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 Spring Semester 2026
The Open Workshops will continue this autumn with a new group of distinguished guests:
6 February 2026
Prof. Ulla Hytti, University of Turku, Finland
27 February 2026
Dr. Giorgio Caselli, University of Cambridge, UK
6 March 2026
Dr. Emre Usenmez, University of Cambridge, UK
20 March 2026
Prof. Aleksandra Klein, University of Sustainability, Austria
17 April 2026
Prof. Tatiana Iakovleva, Stavanger Business School, University of Stavanger, Norway
24 April 2026
Dr. Baiba Renerte, Zurich University, Switzerland
8 May 2026
Prof. Kim Klyver, Syddansk Universitet Business School, Denmark
29 May 2026
Prof. Robert Blackburn, University of Liverpool, UK
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.