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ICBS 2026 · Call for Extended Abstracts
International Conference in Business Studies
Faculty of Business Studies and Finance, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, invites researchers, academics and practitioners to share insights at ICBS-2026.
“Harnessing Innovative Business Strategies and Finance for Sustainable Development”
Conference Tracks
Ideas across business, finance and sustainable development.
Submit your extended abstract to a track that aligns with your research and professional interests.
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Organizational Culture, Leadership and Behavior
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Accounting, Finance and Corporate Governance
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Banking and Financial Services
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Risk Management and Insurance
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Economics and Inclusive Growth
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Information Systems and Business Communication
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Sustainability and Responsible Business
Important Dates
Plan your submission timeline.
Keep these milestones handy from submission through conference day.
17 JUN 2026
Call for Abstracts / Papers Opens
31 SEP 2026
Submission Deadline
15 OCT 2026
Notification of Acceptance
25 OCT 2026
Camera-Ready Paper Submission
31 OCT 2026
Early Bird Registration Deadline
10 NOV 2026
Final Registration Deadline
03 DEC 2026
Conference Date
Keynote Speaker
Distinguished global experts sharing groundbreaking insights in business, finance, and sustainable economic growth.
Keynote Address 2026
Professor Piotr T. Nowakowski
Professor of Pedagogy at the University of Rzeszów in Poland
Dr. Piotr Tomasz Nowakowski is widely recognized for his extensive academic work in social pedagogy, social work, and cultic studies. Holding a doctorate in pedagogy as well as an MBA, his research focuses heavily on social prevention, media pedagogy, and analyzing the manipulation methods and anti-social aspects of cults. A long-standing member of the International Cultic Studies Association (ICSA) and an active editor for various international scholarly journals, he was awarded the Medal of the National Education Commission in 2012 for his contributions to Polish education.
Digital Transformation
Sustainable Business
Global Markets
Be part of ICBS-2026.
Visit the official conference website for submission details, author guidelines and conference information.
Registration Fees
Select your category and review conference fee details below
| Category | FBSF Staff & WUSL Students | Other WUSL | Local Presenters | Foreign Presenters | |
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| Physical | Virtual | ||||
| Authors - Early Bird | Free | 2,000 LKR | 4,000 LKR | 80 USD | 40 USD |
| Authors - Regular | Free | 2,500 LKR | 5,000 LKR | 100 USD | 50 USD |
| Participants | Free | 2,000 LKR | 50 USD | ||
Conference Dinner Add-on
Optional attendance for the official Conference Dinner:
Local: 3,000 LKR
Foreign: 15 USD
Virtual Presentation Policy
The opportunity to present papers virtually is reserved exclusively for international presenters[cite: 2]. Local presenters are required to participate in person[cite: 2]. Special requests from local presenters for virtual participation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis[cite: 2].
Official Conference Contacts
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