BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//github.com/rianjs/ical.net//NONSGML ical.net 4.0//EN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:The International Conference on Entrepreneurship and Developme nt (ICED) 2026 offers a timely platform for researchers\, practitioners\, postgraduate students and policy-makers to explore how entrepreneurship can drive inclusive and sustainable growth across Africa in the digital a nd green economy. This year'\;s theme reflects the urgent need to harn ess innovation\, digital transformation\, and financial technologies to r ebuild and reshape entrepreneurial ecosystems post-pandemic.We invite you to join us in Durban South Africa\, or online for thought-provoking disc ussions\, networking opportunities\, and knowledge exchange that bridge r esearch and real-world impact.Conference ObjectivesSupport post-pandemic entrepreneurial recovery across Africa and the Global South.Promote inclu sive participation of women\, youth\, and persons with disabilities in en trepreneurial ecosystems.Leverage digital transformation\, circular econo my\, and financial technologies for inclusive development.Strengthen ecos ystem collaboration and cross-sectoral innovation.Explore the transformat ive role of AI\, blockchain\, and fintech in entrepreneurship.Important D atesDeadlineAbstract openNovember 2025Abstract and Workshop Proposal subm ission closes01 March 2026 extended to 31 May 2026Notification of abstrac t and Workshop Proposal acceptance10 March 2026 extended to 21 June 2026F ull paper submission15 May 2026Conference dates15 - 17 October 2026The co nference dates will be updated soon.Go to EasyChair platform to view the Call for Papers and submit abstracts.Conference FeesCategoryFee ( ZAR)Cat egoryPresenting author (1st paper)R5\,000Presenting author (1st paper)Pre senting author (2nd paper)R2\,000Presenting author (2nd paper)Student (pr esenting)R2\,000Student (presenting)Student / delegate (attending only)R1 \,500Student / delegate (attending only)Pre-conference workshopR2\,000Pre -conference workshopPayment method will be updated.A short history of the ICED ConferenceThe International Conference on Entrepreneurship Developm ent (ICED) is a prestigious biennial conference that has established itse lf as a significant platform for entrepreneurship research and developmen t in South Africa and beyond. Hosted by the Central University of Technol ogy (CUT)\, the conference series began its journey in 2017 with the inau gural event that brought together international delegates to engage on en trepreneurship development topics. The conference has successfully been h osted at CUT across multiple editions\, demonstrating the university'\ ;s commitment to fostering entrepreneurial research and international col laboration. Following the inaugural 2017 conference\, subsequent editions were held in 2019\, 2021\, and 2023\, with the 2021 conference adapting to global circumstances by being held virtually\, showcasing the conferen ce'\;s resilience and commitment to continuing academic discourse desp ite challenges.Throughout its history\, ICED has consistently attracted d iverse participation and has contributed significantly to the entrepreneu rship research landscape\, supporting CUT'\;s strategic objectives in research and innovation. As the conference series continues to grow and e volve\, ICED 2026 marks a significant milestone with the formation of a c onsortium of local and international universities\, comprising DUT\, VUT\ , UFH\, NUL\, and Botho University\, joining forces to increase the globa l footprint of this premier conference. This collaborative approach refle cts the conference'\;s commitment to expanding its international reach and strengthening partnerships across the academic community while maint aining its biennial tradition of excellence in entrepreneurship developme nt.Organising InstitutionsCentral University of Technology\, Free State ( CUT)\, South AfricaDurban University of Technology (DUT)\, South AfricaUn iversity of Fort Hare (UFH)\, South AfricaBotho University\, BotswanaNati onal University of Lesotho (NUL)Vaal University of TechnologyBotswana Ope n University DTEND:20261017T163000 DTSTAMP:20260515T013446Z DTSTART:20261015T080000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:International Conference on Entrepreneurship and Development (ICED ) 2026 UID:1e5afad0-0618-4ef3-b242-1977f32b5a5d X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

The International Conference on Entreprene urship and Development (ICED) 2026 offers a timely platform for researche rs\, practitioners\, postgraduate students and policy-makers to explore h ow entrepreneurship can drive inclusive and sustainable growth across Afr ica in the digital and green economy. This year'\;s theme reflects the urgent need to harness innovation\, digital transformation\, and financi al technologies to rebuild and reshape entrepreneurial ecosystems post-pa ndemic.

We invite you to join us in Durban South Africa\, or online for thought-provoking discussions\, networking opportunities\, and knowl edge exchange that bridge research and real-world impact.

Conferen ce Objectives

Important Dates


Deadline
Abstract openNovember 2025
Abstr act and Workshop Proposal submission closes01 March 2026 extended to 31 May 2026
Notification of abstract and Workshop Proposal acce ptance10 March 2026< /s> extended to 21 June 2026
Full paper sub mission15 May 2026
Conference dates15 - 17 October 2026

The conference dates will be updated soon.

Go to EasyChair platform to view the Call for Papers and submit abs tracts.

Conference Fees

R1\,500
CategoryFee ( ZAR)Category
Presenting author (1st paper)R5\,000Presenting author (1st paper)
Presenting author (2nd paper)R2\,000< /td>Presenting author (2nd paper)
Stude nt (presenting)R2\,000Student (presenting)
Student / delegate (attending only)Student / delegate (attending only)
Pre-conference workshopR2\, 000Pre-conference workshop

Payment m ethod will be updated.

A short history of the ICED Conference


The International Conference on Entrepreneurship Development (ICED ) is a prestigious biennial conference that has established itself as a s ignificant platform for entrepreneurship research and development in Sout h Africa and beyond. Hosted by the Central University of Technology (CUT) \, the conference series began its journey in 2017 with the inaugural eve nt that brought together international delegates to engage on entrepreneu rship development topics. The conference has successfully been hosted at CUT across multiple editions\, demonstrating the university'\;s commit ment to fostering entrepreneurial research and international collaboratio n. Following the inaugural 2017 conference\, subsequent editions were hel d in 2019\, 2021\, and 2023\, with the 2021 conference adapting to global circumstances by being held virtually\, showcasing the conference'\;s resilience and commitment to continuing academic discourse despite chall enges.
Throughout its history\, ICED has consistently attracted divers e participation and has contributed significantly to the entrepreneurship research landscape\, supporting CUT'\;s strategic objectives in resea rch and innovation. As the conference series continues to grow and evolve \, ICED 2026 marks a significant milestone with the formation of a consor tium of local and international universities\, comprising DUT\, VUT\, UFH \, NUL\, and Botho University\, joining forces to increase the global foo tprint of this premier conference. This collaborative approach reflects t he conference'\;s commitment to expanding its international reach and strengthening partnerships across the academic community while maintainin g its biennial tradition of excellence in entrepreneurship development.

Organising Institutions

Central University of Techno logy\, Free State (CUT)\, South Africa

Durban University of Techn ology (DUT)\, South Africa

University of Fort Hare (UFH)\ , South Africa

Botho University\, Botswana

Na tional University of Lesotho (NUL)

Vaal University of Technology< /a>

Botswana Open University

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