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2024 BCERC – Technical University of Munich, Germany
The 44th BCERC will be held at the Technical University of Munich from June 5 - 8, 2024. The conference is co-sponsored by the TUM Entrepreneurship Research Institute and TUM School of Management. The conference will focus on cutting-edge empirical research in progress that will significantly advance the field of entrepreneurship. We hope to see you in Munich Germany in 2024!
Key Dates for 2024 BCERC
September 8, 2023 - Abstract Submission and Doctoral Consortium Application Sites Open
October 18, 2023 - Submit Abstracts by 11:59 pm EST
December 6, 2023 - Doctoral Consortium Application Due by 11:59 pm EST
Mid-December, 2023 - Notification of Acceptance Sent to Authors
January 31 - April 1, 2024 - Registration is Open for BCERC 2024 (Conference Fee: $950)
March 6, 2024 - Summary Due from Accepted Authors by 11:59 pm EST
April 17, 2024 - 6-Page Abridged Paper Due from Accepted Authors by 11:59 pm EST
June 5-8, 2024 - 2024 BCERC at the Technical University of Munich, Germany
2024 BCERC Best Paper Award Sponsors

$3,000
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Award for best paper in the general category

$3,000
The Tariq Farid Franchise Institute Award (Babson College) for the best paper in the franchising category

$2,500
The George R. and Martha Means Center for Entrepreneurial Studies Award (Illinois State) for Best Paper on Social Entrepreneurship

$1,000
The Bertarelli Institute for Family Entrepreneurship (BIFE) Award (Babson College) for best paper in the family business category