Call for Papers 

The EuroMed Academy of Business announces the

9^th Annual Conference

"Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Digital Ecosystems"

Warsaw, Poland

Recommended by Lonely Planet among the best destinations for 2016

September 14^th-16^th, 2016

Organized and Hosted by:

University of Warsaw Digital Economy Lab

EMRBI Presidents

Conference Chairs and Organizing Committee:

The EuroMed Academy of Business annual conference is established as one of the major Business Management conferences of its kind in the EuroMed region (European and Mediterranean), in terms of size, quality of content, and standing reputation of attendees. Many of the papers presented contribute significantly to the business knowledge base. Its Book of Proceedings is highly recognized and accepted to be under citation. Many papers are published in Special Issues in leading journals, and are driving international research and teaching programs.

The conference attracts hundreds of prominent scholars from leading universities, as well as principal executives and politicians from all over the world.

Our goal is to create a friendly and approachable academy and environment, a strong network, whereby its members (including senior worldwide scholars, faculty members, doctorate students, researchers and business practitioners) are guiding and mentoring each other. We differentiate as we assist participants to network and publish their valuable work (see below: a. Publication Opportunities, b. Authors' Networking and Collaboration Workshop and c. Meet the Editors Session). Our participants also form specialised teams getting involved in EU project funding. You can visit our Research Project Workshop (see below) that will take place during the conference.

In 2016, the annual EMAB Conference will, for the first time, be held in Eastern Europe (Warsaw, Poland). 200 years after the establishment of the University of Warsaw it will be dedicated to "Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Digital Ecosystems", due to the university's particular focus on innovation and entrepreneurship. The conference will bring together around 400 scientists, scholars, young researchers and entrepreneurs from all over the world and is anticipated to be the prevalent event of the year on innovation, entrepreneurship and digital ecosystems.

Submission Deadline*: March 17th, 2016

Please submit your paper or abstract to admin@emrbi.org and to submissions@emrbi.org by strictly adhering to the Author Guidelines and by using the Manuscript Template found on the conference website (www.euromed2016.com).

All manuscripts (including abstracts) will be double blind reviewed.

Please indicate, on the first page of the manuscript, the track number for submission. All conference tracks are included at the end of this call (brief track descriptions can be found at the conference website). Should you feel that your submission does not exactly fit in any of the tracks please indicate General Track. Alternatively, you may indicate the general area that you would like to have your manuscript reviewed under (eg Marketing, HRM, Strategic Management, Finance etc).

The maximum number of submitted papers or abstracts accepted per author (either single or co-author) is three.

Important Dates

All accepted papers and abstracts will be published in the Book of Proceedings (with an ISBN number) which is approved for inclusion in the Conference Proceedings Citation Index - an integrated index within Web of Science. This distinction is given only to the most significant papers, in terms of academic excellence, conferences-conventions worldwide.

A selection of the best conference papers will also be considered for publication in journals most of which are internationally ranked or/and ISI/Scopus approved. Some of these journals will devote and publish a special issue based on conference papers.

For more information please see publication opportunities on the conference website.

Research Project Workshop

With this Research Project Workshop, The EuroMed Academy of Business (EMAB) expands on its successful past and present research co-operations. It encourages concerted research activities amongst its members and the creation of a wider EMAB research pool.

The workshop is based on a selection of concrete research calls for which a consortium of members might apply as a result of the workshop. Resulting from work and discussions done in previous Research Workshops, a strategic new partnership (MoU) and various research projects are currently being developed, i.e. on Gender Dynamics in Boards, Quality Management or Branding. Further, at the workshop, participants' suggestions for funded research proposals will be discussed and evaluated. The workshop represents a real additional value for members and conference participants and constitutes a part of the EMAB Conference. It will provide you with and discusses the following topics:

-          General Key Success Criteria for Proposals

-          Information on Current Projects and Changes of Funding Priorities

-          Screening and Timely Selecting Projects based on EMAB and/or Members' Priorities

-          Creation of an EMAB research consortium (i.e. utilizing Diversity and Past-Experience of Members; Nexus between Academia and Industry)

-          Process and Timeline for Project Proposal Design (including Team Formation, Task Allocation and Milestones)

-          Budgeting of Proposals

The workshop will take place on the 14^th of September. The exact Time and Location of the workshop will be announced in due course at the conference website. Please, register for the workshop, sending an email to Prof Hans Ruediger Kaufmann Kaufmann.r@unic.ac.cy

Authors' Networking and Collaboration Workshop

The workshop aims at exploring ways that will lead to the formation of a strong network of EMAB members collaborating in:

-          Commonly writing journal papers and conference presentations

-          Producing appropriate findings by undertaking collaborative research projects

-          Promoting EMAB as primary or secondary authors' affiliation

Rationale: We all have "millions" of ideas for research projects and/or papers that for months or years remain hidden in desk drawers and computer files, usually due to time limitations. A network of researchers and authors can provide the means for commonly materializing ideas that would otherwise remain unexploited. Indicating EMAB as primary and/or secondary affiliation of authors will lead to the creation of a strong literature "brand name".

