RENT 2026 opens with the ECSB Pre-Conference Day on Wednesday 18 November 2026 at the University of Antwerp city campus, Hof van Liere (Prinsstraat 13, 2000 Antwerp).

Several events of the European Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ECSB) will take place during the day.

ECSB Doctoral Workshop

18 November 2026 · 9:00–18:00

The Doctoral Workshop on Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management brings together selected doctoral students to present and discuss their research proposals. Participation is limited to 20 students and requires an accepted application.

Professional Development Workshops

18 November 2026 · 13:30–18:00

Four Professional Development Workshops (PDWs) in two parallel tracks, Research and Education. Participation is free for ECSB members and registered RENT participants.

Registration is required by 11 November 2026.