Under the theme “Policy, Governance and International Cooperation for Green Transition,” the conference aims to bring together researchers, policymakers, business representatives, and international experts to discuss pathways toward sustainable development and regenerative economic transformation. The event is organized within the framework of the Horizon Europe CROSS-REIS project, reinforcing its mission to advance research excellence and innovation ecosystems in the field of regenerative economy.

Conference Topics

The conference welcomes theoretical and empirical contributions across a wide range of topics, including:

• Circular economy and sustainable development
• Green and digital transition
• Renewable energy and environmental economics
• Sustainable infrastructure and mobility
• ESG reporting, green finance, and corporate governance
• E-government, digital economy, and Web 3.0
• Sustainable tourism, agriculture, and natural resource management

Keynote Speakers

The conference will feature distinguished keynote speakers, including:

• Prof. Michael Getzner, Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien), expert in public finance, infrastructure policy, and ecological economics
• Stela Bošković, Member of the Management Board, Crnogorska Komercijalna Banka, expert in corporate governance and ESG

Important Dates

• Abstract submission deadline: 1 April 2026
• Notification of acceptance: 10 April 2026
• Conference dates: 28–30 May 2026

Publication Opportunities

Authors are invited to submit abstracts or full papers in English, which will undergo a double-blind review process. A Book of Abstracts will be published, while selected full papers will have the opportunity to be included in a special issue of the Journal of Regenerative Economics.

Participation and Submission

Participation in the conference is free of charge.
Abstracts and papers should be submitted to: crossreis@ucg.ac.me
Accepted formats: .pdf and .docx

MICEB 2026 represents an important platform for advancing dialogue on policy, governance, and international cooperation for green transition, while strengthening collaboration across academia, industry, and public institutions within the CROSS-REIS network.

Download the full Call for Papers here:  Call for papers