About MENAREC 2024
MENA Region Entrepreneurship Conference 2024 (MENAREC 2024) is organized by the College of Economics, Management, and Information Systems (CEMIS) in collaboration with the Entrepreneurship Center (UoNEC) at University of Nizwa. The conference aims to provide a unique opportunity for researchers, practitioners, policy makers and students (undergraduate and graduate) to meet and share latest developments and findings in the field of entrepreneurship. The conference will include various keynote presentations, workshops, and presentation by international researchers.
Conference Themes/Tracks
- Digital Entrepreneurship
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Women Entrepreneurship
- Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
- Entrepreneurial University
- Sustainable Entrepreneurship
- Strategic Entrepreneurship
- Public Entrepreneurship
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Transfer knowledge from labs, and R&D to the markets
About the College of Economics, Management & Information Systems
Established in 2004, the College of Economics, Management, and Information Systems provides leading edge business education at the graduate and undergraduate levels. The college offers programs spanning various disciplines, including Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Information Systems, Marketing, Operations Management, and Tourism Management. Click here for more information
About the Entrepreneurship Center
University is considered as a favorable environment for innovation due to its high concentration of intellectual capital and knowledge, where future entrepreneurs can arise among the students. The commercialization of the universities’ innovation and research becomes the central strategy in the national level to drive economic growth and development. Today, universities are playing a vigorous role in enhancing and encouraging knowledge-based economies.
Believing in the importance of this role, and to actively contribute to the growth of this sector, as well as support those in charge, and drive the sector to higher levels of achievement, the University of Nizwa established the Entrepreneurship Center that aspires to be a hub of research, education and services that support this sector with sound solutions based on research results. The University of Nizwa Entrepreneurship Center (UoNEC) was established and activated in September 2019 by a decision from the Chancellor. UoNEC is one of the academic support centers at the University of Nizwa and it has four main strategies; supporting entrepreneurship education, promoting entrepreneurship research, enhancing capacity building, and building collaboration with the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
The Center shall also spread awareness of entrepreneurial thought and practice among youngsters and youth. To provide quality research in this important sector, based on globally accepted indicators, and to adopt best practices, the Center joined the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) and it is becoming the anchor for the Oman GEM report. Every year the UoNEC participates in the data collection for the GEM project and prepares the National Oman GEM Report. Click here for more information
About The University of Technology and Applied Sciences -Ibri
University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS) is a branch-based Higher Education Institution (HEI) with eleven (11) branches that are strategically scattered across the Sultanate of Oman. The university has emerged as the largest HEI in the Sultanate of Oman, merging the former Colleges of Technology (CoTs), the former Colleges of Applied Sciences (CAS), and the former Rustaq College of Education, by virtue of Royal Decree (76/2020). The UTAS has a population strength of 48,781 students who are registered in the Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Bachelor levels, taking a wide-range of specializations.Click here for more information
Overview
Registration Fee
| Packages Per Article | Early Registration | Late Registration |
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| August 31 | September 30 | |
| Online Participation For one Article |
20 OMR / 52 USD | 30 OMR / 78 USD |
| In Person Participation For one Article |
40 OMR / 104 USD | 50 OMR / 130 USD |
| Student (Master/Ph.D) | Free | Free |
| Other Participants & Industry Delegates | 40 OMR / 104 USD | 45 OMR / 130 USD |
Accomodation & Transport
Participants can obtain their visas by applying for an eVisa Click Here
Daily transportation to and from the University of Nizwa (conference venue) will be provided exclusively from the following hotels only:
Tentative Schedule
Day 1 [30 October]
8:00 – 9:00am Registration:
9:00 – 9:30am Inauguration:
9:30 – 9:45am Tea Break
9:45 – 11.00am Session 1: (Topic will be chosen)
Chair:
Speaker 1:
(Paper presentation)
9:45 – 11.00am Session 2: (Undergraduate and Master Student Research Seminar)
11:05 – 12:35pm Session 3: (Topic will be chosen)
Chair:
Speaker 2:
(Paper presentation)
12:30 – 2:00pm Prayer & Lunch
2:05 – 4:00pm Session 4: (Topic will be chosen)
Chair:
Speaker 3:
(Paper presentation)
4:00 – 6:00pm Nizwa and Manah tour or social function
Gala Dinner in one of the entrepreneurial (old places) restaurant
Day 2 [31 October]
8:30 – 9:00am Snacks and Tea
9:00 – 11.00am Session 1: (Topic will be chosen)
Chair:
Speaker 4:
(Paper presentation)
9:00 – 11.00am Session 2: (Discussion Sessions – Regional practices)
