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The 2025 Society for Arts Entrepreneurship Education Annual Conference aims to provide a platform for educators, students, artists, and entrepreneurs to come together to exchange ideas, gain new insights, and foster collaborations in the field of arts entrepreneurship education.
This conference will serve as a space for attendees to engage in thought-provoking discussions, attend informative workshops, and network with like-minded individuals. The primary goal of the conference is to promote and advance the field of arts entrepreneurship education. By bringing together a diverse group of participants, including experienced professionals and emerging leaders in the arts and business sectors, we hope to facilitate the sharing of best practices and innovative strategies for teaching entrepreneurship in the arts.
With the increasing demand for creative and entrepreneurial skills in various industries, arts entrepreneurs and educators must stay updated on the latest trends and developments in the field. The 2025 Society for Arts Entrepreneurship Education Annual Conference will provide a platform to address these topics and explore ways to incorporate them into arts entrepreneurship education. Furthermore, we aim to foster a community of like-minded individuals passionate about supporting the next generation of arts entrepreneurs.
Through networking events and interactive sessions, attendees can connect with peers and form collaborations that can lead to new opportunities and partnerships. Finally, the conference aims to inspire and empower attendees to embrace and promote the importance of arts entrepreneurship education. By showcasing successful case studies and stories, we hope to motivate and equip individuals to incorporate entrepreneurship into their arts education curriculum and to advocate for its importance in the broader education landscape.
We invite all attendees to join us in our mission to advance the field of arts entrepreneurship education and shape the future of the arts economy.
We are now accepting proposals for the 2025 Society for Arts Entrepreneurship Education Conference, taking place February 28 – March 1, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri.
Our theme this year, “Converging Practices: Arts, Creativity, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation,” aims to spotlight the dynamic intersections between creative and entrepreneurial practices and the innovative strategies reshaping arts entrepreneurship education today.
We welcome submissions from educators, researchers, and practitioners on the following tracks:
We look forward to receiving your submissions and to a conference full of engaging discussions and innovative ideas!
Research and Impact
This track is dedicated to case studies, empirical research, and data-driven impact assessment. It invites presentations that explore the outcomes of arts entrepreneurship education.
Curriculum and Programs
This track focuses on innovative curriculum designs, teaching methods, and/or programs that integrate the arts, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation. Topics may include interdisciplinary curriculum models that merge the arts and business, experiential and project-based learning, entrepreneurial skill-building, and strategies for building adaptable, resilient career paths for students.
Emerging Technologies
This track delves into the role of technology and innovation in transforming arts entrepreneurship. Submissions in this track should address how emerging tools and technologies like AI and machine learning, digital platforms, AR/VR, and new business models are reshaping artistic practices, enhancing audience reach, and creating sustainable income streams for artists.
Community Engagement
This track explores how academia, industry, and community organizations foster social impact and community support in and through the arts. Topics may cover community-based projects, arts-focused social initiatives, and partnerships that enhance or inform arts entrepreneurship education and cultural development.
When preparing your abstract, please include the following elements to help reviewers understand your proposal’s relevance and impact. Abstracts are limited to 250 words.
Purpose and Objectives
Clearly state the primary focus of your presentation, workshop, or panel, including the track you are submitting to and the main objectives or questions your proposal addresses.
Content and Approach
Briefly describe the content, key themes, or research findings you will present. Include specific methods, practices, or frameworks you use, particularly if they are innovative or interdisciplinary.
Outcomes and Impact
Summarize the expected outcomes or impact of your session, including insights, skills, or takeaways for attendees. For research-based presentations, include anticipated or demonstrated results relevant to arts entrepreneurship education.
Engagement Strategy
Describe how you plan to engage participants actively and foster interaction during your session.
You must be a member of SAEE at the time of the conference (Feb. 28-Mar. 1, 2025) to attend the conference.
To check your membership status, go to https://community.societyaee.org and log in. In your profile click "Billing". Here, you'll be able to see when your membership is set to renew/expire. If you don't have an account then your membership isn't current.
Please visit https://societyaee.org/membership to join.
You can register for the conference before you become a member or renew your membership.
Early period is available until Jan 15, 2025.
Cascade Hotel
Hotel Block ($169/night + taxes)
If you attempt to book through the hotel block but no rooms are available, please contact entrepreneurship@umkc.edu, (816)235-2340.
Kansas City International Airport
Union Station (Amtrak)
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Venue
Henry W. Bloch School of Management
Kansas City, Missouri, 64110, United States
Address
5108 Cherry St, Kansas City, MO 64110, USA
Draft Schedule for Planning Purposes
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DATE/TIME |
ACTIVITY |
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Thursday, February 27, 2025 |
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12:00-5:00pm |
Registration |
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1:00-5:00pm |
Pre-conference (TBD) |
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5:00pm |
Registration Reception / Dine Around |
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Friday, February 28, 2025 |
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8:00am |
Shuttles to UMKC |
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8:00am |
Registration |
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8:00-9:00am |
Breakfast |
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9:00am |
Plenary |
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10:00am |
Breakouts 1 |
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11:00am |
Breakouts 2 |
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12:00pm |
Lunch |
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1:00pm |
Plenary |
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2:00pm |
Breakouts 3 |
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3:00pm |
Breakouts 4 |
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4:00pm |
Breakouts 5 |
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5:00pm |
Shuttles to Hotel |
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6:00pm |
Dine Around / Activity |
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Saturday, March 1, 2025 |
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8:00am |
Shuttles to UMKC |
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8:00am |
Registration |
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8:00am |
Breakfast |
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9:00am |
Plenary |
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10:00am |
Breakouts 6 |
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11:00am |
Breakouts 7 |
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12:00pm |
Lunch |
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1:00pm |
Plenary |
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2:00pm |
Breakouts 8 |
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3:00pm |
Breakouts 9 |
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4:00pm |
Reception and Awards / General Meeting |
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5:30pm |
DIne Around / Activity |
