Photo by: Merlin Donald, student at UNIVALI.
Join us at the University of Vale do Itajaí for the eighth edition of our international conference, building on the rich discussions established in the last edition of the event held in Padova. This year, we will discuss the need to rethink clusters from the perspective of geopolitical dynamics and the necessity for sustainable strategies.
The eighth edition of the international conference “Rethinking Clusters” will be held in person in Itajaí, SC, Brazil
Important dates
Conference dates: November 23rd-26th, 2025
Preliminary Program
All times are in Brasília time (GMT-3)
November 23
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5:00 PM – Welcome Reception
November 24
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8:30 AM – Registration
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9:00 AM – PDW for Young Scholars
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9:00 AM – PDW for Special Issue – European Management Review (Session 1)
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2:00 PM – Methodological Workshops for Young Scholars
- 2:00 PM – PDW for Special Issue – European Management Review (Session 2)
November 25
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8:30 AM – Opening Ceremony
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9:00 AM – Opening Keynote by Prof. Ram Mudambi
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10:30 AM – Parallel Sessions
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10:30 AM – PDW for Special Issue – European Management Review (Session 3)
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2:00 PM – Parallel Sessions
- 4:30 PM – Parallel Sessions
November 26
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9:00 AM – Keynote by Prof. Miguel Córdova
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10:30 AM – Parallel Sessions
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2:00 PM – Parallel Sessions
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4:00 PM – Closing Keynote by Prof. Shauna Brail
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6:00 PM – Closing Remarks
November 27
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9:00 AM – Cultural Activity: Visit to the Univali Oceanographic Museum
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2:00 PM – Visit to the Itajaí Port Complex
- 4:00 PM – Organizing Committee Meeting
Stay tuned – the full program will be available soon!
SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED:
PDW for Special Issue in European Management Review
SEPTEMBER 16
SUBMIT YOUR PAPER HERE!
The submission for the PDW for the Special Issue in European Management Review remains open until September 16. The deadlines for the other sessions of the event have already closed, and the results have been announced.
Register at the link below:
–>> REGISTER HERE <<–
Registration will open on September 9th, 2025. Please note the following deadlines:
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Early Registration Deadline: October 10th, 2025
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Program Inclusion Deadline: To ensure your inclusion in the conference program, please complete your registration by October 15th, 2025
For any questions, you can send an email: info@rethinkingclusters.org
–>> SUBMIT YOUR PAPER HERE! <<–
