The main conference of ICBM 2026 serves as a beacon for high-quality research, bringing together local and international scholars to delve into the theme of “Inclusive and Responsible Management for a Circular Economy and Digital Future”. Hosted at the prestigious University of Sri Jayewardenepura, this year’s conference features ten comprehensive tracks, each dedicated to exploring innovative approaches and breakthroughs in management disciplines. To ensure the quality of the papers, the manuscripts will be going through a doble-blind review process.  Join us as we navigate the dynamic landscape of business management, leveraging disruptive technologies to shape a sustainable future.

Conference Tracks

  1. Sustainable Accounting and Assurance for Circular Economy and Digital Futures
  2. Entrepreneurship and Business Strategy for Circular and Digital Future
  3. Green Business Economics and Inclusive Development in a Digital World
  4. Finance and Sustainable Investment in the Digitally Empowered Era
  5. Responsible Marketing for a Sustainable and Digitally Connected Future
  6. Inclusive and Responsible Human Resource Management in the Era of Digital Transformation
  7. Data-Driven Strategies for Circular and Responsible Operations
  8. Governance, Law, Ethics, and Public Policy for Inclusive and Digital Futures
  9. Sustainable Real Estate and Urban Infrastructure for a Circular Future
  10. Information Systems, E-Commerce, and Emerging Tech for Circular Business
  11. Multi-disciplinary Research

Important Dates

15th
Jul 2025
     
Call for Papers
31st
Dec 2025
     
Deadline for Full Paper Submission
10th
Jan 2026
     
Full Paper Acceptance Notification
14th
Jan 2026
     
Camera-ready copy for full paper
19th
Jan 2026
     
Early Bird Registration
31st
Jan 2026
     
Late Registration
17th
Feb 2026
     
ICBM 2026 Conference

Submission Guidelines

Paper Submissions

Visit the Microsoft CMT Portal for ICBM 2026 to submit your papers.

Payment Guidelines

Please note that the following information applies exclusively to authors whose papers have been accepted for presentation at the International Conference on Business Management (ICBM) 2026, organized by the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce (FMSC) in collaboration with the Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM), University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJ).

To ensure your paper is included in the Abstract Book, at least one author must register and present the paper in person. Certificates will be issued only to authors who are registered and attend the conference in person.

Please refer to the updated registration payment guidelines below:

  1. Authors from USJ (staff, undergraduate students, or postgraduate students): The registration fee is waived. Undergraduates and postgraduates must submit a copy of their student ID for verification.
  2. All other authors: A registration fee must be paid for each author listed on the paper if they wish to receive individual certificates, regardless of the total number of authors.

Registration Fees:

DescriptionFee (Local Authors)Fee (Asian Authors)Fee (Non-Asian Authors)
Early Bird Registration
(Before 30th January 2026)
LKR 2,500USD 17USD 50
Registration Fee
(Before 13th February 2026)
LKR 3,500USD 23USD 55