1. How to transfer University’s knowledge to the market?
2. University’s Spin-off
3. From lab to entrepreneurship
4. Invited some entrepreneurs who have successful stories
5. Good practices in teaching entrepreneurship
6. Incubators and accelerators are effective to support startups?
11:05 – 12:35pm Session 2: (Topic will be chosen)
Chair:
Speaker 5:
(Paper presentation)
12:40 – 2:00pm Lunch
2:05 – 3:35pm Session 3: (Topic will be chosen)
Chair:
Speaker 6:
(Paper presentation)
3:35 – 4:00pm:Valedictory Function: Certificate presentation
Key Note Speakers
Alicia Coduras has a degree in Economics and Business Sciences from the University of Barcelona and a PhD in Political and Administration Sciences from the Pompeu Fabra University. In recent years she has focused her research in relation to business creation and development, assuming the technical direction of the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) project in Spain, an observatory of entrepreneurial activity led by the Instituto de Empresa in Spain.
Alicia Coduras Martinez, PhD.
Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) Expert
Christopher Thron is Associate Professor of Mathematics at Texas A&M University-Central Texas. Previously he was a communications systems engineer with NEC America, Motorola, and Freescale for 13 years. Dr. Thron’s research involves promoting the effective use of mathematical and statistical methods in modern science and technology. He has published joint papers with researchers in a variety of applications including public health, social modeling, sentiment analysis, bioanalytics, food chemistry, weather prediction, and image classification among others. He has presented numerous classes and workshops relating to mathematical and statistical modeling and/or data analytics in the U.S., Ecuador, and across the African continent. His research and outreach activities have been supported by the U.S. Fulbright program, the International Mathematician’s Union, and the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory. Dr Thron has Ph.D. degrees in mathematics from the University of Wisconsin and physics from the University of Kentucky.
Plenary talk
Factors influencing the GDP growth rate of nations: a study in visualization, modeling, and prediction.
Workshop:
Data-driven decision-making using machine learning and Python: a case study of credit risk assessment.
Christopher Thron, PhD.
Associate Professor of Mathematics at Texas A&M University-Central Texas
YM Professor Dr. Hjh Raja Suzana Raja Kasim is a renowned scholar in entrepreneurship and social innovation, with over 25 years of experience in academia and industry. She holds advanced degrees in Information/Knowledge Management, along with certifications in Islamic Fintech and AI. Currently a Professor at Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, she is also the Founder of Bpreneur Muda, a program supporting young entrepreneurs.
Her international roles include serving as a Faculty Fellow at Stanford, a visiting scholar at Babson College, and a national consultant for UNIDO. She has received numerous awards, such as the MyMalaysia Award for Enterprise Education Excellence and Global Green Sustainability Project Management Awards. In 2024, she earned a Special Award from Azerbaijan for her AI-enabled Fintech solutions in social enterprises.
Professor Raja Suzana's global influence is recognized through her mentorship, research, and leadership in sustainable entrepreneurship. She continues to shape the field through her work with the Malaysian Ministry of Youth and Sports, developing incubator centers and promoting social impact initiatives worldwide.
Dr. Hjh Raja Suzana Raja Kasim, PhD.
Professor of Entrepreneurship and Business, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Malaysia
Dr Melissa Langworthy is an economist specializing in entrepreneurship, sustainability, and economic justice. Dr Langworthy has 20 years of experience in women’s enterprise as both an academic and a practitioner working with NGO, government, and corporate social responsibility programs, including for Facebook, UN Women, Oxfam MENA, and the European Commission. Her regional expertise spans MENA, Africa, and Asia-Pacific, with a focus on evolving social and economic ecosystems in the Gulf states.
Dr Langworthy has published papers in the New Political Economy, Journal of Economic Issues, Journal of International Women’s Studies, and Review of International Political Economy and recently authored an analysis of macroeconomic policy and sustainable development for the UN in Asia and the Pacific. Through her many publications, policy papers, and a forthcoming book, she continues to define and argue the terms and supports needed to drive promotion of high quality, sustainable, and innovative women’s enterprise.
