Diary

Citation

(2007), "Diary", Strategic Direction, Vol. 23 No. 7. https://doi.org/10.1108/sd.2007.05623gac.001

Diary

Turku, Finland, 13-15 June, 2007

Description. The theme for the conference is “At the Crossroads of East and West: New Opportunities for Entrepreneurship and Small Business”.

Despite its remote Northern location, Finland has been successful in giving birth to world-class companies like Nokia and other technology – and knowledge-driven companies, hence it offers an excellent location for discussions on opportunities emerging from technology, knowledge and innovation for entrepreneurship and small business.

Historically, Finland has been part of both Sweden and Russia and in its position between east and west, which are becoming increasingly united with growing globalisation and international trade, and with the enlargement of the EU and other forms of co-operation, it offers a brilliant opportunity for discussing the impacts of globalisation and increasing international co-operation on entrepreneurship and small business.

Conference Call for Papers: www.ecsb.org/doc/Tukkk_ICSB_2Ann.pdf

Conference Organiser: ICSB.

About the Organiser. The ICSB 2007 World Conference is organised by European Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ECSB) in co-operation with the host of the conference, Entrepreneurship, BRDC at Turku School of Economics.

Contact: Conference Coordinator, Tel: 358 2 4814 484; location: Turku School of Economics; Web site: www.escb.org/icsb2007/

Accounting, Finance and Economics, General Management & GovernanceThe Institute of Economic Affairs’ 2nd Annual Conference: The Future of RetailInsight and innovation: fuelling success in a competitive market

The Landmark, London, 18-19 June 2007

Overview. Building on a long-standing relationship between the Institute of Economic Affairs and retailers, the 2nd annual “The Future of Retail” conference presents an opportunity for senior-level decision makers to address the key issues facing this maturing industry. This conference emphasises the changing nature of retail, promoting debate and discussion on strategies for success by providing in-depth market insights and innovative case studies.

The interactive panel discussions offer the opportunity to gain an advanced understanding of multi-channel retail and today’s growing market pressures. Learn from keynote speakers as they investigate the growing demands of today’s technologically savvy consumers and identify new ways to reverse the trend of shrinking margins. For the most up-to-date details see the online programme.

Speakers.

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  Steve Robinson, Chief Executive Officer, Tesco Direct.

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  Alan Giles, Chairman, Fat Face.

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  Russell Hardy, Chief Executive Officer, Blacks Leisure Group.

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  Mike Clare, Chief Executive Officer, Dreams.

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  Mark Price, Development Director, John Lewis Partnership.

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  Phil Savage, International Director, Early Learning Centre.

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  Andrew Molle, Marketing Director, Specsavers.

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  Richard Ratner, Vice Chairman, Seymour Pierce.

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  Gideon Lask, Director of E-commerce and Digital, HMV.co.uk.

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  Dr Kevin Hawkins OBE, Director General, British Retail Consortium.

Organised by the The Institute of Economic Affairs.

Contact: Scilla Monck, Tel: +44 (0)20 7608 0541; Fax: +44 (0)20 7490 2296; E-mail: conferences@marketforce.eu.com

16th Annual World Business Congress

Maastricht, The Netherlands, 4-8 July 2007

The 16th World Business Congress of the International Management Development Association (IMDA) will be held in Maastricht, The Netherlands from 4-8 July, 2007, and is organized and hosted jointly by Maastricht School of Management (MSM) and the International Management Development Association (IMDA). In addition to sharing scholarship regarding global business issues, the congress offers an excellent opportunity to meet colleagues from around the world and exchange information and ideas on a variety of global business topics.

Contact name: Erdener Kaynak; Web site: www.imda.cc