A research conference with a long tradition
According to the records of the Small Business Administration (SBA), the Rencontres de St-Gall is the oldest conference of this kind world-wide (it first took place in 1948). It is a unique characteristic of the conference that the papers are distributed in advance and are then discussed in plenary sessions. Participation in the conference is exclusively by personal invitation only.
Some tesitmonials from our participants:
«The most personal and nicest conference ever!» (Isabella Hatak, participant, 2016)
«A particular climate that generates constructive relationships and effective knowledge sharing.» (Gilles Guieu, participant 2016)
«Definitely my best conference this year, highly interactive, beneficial networking, great feedback.» (Martin Lukes, participant 2016)
«The format was most appropriate for intellectual exchange of very high quality and the review process was constructive, in depth and highly critical. The theme was challenging, overarching and highly relevant to the global evolving context. The audience was truly international and engaging.» (Lise Hunter, participant 2016)
«It was again a very relevant, interesting, and enjoyable workshop. I like the breadth of the topics, the active participation of all throughout the whole program ..., and the friendly and collaborative atmosphere. I learned to know interesting new people!» (Sophie Manigart, participant 2016)
«It was easily the most pleasant and interesting conference that I have ever attended - a very special meeting.» (Sara Carter, participant 2006)
The last Rencontres de St-Gall 2016 took place from 29 - 31 August 2016 in St.Gallen, under the topic
«Institutional Context and Governance of SMEs and Family Firms: Trends and Challenges».
Link to earlier Rencontres conferences
