đ˘ Call for Papers
5th International Conference 2026 (Virtual Mode)
Dear All,
On behalf of the Organizing Committee, we are pleased to invite academics, researchers, practitioners, policymakers, NGOs, development agencies, and industry professionals to submit original research papers for the:
đ âMicro-enterprises at the Core: Innovation, Inclusion, and Sustainability for Grassroots Economic Transformationâ
đ Date: 27 June 2026
đ Mode: Virtual
Organized by the Global Association for MSMEs and SDGs Research in Developing Countries in collaboration with the Centre of Excellence for MSMEs, Universiti Malaya.
đŻ Conference Themes (including but not limited to)
⢠Micro-enterprise sustainability and resilience
⢠Women-led and youth-led micro-businesses
⢠Informality, regulation, and compliance challenges
⢠Micro-accounting, simplified reporting, and ESG proportionality
⢠Digitalisation and fintech for micro-enterprises
⢠Climate adaptation and green micro-enterprises
⢠Digital financial literacy and micro-entrepreneurs
⢠Inclusive finance and grassroots innovation
⢠Social entrepreneurship and local economic development
âď¸ Submission Invitation
Authors are encouraged to submit original, unpublished research papers that contribute to advancing knowledge, policy, and practice in the micro-enterprise sector. Interdisciplinary and international perspectives are especially welcome
đ Important Dates
⢠Abstract Submission Deadline: 30 April 2026
⢠Abstract Acceptance Notification: 15 May 2026
⢠Full Paper Submission Deadline: 1 June 2026
⢠Camera-Ready Paper Deadline: 05 June 2026
⢠Registration Deadline: 20 June 2026
⢠Conference Date: 27 June 2026
đ Registration / Submission Link
đ Submit your abstract / Register here:
đ https://forms.gle/rUbxN21e2Bpb2Th68
Warm Regards
Abdul Jamal M
msmeconference2026@gmail.com
FIRST INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR
First International Seminar of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises in Developing Countries, âRole of MSMEs in Achieving SDGs in Developing Countriesâ, 25 June 2022. Host: Center for Industry, SME and Business Competition Studies Universities’ Trisakti, Jakarta, Indonesia.
SECOND INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR
Second International Seminar of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises in Developing Countries, âTechnology Adoption by MSMEsâ, 25 June 2023. Host: Sustainable Business Research Cluster, Sunway University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
THIRD INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR
Third International Seminar of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises in Developing Countries, âAdoption of Emerging Technologies in MSMEs: Special Focus on Artificial Intelligenceâ, 22 June 2024. Host:: Global College International, Katmandu, Nepal.
RESEARCH FORUM SERIES
SERIES 1
Proposal of Global Handicraft Index for sustainable development: A visionary Approachâ. Resource person: Uma Shankar Yadav, Humanities and Social Sciences, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, Prayagraj, India, Saturday, 17 September 2022.
SERIES 2
Service Quality Gap in Indian Paint Industry: Determining And Prioritising Critical Factors Delivering Quality Servicesâ. Resource person: Jithesh P.U. Management Studies, Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Mahavidyalaya (CSVMV University), India, Saturday, 26 November 2022.
SERIES 3
The Role of Zakat and Waqf for The Development of Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) in Gomber State Nigeriaâ. Resource person: Adamu Abubakar Muhammad, Department of Religious Studies, Faculty of Humanities, Federal University of Kashere, Gombe State Nigeria, Saturday, 17 December 2022.
SERIES 4
Nigeria SME Climate and Why Sustainability Is Important for Business?â Resource person: Olubiyi, Timilehin Olasoji, School of Management Sciences, Department of Business Administration and Marketing Babcock University Ilishan Remo Ogun State Nigeria, Saturday, 22 July 2023.
SERIES 5
Financing Micro-Enterprises with Islamic Financial Instruments in Nigeria: A Way Forwardâ. Resource person: Adamu Abubakar Muhammad, Department of Religious Studies, Faculty of Humanities, Federal University of Kashere, Gombe State Nigeria, Saturday, 23 September 2023.
SERIES 6
A Sustainable Health Culture for SMEsâ. Resource person: Sivakumari Supramaniam, Sunway Business School, Sunway University, Malaysia, Saturday, 21 October 2023.
SERIES 7
The Role and Challenges of Women Entrepreneurship in Small-Scale Industries in Indiaâ. Resource person: Shilpi Kavita, Dept. of Economics & Finance, ISM, Patna, India, Saturday, 11 November 2023.
SERIES 8
Innovation, A Constant in the Transformation of Societyâ. Resource person: Sazir Nsubuga Mayanja, St Peter’s University, Uganda, Saturday, 13 January 2024.
PhD FORUM SERIES:
SERIES 7
Development of Cloud Data Framework to Support Sustainable Finance for SMEs in P2P Lending Ecosystem in Indonesiaâ. Resource person: F Mario Andaru, PhD Student, University of Gadjah Mada (UGM), Indonesia, Saturday, 04 May 2024.
SERIES 7
The Drivers of Sustainability Practices in Manufacturing SMEs and The Impact on Business Performanceâ. Resource person: Ho Lioeng Min, PhD student, Universitas Trisakti, Indonesia, Saturday, 06 July 2024.