dr. Diane Poulin, FSA ULaval, Canada
- Dr. Francesco Scalera, Università degli studi di Bari, Italy
- Dr. Étienne St-Jean, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Canada
- Dr. Josée St-Pierre, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Canada
- Dr. Xinbo Sun, School of Business Administration, Northeastern University, China
- Dr. Mai Thai, HEC Montréal, Canada
- Dr. Luis Felipe Torres Gómez, ITESM Campus Queretaro, Mexico
- Dr. Maripier Tremblay, Chair in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, FSA ULaval, Canada
- Dr. Sophie Veilleux, FSA ULaval Business Square, FSA ULaval, Canada
- Dr. Yu Zhang, Tianjin Hi-tech investment management Co. Ltd., Tianjin University, China
- Dr. Yuli Zhang, Nankai Business School, China
5- Organizing Committee
Chair
- Dr. Zhan Su, Director of Stephan-A. -Jarislowsky Chair in International Business, FSA ULaval
Co-chair
- Dr. Sophie Veilleux, Director of FSA ULaval Business Square, FSA ULaval
- Dr. Maripier Tremblay, Director of the Chair in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, FSA ULaval
- Dr. Sophie Brière, Director of the Chair of Leadership in Education – Women and Organizations, FSA ULaval
Members
- M. Alexis Abodohoui, FSA ULaval, Canada
- M. Sègbédji Parfait Aïhounhin, FSA ULaval, Canada
- M. Olivier Duval-Montminy, FSA ULaval, Canada
- M. Charles Fahindé, FSA ULaval, Canada
- Mlle. Hondo Séphora Claire Kerekou, FSA ULaval, Canada
- M. Radjabu Mayuto, FSA ULaval, Canada
- M. Claude Thomas, FSA ULaval, Canada
6- Registration and payment
Fees Details
Full inscription*
Early bird (by March 10, 2017)
Student: 285$ CAD + taxes
Others: 475$ CAD + taxes
Regular (after March 10, 2017 to May 1st, 2017)
Student: 370$ CAD + taxes
Others: 575$ CAD + taxes
*Registration Fees at CCSBE and Gala Fees included
Inscription for May 12 only – 1 day
Payment by May 1st, 2017
All: 300$ CAD + taxes
Inscription for May 13 only – 1 day*
Payment by May 1st, 2017
All: 300$ CAD + taxes
*Gala Fees included
Registration and Payment Online
Please visit the website.
Online registration will be available until May 1st, 2017 at 11:59PM EST.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation requests must be sent in writing to: ccsbe2017@fsa.ulaval.ca, before April 1st, 2017. Please note that 30% of the registration fees will be retained as administration fees. If the cancellation request is received after March 31, 2017 or if the participant does not attend, the full registration fees will be retained.
7- Sponsors
Thank you to our valued sponsors.
En collaboration avec l’Institut CEDIMES
8- Practical Information
Conférence location
Université Laval
FSA ULaval
2325, rue de la Terrasse
Pavillon Palasis-Prince
Québec (Qc) G1V 0A6
Canada
Tél. 418-656-2131
Arrival
Main entrance of the pavillon or the West side door.
Parking
Use the parking lot on the West side of the pavillon, accessible by Rue de la Terrasse. Parking fees are 18$/day, Monday to Friday, and free during the weekend.
Airport and transportation
Université Laval is located in the Ste-Foy/Sillery district, 13 km (8 miles or 20 minutes) from Jean-Lesage International Airport (YQB) and 6 km (3.75 miles or 15 minutes) from the Old City.
Taxi
Taxis serve the airport 24/7. It will cost you about 30$ CAN to get to the University from the airport. Credit cards are accepted.
Public transport
During your stay, we suggest you use the public bus system provided by the Réseau de transport de la Capitale (RTC).
Conference agenda
Conference Check-in and Welcome Reception will be held in the Hall du Théâtre de la cité universitaire (Pavillon Palasis-Prince) near the main entrance, on Thursday, May 11th from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM. An information desk will be available in the same hall throughout the conference to answer your questions.
Conference room facilities
Computer, microphones and laser pointers are available in all rooms. It is also possible to use your laptop with the following jacks: VGA, HDMI and miniDP.
Wi-Fi
A free WI-FI network is available on the campus. Name: Wi-Fi_UL
Useful information
Weather
Current temperature in Quebec City hovers around 5 to 15 C (41 to 59 F). For current Quebec City weather information and 10 days forecast, visit Quebec Weather.
