Background of Conference

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 highlight the urgent need to strengthen global efforts toward building more resilient and sustainable food systems. 

The challenges facing food security today extend beyond food production alone. Climate change, limited natural resources, disruptions in food supply chains, and gaps between research, policy, and implementation continue to hinder progress. Addressing these issues requires closer collaboration among researchers, educators, policymakers, industry, and communities to ensure thatscientific knowledge and innovation can be translated into practical and sustainable solutions. 

In response to these challenges, ICSE 2026 brings together six interconnected pillars: science, society, education, economics, policy, and practice to encourage interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration. By creating opportunities to share knowledge, research findings, innovative ideas, and practical experiences, the conference aims to contribute to the development of a Global Food Security 2030 Roadmap that is both coherent and actionable. Through this conference, ICSE 2026 seeks to strengthen partnerships, inspire innovation, and promote evidence-based solutions that support resilient, inclusive, and sustainable food systems. Ultimately, the conference hopes to contribute to global efforts in achieving food security and improving the well-being of communities worldwide.