ACERE Conference 2026

10–13 February 2026 | The University of Sydney

The ACERE Conference 2026 brings together leading entrepreneurship and innovation scholars, educators, doctoral researchers, and industry leaders from around the world for four days of high-quality research, developmental dialogue, and meaningful connection.

With over 150 papers, an international keynote lineup, a Doctoral Consortium, Educators Forum, and Industry Forum, ACERE 2026 offers a vibrant program that bridges theory, education, and practice in entrepreneurship and innovation.

Location of the 2026 Conference

The University of Sydney, Eastern Avenue Auditorium (F19).

Getting to Eastern Avenue Auditorium

The Eastern Avenue Auditorium (Building F19) is centrally located on the University of Sydney’s Camperdown/Darlington Campus and is easily accessible by public transport.

The University of Sydney is approximately 10 minutes from Sydney’s CBD. Regular bus services run along Parramatta Road, City Road, and Broadway, with stops within a short walking distance of campus. Redfern Station is the closest train station and is around a 10–15 minute walk to Eastern Avenue.

Once on campus, Eastern Avenue runs east–west through the heart of the university. The Eastern Avenue Auditorium (F19) is clearly signposted and easily reached from all main campus entry points.

See the University of Sydney Campus Map to assist with navigation.

ACERE 2026 Program

Download the complete Program here. Hard copies will be available in delegates bags.

Daily Program Updates

You can access here to the most up to date daily program here, including any changes or updates to the printed program. Please note that updates will not be reprinted, so we recommend referring to this online version throughout the conference.

Explore the conference: 

Full Program · Educators Forum · Industry Forum · Events & Social Program

 

Registration and Help

The conference registration desk will be displayed inside Eastern Avenue Auditorium (Building
F19) Level 2. Delegates can check in at the following times to the ACERE Conference Desk

Delegates for the Doctoral Consortium:
Tuesday 10th February 8:30am – 11:00am
Friday 13th February 12:30pm – 3:00pm

Delegates for the Educator’s Forum: Tuesday 10th February check in from 9:00am–11:00am.

Delegates for the Main Conference:
Tuesday 10th February 3:00pm to 7:00pm
Wednesday 11th February 8:30am to 5:00pm
Thursday 12th February 8:30am to 4:00pm
Delegates for the Industry Forum: Friday 13th February 1:00pm – 5:30pm


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Important Dates

  • Abstract Submission: 15 September, 2025
  • SUBMIT MY ABSTRACT NOW
  • ABSTRACT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
  • Abstract Notification: mid-October, 2025
  • Full Paper Submission (optional): 15 November, 2025
  • Full paper Notification mid-December, 2025
  • Conference 10-13 February, 2026

2026 Program Overview:

  • Doctoral Consortium – 10, 13 February 
  • Paper development workshop – 10 February
  • Educator’s Forum  – 10 February Register here
  • Opening reception  – 10 February
  • Paper Sessions  – 11-13 February
  • Keynote Speakers – Erkko Autio and Michael Lounsbury
  • Industry Forum – 13 February  Register here

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