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2026 ICSB World Congress

Pre-Congress

Coming Again this year

ICSB, an organization created by academics, has constantly striven to overcome the barriers between academia, professionals, policymakers, and executors of entrepreneurial action and practice. ICSB continues to take their annual World Congress to the next level this year by perfecting specific pre-conference programs and workshops for entrepreneurs to bring about entrepreneurial excellence in your organization or firm.

01

Academy

Bringing students from around the world together for an intensive, week-long experience that challenges, stimulates, and builds entrepreneurial skills.

02

WomenCEOs

Equipping women entrepreneurs and educators with the tools, experience and networks necessary to define  and find success.

03

Marketplace

Supporting small businesses and start-ups through networking, funding opportunities, and training sessions so that they can grow to their fullest potential.

04

Doctoral Consortium

Inviting doctoral to learn from senior researchers on best practices and tools to succeed.

ICSB Academy

June 28 - July 1

This intensive, week-long boot camp gathers students around the globe to participate in affairs that challenge, stimulate, and build entrepreneurial skills. Following a series of sessions and site visits, students led by accomplished mentors can showcase their innovative ideas in a final pitching competition.

Rooted in sustainability and moving humanity forward, our Academy gives students the tools needed to achieve the triple bottom line: profit, people, and the planet.

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ICSB WomenCEOs

June 29 - July 1

The ICSB Women CEOs Forum gathers dynamic women leaders who are transforming the landscape of entrepreneurship and innovation. In this focused event, participants will explore how women-led ventures are redefining leadership, building inclusive economies, and shaping a more resilient future for MSMEs worldwide.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

  • Insightful keynotes from top women leaders
  • Roundtable discussion with women CEOs
  • Case studies of women-led impact ventures
  • Network building with founders and executives

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

  • Women entrepreneurs
  • C-suite and senior leaders
  • Mentors, coaches, and leadership advocates
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ICSB Marketplace

June 29 - July 1

The ICSB Marketplace is a launchpad for startups and small businesses ready to grow. Located in the heart of the conference, this dynamic space connects entrepreneurs with investors, mentors, and the tools they need to scale their businesses. From tech innovation to funding strategy, the Marketplace is where vision meets opportunity.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

  • Entrepreneur showcases and startup demos
  • Peer-to-peer collaboration spaces
  • Tech innovation and digital strategy sessions
  • Funding readiness and pitch preparation

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

  • Startup founders
  • MSME operators
  • Investors and accelerators

ICSB Doctoral Consortium

June 29 - July 1

The ICSB 2026 Doctoral Consortium provides a unique opportunity for students close to finishing or recently completing their doctorate to interact with experienced researchers in entrepreneurship and small business. A senior member of the community will be assigned as a mentor for each student based on the student’s preference or similarity of research interests. All students and mentors will attend a Doctoral Consortium event during the conference (in-person or virtual), allowing the students to discuss their ongoing research and career plans with their mentors. In addition, each student will present at the Doctoral Consortium event their dissertation (proposal stage or completed), describing their thesis research or a single recent paper, to the other participants and their mentors. Participation in the Doctoral Consortium events during the conference (in-person or virtual) is required for all students accepted for the ICSB 2026 Doctoral Consortium.

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