Conf/CfP - 10th International Social Innovation Research Conference (ISIRC) 3-5 September 2018, Germany
About conference
ISIRC is the world’s leading interdisciplinary social innovation research conference. The conference brings together scholars from across the globe to discuss social innovation in a variety of perspectives. ISIRC 2018 is hosted by the Ruprecht-Karls-University Heidelberg, Center for Social Investment and Innovation in cooperation with the Westphalian University Gelsenkirchen, Institute for Work and Technology. The conference will take place at the heart of the old town of Heidelberg, a wonderful combination of old and new buildings, narrow streets, market squares, arts, history and science.
Social innovation has clearly gained momentum over the past decade, spurred notably by the growing interest in theory, practice and policy. Manifested in new ways of doing things, distinct social relations, changes in perceptions or novel solutions, social innovations are often presented as an alternative to business (profit-oriented) innovation to cope with societal challenges at hand. While major progress has been made in understanding social innovation trajectories, drivers and barriers, business models and institutions, significant work is still required to position the distinct (disciplinary) analytical, conceptual and theoretical contributions in the ‘classical’ innovation research. On the other hand, social innovation has largely been overlooked by the majority of innovation literature, with the mainstream of research traditionally focusing on technological innovation, or more generally, business innovation.
The tenth annual International Social Innovation Research Conference (ISIRC 2018) strives to bridge the as yet largely unrelated research fields of social and business innovation and invites theoretical, methodological and empirical contributions drawing on different disciplines.
Guidelines
All contributions must be submitted via the conference website.
A maximum of two proposals may be submitted per presenter.
Paper abstracts shall not exceed 400 words including references. They should articulate the research question(s) addressed, the conceptual/ theoretical perspectives informing the work, and where appropriate the methodology utilised as well as the papers contribution the conference themes.
Panel proposals shall not exceed 1000 words. They should include the panel purpose and its relationship to the nominated conference stream; details of (minimum) three and (maximum) four papers and paper presenters to be included in the panel; and the expected contribution of the panel.
Key Dates
25 May 2018 - Decision of submission
10 August 2018 - Full papers
About Heidelberg
A scientific hub in Germany, the city of Heidelberg in Baden-Württemberg is situated on the river Neckar in south-west Germany. In 2015, its population was 156’257, with roughly a quarter of its population being students. Heidelberg is a popular tourist destination due to its romantic cityscapes, including Heidelberg Castle, the Philosophers’ Walk and the baroque style Old Town.
How to get thereFor more information click "LINK TO ORIGINAL" below.
This opportunity has expired. It was originally published here:
http://www.isircconference2018.com/?utm_source=ARMACAD.info&utm_medium=ARMACAD.info