G-Forum conference

In light of the significant importance of entrepreneurial activity and innovation for the economy, and the growing integration of the topics of entrepreneurship, innovation, and SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) into higher education institutions, it is essential to provide a forum for communication both within the academic community and between academia and industry. To this end, the G-Forum Annual Conference was established in 1997 and has since been hosted annually by different universities.

Objectives of the G-Forum Conference

  • Intensify the exchange of experiences and the presentation of research and practical projects
  • Transfer relevant research findings into practice
  • Increase motivation for academic engagement with entrepreneurship, innovation, and SMEs
  • Create incentives for improved research and teaching (e.g., through Best Paper Awards)
  • Foster competition and thus quality among researchers

FGF Conference Proceedings
As part of the G-Forum 2025 in Stuttgart, the FGF plans to publish the abstracts of the submitted contributions as conference proceedings in the FGF series of publications (ISSN 3051-9292). Further information is available here.

Upcoming G-Forum Conferences

  • September 16–18, 2026 in Cottbus
  • October 6–8, 2027 in Marburg