World Congress

INNOVATION UNLEASHED

World Congress 2025

The 2025 ICSB World Congress Research Program Comes to Cairo
Hosted by the American University in Cairo (AUC)

The American University in Cairo (AUC) is proud to host the research program of the 2025 ICSB World Congress, bringing the world’s top scholars, policymakers, and thought leaders to Cairo from November 25–27, 2025. This global gathering will focus on the future of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and the advancement of Human-Centered Entrepreneurship.

As one of the top 1% of business schools globally—recognized with Triple Crown accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS)—AUC’s Onsi Sawiris School of Business offers a unique platform for world-class research and exchange. Under the leadership of Dean Dr. Sherif Kamel, a global voice in digital transformation and entrepreneurship education, AUC has become a hub for innovation, boasting five research centers, a startup incubator, and a strong focus on impact-driven business.

AUC’s hosting of the ICSB research agenda reflects its commitment to academic excellence and its growing role in shaping entrepreneurship policy and practice across Egypt, the region, and the world.

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Held in conjunction with ICSB’s 70th Anniversary and global multi-track programming.

Event Speakers

KiChan Kim

ICSB Chair of the Board, Professor at the Catholic University, S. Korea

Ayman El Tarabishy

President & CEO, ICSB Deputy Chair, Department of Management, GW School of Business 

Ambassador Oh Joon

Seventy-first President of the Economic and Social Council​​ Ambassador Oh Joon

Noha Abdelhamid

Ashraf Sheta

AS Consulting

Amr Abouelazm

Amr Abouelazm

Erada Microfinance

Nahel Muhammad

Nahel Muhammad

TIEC

Moustafa Gabr

Moustafa Gabr

National Front Party

Yasser Abdelmaksood

Yasser Abdelmaksood

National Front Party

Ash Rofail

Ash Rofail

Openner Venture Capital

Ready to Unleash Innovation?

ICSB Innovation Unleashed is more than an event—it’s a movement. Reserve your spot in Cairo and help shape the next generation of entrepreneurial leadership.