About ICSE 2026
The International Conference on Social Entrepreneurship (ICSE) 2026 proudly presents this year's theme, Global Food Security: Integrating Science, Society, Education, Economics, Policy, and Practice for a Resilient Future. This theme reflects the growing recognition that food security is not only an agricultural issue, but also a social, economic, educational, and policy challenge that requires collective action across sectors and disciplines.
Global demand for food continues to rise as the world's population grows. According to the United Nations' 2026 population projections, the global population is expected to reach 8.6 billion by 2030 and 9.7 billion by 2050. At the same time, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) estimates that 735 million people continue to face chronic hunger, while 2.4 billion people are still unable to consistently access healthy and nutritious diets. These figures high light the urgent need to strengthen global efforts toward building more resilient and sustainable food systems...
In response to these challenges, ICSE 2026 brings together six interconnected pillars:
- Science
- Society
- Education
- Economics
- Policy
- Practice
Keynote and Invited Spekaer
Mr. Rajendra Aryal
Food and Agriculture Organization of The United Nations (FAO)
Prof. Dr. Ir. Chatarina Wariyah, M.P.
Universitas Mercu Buana, Yogyakarta
Prof. Dr. Peter Eisner
Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging (Fraunhofer IVV)
Andriyana Setyawati, S.P., M.P., Ph.D.
Universitas Sebelas MaretConference Theme
The conference will cover a broad spectrum of topics in the field of food security, with a particular focus on integrating science, society, education, economics, policy, and practice to build resilient and sustainable food systems. The conference aims to encourage interdisciplinary dialogue and foster collaboration among stakeholders in addressing global food security challenges. The key themes of ICSE 2026 include, but are not limited to:
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Platform
Zoom (Virtual Conference)
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Date
Thursday, 3 December 2026
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Time
07:00 AM – 03:00 PM Western Indonesian Time (WIB, UTC+7)
Food Security and Food Systems Transformation
Food Security and Food Systems Transformation
Sustainable Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, and Food Production
Sustainable Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, and Food Production
Climate Change, Resilience, and Food System Adaptation
Climate Change, Resilience, and Food System Adaptation
Innovation, Technology, and Digitalization in Food Systems
Innovation, Technology, and Digitalization in Food Systems
Food Safety, Quality, and Nutrition
Food Safety, Quality, and Nutrition
Food Policy, Governance, and Economics
Food Policy, Governance, and Economics
Food Supply Chains, Logistics, and Distribution
Food Supply Chains, Logistics, and Distribution
Community Empowerment, Indigenous Knowledge, and Community-Based Food Security
Community Empowerment, Indigenous Knowledge, and Community-Based Food Security
Biotechnology and Innovation for Food Security
Biotechnology and Innovation for Food Security
Global Food Security and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Global Food Security and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Important Dates
Peer-Review and Publication Opportunity
All submitted papers will undergo a two-stage evaluation process: an initial formatting review by the editor, followed by a substantive review conducted by expert reviewers. The review process adopts a single-blind review system. Reviewers are selected by the editor based on their expertise in the relevant field.
The final decision regarding the publication of an article is determined based on the reviewers’ recommendations. Authors are required to submit their manuscripts through the official submission system. Please note that submissions sent via email will not be accepted.
As an outcome of the conference, all submitted papers will undergo a rigorous peer-review process conducted by the scientific committee to ensure their eligibility for publication in reputable international conference proceedings.