Call For Papers & Participation
AIECA invites full papers and development papers addressing the 2026 Global Entrepreneurship Week theme "Entrepreneurs Thrive Here" and any of the four conference tracks.
Contributors may use quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods, or develop conceptual and practice-based arguments with a clear research contribution. All abstracts should be submitted via email to:
4 Tracks
Comprehensive Research Areas
Hybrid
Physical & Virtual Sessions
Conference Overview
- Host Institution: Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Abuja
- Target Audience: Academics, Researchers, Entrepreneurs, Policy Makers & Students
- Event Dates: Nov 18 – 20, 2026
- Participation Mode: In-person (Abuja) + Virtual Stream
Proposed Call Schedule
Mark your calendar for abstract submissions, reviews, and paper deadline dates.
Call Opens
Submission portal & email submissions officially open.
Abstract Submission Deadline
Final day for preliminary abstract consideration.
Abstract Decision Notification
Acceptance notification sent to corresponding authors.
Full & Development Paper Submission
Submission deadline for complete paper manuscripts.
Paper Decision & Reviewer Feedback
Peer review outcome and revision notes dispatched.
Revised Paper Submission Deadline
Final camera-ready manuscript due date.
Conference Tracks & Subthemes
Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management
- Start-up ecosystem development: incubation, acceleration and venture creation
- Innovation, creativity and design thinking as drivers of entrepreneurial growth
- Social entrepreneurship and community-based enterprise models
- Entrepreneurial mindset, opportunity recognition and risk management
Business Administration & Strategic Management
- Strategic management and competitive advantage for SMEs in emerging economies
- Business model innovation and organisational resilience
- Corporate entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship for sustainable growth
- Leadership, corporate governance and ethical practices in entrepreneurial firms
Finance, Marketing & Digital Business
- Entrepreneurial finance: access to capital, venture capital and financial inclusion
- Marketing strategies, branding and customer retention in the digital age
- Digital transformation, e-commerce and AI-driven business management
- Global competitiveness, export management and international entrepreneurship
Human Capital Operations & Sustainable Development
- Human resource management, talent development and entrepreneurial education
- Operations management, supply chain and productivity in SMEs
- Green business, sustainability and circular economy practices
- Small business management, the informal sector and policy environment
Hosts & Keynote Speakers
Ali J. Ahmad
WMG, University of Warwick
Lead Paper Title:
"Social Entrepreneurship and National Development"
Dr. Jayeoba Haruna
International Islamic University of Malaysia
Keynote Title:
"Building an Ecosystem where Nigerian Entrepreneurs Thrive"
Dr. Ossy Nebolisa
Visa Microfinance Bank Limited
Keynote Title:
"Beyond Survival: Entrepreneurship Education, Practice and Economic Development"
Chief Host
Prof. Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi
Vice-Chancellor, University of Abuja
Host
Professor Umar Danladi Mohammed
Dean, Faculty of Management Sciences, UniAbuja
LOC Chairman
Professor Adefiranye James Renew Adeleye
Head, Dept. of Entrepreneurship Studies, UniAbuja
Paper Types & Guidelines
Full Papers
Full papers present completed research or a fully developed conceptual study. All full papers should state their contribution to entrepreneurship research, practice, or policy.
- Length: 6,000 – 8,000 words
- Inclusions: References, tables, and appendices
- Abstract: 200 – 250 words
- Keywords: 4 – 6 keywords
Development Papers
Development papers present promising research in progress for constructive feedback. Completed findings are not required; report preliminary findings only where available.
- Length: 2,000 – 3,500 words
- Inclusions: References, tables, and appendices
- Abstract: 200 – 250 words
- Keywords: 4 – 6 keywords
Registration Fees & Payment Details
Registration Fees Schedule
Payment Options & Bank Details
Option 1: Zenith Bank
Account Name: ANNUAL INTL ENTREPRENEURSHIP CONFERENCE ABUJA (AIECA) UNIABUJA
Naira Account No: 1313230988
USD Account No: 5076304478
Option 2: Microfinance Bank
Bank Name: University of Abuja Microfinance Bank
Account Name: AIECA UNIABUJA
Account No: 1000064993
Kindly send proof of payment alongside paper submission to the official emails.
For Enquiries & Assistance
Official Email
aieca@uniabuja.edu.ng
aieca.uniabuja@gmail.com
Telephone Contact
+234 803 504 0553
Official Website
https://aieca.uniabuja.edu.ng