When will MESD'26 take place?
MESD'26 will take place on Thursday 10 and Friday 11 December 2026.
Where will the conference be held?
The conference will be held at ICN Business School - Berlin Campus, Alt-Moabit 96, 10559 Berlin, Germany.
What is the scope of MESD'26?
MESD'26 welcomes contributions on all topics related to the sustainable development of multinational enterprises.
What is the special thematic focus for 2026?
Multinational Enterprises, Sustainability and Responsibility in Times of Crisis.
Must my submission address a crisis context?
No. The crisis-related topic is the special thematic focus of the 2026 edition, not an exclusion criterion. Contributions on any topic related to the sustainable development of multinational enterprises are welcome.
How are the conference tracks organized?
MESD'26 uses two complementary families of tracks: five 2026 Special Focus tracks (SF1-SF5) for crisis-centered contributions and eight General MESD tracks (G1-G8) for the broader field of multinational enterprises and sustainable development.
Which track should I choose if my topic is not about crisis?
Choose the General MESD track that best reflects the main contribution of your work. If none fits naturally, use G8 - Open and Interdisciplinary MESD Track.
What should authors submit?
One extended abstract in English of no more than 1,500 words. No separate short abstract or full paper is required.
May authors submit research in progress?
Yes. Completed studies, conceptual work, practitioner contributions and well-developed research in progress are welcome.
Can previously presented work be submitted?
No. Submissions must be original and must not have been previously published, accepted or presented elsewhere.
Who should participate?
Academic researchers, doctoral students, policy makers, business leaders, sustainability professionals, NGO representatives and other interested stakeholders.
When does registration open?
Online registration opens on 15 September 2026. Presenting authors and co-authors may register after their contribution has been accepted. Non-presenting participants, keynote/chair/invited speakers and accompanying persons do not need an accepted submission ID.
What are the registration fees?
Early-bird registration runs from 15 September through 15 November 2026. Full-conference early-bird rates are EUR 320 for academic researchers, EUR 190 for doctoral or Master's students, EUR 270 for public-sector/NGO/non-profit participants, and EUR 450 for business or corporate participants. Standard and late rates are listed on the Registration and Fees page.
Is a reduced rate available for participants from lower-income economies?
Yes. Participants based at institutions in World Bank low-income or lower-middle-income economies may use the reduced rate, subject to supporting documentation.
What does the full fee include?
The full two-day fee includes all academic sessions, conference materials, coffee breaks, lunches, the welcome reception, the conference dinner, the digital Book of Extended Abstracts and a certificate.
Will authors need to attend?
At least one author of each accepted extended abstract must complete a full two-day registration and present the contribution at the conference.
Can one registration cover more than one accepted contribution?
One full presenting-author registration covers one accepted extended abstract. A second accepted abstract by the same registered presenter is subject to an additional EUR 75 fee; no participant may present more than two contributions.
How will registration be paid?
Registration is submitted online and the applicable fee period is fixed on the registration date. Secure online card payment is being finalised and is not yet available. Registered participants will receive secure payment instructions when the service is activated; the conference website will not store card details.
Are travel and accommodation included?
No. Participants are responsible for travel, accommodation, visa expenses and personal insurance.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancellations received by 15 November 2026 are eligible for an 80% refund; cancellations received from 16 to 25 November are eligible for a 50% refund. No refund is available after 25 November, although substitutions from the same organisation may be accepted until 4 December.