The 2025 ICSB World Congress Research Program Comes to Cairo.
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.
We are thrilled to invite you to submit a paper for the 2025 ICSB World Congress, taking place in Cairo, Egypt, from November 25 to 27, 2025.
Deadline to Submit Abstracts: September 15, 2025
Why Submit?
✔ Celebrate ICSB’s 70th anniversary at our flagship event “Innovation Unleashed”
✔ Showcase your research to a global audience
✔ Contribute to how MSMEs can drive innovation, resilience, and inclusive growth
✔ Present at one of Cairo’s most prestigious academic venues
✔ Publish in the JICSB Journal your accepted paper
Topics of Interest
We welcome submissions exploring:
✔ MSME Entrepreneurship and Human-Centered Approach
✔ MSME resilience and innovation
✔ Digital transformation, human-centered entrepreneurship, & economic development
✔ Policy, incubation, and sustainable business models for small and medium enterprises
✔ Full list in Call for Papers
Explore our multi-track agenda: World Congress, ICSB Academy, Women CEO Forum, SME World Forum, and Marketplace!
How to Submit
✔ Click “Submit a Paper” on our World Congress page
✔ Download the full Call for Papers from our website
✔ Include your abstract, keywords, and track preference
What to Expect:
- High-level panels on global MSME trends
- Research presentations with real-world applications
- Networking with scholars, founders, and policymakers
- Global policy discussions and innovation showcases
Who Should Attend:
- Academics, policymakers, entrepreneurs, development organizations
Featured Elements:
- Keynote sessions
- Breakout panels
- Blue Track focus in the multi-track agenda
Event Information :
Held in conjunction with ICSB’s 70th Anniversary and global multi-track programming.
- Cairo, Egypt
- 25–27 Nov 2025
- 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Other Events:
Event Speakers
KiChan Kim
Ayman El Tarabishy
Ambassador Oh Joon
Seventy-first President of the Economic and Social Council Ambassador Oh Joon
Ashraf Sheta
AS Consulting
Amr Abouelazm
Erada Microfinance
Nahel Muhammad
TIEC
Moustafa Gabr
National Front Party
Yasser Abdelmaksood
National Front Party
Ash Rofail
Openner Venture Capital