Announcing the International Conference on Business and Information (ICBI 2025)

The International Conference on Business and Information (ICBI), a flagship academic event organized by the Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies at the University of Kelaniya, is set to take place on November 25, 2025. This year’s edition will focus on innovative themes such as ICBI 2025 human-AI collaboration, marking the 16th edition of the conference, which brings together a diverse global community of academics, researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers.

Conference Theme

The theme for ICBI 2025 is “Human Intelligence 2.0: Co-Evolution through Strategic Human-AI Collaboration for Sustainable Competitive Advantage.” This theme focuses on the evolving role of human intelligence in an increasingly AI-driven world. The conference aims to inspire discussions on how human cognitive and strategic capabilities can synergize with artificial intelligence (AI) to create lasting value and drive the development of future-ready organizations.

Key Highlights

ICBI 2025 promises several engaging sessions and events:

• SDG Youth Challenge: This initiative celebrates youth-led sustainable innovations, providing a platform for young innovators to showcase their solutions to local and global challenges aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

• Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition: Aimed at empowering postgraduate students, this competition challenges participants to present their research succinctly and impactfully, enhancing their communication skills.

• Postgraduate Colloquium: This event facilitates mentorship and scholarly collaboration among postgraduate students and experienced researchers, fostering an environment of academic growth.

• Business Impact Forum: A high-level panel discussion that features leading academics and corporate figures, exploring the future of human-AI collaboration through real-world insights and action-oriented research.

Conference Tracks

Participants can submit papers across various tracks that cover a wide range of topics, including:

• Accounting, Finance, and Business Economics

• Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Innovation, and Business Development

• Marketing, International Business, and Strategy

• Operations, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management

• Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior, and Inclusive Workplace

• Business Technology and Digital Transformation (including Fintech, AI in business, and Data Science)

• Multidisciplinary Areas (e.g., Public Administration, Sustainability, Education and Learning, Tourism, and Hospitality Management)

Venue and Logistics

ICBI 2025 will be held at the Monarch Imperial, Colombo, Sri Lanka. The conference aims to leverage innovative technologies to enhance participant engagement. The Microsoft CMT service will manage the peer-reviewing process, providing a seamless experience for authors and reviewers alike.

Join Us

ICBI 2025 is a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange, innovation, and strategic collaboration at the intersection of human and artificial intelligence. We invite all interested participants to be a part of this exciting conference that promises to shape the future of business and information disciplines.

For more information on how to submit papers, register for the conference, or participate in various events, please visit the ICBI 2025 website.

Let’s come together to explore the transformative potential of strategic human-AI collaboration for sustained competitive advantage in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape!