BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//github.com/rianjs/ical.net//NONSGML ical.net 4.0//EN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Announcing the Postponement of the ICED ConferenceWe regret to announce that the conference has been postponed to 2027. Read the announ cement (PDF) | 22 September 2026The International Conference on Entrepren eurship and Development (ICED) 2026 offers a timely platform for research ers\, practitioners\, postgraduate students and policy-makers to explore how entrepreneurship can drive inclusive and sustainable growth across Af rica in the digital and green economy. This year'\;s theme reflects th e urgent need to harness innovation\, digital transformation\, and financ ial technologies to rebuild and reshape entrepreneurial ecosystems post-p andemic.We invite you to join us in Durban South Africa\, or online for t hought-provoking discussions\, networking opportunities\, and knowledge e xchange that bridge research and real-world impact.Conference ObjectivesS upport post-pandemic entrepreneurial recovery across Africa and the Globa l South.Promote inclusive participation of women\, youth\, and persons wi th disabilities in entrepreneurial ecosystems.Leverage digital transforma tion\, circular economy\, and financial technologies for inclusive develo pment.Strengthen ecosystem collaboration and cross-sectoral innovation.Ex plore the transformative role of AI\, blockchain\, and fintech in entrepr eneurship.Important DatesDeadlineAbstract openNovember 2025Abstract and W orkshop Proposal submission closes01 March 2026 extended to 31 May 2026No tification of abstract and Workshop Proposal acceptance10 March 2026 exte nded to 21 June 2026Full paper submission15 May 2026Conference dates15 - 17 October 2026The conference dates will be updated soon.Go to EasyChair platform to view the Call for Papers and submit abstracts.Conference Fees CategoryFee ( ZAR)CategoryPresenting author (1st paper)R5\,000Presenting author (1st paper)Presenting author (2nd paper)R2\,000Presenting author ( 2nd paper)Student (presenting)R2\,000Student (presenting)Student / delega te (attending only)R1\,500Student / delegate (attending only)Pre-conferen ce workshopR2\,000Pre-conference workshopPayment method will be updated.A short history of the ICED ConferenceThe International Conference on Entr epreneurship Development (ICED) is a prestigious biennial conference that has established itself as a significant platform for entrepreneurship re search and development in South Africa and beyond. Hosted by the Central University of Technology (CUT)\, the conference series began its journey in 2017 with the inaugural event that brought together international dele gates to engage on entrepreneurship development topics. The conference ha s successfully been hosted at CUT across multiple editions\, demonstratin g the university'\;s commitment to fostering entrepreneurial research and international collaboration. 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\, sh owcasing the conference'\;s resilience and commitment to continuing ac ademic discourse despite challenges.Throughout its history\, ICED has con sistently attracted diverse participation and has contributed significant ly to the entrepreneurship research landscape\, supporting CUT'\;s str ategic objectives in research and innovation. As the conference series co ntinues to grow and evolve\, ICED 2026 marks a significant milestone with the formation of a consortium of local and international universities\, comprising DUT\, VUT\, UFH\, NUL\, and Botho University\, joining forces to increase the global footprint of this premier conference. This collabo rative approach reflects the conference'\;s commitment to expanding it s international reach and strengthening partnerships across the academic community while maintaining its biennial tradition of excellence in entre preneurship development.Organising InstitutionsCentral University of Tech nology\, Free State (CUT)\, South AfricaDurban University of Technology ( DUT)\, South AfricaUniversity of Fort Hare (UFH)\, South AfricaBotho Univ ersity\, BotswanaNational University of Lesotho (NUL)Vaal University of T echnologyBotswana Open University DTEND:20261017T163000 DTSTAMP:20261014T051408Z DTSTART:20261015T080000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:POSTPONED: International Conference on Entrepreneurship and Develo pment (ICED) 2026 UID:cabbd784-a637-4293-b734-815ec9477fe8 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Announcing the Postponement of the ICED C onference

We regret to announce that the conference has b een postponed to 2027. Read the announcement (PDF) | 22 September 2026


The International Confe rence on Entrepreneurship and Development (ICED) 2026 offers a timely pla tform for researchers\, practitioners\, postgraduate students and policy- makers to explore how entrepreneurship can drive inclusive and sustainabl e growth across Africa in the digital and green economy. This year'\;s theme reflects the urgent need to harness innovation\, digital transform ation\, and financial technologies to rebuild and reshape entrepreneurial ecosystems post-pandemic.

We invite you to join us in Durban South Africa\, or online for thought-provoking discussions\, networking opport unities\, and knowledge exchange that bridge research and real-world impa ct.

Conference Objectives

Important Dates

November 2025

Deadline
Abstract open
Abstract and Workshop Proposal submission closes01 March 2026 extended to 3 1 May 2026
Notification of abstract and Wor kshop Proposal acceptance10 March 2026 extended to 21 June 2026
Full paper submission15 May 2026
Conference dates15 - 17 October 2026

The conference dates will be updated soon.

Go to EasyChair platform to view the Call for Pa pers and submit abstracts.

Conference Fees

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Payment method will be updated.

A short history of the I CED Conference


The International Conference on Entrepreneurshi p Development (ICED) is a prestigious biennial conference that has establ ished itself as a significant platform for entrepreneurship research and development in South Africa and beyond. Hosted by the Central University of Technology (CUT)\, the conference series began its journey in 2017 wit h the inaugural event that brought together international delegates to en gage on entrepreneurship development topics. The conference has successfu lly been hosted at CUT across multiple editions\, demonstrating the unive rsity'\;s commitment to fostering entrepreneurial research and interna tional collaboration. Following the inaugural 2017 conference\, subsequen t editions were held in 2019\, 2021\, and 2023\, with the 2021 conference adapting to global circumstances by being held virtually\, showcasing th e conference'\;s resilience and commitment to continuing academic disc ourse despite challenges.
Throughout its history\, ICED has consistent ly attracted diverse participation and has contributed significantly to t he entrepreneurship research landscape\, supporting CUT'\;s strategic objectives in research and innovation. As the conference series continues to grow and evolve\, ICED 2026 marks a significant milestone with the fo rmation of a consortium of local and international universities\, compris ing DUT\, VUT\, UFH\, NUL\, and Botho University\, joining forces to incr ease the global footprint of this premier conference. This collaborative approach reflects the conference'\;s commitment to expanding its inter national reach and strengthening partnerships across the academic communi ty while maintaining its biennial tradition of excellence in entrepreneur ship development.

Organising Institutions

Central U niversity of Technology\, Free State (CUT)\, South Africa

Durban University of Technology (DUT)\, South Africa

University of F ort Hare (UFH)\, South Africa

Botho University \, Botswana

National University of Lesotho (NUL)

Vaal Univer sity of Technology

Botswana Open University

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Catego ryFee ( ZAR)Category
Presenting author (1s t paper)R5\,000Presenting author (1st pape r)
Presenting author (2nd paper)R2\,000Presenting author (2nd paper)
Student (presenting)R2\,000S tudent (presenting)
Student / delegate (att ending only)R1\,500Student / delegate (att ending only)
Pre-conference workshopPre-conference workshop