Call for Papers

The Call for Papers has now closed! If you wish to make a late submission, please email conference@ispim.org. Only outstanding late contributions will be considered!

Businesses are under increasing pressure from an on-going economic crisis that is reducing growth opportunities and available resources. Societal concerns increase the need to develop sustainable processes and products, and political leaders must try to balance short with long-term interests. Globalisation offers attractive new markets and also intensifies competitive pressures. The net result of these, and related developments, is an environment where new technologies, products, services and competitors can rapidly have disruptive effects. Business models can no longer be static, moreover they call for on-going innovation, and customers require solutions based on integrated products and services. As companies strive for continuity, the stakes for innovation are rising. Effective innovation strategies are required in order to meet the challenges of ensuring growth in this increasingly open, dynamic and uncertain environment. How to innovate? Where to innovate? Who to innovate for? Who to innovate with?

Submissions from academic, research, consulting, industry, intermediary and policy organisations are encouraged and should focus on the following general themes or the conference focus themes:

  • Innovating in Global Markets (Conference Focus Theme)
  • Innovation for Sustainable Growth (Conference Focus Theme)
  • Business Models, Entrepreneurship, & Financing Innovation
  • Collaboration for Innovation (incl. Open Innovation)
  • Creativity & Idea Generation
  • Green, Public & Social Innovation
  • Innovation Training, Teaching & Coaching
  • Living Labs
  • Methods, Tools & Measurement for Innovation
  • Networks & Clusters of Innovation
  • Strategic Foresight, Strategic Agility & Future Orientation
  • Transferring Knowledge for Innovation

Important Submission Deadlines


  • 31 December 2012: Outlines Only (All Submissions)
  • 31 January 2013: Acceptance Notification
  • 3 May 2013: Final Submissions (including abstracts, papers, profiles & photos) PLUS registration and payment
  • 1 June 2013: Presentation Slides

Submissions


The table below describes the possible submission types for this conference. All files should be submitted online at www.conferencesubmissions.com/ispim2013 by the respective deadline date. Do NOT email submissions to ISPIM. Only one submission and one presentation per person is permitted. There is no limit on co-authoring or co-presenting.

ISPIM reserves the right to organise the programme as it sees fit and to reallocate submissions, if necessary (for example submissions that are deemed to be work-in-progress may get reallocated to the research development sessions). Presenters should be available to give their presentation at any point during the three days. We cannot entertain individual requests for times or slots because it significantly impairs the quality and coherence of the themed sessions and integrated programme.

Submission
Types		 Description

Documents required
Outline*
 Abstract
 Paper
 Lead Presenter Photo & Profile Presentation Slides Feedback Form
(by 31 Dec 2012) (by 3 May 2013) (by 1 June 2013)
Academic Full Paper Submissions Accomplished substantial research results of an empirical or theoretical nature. 1400-1500 words**: text only using structured headings An abstract is not the same as an outline

125-150 words of plain text summarising the submission		 Max 5000 words
(ISPIM paper template)		 Presenter Photo:
90x110 px

Presenter Profile:
max 150 words of text		 Max 10 slides
Min font size 18
clear graphics & style
15 mins + session discussion		 No
Academic Research Development Submissions (ARDS) Academic work-in-progress where authors desire and are willing to contribute extra feedback. 900-1000 words**: text only using structured headings Max 2500 words (ISPIM paper template + last page should be “Areas for feedback & development”) Max 3 slides
Min font size 18
clear graphics & style
4 mins presentation followed by 11 mins feedback on your paper by discussant/group		 Provide discussant feedback (300-400 words using feedback form with structured headings) on another author's paper that you will be assigned (by May 17)
Practitioner Presentation Submissions Substantial demonstrations of significant successful business practices and insights. Optional
No max length. (ISPIM paper template)		 Max 10 slides
Min font size 18
Clear graphics & style
15 mins + session discussion		 No
Funded Project Submissions Description or results from EU or other similar funded projects.
Special Interest Group Submission A SIG is a group of delegates with a shared research interest or professional issue. The session will be a focused, informal way for delegates with overlapping interests to meet, discuss and co-operate. 900-1000 words: free text describing the SIG or Project and its importance. SIGs must include the names of three delegates that support the SIG No Freeform
90 minute sessions		 No
* all outlines are double-blind evaluated for acceptance to the conference. All papers with potential for journal publication are double-blind reviewed.
** Outline word limits include structured headings.


Scientific Panel


Members of the ISPIM Scientific Panel can be found at www.ispim.org/index.php/about#ui-about-tab3.



Further Information

Submissions & Bookings

Conference Secretariat: conference@ispim.org