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4th ISEE Asia: International Symposium on Entrepreneurship Education in Asia
Purpose of the Event
Our symposium will provide a good opportunity for entrepreneurship researchers and educators from all over the world to gather at Kyushu University and form a network to build, future collaborations. Our symposium will also serve as a platform to discuss major challenges and advances in entrepreneurship education. In the symposium, we will explore innovative methodologies, best practices, and novel ways of teaching entrepreneurship. The symposium aims to discuss the current state of entrepreneurship education, especially in Asia, how it has evolved, and to identify the critical challenges for the future.
2026 Symposium Theme
What’s the Missing Piece in Entrepreneurship Education? -Bridging Research and Practice
About the Event
Dates: Saturday, October 10, 2026 – Sunday, October 11, 2026
[Symposium] Saturday, October 10, 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM (Registration opens at 9:30 AM)
[Faculty Development Program] Sunday, October 11, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Venue: ONE FUKUOKA CONFERENCE HALL
[Symposium] Terrace Hall AB, Terrace Room
[Faculty Development Program] Presentation Room 1
Format: In-person only / Language: English only (translation tools available)
Target group: Entrepreneurship educators, researchers, practitioners, people who are interested in entrepreneurship education research
In addition, the international startup event “RAMEN TECH 2026” is scheduled to take place in Fukuoka on the day before this symposium. This event brings together startup professionals, investors, and support organizations from Japan and abroad. By attending this event in conjunction with the symposium, you can take advantage of additional opportunities to build your network and gather information.
*Please check the official RAMEN TECH website for details. Please note that the information currently posted is from last year, and details regarding RAMEN TECH 2026 will be updated in the future.
About the Social Gathering
Date and Time: Saturday, October 10, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM
Venue: Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Fukuoka, 17th Floor, Red flamma
About the Participation Fee
Registration Fee: [General] 40,000 yen [Students] 10,000 yen (tax included)
- The fee includes the cost of the two-day program, lunch, and the social gathering on Saturday, October 10.
- The participation fee is the same regardless of which program you choose to attend.
- If a typhoon or other natural disaster makes it difficult to hold the event at the venue, we may switch to an online event. In such cases, we will notify you in advance by e-mail.
- Please pay the participation fee after registering.
Schedule
Symposium [Saturday, October 10, 10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. (tentative)]
Coming soon…
Keynote Speaker
- Dr. Lise Aaboen
Professor, Department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) - Dr. Chihmao HSIEH
Associate Professor, Entrepreneurship Department of Business Management, SUNY Korea - Dr. Sirirat Sae Lim
Associate Professor, Institute of Management of Technology; CEO, Sustainable Development and Social Responsibility Office, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU)
Other speakers
- Dr. Norris Krueger, Distinguished Research Fellow, QREC
- Dr. Gabi Kaffka, Assistant Professor, School of Economics and Management, Tilburg University
FD Program [Sunday, October 11, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM]
| <Morning Session＞ |
| 10:00～12:30 Theme: From Knowledge to Competency in Entrepreneurship Education by Prof. Norris Krueger (QREC), Prof. Gabi Kaffka (Tilburg University) |
| 12:30～13:30 Lunch |
| <Afternoon Session> |
| 13:30～16:00 Theme: From Competency to Venture Creation by Prof. Lise Aaboen (Norwegian University of Science and Technology) |
About Applications
If you wish to make a presentation please submit an abstract from the link below.
Application period: Monday, February 16, 2026 – Tuesday, June 30, 2026 (Japan time)
If you would like to participate, please register via the link below.
Registration deadline: Monday, August 31, 2026 (Japan Standard Time)
About Payment
You can pay by bank transfer (domestic transfers only) or credit card.
- Credit Card Payment
4th INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM Students / 学生
4th INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM General / 一般
- Bank transfer (domestic transfers only)
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西日本シティ銀行 伊都支店 （普通）
店番号：748 口座番号：3028916
(Important Notes)
・When making a bank transfer, please use the applicant’s full name.
・We kindly ask that you cover any transfer fees.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel by August 31, 2026, we will refund the amount minus the applicable fee.
[Credit (General)] Refund minus 1,584 yen
[Credit (Student)] Refund minus 396 yen
[West Japan Bank Transfer (General/Student)] Refund minus 110 yen
[Bank Transfer (General)] Refund minus 550 yen
[Bank Transfer (Students)] Refund minus 330 yen
*Refunds will be issued using the same payment method used for the original transaction.
*Please note that we cannot issue refunds for cancellations made on or after September 1, 2026.
*If the event is canceled due to circumstances beyond the organizer’s control, a full refund will be issued.
Organized by Kyushu Entrepreneurship Promotion Association
Supported by Robert T. Huang Entrepreneurship Center of Kyushu University (QREC)
“PARKS,” a university-based startup ecosystem
[Contact]
Kyushu University Robert Huang/ Entrepreneurship Center (QREC)
744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka 819-0395 7F, Building 5, Center
【TEL：092-802-6060】【FAX：092-802-6065】【mail：kyushu.entre.pma★gmail.com】
Assistant Professor Nergui Enkhzaya （mail: enkhzaya★qrec.kyushu-u.ac.jp)
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