The International Conference on Eco-Friendly and Zero Waste (ICEZ) is an annual academic conference hosted by BINUS University @Bandung through its Research Interest Group of Small Medium Enterprises – Entrepreneurship and Innovation (RIG SMEEI).

 

History and Milestones

ICEZ has been held consecutively since 2024, establishing itself as a premier international forum for sustainability discourse. The conference series includes:

Edition Year Theme
ICEZ 2024 1st Promoting Eco Friendly and Zero Waste in Holistic Business Process of SMEs and Entrepreneurial Startup
ICEZ 2025 2nd Promoting Eco Friendly and Zero Waste in AI Era and Digital Business Environment
ICEZ 2026 3rd Reframing Sustainability: Are We Truly Ready for Green Future?

Background and Rationale

ICEZ was initiated by BINUS University to actively respond to critical environmental challenges faced by Indonesian and global communities. The conference emerged from the recognition that deteriorating environmental conditions require collective responsibility—not solely placed on end-users, but shared across producers, entrepreneurs, researchers, and policymakers.

As sustainability becomes a global agenda, its implementation often remains fragmented, symbolic, or inconsistent across sectors. While “eco-friendly” practices are increasingly adopted, a fundamental question persists:

Are we truly ready—individually, organizationally, and systemically—to transition toward a sustainable future?

This guiding question reflects the core motivation behind ICEZ: to move beyond normative discussions by encouraging critical reflection, conceptual reframing, and evidence-based insights into sustainability practices across disciplines.

 

Conference Objectives

ICEZ aims to:

  • To critically examine the concept of eco-friendliness beyond surface-level adoption

  • To explore readiness dimensions (technological, behavioral, institutional, and cultural) in sustainability transitions

  • To foster interdisciplinary collaboration across business, technology, social sciences, and environmental studies

  • To generate impactful research and policy insights for sustainable development

  • To build and strengthen a network of researchers concerned with sustainability and related issues

 

Conference Tracks / Sub-Themes

We welcome original research papers (conceptual, empirical, and methodological) in, but not limited to, the following areas:

Track 1: Sustainable Business & Entrepreneurship

  • Green business models and innovation

  • MSME readiness for sustainability transition

  • Circular economy and sustainable value creation

  • Sustainable marketing and consumer behavior

Track 2: Technology, AI & Digital Transformation

  • Artificial Intelligence for sustainability

  • Smart systems and IoT in environmental management

  • Digital platforms and green innovation

  • Data analytics for sustainability decision-making

Track 3: Human Behavior, Leadership & Culture

  • Sustainability mindset and behavioral change

  • Leadership models in sustainable transformation

  • Cultural perspectives on eco-friendly practices

  • Education and sustainability awareness

Track 4: Policy, Governance & Green Finance

  • Public policy and regulatory frameworks

  • Green financing and sustainable investment

  • Institutional readiness and governance models

  • ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) practices

Track 5: Critical & Emerging Issues in Sustainability

  • Greenwashing and ethical dilemmas

  • Sustainability paradox and trade-offs

  • Readiness gaps in developing economies

  • Reframing sustainability narratives

 

Past Conference Highlights

📌 ICEZ 2024 (1st Edition) – Held on October 8–9, 2024 at BINUS @Bandung, featuring keynote speakers from Malaysia, Thailand, the United States, and France, including Dr. Yulius (Deputy for Micro Enterprises, Indonesia).

📌 ICEZ 2025 (2nd Edition) – Held virtually on December 8–9, 2025, focusing on the role of AI and digital business in environmental sustainability, with international speakers from Mexico, USA, Thailand, and Malaysia.

 

Current Conference Highlights

📌 ICEZ 2026 (3rd Edition) – Scheduled for December 8–9, 2026, as a hybrid conference hosted by BINUS University @Bandung, inviting global participants to critically reframe sustainability narratives.

 

Peer-Review Process

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.

📎 Conference Links: ICEZ 2024 | ICEZ 2025 | ICEZ 2026

🌐 Official Website: research.binus.ac.id/smeei
📧 Contact: icez@binus.edu