We are delighted to invite papers and participation to the DESRIST Track on "Entrepreneurship and Innovation" in Montego Bay, Jamaica (2025). The 20th International Conference on Design Science Research in Information Systems and Technology is the world-leading conference on Design Science Research.

The Track

The promise of design science for entrepreneurship and innovation scholars lies in its ability to help design local solutions for global challenges. The conference theme highlights the importance of creating solutions tailored to the unique needs and contexts of specific communities, while addressing broader global issues. The DESRIST 2025 track on ‘Entrepreneurship and Innovation’ invites high-quality design science submissions related to entrepreneurship and innovation management. We welcome both empirical and conceptual work that makes a strong contribution to the design knowledge base and offers significant practical value. Methodological contributions that provide guidance on conducting design science research in the fields of entrepreneurship and innovation are also encouraged. Please feel free to reach out to us in case of any questions regarding your submission.

Desrist 2025

The DESRIST 2025 conference continues the tradition of fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration among researchers, practitioners, and policymakers. Building on the successes of previous editions, DESRSIT 2025 aims to address pressing global issues through the lens of localized solutions, emphasizing the importance of community-driven initiatives and context-specific strategies.

Contextual Design Science Research: Local Solutions for Global Challenges

This year’s conference theme is “Contextual Design Science Research: Local Solutions for Global Challenges”.  

In an increasingly interconnected world, global challenges such as climate change, public health crises, and socio-economic disparities require both broad strategies and localized interventions. This theme encourages the exploration of how grassroots efforts, regional innovations, and community-based approaches can contribute to solving worldwide problems. That way we encourage authors to report on grassroot journeys of design science research towards greater societal value contribution. 

The theme emphasizes the importance of developing solutions that are tailored to the unique needs and contexts of different communities while addressing broader global issues. This theme advocates for a bottom-up approach in design science research, where local knowledge, cultural nuances, and specific environmental factors are integral to creating impactful solutions. By focusing on the local context, researchers and practitioners can design solutions that are innovative, effective, sustainable, and respectful of local traditions and ecosystems.