Renowned scholars from global institutions gather at the Troesh Research Conference 2025, hosted by the Troesh Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Lee Business School, to advance cutting-edge research in entrepreneurship and innovation.
Highlights from Troesh Research Conference 2025
LAS VEGAS – February 12, 2025 –The Troesh Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ) Lee Business School successfully hosted its annual Troesh Research Conference at the Howard Hughes Center on February 6, 2025. This prestigious event brought together leading scholars in entrepreneurship, innovation, strategy, and management, fostering high-impact discussions and collaboration on cutting-edge research.
The Troesh Research Conference serves as a premier platform for advancing research excellence in the field, offering scholars the opportunity to present their latest findings, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and explore emerging trends shaping the future of business strategy and innovation.
Key Highlights from the Conference:
- Engaging sessions led by distinguished scholars, providing deep insights into the future of entrepreneurship, strategy, and innovation.
- Cutting-edge research presentations that push the boundaries of business theory and practice.
- Thought-provoking discussions on emerging industry trends and challenges in the entrepreneurial landscape.
- Meaningful networking opportunities, fostering new ideas and collaborations among researchers and industry professionals.
"We are honored to have hosted such an incredible lineup of scholars and researchers dedicated to advancing entrepreneurship and innovation," said Dr. Yong Li, Professor, Lee Professor of Entrepreneurship; Research Director for Troesh Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. "This annual convention of leading scholars showcases LEE’s commitment to research excellence. We look forward to building this conference as a premier platform for entrepreneurship and innovation research," commented Dr. Gerry Sanders, Dean of Lee Business School.
Esteemed Scholars in Attendance: This year’s conference featured an impressive roster of renowned academics from top institutions across the globe, including:
Markus Baer (Washington University in St. Louis), Lyda Bigelow (University of Utah), Suwen Y. Chen (University of Sydney), Dan Elfenbein (Washington University in St. Louis), Kathleen Eisenhardt (Stanford University), Steve Gray (University of Texas at Austin), Sukhun Kang (University of California, Santa Barbara), Riitta Katila (Stanford University), Peter Klein (Baylor University), Elena Kulchina (North Carolina State University), Yong Li (University of Nevada, Las Vegas), Denisa Mindruta (HEC Paris), Pinar Ozcan (University of Oxford), Arkadiy Sakhartov (University of Illinois), David Sirmon (University of Washington), Yinuo Tang (Peking University), Daniel Tzabbar (Drexel University), Ming zhu Wang (University of Washington), Shaker Zahra (University of Minnesota), Laurina Zhang (Boston University), Eric Zhao (University of Oxford).
The Troesh Research Conference continues to be a cornerstone for academic excellence and innovation, shaping the future of entrepreneurship research and business strategy.
Following the main conference, the Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal (SEJ) Editor Retreat took place on the morning of February 7. This exclusive gathering brought together editors and leading scholars to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and editorial directions in the field of entrepreneurship research. The retreat provided an opportunity for in-depth dialogue on scholarly impact, journal best practices, and emerging topics shaping future research agendas. The SEJ Editor Retreat underscored the conference’s broader mission to enhance the quality and reach of entrepreneurship scholarship worldwide.