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 double-blind review process. Join us as we navigate the dynamic landscape of business management, leveraging disruptive technologies to shape a sustainable future.
Conference Tracks
- Sustainable Accounting and Assurance for Circular Economy and Digital Futures
- Entrepreneurship and Business Strategy for Circular and Digital Future
- Finance and Sustainable Investment in the Digitally Empowered Era
- Responsible Marketing for a Sustainable and Digitally Connected Future
- Inclusive and Responsible Human Resource Management in the Era of Digital Transformation
- Data-Driven Strategies for Circular and Responsible Operations
- Economics, Governance, Law, Ethics, and Public Policy for Sustainable and Digital Futures
- Sustainable Real Estate and Urban Infrastructure for a Circular Future
- Information Systems, E-Commerce, and Emerging Tech for Circular Business
- Language, Culture, and Multi-disciplinary Research engaging Management Contexts
The ICBM 2026 conference programme is structured around 10 conference tracks, each organized as a discipline-based mini conference. These mini conferences bring together aligned paper presentations, thematic conversations, and expert viewpoints within each track, enabling deeper engagement with the conference theme and current research priorities.
In addition, each mini conference is complemented by plenary discussions that bring participants across tracks into a shared forum for dialogue, connecting diverse perspectives, surfacing cross-cutting insights, and strengthening the overall intellectual contribution of the 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:
- 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.
- 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:
| Description | Fee (Local Authors) | Fee (Asian Authors) | Fee (Non-Asian Authors) |
| Registration Fee (Before 13th February 2026) | LKR 3,000 | USD 20 | USD 50 |
Payment Method:
Registration payment can only be made through a bank transfer. Bank details are given below;
- Account Number: 097100140002229
- Account Name: Development Fund, Faculty of Management Studies & Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
- Bank Name: People’s Bank
- Bank Branch: Gangodawila
- Bank Code: 097
- Swift Code: PSBKLKLX
Payment description should be as follows;
Paper ID – Name of the participant
Conference Registration Fee Includes:
- Admission to research sessions
- All conference materials
- Refreshments (including lunch)
- Certificates
Cancellation Policy
The registration fees shall not be refunded in case of any cancellation or non-attendance due to any form of personal faults.