Melissa Langworthy, PhD
Call for Paper
We are delighted to announce the MENA Region Entrepreneurship Conference (MENA REC 2024), scheduled to be held on October 30-31, 2024, in Nizwa, Oman. The conference aims to provide a platform for researchers, academics, practitioners, and policymakers to exchange ideas, discuss recent advancements, and explore emerging trends in entrepreneurship within the MENA region.
Conference Theme: Exploring Emerging Trends and Innovations in Entrepreneurship
We invite original research contributions addressing various aspects of entrepreneurship, including but not limited to:
Social Entrepreneurship
Women Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
Entrepreneurial University
Sustainable Entrepreneurship
Strategic Entrepreneurship
Public Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Transfer knowledge from labs, and R&D to the markets
Submission Process:
Register: Before submitting your paper, please register for the conference through the Microsoft conference management system. If you do not have an account Click to Submit Paper.
Submit Paper: Once registered, log in to the Microsoft conference management system and navigate to the submission section. Follow the instructions provided to submit your paper. Authors are required to adhere to Springer paper format & guidelines for submission.
Publication: All accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings by Springer Nature (Approved), subject to final approval for each submission. Authors are required to adhere to Springer paper format guidelines for submission. Please note that at least one author of each accepted paper should register and present his paper at the conference. Failure to register or absence from the presentation will eventually make your paper NOT being included in the conference proceedings.
1. We are delighted to announce that the top selected papers presented at the conference will have the opportunity to be considered for publication in the International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Inderscience Publishers,(https://www.inderscience.com/jhome.php?jcode=ijesb) a prestigious journal indexed in Scopus. Authors of these selected papers will receive detailed instructions on the submission process after the conference.
2. Some selected papers will be recommeded for a Special Issue of Institutions and Economies Journal indexed in Scopus. https://ijie.um.edu.my/. Author has to bear the fees of publication.
Important Dates:
Paper Submission Deadline: September 30, 2024 October 10, 2024
Notification of Acceptance: October 15, 2024
Conference Dates: October 30-31, 2024
Join us in shaping the discourse on entrepreneurship in the MENA region. We look forward to your valuable contributions and engaging discussions at MENA REC 2024.
Registration Form
Fee Details
| Packages Per Article | Early Registration | Late Registration |
|---|---|---|
| August 31 | October 10 | |
| Online Participation For one Article |
20 OMR / 52 USD | 30 OMR / 78 USD |
| In Person Participation For one Article |
40 OMR / 104 USD | 50 OMR / 130 USD |
| Student (Master/Ph.D) | Free | Free |
| Other Participants & Industry Delegates | 40 OMR / 104 USD | 45 OMR / 130 USD |
Note: For Group Registration you will get Discount of 5 OMR / 13 USD.
Payment Details
| Beneficiary name | UNIVERSITY Of NIZWA |
| Swift Code | BMUSOMRXXXX |
| Account No | 0381012681350062 |
| Bank Name | Bank Muscat |
| Country | Oman |
| Iban No | OM030270381012681350062 |
Note: When pay the Fee Kindly mention the Remark as "REC2024"
Registration Procedure
At least one author of each accepted paper must be registered for the conference to confirm their paper appear in the proceedings and be scheduled for presentation. Click here for Registration.
- The participants are requested to register early to help us organizing better.
- Atendees should confirm the presence by filling the Registration Form
- The deadline for registration for the Conference is 26th September 2024.
- Fees paid should be no refundable.
- For enquiry on payment or more information on REC2024, please email to rec2024@unizwa.edu.om
Committees
The committees for MENAREC 2024
1. Organizing Committee
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2. Secretary Committee
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3. Sponsorship and Financial Committee
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5. Logistic and Services Committee
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6. Scientific Committee
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7. Media and Marketing Committee
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Contact Us
Contact
Dr. Abdullah Al ShukailiHead, Department of Management and Executive Director, UoN Entrepreneurship Center
Co-Chair, REC 2024
rec2024@unizwa.edu.om
CEMIS, University of Nizwa, Birkat Al Mouz, P.O. Box 33, PC 616, Nizwa, Oman.
Phone Number
+968 25446269, +968 25446419, +968 25446616
Academic Partners
Sponsors
