i-CSR 2026: Collaborative Communities for Sustainable Impact

International Community Social Responsibility

Collaborative communities
for sustainable impact.

A one-day online conference connecting universities, industry, agencies, NGOs, alumni and communities.

1 dayOnline conference
7 areasCommunity-focused research
eISBNElectronic proceedings
AwardsCelebrating impactful work

Where knowledge meets community action.

i-CSR 2026 is a platform for sharing the projects, partnerships and practical ideas that make communities stronger. We bring academic knowledge into conversation with the people and organisations creating change on the ground.

Organised by RIICAN and hosted by UiTM Cawangan Perak, the conference supports meaningful collaboration, sustainable development and the documentation of community work through e-proceedings.

Impact starts with people, partnerships and practical action.

Discover the latest community impact initiatives featured by UiTM NewsHub, spanning sustainability, knowledge transfer and digital responsibility.

UiTM Dengkil waste-separation programme
Latest CSR · 3 August 2026

Growing sustainability habits

UiTM Dengkil used storytelling, hands-on sorting games and a mini step-bin activity to introduce waste separation and recycling to children.

Read the UiTM NewsHub story ↗
UiTM Perak AMPify X Chemistry programme
UiTM Perak · 2 August 2026

AMPify X Chemistry

UiTM Cawangan Perak and SESTA brought chemistry to life through nine hands-on STEM activity stations for school students.

Read the UiTM NewsHub story ↗
UiTM Pahang Jengka Butterfly Back to Nature conservation programme
UiTM Pahang · 26 July 2026

Butterfly Back to Nature

UiTM Cawangan Pahang Kampus Jengka brought students and the community together to learn about biodiversity conservation and release locally bred butterflies.

Read the UiTM NewsHub story ↗

Share work that creates a lasting difference.

Submit a full paper under one of seven focus areas.

i-CSR 2026 call for papers poster
  1. 01Education and Knowledge Transfer
  2. 02Community Well-being and Quality of Life
  3. 03Environmental Sustainability and Green Communities
  4. 04Social Innovation and Community Technology
  5. 05Social Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment
  6. 06Industry Engagement, CSR and Strategic Partnerships
  7. 07Inclusive Communities and Social Development
Paper submission

Full papers due
15 November 2026

Use the official template and author guidelines for your submission. Selected papers will be invited to submit substantially extended versions for consideration in a Special Issue of the International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), an ERA 2023-recognised journal, subject to independent peer review and acceptance.

Download paper template & guidelines ↓
Download official event poster (PDF) ↓
Need help? Contact the secretariat →

Ideas grounded in real community change.

Meet the leader bringing a practical CSR perspective to i-CSR 2026.

Muhammad Suffian bin Muda, keynote speaker

Keynote speaker

Muhammad Suffian bin Muda

Head of Northern Region, Rural Capital Berhad

An experienced CSR and community-engagement professional specialising in stakeholder management, strategic partnerships and sustainable community development. He leads regional operations while working across government agencies, corporate organisations and local communities to deliver measurable social and economic impact.

Nur Syuhada binti Muhammad, Best CSR Practitioner

Best CSR practitioner

Nur Syuhada binti Muhammad

Project Lead · Faculty of Business Management, UiTM Cawangan Melaka

She leads a community development programme that supports rabbit farming and the sustainability of rabbit-meat-based food products developed by FELDA youth.

Featured community project

Community Development Programme for Rabbit Farming and the Sustainability of Rabbit-Meat-Based Food Products Led by FELDA Youth

Read the UiTM NewsHub project story ↗
Five-Star PRIMe rating achievement for the rabbit farming community project
Achievement

Five-Star PRIMe rating

The project received a Five-Star rating in UiTM's PRIMe system on 27 October 2025.

26 Aug 2026

Call for papers opens

15 Nov 2026

Full-paper submission closes

20 Nov 2026

Acceptance notification

27 Nov 2026

Registration payment deadline

A focused day of exchange, ideas and recognition.

The programme is subject to confirmation. All sessions will take place online.

Registration
Opening ceremony
Keynote speaker
Community best-practice sharing
Morning break
Parallel presentation sessions 1
Lunch / prayer break
Parallel presentation sessions 2
Closing ceremony
Award presentation: Best Paper, Best Presenter and special awards

Presentation format

Pre-recorded presentation with live Q&A

Presenters submit a recorded video in advance. The video is played in the assigned virtual room, and the presenter must be online and ready to answer questions immediately after it ends.

1. Submit presentation video2. Video plays in virtual room3. Join live Q&A after playback

Registration

Be part of the conversation.

Choose the registration category that suits your participation. Every registered attendee receives online conference access, a participation or presentation certificate and opportunities to connect across the CSR ecosystem.

UiTM presenterRM100
Local presenterRM150
International presenterUSD50
ParticipantRM50 / USD10
Registration is open

Register for i-CSR 2026

Complete your registration through the official Google Form.

Open registration form Payment deadline: 27 November 2026
01Complete the official Google Form
02Submit your paper and payment evidence
03Receive confirmation and programme updates
04Join online on 8 December 2026

Built by a connected team.

i-CSR 2026 is organised by RIICAN and hosted by UiTM Cawangan Perak.

Project Director

Dr Faiz Zulkifli

Secretary

Dr Norshakila Abd Rasid

Deputy Secretary

Dr Noor Syafinas Muda

Treasurer

Dr Naimah Zaini

Technical & ICT

Ts Dr Zaaba bin Ahmad

Publicity & Media

Ts Dr Muhammad Naim bin Mahyuddin

Registration

Dr Nurhidayah Muhamad Sharifuddin

Presentation

Ts Dr Farrah Rina Mohd Roshdi

Publication & eISBN

Dr Md Nagib Padil

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