2026 Conference Information
Link to the Book of Abstracts
Link to the Conference Schedule
Credentials of keynote speaker 2: Jan H. Jansen
The schedule includes the address for the Welcome Reception and the Gala Dinner.
Dress code for the conference and events is business casual.
The schedule includes the address for the Welcome Reception and the Gala Dinner.
Dress code for the conference and events is business casual.
Conference Venue Information: Link
We are excited to announce that the 2026 SIEC International Conference will be held in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Conference Theme: Local Action, Global Impact: Business Education for a Cooperative World.
Dates: July 21 - 24, 2026
July 21:
Welcome Reception 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. local time. Small bites/hors d'oeuvres will be provided.
July 22 and 23: Professional Development Sessions
Conference Venue will be IJver Amsterdam. Address: Scheepsbouwkade 72, 1033 WM, Amsterdam
There are a few steps to climb to enter the venue.
July 23: An evening boat tour will be an optional event available at an additional cost for attendees. (approximate cost 30 euros)
July 24: Professional Development Entrepreneurship Sessions (Visits to Companies) and Gala Dinner (outside venue is planned)
Additional Information for the Friday Entrepreneurship Sessions and closing event is provided below.
July 24 Morning Program:
10:00 - 10:30 -- Welcome and Introduction + 15-minute presentation (with Q&A) about Startup Village
Amsterdam and Amsterdam Science Park by Team Startup village by Danielle Pakes
10:30 - 11:00
Presentation #1 Tangle by Founder Farooq
Khader https://www.linkedin.com/in/farooqkhader/
Website: https://www.tanglecampus.com/
Presentation: 15 minutes + 15 minutes Q&A
11:00 - 11:30
Presentation #2 Startup Siskin-Strategice AI Advisory by co-founder Daphne
Tuijn https://www.linkedin.com/in/daphne-tuijn/
Website: https://siskin.amsterdam/
Presentation: 15 minutes + 15 minutes Q&A
11:30 - 12:30
One-hour tour of Startup Village & Amsterdam Science Park, including the Quantum Demo Lab, Lab42, Robotics Lab, and Matrix One (Sustainalab), hosted by Team Startup Village.
July 24 Afternoon Program:
Dutch National Bank Audio Tour
July 24 Gala Dinner:
Groot Melkhuis, Vondelpart--take the Tram 2 from Central Station to Cornelis Schuytstaat, followed by an 8 minute walk.
Arrive by 6:30 with dinner to begin at 7:00
A list of the SIEC-ISBE conferences along the years.
Conference Flyer
Conference Theme: Local Action, Global Impact: Business Education for a Cooperative World.
Dates: July 21 - 24, 2026
July 21:
Welcome Reception 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. local time. Small bites/hors d'oeuvres will be provided.
July 22 and 23: Professional Development Sessions
Conference Venue will be IJver Amsterdam. Address: Scheepsbouwkade 72, 1033 WM, Amsterdam
There are a few steps to climb to enter the venue.
July 23: An evening boat tour will be an optional event available at an additional cost for attendees. (approximate cost 30 euros)
July 24: Professional Development Entrepreneurship Sessions (Visits to Companies) and Gala Dinner (outside venue is planned)
Additional Information for the Friday Entrepreneurship Sessions and closing event is provided below.
July 24 Morning Program:
10:00 - 10:30 -- Welcome and Introduction + 15-minute presentation (with Q&A) about Startup Village
Amsterdam and Amsterdam Science Park by Team Startup village by Danielle Pakes
10:30 - 11:00
Presentation #1 Tangle by Founder Farooq
Khader https://www.linkedin.com/in/farooqkhader/
Website: https://www.tanglecampus.com/
Presentation: 15 minutes + 15 minutes Q&A
11:00 - 11:30
Presentation #2 Startup Siskin-Strategice AI Advisory by co-founder Daphne
Tuijn https://www.linkedin.com/in/daphne-tuijn/
Website: https://siskin.amsterdam/
Presentation: 15 minutes + 15 minutes Q&A
11:30 - 12:30
One-hour tour of Startup Village & Amsterdam Science Park, including the Quantum Demo Lab, Lab42, Robotics Lab, and Matrix One (Sustainalab), hosted by Team Startup Village.
July 24 Afternoon Program:
Dutch National Bank Audio Tour
July 24 Gala Dinner:
Groot Melkhuis, Vondelpart--take the Tram 2 from Central Station to Cornelis Schuytstaat, followed by an 8 minute walk.
Arrive by 6:30 with dinner to begin at 7:00
A list of the SIEC-ISBE conferences along the years.
Conference Flyer
Cover Photo by Jonas Jacobsson on Unsplash