Dress code
The dress code for conference is Business Casual.
Questions
Questions about the Conference prior to the event can be directed to ccsbe2017@fsa.ulaval.ca.
9- Accommodation & Tourism Activities
Important flight information
Please note : Specifically, Université Laval is located in Québec City – NOT in the City of Laval (which is close to Montréal).
People flying to the Conference need to ensure that their final destination is Québec City – Jean-Lesage International Airport – YQB. Québec City is located about 250 kilometers (155 miles) away from Montréal.
New entry requirement in Canada now in effect
New entry requirement are now in effect in Canada. All foreigners except U.S. citizens are now expected to have either an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) or a visitor visa to enter Canada.
Be prepared:
- Find out if you need an eTA or a visa
- If you need an eTA (EU citizens, for example): Apply for an eTA before you book your flight to Canada. Most applicants get approved within minutes. However, some applications can take several days to process so don’t wait until the last minute.
- If you need a visitor VISA, note that a VISA application may take several months to process. Even though we will render our conference selection decisions on February 28, 2017, we recommend that you file your VISA application with the Government of Canada as soon as possible. To do so, you will have to enclose, with your application, a letter of invitation from the organizers of the CCSBE 2017 Conference. To obtain this letter, you must:
- Register to the Conference and pay all conference participation fees
- Send an email request to evenements@fsa.ulaval.ca
- Don’t delay!
9- a) Accommodation
About Hôtel Universel Québec
Hôtel Universel Québec offers 182 rooms. Well positioned, Hotel Universel is a few steps away from Université Laval and a few minutes away from Sainte-Foy business district, from Quebec City centre and from Old Quebec City. Hotel Universel distinguishes itself by its indoor exotic garden including a heated pool and a Nordic spa.
Hôtel Universel Québec
2300, Chemin Sainte-Foy
Québec (Québec) G1V 1S5
Website
The cost of the hotel room is not included in the registration fee.
- Reserve by phone at 1 800 463-4495
- For information: info@hoteluniversel.qc.ca
From Hôtel Universel Québec to FSA ULaval (walking distance)
About Student Residences of Université Laval
Located just 15 minutes from downtown Quebec City, on the Université Laval campus, Students Residences of Université Laval offer accommodation in a stimulating environment close to many tourist attractions. To meet specific needs, a number of affordable, customized packages are available. Practical, economical, and safe, our short-term accommodation offers you an unforgettable experience full of life and culture. The Convention and Conference Package offers a convenient and affordable alternative for participants who wish to stay in Quebec City.
Student Residences of Université Laval
2255, rue de l’Université
Québec (Québec) G1V 0A7
Website
Accommodation cost is not included in the registration fee. Preferred Residence room rate starts at $47,50 CAN per night plus taxes in single occupancy and $67 plus taxes in double occupancy, breakfast included. Use the confirmation code CCSBE 2017- event #26606322997 when making reservations. Student Residences of Université Laval must be contacted no later than April 11, 2017 to receive the group discount room rate. Rooms are based on availability and may sell out prior to the cut-off date.
- 418-656-5632 or hebergement@sres.ulaval.ca
From Students Residences to FSA ULaval (walking distance)
9- b) Visit Québec City and beyond
Québec City
An authentic experience!
Québec City, a UNESCO World Heritage Treasure is surrounded by gorgeous landscapes. Historical, cultural and outdoor activities, exquisite food as well as international events await. Old Québec and nature splendours, just minutes from town, are sumptuous in every season!
City Districts
Québec City’s different districts reflect the lifestyles of their residents. They’ll be happy to share some local secrets with you! Here are a few neighborhoods to discover:
- Old Québec
- Petit-Champlain
- Place-Royale and Old Port
- Parliament Hill
- Saint-Jean
- Saint-Roch
- Old Limoilou
- Charlesbourg Heritage Site
- Sillery Heritage Site
Landmarks
Don’t miss Québec City’s most distinctive features:
Welcome to Québec City!
This text is taken from the Québec City Tourism website.
Useful links
What to Do in Québec City?
Québec City, photos and videos
Free mobile application
10- Keynote Speakers Presentations
Billet Aulet
Heidi Neck
Barbara Orser
Ted Zoller
11- Contact
E-mail: ccsbe2017@fsa.ulaval.ca
Website: www.fsa.ulaval.ca/ccsbe2017