ABOUT ICOBI

 

NSBM Green University, Sri Lanka proudly presents the eighth International Conference on Business Innovation (ICOBI) under the theme: “Human-Centric AI and Sustainable Business Innovation for Future Economy”. ICOBI 2026 will be held on 15 October 2026 at the university’s picturesque premises. This prestigious forum provides a shared platform for academics, industry professionals, and entrepreneurs – both local and international – united by a common interest in advancing the discourse on business innovation and higher education. It serves as a space for the exchange and dissemination of knowledge, fostering collaboration and insights across various fields of study.

Theme: Human-Centric AI and Sustainable Business Innovation for Future Economy

PAST CONFERENCES

CALL FOR PAPERS

NSBM Green University, Sri Lanka proudly presents the eighth International Conference on Business Innovation (ICOBI) under the theme: “Innovating for a Resilient Tomorrow: Redefining Business and Education Beyond Boundaries”. ICOBI 2025 will be held on 17 October 2025 at the university’s pictureque premises. This prestigious forum provides a shared platform for academics, industry professionals, and entrepreneurs – both local and international – united by a common interest in advancing the discourse on business innovation and higher education. It serves a sa space for the exchange and dissemination of knowledge, fostering collaboration and insights across various fields of study.

Theme: Innovating for Resilience: Redefining Business and Education Beyond Boundaries

CONFERENCE DATE

IMPORTANT DATES

Call for Papers

1st April 2026

Paper Submission Deadline

15th May 2026

Acceptance Notification

01st August 2026

Final Paper Submission

15thAugust 2026

Early Bird Registration

30th August 2026

Late Registration

15th September 2026

PhD Colloquium

12th October 2026

Pre-Conference Workshop

14th October 2026

Conference Date

15th October 2026

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS




Prof. Pavithra Kailasapathy

Department of  Human Resources Management
Faculty of Management and Finance
University of Colombo
Sri Lanka.

Prof. Linda Bradley

Department of Education, Communication and Learning
University of Gothenburg
Sweden.



Dr Christopher A. Siaw

Lecturer in Marketing
Plymouth Business School
University of Plymouth, UK

ICOBI PROCEEDINGS 2025

ICOBI NSBM Proceedings

Taylor & Francis Proceedings

PAPERS ARE INVITED IN

ADVISORY BOARD

Prof. E. A. Weerasinghe

Chief Advisor

Prof. E. A. Weerasinghe
Vice Chancellor
NSBM Green University

Prof. Chaminda Rathnayake

Chief Advisor

Prof. Chaminda Rathnayake
Deputy Vice Chancellor
NSBM Green University

Prof. Bharatha Dodankotuwa

Chief Advisor

Prof. Bharatha Dodankotuwa 
Head Academic Development and Quality Assurance
NSBM Green University

Dr. Udara Arachchige

Chief Advisor

Dr. Udara Arachchige
Head, Research Council, NSBM Green University

Programme Review Committee

Emeritus Prof Premachandra Athukorala,
Australian National University, Australia

Prof Henrik Hansson,
Stockholm University, Sweden

Prof Darshana Sedara,
Southern Cross University, Australia

Prof Sudath Amarasena
NSBM Green University

Dr Udara Sampath
NSBM Green University

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Dr. Thilini De Silva

Conference Chair

Conference Chair
Dr. Thilini De Silva

Dr. Tharindu Gunathilake

Co Conference Chair

Co Conference Chair
Dr. Tharindu Gunathilake

Dr. Rashika Mudunkotuwa

Co Conference Chair

Co Conference Chair
Dr. Rashika Mudunkotuwa

Ms Tharushi Hettiarachchi

Conference Secretary

Conference Secretary
Ms Tharushi Hettiarachchi

Mr Kulandaivel Sachin

Committee Member 

Conference Secretary
Mr Kulandaivel Sachin

Ms. Prabodya Munasinghe

Committee Member

Asst. Conference Secretary
Ms. Prabodya Munasinghe

Ms Tharushi Aththanayake

Committee Member 

Asst. Conference Secretary
Ms Tharushi Aththanayake

Mr. Hansaja Banduge

Committee Member

Committee Member
Mr. Hansaja Banduge

Ms. Hasali Rajakaruna

Committee Member

Committee Member
Ms. Hasali Rajakaruna

Ms. Navini Premlal

Committee Member

Committee Member
Ms. Navini Premlal

Ms. Sithumini Jayasekara

Committee Member

Committee Member
Ms. Sithumini Jayasekara

Ms. Sithumini Jayasekara

Committee Member

Committee Member
Ms. Sachini Tharaka

Asst. Conference Secretary

Ms. Prabodya Munasinghe
Ms. Tharushi Attanayake

Commitee Members

Mr. Hansaja Banduge
Ms. Hasali Rajakaruna
Ms. Navini Premlal
Ms. Sithumini Jayasekara
Ms. Sachini Tharaka

CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS


ICOBI 2025


ICOBI 2024

ICOBI-2024


ICOBI 2023 – VOLUME 1

ICOBI-2023-1


ICOBI 2023 – VOLUME 2

ICOBI-2023-2


ICOBI 2022

ICOBI-2022


ICOBI 2021

ICOBI 2021


ICOBI 2020 

ICOBI-2020


ICOBI 2019

ICOBI-2019


ICOBI 2018

ICOBI-2018