{"id":783,"date":"2026-02-17T08:05:03","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T08:05:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/icobi.nsbm.ac.lk\/2025\/?p=783"},"modified":"2026-02-17T08:13:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T08:13:38","slug":"nsbm-faculty-of-business-hosts-8th-international-conference-on-business-innovation-icobi-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/icobi.nsbm.ac.lk\/2025\/nsbm-faculty-of-business-hosts-8th-international-conference-on-business-innovation-icobi-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"NSBM Faculty of Business Hosts 8th International Conference on Business Innovation &#8211; ICOBI 2025\u202f\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"783\" class=\"elementor elementor-783\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83938a0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"83938a0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb04db6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cb04db6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b125182 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b125182\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 26-03-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"> NSBM Faculty of Business Hosts 8th International Conference on Business Innovation - ICOBI 2025\u202f\u00a0<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-052f7b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"052f7b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 26-03-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The 8th International Conference on Business Innovation (ICOBI 2025), hosted by the NSBM Faculty of Business, concluded today. Continuing its eight-year legacy, the conference was built around the crucial theme: \u201cInnovating for Resilience \u2013 Redefining Business and Education Beyond Boundaries.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The conference format consisted of the inauguration ceremony in the morning, with parallel sessions and poster presentations in the afternoon. The research articles presented on the day were published in the\u202fICOBI\u202f2025 Proceedings.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This\u00a0timely\u00a0international conference was opened with the Inauguration Ceremony, which unfolded at NSBM Auditorium. It was graced by the presence of the Deputy Vice Chancellor of NSBM, Prof. Chaminda Rathnayake, Head of Academic Development and Quality Assurance, Prof. J. Baratha\u00a0Dodankotuwa, Dean of the Faculty of Business, Ms. Thilini De Silva, Dean of the Faculties, along with the participation of Heads of Departments, other distinguished guests, paper and poster presenters from various public and private universities, and undergraduates of NSBM.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The inauguration ceremony was also accompanied by several insightful speeches and research presentations, including three insightful keynote speeches. The ceremony was graced by three eminent keynote speakers: Prof. Pavithra Kailasapathy \u2013 University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, Prof. Linda Bradley \u2013 University of Gothenburg,\u00a0Sweden\u00a0and Dr. Christopher A. Siaw \u2013 University of Plymouth, UK.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ICOBI\u202f2025 featured several noteworthy milestones, including the official launch of the\u202fICOBI\u202f2025 Proceedings and the unveiling of the International Journal of Contemporary Business Research (IJCBR).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The conference was successfully organized under the leadership of the Conference Chair, Dr.\u00a0Piyumi\u00a0Wickramasinghe, Co-Conference Chairs, Mr.\u00a0Shaja\u00a0Musthaffa\u00a0and Mr.\u00a0Venura\u00a0Colombage, and Conference Secretary,\u00a0Ms\u00a0Tharushi\u00a0Hettiarachchi.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The ICOBI 2025\u202fconference, hosted by the Faculty of Business at NSBM Green University, served as a vital knowledge platform for sharing\u00a0cutting-edge\u00a0research and diverse perspectives on business innovation\u202fand digital resilience.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The academic discourse was structured across eleven focused sub-themes, exploring key trends, challenges, and advancements shaping the global business landscape. These comprehensive sub-themes included:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Each session was co-chaired by distinguished panels consisting of eminent researchers, academics, and NSBM faculty members, ensuring a high-level, comprehensive discussion on business innovation at ICOBI 2025.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Adding to the day\u2019s academic activity, a vibrant poster exhibition\u202fwas held at the Faculty of Business premises. This display\u00a0showcased\u00a0cutting-edge, innovative research projects completed by NSBM\u2019s final-year students. 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