California Entrepreneurship Educators Conference 2024
Empower
The Lavin Entrepreneurship Center is pleased to announce the Tenth Annual California Entrepreneurship Educators Conference (CEEC). After the successful 2023 conference, we are excited to continue the tradition of bringing together leading educators and researchers in the field of entrepreneurship!
The theme for the 2024 CEEC is Empower. In recent years, we have seen a significant increase in interest in entrepreneurship and innovation, as more and more people are recognizing the importance of these fields in creating positive change and driving economic growth. However, we still face challenges in empowering students and entrepreneurs from underrepresented groups, and in ensuring that entrepreneurship education and opportunities are accessible to all.
At CEEC 2024: Empower, we will bring together educators and researchers to share best practices and engage in discussions around empowering entrepreneurship education and research. We invite all interested educators and researchers to submit proposals to participate in the conference.
The conference will take place at San Diego State University on Friday, April 19 and Saturday April 20, 2024. A conference kick-off event will be held on Wednesday, April 17 evening and pre-conference events will be held on Thursday, April 18.
- To sponsor CEEC 2024 events and sessions, click here.
Key Dates:
- January 31st, 2024 - Submit Proposals by 11:59 pm PST (This is California Time Zone)
- Mid-February, 2024 – Decision Notification Sent
- April 17-18, 2024 –Kickoff and Pre-Conference Events
- April 19-20, 2024 – Conference Keynotes and Presentations
Please contact Professor Mujtaba Ahsan ([email protected]) if you have any questions about CEEC 2024.
Pricing:
- CEEC 2024 Registration $475
- 2024 Pre-conference: Baja Experience $299 (Option 1)
- 2024 Pre-conference: San Diego Experience $150 (Option 2)
- After 4/1/2024:
- CEEC 2024 Registration $575
- At the door pricing will be $650.
Location:
Shaker A. Zahra
He is Robert E. Buuck Chair of Entrepreneurship and Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, Carlson School of Management, the University of Minnesota. He has served as the department chair, Director of the Holmes Center for Entrepreneurship, and the Academic Co-Director of Carlson Ventures Enterprises. He also served as the Founding Co-Director of the Center for Integrative Leadership at U. of Minnesota. Previously, Dr. Zahra was the Paul T. Babson Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurship at Babson College. He has been a visiting or guest professor at 12 universities. Dr. Zahra has also held several visiting chair positions around the world. Widely published and cited.
His research has appeared in leading journals including several Academy of Management publications (Journal, Review, Annals, Discoveries, Perspectives, Executive, and Learning and Education), Strategic Management Journal, Organization Science, Journal of International Business Studies, Journal of Management, Journal of Management Studies, Journal of Business Venturing, Journal of Organizational Behavior, Decision Sciences, Information Systems Research, Industrial & Corporate Change, Research Policy, Human Relations, Strategic Organization, among others. Dr. Zahra has published or (co) edited 12 books and conference proceedings. He is the winner of the Global Award for Entrepreneurship Research. He has received numerous grants and awards-- including 6 honorary Ph.D. degrees. He is a fellow of the Academy of Management, Academy of International Business, IFERA and 7 other leading organizations. He also received several teaching and service awards.
Andy White
An early investor in AngelList, 500 Startups and Buffer. Previously, a founding partner in the VegasTechFund, part of the Downtown Project. Currently, Startup Operations at Keshif Ventures focused on data science centric companies in San Diego. As a Venture Capitalist and Angel Investor he's invested in over 250 early-stage companies.
Available Wednesday April 17th - Sunday April 21st $189 nightly
- SpringHill Suites San Diego Mission Valley for 189 USD per night
- Complimentary hot breakfast buffet served in lobby
- Can be served in meeting room (based on availability) for an additional cost
- Complimentary guest room WIFI
- Discounted overnight self-parking of $10 per night; normally $25.00
- 48-hour cancellation policy
- Early departures must be notified to front desk at least 24 hours prior (by noon of new departure date) or fee may apply
- No shows are subject to one nights room/tax penalty
Available Tuesday April 16th - Sunday April 21st $199 nightly
- Call the Courtyard Marriott at +1 619-291-5720 and mention you are with the 2024 California Entrepreneurship Educators Conference Room Block to book
- Courtyard San Diego Mission Valley/Hotel Circle for 199 USD per night
Thursday, April 18th:
- Early Bird Pricing (until 2/14/24):
- CEEC 2024 Registration $425
- 2024 Pre-conference: Baja Experience $249 (Option 1)
- 2024 Pre-conference: San Diego Experience $100 (Option 2)
- Pricing after 2/14/2024:
- CEEC 2024 Registration $475
- 2024 Pre-conference: Baja Experience $299 (Option 1)
- 2024 Pre-conference: San Diego Experience $150 (Option 2)
- San Diego State University in San Diego, California.
- April 17, 2024 - Welcome Event (free with paid registration) at Aztec Lanes on the SDSU Campus. 5-7pm - map
- April 18, 2024 - Pre-Conference Options (additional charge) - Baja, Mexico or San Diego
- April 19-20, 2024 will be held at the Parma Payne Alumni Center on the SDSU Campus - map
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