23rd Nordic Conference on Small Business Research (NCSB)
May 18, 2026 - May 20, 2026

Since its inception in 1980 the NCSB conference has been a biannual event in the Nordic tradition characterized by an open atmosphere that encourages the exchange of ideas between researchers with research interests in the field of small business and entrepreneurship. The 2026 NCSB conference in Bodø, Norway will continue this tradition and welcomes papers from all areas of the small business and entrepreneurship fields.

The conference will feature a mix of special theme tracks and general tracks. Special theme tracks will focus on research themes that are central in Nordic research on small business and entrepreneurship and will be announced later on the website. Special theme tracks and general tracks will feature presentations of research papers followed by constructive feedback in plenary discussions.

The conference program will also feature keynote speeches with prominent scholars.

As a pre-conference event, a doctoral consortium is arranged on the 18^th of May. This is a great opportunity for doctoral students in the field of entrepreneurship and small business research. Here, they can present their extended thesis or paper proposals, gain valuable insights into enhancing and advancing their work, and engage in discussions with experienced faculty members.

Important Dates

Submission of special track proposal – June 10, 2025 – See the call for track proposals
Submission of abstract – January 20, 2026
Submission of full paper – March 30, 2026
Early registration – before March 6, 2026
Latest registration – April 15, 2026

Organisers

The organisers of NCSB2026 is The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Division at Nord University Business School. Contact the organisers at NCSB2026@nord.no.