2nd IESS workshop on Start-ups
Date and Location: February 7, 2024, in Brno, Czech Republic
This workshop is a part of the 14th International Conference on Exploring Service Science (IESS), scheduled for February 7-9, 2024, in Brno, Czech Republic https://iess.online
CONTEXT
Building upon the momentum of prior IESS workshops centered around ongoing projects, the forthcoming IESS workshop seeks to delve into the pivotal role of Startups in shaping the evolution of Entities and Societies. This exploration aims to foster transdisciplinary service ecosystems, addressing pressing global social and business challenges.
OBJECTIVES
This highly interactive workshop is designed with the following objectives in mind:
- Inspiring: Share authentic stories, successes, and hurdles practitioners encounter, offering practical insights.
- Integrating and Collaboration: Unite diverse stakeholders – government bodies, NGOs, academia, and businesses – to foster and sustain an ecosystem conducive to startup creation.
- Roadmapping: Collaborate to define strategies for integrating startups to effectively meet social and business challenges.
- Service Science Awareness: Improve awareness and understanding of the latest advancements in service science and its practical applications.
SCOPES
The potential for startups to contribute to creating multidisciplinary service ecosystems addressing global social challenges is vast. Some key areas of exploration include:
- Innovation Capacity: Understanding and nurturing a startup’s capacity for innovation. How can their disruptive approaches be transformed into sustainable solutions within service ecosystems?
- Value Creation: Exploring how startups contribute to building service ecosystems. How can startups design services facilitating access to high-level resources, such as advanced technologies and data analytics, for businesses?
- Growth Infrastructure: Beyond physical structures, establishing a growth environment for startups. This encompasses financial support programs, governance organization, long-term partnerships, and crafting policies to create a startup-friendly and sustainable landscape.
- Obstacles and Solutions: Identifying obstacles faced by startups and SMEs and exploring how these issues can be addressed through governmental actions or specialized services, enabling startups to provide such support.
- Partnerships’ Framework: Analyzing the evolving roles of stakeholders — governments, public and private entities, and universities — in tandem with startup operations and desired outcomes.
INVITATION
We cordially invite stakeholders addressing global social challenges, particularly heads of startups, to participate in the workshop actively. You can contribute by submitting your work to enrich the community or engage in informative discussions and idea exchange, contributing to integrating startups in societal development through service science.
Your participation is pivotal in fostering an inclusive dialogue and shaping the future of service ecosystems.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
We encourage submitting position papers or slide presentations, limited to a maximum of five (5) pages or slides, through the EASYCHAIR platform. To submit, please follow the provided link: : https://easychair.org/account/signin. If you’re new to the platform, signing up is required. Select your role as an author and complete the necessary forms providing citation details, including author names, a title, an abstract, and keywords. To ensure proper classification, choose the Workshop track for your submission and upload your paper or slides.
REVIEW CRITERIA
Submitted papers will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Coherence of Ideas: The coherence and lucidity of the core concepts presented in the submission.
- Methodology: The quality and robustness of the research methodology or approach employed.
- Relevance: The submission’s alignment with the workshop’s objectives and scope.
- Significance: The implications and impact of the work in addressing challenges and contributing to service science.
- Overall Impression: The general coherence and impression created by the entire submission.
- Expression Style: The clarity and effectiveness of writing or presentation style.
- Visual Presentation: The quality and effectiveness of any visual aids or presentations.
Authors are encouraged to ensure their submissions align with these criteria for optimal consideration during review.
KEY DATES
December 11, 2023: Deadline for paper submissions.
December 22, 2023: Notification of acceptance.
REVIEW PROCESS
The submitted position papers, limited to a maximum of 5 pages, will undergo a thorough review to determine acceptance for presentation during the workshop. Post event, additional editing and refinement will be conducted for potential publication by ITM Web of Conferences (https://www.itm-conferences.org/) under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0), promoting open access and broader dissemination.
PUBLISHED PAPERS FROM PREVIOUS IESS WORKSHOP
You can explore published papers from the last IESS workshop, providing valuable insights into various topics and discussions. You can download them at the following address:
https://www.itm-conferences.org/articles/itmconf/abs/2023/05/contents/contents.html
They offer a rich resource of knowledge and perspectives shared by experts and participants. Delve into these publications to better understand past discussions and supplement your insights before the workshop.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Don’t hesitate to contact our dedicated team for any inquiries, additional information, or assistance regarding the workshop. You can contact us via email at workshop@iess.online. Our team is here to address any questions about submission guidelines, workshop agenda, participant guidelines, or any other queries related to the event. We are committed to ensuring your participation is as smooth and informative as possible, and we welcome your correspondence. Your feedback and inquiries are highly valued, and we look forward to assisting you.
WORKSHOP PROGRAM COMMITTEE
- Diem Ho | United Solutions, USA
- Nick Coutts | UNLEASH Innovation Advisory Board
- Marco Di Marco |Uninettuno University, Italy
- Kresimir Lugaric | President & CEO of Internet Institut Wien, Austria
- Jim Spohrer | ISSIP.org, USA
- Eleonora Veglianti | Université Catholique de Lille, France
- Leonard Walletzký | Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
- Michel Léonard | University of Geneva, Switzerland
CLOSING STATEMENT
We sincerely thank you for your interest and potential participation in the upcoming workshop. Your engagement and contributions play a significant role in fostering a dynamic and enriching event. We look forward to your submissions and active participation, aiming to create a vibrant and insightful environment for exploring startup integration within service science. Thank you for being so supportive, and we anticipate a fruitful and collaborative workshop.