16th International Conference on Business and Information 2025
“Human Intelligence 2.0: Co-Evolution through Strategic Human-AI Collaboration for Sustainable
Competitive Advantage”
About ICBI 2025
The International Conference on Business and Information (ICBI), the flagship academic event organized by the Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies at the University of Kelaniya, will mark its 16th edition on November 25, 2025. ICBI 2025 brings together a global community of academics, researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers to share research insights and tackle pressing challenges across management, business, and interdisciplinary domains.
This year’s theme, “Human Intelligence 2.0: Evolving Strategic Capabilities through Human-AI Collaboration for Sustained Competitive Advantage in Business,” explores the evolving role of human intelligence in an AI-powered era. The conference aims to inspire dialogue on how human cognitive and strategic capabilities can synergize with artificial intelligence to create lasting value and drive future-ready organizations.
Conference Highlights:
- SDG Youth Challenge – Celebrating youth-led sustainable innovations
- Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition – Empowering postgraduate students to communicate research impactfully
- Postgraduate Colloquium – Enabling mentorship and scholarly collaboration
- Business Impact Forum – A high-level panel discussion featuring leading academics and corporate figures, exploring the future of Human-AI collaboration through real-world insights and action-oriented research
Be part of ICBI 2025 – a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange, innovation, and strategic collaboration at the intersection of Human and Artificial Intelligence.
Conference Tracks
- Accounting, Finance and Business Economics
- Business Technology and Digital Transformation (Fintech, AI in business and Data Science)
- Entrepreneurship, SME, Innovation and Business Development
- Human Resource Management, Organizational Behaviour, and Inclusive Workplace
- Marketing, International Business and Strategy
- Multidisciplinary areas (e.g., Public Administration, Sustainability, Education and Learning, Tourism and Hospitality Management)
- Operation, Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Conference Date
25th November 2025
Conference Venue
Monarch Imperial, Colombo, Sri Lanka