The workshop will take place on the 14^th of September. The exact Time and Location of the workshop will be announced in due course at the conference website. Please, register for the workshop, sending an email to Dr Evangelos Tsoukatos tsoukat@staff.teicrete.gr

Meet the Editors Session

In order to enhance our conference participants' network, every year we hold a Meet the Editors session. At this session, taking place during the conference, all Journal Editors, Associate Editors or Guest Editors who participate at the Conference present their journals to the Conference Participants. This also gives the opportunity to participants to network and meet with the editors and benefit from any publishing opportunities.

Editors or Associate Editors who will participate at the Conference should communicate with D. Yioula Melanthiou melanthiou.y@unic.ac.cy and confirm their participation.

Doctoral Seminars

The EuroMed Academy of Business announces three Doctoral Seminars that will take place preceding the EuroMed 2016 Annual Conference. These will be held on 14^th of September 2016 in Warsaw, Poland.

All participants in the Doctoral seminars are eligible for the EMAB Award for the Best Doctoral Dissertation Proposal and will be exempted from the conference registration fees. The Institute offers a limited number of Scholarships of up to Euro 600 each.

Presented papers and abstracts will be published in ISI Thompson Reuters accredited conference proceedings. The deadline for sending a paper to the Doctoral Workshop is the 15^th July 2016.

1. Doctoral Seminar on M&A

The seminar will provide a unique opportunity for doctoral students to further develop their research ideas, learn about the challenges of conducting M&A research and building a successful academic career in this field, and broaden their professional networks. The format of the Seminar will facilitate a constructive and supportive discussion among doctoral students and participating faculty on topics of broad interest such as new trends in conducting high-impact M&A research, managing the dissertation stage and the job search process, and successful entry into the academic career. In addition, students will receive concrete feedback on their individual current research projects as well as ideas and guidance for their future research agenda.

For more details, please visit conference website or email Prof. Yaakov Weber yweber@bezeqint.net or Dr. Shlomo Tarba tarba2003@gmail.com

2. Doctoral Seminar on Management

The seminar will provide Doctoral students, from all areas of Management Science, with the opportunity to debate their research between their peers and a panel of distinguished research faculty.

The seminar is designed to facilitate productive discussions on a wide range of topics such as new research streams in Management research, doctoral research implementation strategies, methodological issues, successfully entering academia etc. All research projects that will be presented will receive concrete feedback as well as proposals and advice on their upcoming research scheme.

For more details, please visit the conference website or email Dr Evangelos Tsoukatos tsoukat@staff.teicrete.gr

3. Doctoral Seminar on Marketing

The Seminar relates to all facets of Marketing Science (i.e. Strategic Marketing- i.e. Growth and Competitive Strategies, Branding, Corporate and Behavioral Branding; Relationship Marketing; E-Marketing), International Marketing, Marketing Communications, Consumer Behaviour and Consumerism, Social/Societal Marketing. Doctoral students will have the opportunity to get individual and detailed feedback on all stages of the PhD/DBA journey, presentations held as well as on intended future publications from peers, distinguished faculty and editors in an interactive and stimulating ambience cross-fertilizing ideas for future research and/or possible collaboration, networking and career development.

For more details, please, visit the conference website or email Prof. Demetris Vrontis (vrontis.d@unic.ac.cy) or Prof. Hans Ruediger Kaufmann (kaufmann.r@unic.ac.cy).

4. Doctoral Webinar

Green and Clean: Sound trends for Market, Business and Society

Chair and Coordinator: Prof.dr.Carmen Costea USH Bucharest

Discussants: Janina Gabroveanu Vladoi and Gheorghe Bica

Green as a new living and working style is not new at all. The difference approach we consider here consists in how the business movement decide including the stodgy management decisions both for companies and institutions for people and society benefit.

The green movement has already accelerated into overdrive. The question is if corporate push and government stimulus the bio orientation in market and business will move forward society and human's life along with the commerce and institutions' changes.

