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 dates28 to 30 June 2026 \;N ew dates to be announcedThe conference dates will be updated soon.Go to E asyChair platform to view the Call for Papers and submit abstracts.Confer ence FeesCategoryFee ( ZAR)CategoryPresenting author (1st paper)R5\,000Pr esenting author (1st paper)Presenting author (2nd paper)R2\,000Presenting author (2nd paper)Student (presenting)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 Conferenc e on Entrepreneurship Development (ICED) is a prestigious biennial confer ence that has established itself as a significant platform for entreprene urship research 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 internati onal delegates to engage on entrepreneurship development topics. The conf erence has successfully been hosted at CUT across multiple editions\, dem onstrating the university'\;s commitment to fostering entrepreneurial research and international collaboration. Following the inaugural 2017 co nference\, subsequent editions were held in 2019\, 2021\, and 2023\, with the 2021 conference adapting to global circumstances by being held virtu ally\, showcasing the conference'\;s resilience and commitment to cont inuing academic discourse despite challenges.Throughout its history\, ICE D has consistently attracted diverse participation and has contributed si gnificantly to the entrepreneurship research landscape\, supporting CUT&# 39\;s strategic objectives in research and innovation. As the conference series continues to grow and evolve\, ICED 2026 marks a significant miles tone with the formation of a consortium of local and international univer sities\, comprising DUT\, VUT\, UFH\, NUL\, and Botho University\, joinin g forces to increase the global footprint of this premier conference. Thi s collaborative approach reflects the conference'\;s commitment to exp anding its international reach and strengthening partnerships across the academic community while maintaining its biennial tradition of excellence in entrepreneurship development.Organising InstitutionsCentral Universit y of Technology\, Free State (CUT)\, South AfricaDurban University of Tec hnology (DUT)\, South AfricaUniversity of Fort Hare (UFH)\, South AfricaB otho University\, BotswanaNational University of Lesotho (NUL)Vaal Univer sity of TechnologyBotswana Open University DTEND:20260630T160000 DTSTAMP:20260424T130621Z DTSTART:20260628T080000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:International Conference on Entrepreneurship and Development (ICED ) 2026 UID:470048d3-7153-455d-9371-9a8f0fa6a93d 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 dates28 to 30 June 2026 \;
New dates to be an nounced

The conference dates will be updated soon.

Go to EasyChair platf orm to view the Call for Papers and submit abstracts.

Conference Fees

Category Fee ( ZAR)Category
Presenting author (1st paper)R5\ ,000Presenting author (1st paper)
Presenting author (2nd paper)R2\,000Presen ting author (2nd paper)
Student (presenting )R2\,000Student (presenting)
Student / delegate (attending only)R1\,500Student / delegate (attending only)
Pre-conference workshopR2\,000Pr e-conference workshop

Payment method will be updated.

A short history of the ICED Conference


The Int ernational Conference on Entrepreneurship Development (ICED) is a prestig ious biennial conference that has established itself as a significant pla tform for entrepreneurship research and development in South Africa and b eyond. Hosted by the Central University of Technology (CUT)\, the confere nce series began its journey in 2017 with the inaugural event that brough t together international delegates to engage on entrepreneurship developm ent topics. The conference has successfully been hosted at CUT across mul tiple editions\, demonstrating the university'\;s commitment to foster ing entrepreneurial research and international collaboration. Following t he inaugural 2017 conference\, subsequent editions were held in 2019\, 20 21\, and 2023\, with the 2021 conference adapting to global circumstances by being held virtually\, showcasing the conference'\;s resilience an d commitment to continuing academic discourse despite challenges.
Thro ughout its history\, ICED has consistently attracted diverse participatio n and has contributed significantly to the entrepreneurship research land scape\, supporting CUT'\;s strategic objectives in research and innova tion. As the conference series continues to grow and evolve\, ICED 2026 m arks a significant milestone with the formation of a consortium of local and international universities\, comprising DUT\, VUT\, UFH\, NUL\, and B otho University\, joining forces to increase the global footprint of this premier conference. This collaborative approach reflects the conference& #39\;s commitment to expanding its international reach and strengthening partnerships across the academic community while maintaining its biennial tradition of excellence in entrepreneurship development.

Organising Institutions

Central University of Technology\, Free St ate (CUT)\, South Africa

Durban University of Technology (DUT)\, South Africa

University of Fort Hare (UFH)\, South Africa

Botho University\, Botswana

National Univers ity of Lesotho (NUL)

Vaal University of Technology

Bo tswana Open University

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