#7 edition · Sep 10–Sep 12, 2026
Milano 2026
LIUC Università Cattaneo
"Ecosystems in transition — measurement, mechanisms, impact"
7edition
3keynote speakers
4research tracks
About this edition
The 7th edition is hosted by LIUC Università Cattaneo in Castellanza, 30 km north-west of Milan. It will feature four parallel research tracks, a doctoral consortium, paper development workshops with editors of leading journals, and the customary gala dinner.
Research tracks
TRACK 01
Measuring ecosystems
Quality indicators, longitudinal data, network metrics, scoring frameworks.
Chairs: E. Stam · G. Guéneau
TRACK 02
Public policy & governance
From local clusters to national strategies, the political economy of ecosystem design.
Chairs: D. Audretsch · K. Messeghem
TRACK 03
Identity, place & culture
Symbolic and cognitive layers, narratives, role models and entrepreneurial intent.
Chairs: S. Sarasvathy · N. Krueger
TRACK 04
Africa & MENA ecosystems
Specific dynamics of emerging continents, cross-border comparisons, infrastructure of support.
Chairs: D. Chabaud · S. Foliard
Keynote speakers
DB
David B. Audretsch
Indiana University
SS
Saras Sarasvathy
Darden School of Business
ES
Erik Stam
Utrecht University
Chairs · organising committee
EERS Team
permanent board
Venue
LIUC Università Cattaneo · Corso Matteotti 22, 21053 Castellanza (VA), Italy
Castellanza is reached in 40 min by direct train from Milano Cadorna (Trenord, line S5/RE3). Closest airports: Milano Malpensa (25 min by car), Milano Linate (50 min).
Where to stay
Recommended hotels with partner rates: Hotel Astoria (Busto Arsizio, €98/night), UNAHOTELS Varese (€125/night), NH Milano Touring (for stays in central Milan).