Colleagues,
After our successful ICSB Sydney event, we now head to Seoul, South Korea, at https://icsb.org/icsb-events/seoul/
Join ICSB's premier Signature Event in Seoul, where we bring together policymakers, entrepreneurs, academicians, and global changemakers under the leadership of Dr. KiChan Kim (Chair, ICSB) and Dr. Ayman ElTarabishy (President & CEO, ICSB) to redefine innovation in the Age of A.I.
Why Attend
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The Rise of the Human-Centered A.I. Digital Leader
Discover how MSMEs can cultivate emotionally intelligent, ethical, and visionary leadership that centers people while embracing the power of emerging technologies.
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Empowering MSMEs Through Human-Tech Synergy
Explore how small businesses can leverage AI and mid-tech tools without sacrificing the human connection that fosters purpose, trust, and community.
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King Sejong's Legacy in Modern Innovation
Explore how Korea's most visionary leader inspires new models of accessible, inclusive, and empathy-driven entrepreneurship in the digital age.
Call for Papers – Special Issue of the Journal of the International Council for Small Business (JICSB)
Theme: Reimagining Entrepreneurship: Human First, A.I. Ready
Submission Deadline: Abstracts due by September 5, 2025
Event Dates: October 24–25, 2025
Publication Opportunity: Accepted papers will be considered for publication in ICSB's peer-reviewed journal, JICSB
ICSB and JICSB welcome high-quality submissions for a special journal issue aligned with the Seoul Signature Event. As artificial intelligence transforms entrepreneurial ecosystems, we ask:
How do we preserve the soul of entrepreneurship in a world increasingly shaped by algorithms?
We seek contributions across five core areas:
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Redesigning work and navigating human displacement in the age of A.I.
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Innovative financing models and investment strategies for MSMEs in tech-driven markets.
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Strategic integration of A.I. into MSME operations and decision-making.
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Entrepreneurial leadership, emotional intelligence, and the future of human capability.
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Public-private partnerships that enable MSME resilience and digital transition.
We encourage empirical research, case studies, program evaluations, and policy frameworks that generate actionable, ethical, and globally scalable insights.
🔗 Abstract Guidelines: 300–500 words
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Ayman Tarabishy
The George Washington University
Arlington VA
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