Open Workshops
The SSE Riga Open Workshop Series in Business and Management provides a platform for scholars, business professionals, and policymakers to exchange knowledge and insights on key topics in business and management. Workshops are organized onsite at SSE Riga by Professor and Director of the Centre for Sustainable Business Arnis Sauka and these workshops are free of charge.
Goals of Open Workshops
- Promote academic and applied research in social sciences, with a focus on entrepreneurship, business management, marketing, public administration, and strategy.
- Strengthen collaboration between researchers, industry practitioners, and policymakers.
What to Expect
We invite distinguished scholars from leading universities and business schools worldwide to share their expertise on contemporary business and management topics. These workshops combine theoretical insights with real-world applications, fostering meaningful discussions and networking opportunities.
Who Should Attend?
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Scholars, including PhD students
- Entrepreneurs and business leaders
- Representatives of NGOs and public sector organizations
Calendar for Autumn Semester 2025
The Open Workshops will continue this autumn with a new group of distinguished guests:
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10 October 2025
Prof. Marc DeJardin, University of Namur & UCLouvain, Belgium -
24 October 2025
Prof. Ewald Kibler, Aalto University, Finland -
7 November 2025
Prof. Leona Achtenhagen, Jönköping International Business School, Sweden -
28 November 2025
Prof. Heiko Bergmann, University of St. Gallen, Switzerland -
5 December 2025
Prof. Michael Rochlitz, Oxford University, UK -
19 December 2025
Prof. Petra Moog, University of Siegen, Germany & University of Zurich, Switzerland
Specific topics will be announced soon. Additional details will be published in the Events section closer to each date.
If you are interested in participating, please email Professor Arnis Sauka at arnis.sauka@sseriga.edu.