3E Conference 2026
20-22 May 2026
Bodø, Norway
For the first time in the history of the 3E Conference, we invite you to join us above the Arctic Circle! Set at 67° North, where the sun barely sets, this extraordinary location offers a truly unique backdrop for engaging discussions, networking, and inspiration. The 3E 2026 Conference promises an unforgettable experience, blending cutting-edge research and educational insights with the breathtaking Arctic surroundings. Get ready for a conference like no other — where innovation meets the northern lights and conversations continue under the midnight sun.
Conference theme: Developing Change Agents through Entrepreneurship Education
The urgent need to empower individuals with the skills and mindset to drive positive change for a better future makes entrepreneurship education more relevant than ever. Now is the time to advance the research within this field and delve deeper into its transformative potential. By exploring entrepreneurship education across levels, disciplines, industries, and contexts, we can deepen our understanding of how entrepreneurship education can develop change agents who drive positive social, economic, and environmental transformation. This year’s 3E Conference, set against the Arctic landscape of Bodø, highlights the importance of these questions in regions facing depopulation and environmental change – where entrepreneurship education can play a crucial role in building resilient communities and enabling students to shape their own futures.
Through an innovative and non-traditional format, the 3E Conference establishes a new paradigm for entrepreneurship conferences. It offers an inclusive setting to fully collaborate with researchers, educators and policymakers to debate and exchange the best practices, the major challenges and novel advances in entrepreneurship education with a special and unique focus on Europe. Unlike more traditional academic events, this conference puts the spotlight on problems and questions; the format is ‘unplugged’ without power point presentations. Instead, engaging round table discussions are held with participants who have read papers beforehand. Further, the keynote speakers are chosen from among the best submission of the participants.
Potential participants
Entrepreneurship education educators and researchers, research-based educators from primary, secondary, and higher institutions, practitioners involved in entrepreneurship support programs including trainers, policy makers and program managers, and special interest group representatives from local or international organisations.
Key dates
Submission Deadline for Abstracts: 1 December 2025
Notification of Acceptance: 31 January 2026
Submission Deadline for Final Contributions: 15 March 2026
Early-Bird Registration Deadline: 15 March 2026
Conference: 20-22 May 2026
Why join 3E 2026 in Bodø?
Nord University’s main campus and the conference hotel, Quality Hotel Ramsalt. The program includes a range of pre- and post-events, creating a dynamic and immersive experience for all participants.
We encourage participants to extend their stay and explore Bodø, a city at the intersection of Arctic nature and urban life. Surrounded by fjords, mountains, glaciers, and a breathtaking coastline, Bodø offers world-class experiences—many within the city itself or just a short bus or boat ride away. Whether you’re drawn to the stunning landscapes, crystal-clear coral-green waters, or the vibrant local culture, Bodø is your gateway to unforgettable Arctic adventures.
Organisers
3E 2026 Conference - ECSB Entrepreneurship Education Conference 