International Conference on Entrepreneurship and SME Development
Date: 27 -28 November 2025
Venue: Manila, Philippines
Call for Abstract
(for Papers or Poster Presentation)
- Faculty members, researchers, extension officers, practitioners, students, and other interested individuals are invited to submit their abstracts for paper and/or poster presentation in ICESMED 2025.
- Abstracts following the prescribed format must be submitted here: https://bit.ly/ICESMED2025Abstract.
About the Conference
The University of the Philippines Institute for Small-Scale Industries (UP ISSI) is organising this two-day research conference that aims to bring together academics, researchers, scholars and postgraduate students from around the world and provide a platform where they can share their work in advancing new knowledge in the fields of entrepreneurship and small and medium enterprise (SME) development.
Conference Objectives
Conference Themes
The conference has for this year the following main theme:
The Twin Transition: Steering MSMEs Toward a Sustainable and Inclusive Future
Subthemes
Digital Transformation
- Technology Adoption Among SMEs
- Digital Inclusion for MSMEs
- Digital Infrastructure and Connectivity
- Policy Frameworks for Digital Ecosystems
Sustainability Transition
- Adoption of Sustainable Business Practices Among SMEs
- Green Financing and Investment
- Policy and Regulatory Frameworks for MSME Sustainability
Cross-cutting theme
- Empowering Micro-enterprises in the Twin Transition
Abstract Submission Guidelines
- Participants are requested to initially submit an abstract of an unpublished paper or poster. It should be composed of 250 to 500 words in the English language only, using a template that can be downloaded here (The abstract template may also be requested via icesmed.issi.upd@up.edu.ph.
- The file name of the abstract must follow this format: LastName_FirstName_ICESMED2025
- The abstract must be submitted through this from: https://bit.ly/ICESMED2025Abstract
- Authors of accepted abstracts will be notified on or before July 2025 and will be asked to proceed to the submission of full-length papers or posters. The template for full-length submissions will likewise be sent to the authors via email.
- Authors may send more than one abstract. However, please note that if the author has two or more accepted abstracts and will present the respective papers/posters, his/her/their payment depends on the number of papers/posters presented.
- For the paper to be eligible to be included in the proceedings, at least one (1) author must be registered to present in the conference. In the case of joint or multiple authorships, any one (1) of the authors must register as a presenter in the conference whilst the other(s) may register either as attendee(s) or as additional presenter(s)
- Each paper presentation is limited to 10 minutes only, with an additional 10 minutes for the questions and answers.
- Only papers which are presented during the conference are eligible to be considered in the Conference proceedings. Papers in the proceedings will still undergo a double-blind peer review process.
- Full-length papers of not more than 8,000 words (excluding abstracts, references, tables and figures) will be double-blind reviewed by members of a pool of experts in the field.
Key Dates
June 2025
Screening of submitted abstracts
8:00pm
UP ISSI, Quezon City, Philippines
N/A
07
July 2025
Announcement of accepted abstracts
8:00pm
UP ISSI, Quezon City, Philippines
Via e-mail
20
September 2025
Last day of early bird registration
8:00pm
UP ISSI, Quezon City, Philippines
30
October 2025
Deadline of submission of full papers and posters
8:00pm
UP ISSI, Quezon City Philippines
Via e-mail
14
November 2025
Deadline of Registration (presenters and attendees)
8:00pm
UP ISSI, Quezon City, Philippines
17
November 2025
Deadline of submission of powerpoint presentation (for paper presenters)
8:00pm
UP ISSI, Quezon City, Philippines
Via e-mail
Registration Fees
| Regular Rate | early bird rate | |
|---|---|---|
|
Presenter |
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Foreign Presenter (Paper) |
200 USD | 180 USD |
|
Foreign Presenter (Poster) |
175 USD |
157.5 USD |
|
Local Presenter (Paper) |
6,000 PhP | 5,400 PhP |
|
Local Presenter (Poster) |
4,000 PhP |
3600 PhP |
|
Student Presenter |
5,000 PhP | 4,500 PhP |
|
Non-presenter |
||
|
Foreign non-presenter |
150 USD |
135 USD |
|
Local non-presenter |
3,000 PhP | 2,700 PhP |
|
Student non-presenter |
2,000 PhP |
1,800 PhP |
NOTE
- Early bird registrants ( those who register on or before September 30, 2025 can avail of the 10 % discount.
- For walk-ins/late registrants, an additional 20 % fee will be added to their registration fee.
REFUND POLICY
- Registration fees underwrite the essential resources of the ICESMED encompassing lecture venues, scholarly materials, and support for invited contributors.
- Should a participant, for any reason, be unable to attend and opt to withdraw their registration, the following refund terms will apply:
- A 50% reimbursement of the registration fee will be provided ONLY for cancellations received ninety (90) days or more before the conference commences.
- No reimbursement will be offered for cancellations received fewer than ninety (90) days prior to the event.
- Refund requests must be submitted in writing to the organizing committee. Note that reimbursement follows standard academic administrative procedures. Thus, processing may take up to thirty (30) days or more.
Contact the ICESMED Secretariat
Email : icesmed.issi.upd@up.edu.ph
Phone Number: (+63 2) 8981-8500 local 4090 (Research Division)
Address:
University of the Philippines Institute for Small-Scale Industries Virata Hall, E. Jacinto Street, UP Campus, Diliman, Quezon City
Facebook: www.facebook.com/upissi/