ICED2026: International Conference on Entrepreneurship and Development (ICED) 2026

The International Conference on Entrepreneurship and Development (ICED) 2026 provides a timely platform for researchers, practitioners, postgraduate students, and policymakers to explore how entrepreneurship can drive inclusive and sustainable growth across Africa in the digital and green economies. This year’s theme reflects the urgent need to harness innovation, digital transformation, and financial technologies to rebuild and reshape entrepreneurial ecosystems in the post-pandemic era.

Submissions will centre on the following themes, while also considering additional relevant topics: 4ir and ai integrated society, governance and sustainability, inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems and financial technologies for entrepreneurship.