Pusat Penyelidikan Keusahawanan dan Inovasi Global (GERIC)

I-CERI 2026

International Conference on Entrepreneurship, Case Study and Innovation

Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Sustainable Global Development

Dates: 27 – 28 October 2026
Venue: Universiti Malaysia Kelantan
Mode: Hybrid (physical + online via Zoom)

Choose how you take part

01 · Present

I-CERI Conference 2026

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indexed routes: Scopus
publication routes: 4
UMK + Zoom: Hybrid

International research conference

International peer review
Selected papers to Scopus outlets
Empirical, conceptual & case papers

Deadline

15 October 2026

Registration

Fee

RM100 – RM2,000

USD50 – USD1,000

02 · Innovate

SPARK 2026

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focus areas: 9
award categories: 5
for schools: PAJSK

From Ideas to Impact, From Innovation to Market

Innovation & commercialisation
Judged on quality & market readiness
Open to schools through to industry

Deadline

15 October 2026

Registration

Fee

FREE – RM100

FREE – USD30

Enter an innovation Challenge details →

03 · Compete

Global Bizwar & Coopfest Challenge 2026

(Case Study Competition)

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case tracks: 2
prizes: Cash
publication: IJECS

Battle of Minds, Not Just Business

Business case study competition
Teaching & Research Case tracks
Gold, Silver & Bronze recognition

Deadline

20 October 2026

Registered teams only

Fee

RM200 – RM230

USD70

Submit a case Case brief →

Why take part

Whichever door you choose

Take part from anywhere

I-CERI 2026 runs as a hybrid event — physical sessions at Universiti Malaysia Kelantan and online participation via Zoom.

Be judged against international standards

Taking part sharpens critical thinking, creativity, communication and presentation, and exposes your work to national and international innovation evaluation standards.

Open to everyone

Academics, students, TVET, schools, industry, SMEs, government and international participants.

About

About I-CERI

An initiative of GERIC, welcoming empirical research, concept papers and case studies alongside innovation outcomes — supporting UMK's internationalisation and its growth in high-impact, Scopus-indexed publication.

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