Leading in Research
The 1st-Ever International Conference on Faith and Entrepreneurship
The 4th annual LIFE (Leading the Integration of Faith and Entrepreneurship) Research Conference serves to bring together entreprenuership, management, and social science scholars to further the conversation on the intersection of faith and work from an academic research perspective. The conference, and the LIFE Program, is open to all faiths and faith persectives.
2024 L.I.F.E. Research Conference
April 11, 2024
2024 Speakers
2024 Conference Schedule
9a-9:05a
Introduction
Brett Smith
9:05a-9:50a
Keynote
Nathan French
9:50a-10:00
Overview of the Conference
Brett Smith
10:00a -10:15a
State of the Field
David Townsend & Jose Ceredo
10:30a-11:45a
Recent Developments in the Field - Special Issue Small Business Economics
Overview of the Special Issue Small Business Economics - Niels Rietveld & Elco van Burg
Coupling engagement with analytical: Advancing research on religion and entrepreneurship using a mechanism-based approach
Presented by: Niels Rietveld & Elco van BurgSpecifying the role of religion in entrepreneurial action: a cognitive perspective
Presented by: Saulo Dubard BarbosaEntrepreneurship in religious organizations: How the Church of England developed an entrepreneurial orientation
Presented by: Ruben van WervenDoes Religion Matter to Angels? Exploring the Influence of Religion in Entrepreneurial Investor Decision-Making
Presented by: Jessica Jones, Christina Hymer & Ashley Roccapriore
12:00p-12:15p
Upcoming Developments - Special Issue Ent. & Regional Development
Presented by: Miruna Leferbrve & Allan Discua Cruz
12:15p to 1 pm
Panel: Challenges & Opportunities for Publishing F+E Research
Peter Klein, Miruna LeFeberve, Ali Gumusay, Rob Pidduck, Stephanie Fernhaber
Moderator: Kylie Heales
1:15p-2:15p
Interactive Research Discussions
Peter Klein; Miruna Radu-Lefebrve; Melissa Cardon; Allan Discua Cruz, Saulo Dubard Barbosa; Ali Gumusay; Rob Pidduck; Stephanie Fernhaber; David Townsend; Elco van Burg
2:15p-2:30p
Closing/Next Steps
Brett Smith