ABOUT

WHAT IS IT?

SME World Forum is a preeminent event providing guidance, training, and networking opportunities for small businesses and entrepreneurs.

WHY WAS IT CREATED?

We are gathering together in order to support and celebrate the resilient small business and entrepreneurial community.

WHO IS IT FOR?

Anyone with entrepreneurial passion or interest is encouraged to attend. Alongside members of the local academic community, entrepreneurs, and small businesses we are expanding this year’s Forum to invite researchers from all over the world to join us and participate in the forum for a global dialog.

HOW CAN YOU PARTICIPATE?

Join the event in-person or online as an attendee, speaker, volunteer, or sponsor.

For those interested in participating in the research components, the deadline to submit research papers is Sept. 24. Registration for the event ends on Oct. 15.

THIS YEAR, IMAGINE

In our post COVID-19 society, we must reimagine our lives, businesses, and world in new ways.

This year, in order to inspire innovation and positive change, the SME World Forum centers around the theme of Imagine. Dare to imagine a more inclusive society in our hybrid sessions, conference, and networking events focused on creative entrepreneurship.

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Opening Session and Plenary Sessions in the afternoon.Panels with business leaders, sessions, and exhibitions about SMEs.Panels with business leaders, sessions, and exhibitions about SMEs.

ABOUT THE HOSTS

National University of Rafaela

The National University of Rafaela is an Argentine public and free university created in 2014, located in the city of the same name, in the province of Santa Fe. Its current institutional name is UNRaf.

International Council for Small Business

The International Council for Small Business (ICSB) is an organization dedicated to providing knowledge, information on new developments, and useful resources to micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises to inspire growth and profitability.

The mission of the ICSB is to advance entrepreneurship worldwide by developing research skills, offering opportunities for career advancement, organizing live events, and initiating partnerships with community groups.