2024 ICSB World Congress

We are so excited to welcome you to the 2024 ICSB World Congress.

Empowering Entrepreneurship for a Better Future

A global event that brings together ALL small business and entrepreneurship stakeholders to advance research, support enterprises, and advance a global network.

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Congress Overview

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Pre-Congress ( June 30 ): Start of ICSB Academy Cup Program.	Pre-Congress ( July 1 ): Start of the 10x10 Program.	Pre-Congress ( July 2 ): Recommended Day of Arrival for World Congress Attendees and all other programs.	Day 1 World Congress ( July 3 ): One Day University Program, Womenpreneur Program and Official Opening Reception of the 68th ICSB World Congress at Rotes Rathaus (Berlin City Hall) .	Day 2 World Congress ( July 4 ): Official Opening and Plenary Sessions at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Berlin (IHK Berlin). It is also the first day of the Marketplace and EntreCenter Programs along with Academic Paper Presentations presented at the FOM University Building (Walking distance away from IHK).	Day 3 World Congress ( July 5 ): Plenary Sessions at IHK Berlin. Last day of the Marketplace, EntreCenter Programs, Academic Paper Presentations and final Academy Cup pitch presentations. All programs are concluded and all World Congress Participants attend the Signature Gala Reception and Congress Awards.

Call for Papers

Research with impact

Amidst an entrepreneurial revolution, join a global network of leading researchers and academics as we explore ideas towards a more inclusive, humane future for small businesses and society.

For those interested in sustaining an ecosystem of knowledge and collaboration, we invite you to submit a paper. Accepted submissions will be published within the Journal of the International Council of Small Business, giving your ideas and research a global platform.

ICSB One Day University

A Beacon of Knowledge

The ICSB One Day University represents a dynamic and significant expansion of our portfolio of services, catering to the evolving needs of professionals in the business world. This innovative initiative brings together a diverse range of experts, including distinguished educators, professors, and pioneering researchers, who will deliver insightful and comprehensive knowledge in a condensed format.

By condensing each session to a precise 55-minute duration, we ensure that participants receive a concentrated dose of the most cutting-edge and relevant information.

ICSB Academy

Let's invent the future together

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.

ICSB Womenpreneurs

Come Join the Adventure

WE are on a mission to empower Women Entrepreneurs, Educators and Policy makers with tools, experiences and networks that they can use to be successful.

WE envision a world in which all women are inspired, and deeply connected with friends and colleagues from all over the world. Join us, become part of this global community energized to grow careers and change the world.

ICSB Marketplace

Blueprints for Success

Welcome to the Marketplace, where startups, small businesses, and entrepreneurs can connect in a global arena to innovate the future of business. Here, self-starters can realize their full potential through networking, seeking out funding opportunities, and attending business development workshops.

Our Marketplace welcomes all business owners, researchers, investors, and other ecosystem stakeholders to convene and support one another in order to help grow small businesses.

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We are so excited to welcome you to the 2024 ICSB World Congress.

The International Council for Small Business (ICSB) is an organization dedicated to providing knowledge, information on new developments, and useful resources to micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises to inspire growth and profitability.

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