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. 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

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

Dr Damayanthi Dahanayake
NSBM Green University

Dr Nuwanthi Katuwawila
NSBM Green University

Dr Bhagya Deepachandi
NSBM Green University

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Dr. Piyumi Wickramasinghe

Conference Chair

Conference Chair
Dr. Piyumi Wickramasinghe

Mr. Shaja Musthaffa

Co Conference Chair

Co Conference Chair
Mr. Shaja Musthaffa

Mr. Venura Colombage

Co Conference Chair

Co Conference Chair
Mr. Venura Colombage

Ms Tharushi Hettiarachchi

Conference Secretary

Conference Secretary
Ms Tharushi Hettiarachchi

Ms Prabha Silva

Committee Member

Committee Member 
Ms Prabha Silva

Ms Ms. Tharinsa Gamage

Committee Member

Committee Member
Ms Tharinsa Gamage

Ms Tharushi Aththanayake

Committee Member 

Committee Member 
Ms Tharushi Aththanayake

Mr Kulandaivel Sachin

Committee Member 

Committee Member 
Mr Kulandaivel Sachin

EDITORIAL BOARD

Dr. Piyumi Wickramasinghe

Conference Chair

Lead Editor
Dr. Piyumi Wickramasinghe

Ms Sashini Gayanika

Chief Editor

Associate Editor 
Ms Sashini Gayanika

Ms Thilini De Silva

Chief Advisor

Editor
Ms Thilini De Silva

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