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Guided by the theme “Inspiring Innovation, Connecting Continents”, iRiseCon 2026 serves as a distinguished platform for academics, researchers, and practitioners worldwide to exchange knowledge, present groundbreaking work, and explore collaborative pathways that advance global progress in research, innovation, sustainability, and education.

The conference will be held on 18–19 April 2026 at Politeknik Seberang Perai, Penang, Malaysia—a premier institution strategically located in the dynamic urban center, offering a conducive environment for scholarly discourse and professional networking.

iRiseCon 2026 - TRADE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Category Code: TAES

#	Subcategory Name	Order	Description
1	Business Innovation & Start-Ups	1	Encourages creative thinking, new business models, and the development of scalable start-up ventures.
2	Marketing, Branding & Digital Commerce	2	Focuses on promoting products and services through traditional and digital marketing strategies.
3	Financial Literacy & Business Finance	3	Covers budgeting, investment, accounting, and financial decision-making for entrepreneurs.
4	SME Development	4	Examines strategies for growing small and medium enterprises in competitive markets.
5	Business Law & Ethics	5	Addresses the legal frameworks and ethical standards guiding business operations.
6	Social Entrepreneurship	6	Uses innovative approaches to address social issues while maintaining financial sustainability.
7	International Trade & Global Business	7	Explores export, import, global markets, trade regulations, and cross-cultural business.
8	Leadership & Strategic Management	8	Develops skills in directing teams and making long-term strategic decisions for organizational success.

REGISTRATION

All paper submissions will be evaluated based on originality, research content, correctness, relevance to conference and readability. Please read complete call for papers guidelines before submitting your paper.

The Microsoft CMT service was used for managing the peer-reviewing process for this conference. This service was provided for free by Microsoft and they bore all expenses, including costs for Azure cloud services as well as for software development and support.