Call for Abstracts | ICES 2026

The School of Economics and Business, University of Sarajevo is pleased to invite researchers, academics, and industry professionals to submit their abstracts for the 12th International Conference on Economics and Business (ICES 2026).

Following the success of previous conferences with participants from across the CEE region and beyond, ICES 2026 will take place on 15–16 October 2026 in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

This year’s conference theme is:
“Rethinking Growth: Resilience, Purpose and Strategic Renewal”

The conference aims to foster discussion and exchange of ideas in all areas of economics and business, including (but not limited to): economic policy, finance, accounting, entrepreneurship, digital transformation, sustainability, and innovation.

Submission

• Submit your abstract: https://icesreg.efsa.unsa.ba/index.php/ices2026
• Conference website: https://ices.efsa.unsa.ba/

Important Dates

• Abstract submission deadline: May 31, 2026
• Notification of acceptance: June 14, 2026
• Full paper submission: September 2, 2026
• Early registration: September 9–25, 2026
• Late registration: September 26 – October 7, 2026
• Conference dates: October 15–16, 2026

Publication Opportunities

All accepted abstracts and papers will be published in the Book of Abstracts and Conference Proceedings, indexed in EBSCO Business Source Complete.

Authors of accepted papers will have the opportunity to submit their full manuscripts to internationally indexed journals:

• South East European Journal of Economics and Business (SEEJ)

(Web of Science ESCI, Scopus Q2)
https://journal.efsa.unsa.ba/index.php/see

• International Journal of Industrial Engineering and Management (IJIEM)

(Web of Science & Scopus indexed)
https://ijiemjournal.uns.ac.rs/index.php/ijiem

Selected papers may be considered for special issues or supplements.

Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to engage in “Meet the Editors” sessions and receive valuable feedback on their research and publication strategies.

Why Participate?

• Present your research to an international audience
• Receive feedback from journal editors
• Improve your manuscript before journal submission
• Learn about publishing strategies and expectations
• Build international academic networks
• Increase the visibility and impact of your research

Join an international community of scholars and contribute to shaping the future of economics and business.

University of Sarajevo - School of Economics and Business