Take part
Take Part in I-CERI 2026
Register for any of the three programmes below.
- Dates
- 27 – 28 October 2026
- Venue
- Universiti Malaysia Kelantan
Register
Pick your programme and register
Each programme has its own form, fee and deadlines. You can enter more than one.
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01 · Present
I-CERI Conference 2026
Present a paper and publish it — your fee depends on the publication route you choose. Registration closes 15 October 2026.
Register to present →(opens in a new tab)Opens in Google Forms · no login required
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02 · Innovate
SPARK 2026 — Innovation & Commercialisation Challenge
Enter an innovation, from school projects to industry products. Teams of up to five. Registration closes 15 October 2026.
Register to compete →(opens in a new tab)Opens in Google Forms · no login required
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03 · Compete
Global Bizwar & Coopfest Challenge 2026
Build and defend a business case, as an individual or a team. Registration closes 10 October 2026.
Register or submit a case →Separate forms for entry, submission and jury
Fees
Registration fees
I-CERI Conference 2026
| Category | Local | International |
|---|---|---|
| SCOPUS Journal Journal of Tropical Resources and Sustainable Science (JTRSS) | RM800 | USD250 |
| SCOPUS Book Chapter Springer Briefs in Applied Sciences and Technology | RM2,000 | USD600 |
| Conference Proceedings I-CERI 2026 Conference Proceeding | RM100 | USD50 |
| UPM Book Chapter Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) Press | RM800 | USD1,000 |
Your fee is set by the publication route you choose. See Key dates on the Conference page for submission and payment deadlines.
SPARK 2026 — Innovation & Commercialisation Challenge
| Category | Local | International |
|---|---|---|
| School Student Primary & secondary | FREE | FREE |
| Student & Community IPT / polytechnic / TVET students, community innovators & social entrepreneurs | RM50 | USD15 |
| Academia (UMK / Non-UMK) & Industry Lecturers, researchers, postgraduates, SME / startup / corporate | RM100 | USD30 |
| Cooperative Cooperative industry track | RM100 | USD30 |
| McDonald McDonald industry track | RM100 | USD30 |
Early Bird: 20% less on registration fees before 30 September 2026. See Key dates on the SPARK page.
Global Bizwar & Coopfest Challenge 2026
| Category | Local | International |
|---|---|---|
| UMK Staff / UMK Students Per participant | RM200 | — |
| International Participants / Students Per participant | — | USD70 |
| Local Participants (Non-UMK) Per participant | RM230 | — |
International fees are quoted at 1 USD = RM4.00 and remain subject to current exchange rates.
Schedule
Key dates for all programmes
I-CERI Conference 2026
- 15 October 2026 Registration Deadline
- 24 October 2026 Abstract Submission
- 30 October 2026 Full Paper Submission
- 30 October 2026 Payment
- 27 October 2026 Camera-Ready
SPARK 2026
- 1 – 30 September 2026 Early Bird· Passed
- 15 October 2026 Registration Deadline
- 31 October 2026 Submission Deadline / Camera Ready
- 1 – 4 November 2026 Evaluation by Judges
- 12 November 2026 Final Pitching
Global Bizwar & Coopfest Challenge 2026
- 1 September 2026 Call for Participation Opens· Passed
- 10 October 2026 Registration Deadline & Notification of Acceptance· Passed
- 20 October 2026 Payment, Final Poster & Extended Abstract
- 20 – 27 October 2026 Evaluation by Judges
- 28 October 2026 Winner Announcement & Award Ceremony
Why take part
What you get out of I-CERI 2026
- 1
Publish your work
Papers go through international peer review, and selected articles are forwarded for publication in Scopus-indexed outlets, subject to editorial decision. Four publication routes are available, from the conference proceedings to a Scopus journal or book chapter.
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Compete for awards and commercialisation recognition
SPARK 2026 awards a Grand Champion, Category Champions, a Commercialisation Award, an Industry Impact Award and Most Market-Ready Innovation. The Global Bizwar & Coopfest Challenge carries cash prizes for the best cases and placings, alongside Gold, Silver and Bronze recognition.
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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.
- 4
For students
Experiential learning, confidence in presenting your own work, and recognised innovation achievement that adds to graduate employability. School participants earn PAJSK points (JPN).
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For academics and researchers
Showcase research output, widen academia–industry collaboration, support university research and innovation KPIs, and open routes to commercialisation and technology transfer.
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Take part from anywhere
I-CERI 2026 runs as a hybrid event — physical sessions at Universiti Malaysia Kelantan and online participation via Zoom.
Who it is for
Academics and researchers · Postgraduate and undergraduate students · University, college, polytechnic and TVET students · School students (primary & secondary) · Industry practitioners, SMEs and startups · Entrepreneurs and community innovators · Government and agency officers · International participants
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Attending
Is I-CERI 2026 online or in person? +
Both. I-CERI 2026 is hybrid — physical sessions at Universiti Malaysia Kelantan and online participation via Zoom. The Global Bizwar & Coopfest Challenge runs as a virtual case study competition.
When does it run? +
27 – 28 October 2026, from 8.00 AM to 5.30 PM. SPARK 2026 continues past the conference with judging from 1 – 4 November and final pitching on 12 November 2026.
What language is the conference in? +
English.
How long is a conference presentation? +
Fifteen minutes, whether you present in person at UMK or online via Zoom.
How do I get the Zoom link? +
Joining details are issued by the organising committee to registered participants. If you have registered and have not received yours, email iceri.geric@umk.edu.my.
Submitting
What do I submit to the conference? +
An extended abstract on the official template — 200–300 words in one paragraph, five keywords, and the ten numbered sections set out in the template. Download it from the Conference page.
What does SPARK 2026 require? +
A presentation video of no more than 6 minutes 30 seconds, landscape, uploaded to your own YouTube channel as Unlisted or Public, opening with every team member introducing themselves. An editable A1 poster template is provided too.
What does the Bizwar & Coopfest Challenge require? +
An extended abstract and a poster for your chosen track — Teaching Case or Research Case — both on the official templates.
Can I enter more than one of the three? +
Yes. Each runs its own registration form and its own fee, so register separately for each one you want to join.
How big can a SPARK team be? +
Maximum five participants per group.
Fees and payment
What does it cost? +
Fees differ by component and by category — the full tables are on this page. Conference fees are set by the publication route you choose.
Is there an early bird rate? +
SPARK 2026 takes 20% off registration fees before 30 September 2026.
How do I pay, and where do I send proof of payment? +
For the Bizwar & Coopfest Challenge, proof of payment is submitted together with your final poster and extended abstract by 20 October 2026. For payment account details, email iceri.geric@umk.edu.my.
Awards, certificates and publication
When are winners announced? +
The Bizwar & Coopfest winners are announced at the award ceremony on 28 October 2026. SPARK 2026 winners follow its final pitching on 12 November 2026.
Will my paper be published? +
Papers go through international peer review, and selected articles are forwarded for publication in Scopus-indexed outlets, subject to editorial decision. Accepted Bizwar extended abstracts are considered for the challenge proceedings and the International Journal of Entrepreneurship Case Study (IJECS), subject to editorial review.
Do participants receive certificates? +
SPARK 2026 and the Coopfest awards include e-certificates, and Gold, Silver and Bronze recognition carries certificates. For certificates on the conference track, including for co-authors, email iceri.geric@umk.edu.my.
Can I get an invitation letter for a visa? +
Email iceri.geric@umk.edu.my with your registration details and the committee will advise.