The new trends will pose a challenge for business and society as a whole. What we see now is an entire restructuring of the world as we know it. As it is not only the business that will need the agility and adaptability to ride these trends into the future, more to come is expected from people and proactive institutions.

Conference Best and Highly Commended Paper Awards

The best papers presented during the EuroMed Academy of Business (EMAB) will be presented with an award. These papers will also be considered for publication in the EuroMed Journal of Business or in alternative Special Issues Associated with the EMAB Conference.

Conference Best and Highly Commended Student Paper Awards

The best student papers presented during the EuroMed Academy of Business (EMAB) will be presented with an award. These papers will also be considered for publication in the EuroMed Journal of Business or in alternative Special Issues Associated with the EMAB Conference.

Conference Best Track Chair and Commended Track Chair Awards

This award is presented to the Track Chairs who have managed thoroughly, professionally and without delay the review process for the papers and abstracts submitted in their tracks. 

Conference Best Reviewer Awards

 As part of the implementation of EMRBI goals and dedication to a high quality reviews process, Best Reviewer Awards will be presented to the Reviewers whose reviews were of high quality and provided useful recommendations to the authors.

EMJB Best and Highly Commended Paper Awards

Sponsored by the EuroMed Journal of Business, published by Emerald. A "Best Paper" and three "Highly Commended Paper" awards will be presented at the conference and be accepted for publication in the EuroMed Journal of Business. Only full paper submissions will be considered for the awards.

The 9^th EuroMed Conference will be held on the 14^th to 16^th of September 2016, at the University of Warsaw, in Warsaw, Poland.

Warsaw is a cosmopolitan and urban city with lots of character, fascinating old neighbourhoods as well as new attractions and architecture. Atmospheric alleys, squares, and cosy cafés create a unique sense of history. Historic centre (Old Town, Stare Miasto) and oldest part of the city, it is also a living, breathing cultural salon. Founded in the 13th century as the prince's castle, it is surrounded by walls. During World War II, 90% of it was destroyed, but thanks to its excellent restoration and recovery, in 1980 it was granted the status of a UNESCO World Heritage List. Currently, it is a lively place, bustling with tourists and locals, and full of galleries, cafés and restaurants.

Łazienki Królewskie is a Palace-Garden complex the most beautiful planned area in Warsaw and one of the most beautiful in Europe, equally stunning in terms of its greenery and architecture. Another royal residence is Wilanow Palace, One of the most precious monuments of Polish Baroque built for King Jan III Sobieski.

Fryderyk Chopin is undoubtedly the best known resident of Warsaw. He spent the first 20 years of his life in the city. Here he studied music, learned the manners of society and gave his first concerts. There are many places which are a homage paid to his talent and Warsaw boasts the world's largest Chopin memorabilia collection. 

Among the beautiful and interesting museums, Copernicus Science Centre is the most known. This is a kingdom of experiments and a heaven for those interested in the world. Here everyone can delve into nature's mysteries and conduct experiments on their own.

For more details visit:

http://warsawtour.pl/en/tourist-attractions/top-10-3930.html

The venue of the conference, the University of Warsaw Library (BUW) is situated in Powiśle district at Dobra street. It is located between Wisła (Vistula) river and the main Campus of the University. It takes about 10 minutes to walk the escarpment up to the Campus and the Royal Route (Krakowskie Przedmieście street).

The UW Library garden is one of the largest and most beautiful roof gardens in Europe with an area of more than 10,000 m2, and plants covering 5,111 m2. Visitors may admire a multiplicity of plant species and varieties.

For more details visit:

http://www.buw.uw.edu.pl/en/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=195&Itemid=135

Attractive hotel rates for conference participants have been secured in some of the nicest hotels in Warsaw, not far from the conference venue and from the Old Town.

Details on accommodation options, pricing and booking instructions will be available at http://www.euromed2016.com

A selection of attractive tours has been arranged for conference participants.

Thursday, 15^th of September 2016, after all sessions - walk in the Old Town (free of charge)

Saturday 17^th of September 2016 organized excursion – paid by participants (please visit the web-site for updated information).

More details on tours will be available at http://www.euromed2016.com

Programme Tracks and Track Chairs:

Please indicate, on the first page of your manuscript, the track number for submission. Should you feel that your submission does not exactly fit in any of the tracks below please indicate General Track. For a more detailed description of the conference tracks please visit the conference website http://www.euromed2016.com.