2025Prof. (Dr.) Manoj P.K
Head, Department of Applied Economics, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kerala, India
Technopreneurship in Emerging Markets: Organizational Transformation through Agility
AIRC 202514th Annual International Research Conference
Faculty of Management and Commerce, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
- Wednesday, 18 June 2025Held
- Faculty of Management and Commerce, SEUSLOluvil, Sri Lanka
- Physical & virtualPresent in person or online
AIRC 2025 was held on
- 18 Jun2025
Important dates
Every step of this edition is complete.
- Call for papers Done
- Full paper / abstract submission Done
- Acceptance notification Done
- Registration deadline Done
- Conference day Done
About the conference
The 14th AIRC, hosted by the Faculty of Management and Commerce, explored how digital transformation and forward-thinking management strategies can drive sustainable, inclusive growth in dynamic economies, convening global experts, researchers and practitioners for interdisciplinary dialogue on emerging technologies, from AI to blockchain. Held on 18 June 2025, in person and online.
- Edition
- 14th Annual International Research Conference
- Date
- Wednesday, 18 June 2025
- Venue
- Faculty of Management and Commerce, SEUSL
- Format
- Physical & virtual
- Tracks
- 7
Call for papers
Extended abstracts are welcome in 7 tracks, up to 500 words. Every paper is read by two reviewers who do not see the authors' names.
- Business Strategy and Innovation in Emerging Markets
- Sustainable Finance and Economic Transformation
- Agile HR Practices in the Digital Age
- Digital Marketing and Consumer Behavior in Emerging Markets
- Digital Transformation and IT-driven Agility
- Technopreneurship and Innovation in Emerging Markets
- Emerging Technologies and Societal Impact
Submit
Create an author account and upload the anonymised extended abstract.
Double-blind review
Two reviewers score it; you receive their comments by e-mail.
Register
Pay by bank transfer and upload the slip; the treasurer sends a receipt.
Present and publish
Present on the day; the proceedings are published with an ISBN.
All selected abstracts are published in the conference proceedings. Selected full papers go to the Faculty journals: Journal of Management; SEUSL Journal of Marketing; Journal of Information Systems and Information Technology; Journal of Business Economics; Journal of Management and Economics; SEUSL Journal of Human Resource Management; Journal of Accounting and Finance. In collaboration with Emerald.
Keynote speakers
The conference opens with addresses on the theme, “Technopreneurship in Emerging Markets: Organizational Transformation through Agility”.
Prof. (Dr.) A. Roshan Ajward
Co-chair, Research Council, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka
The people behind AIRC 2025
The conference team and committees of this edition, from the Faculty and from universities in Sri Lanka and abroad.
- Dr. U.L. Abdul MajeedChief Guest, Acting Vice-Chancellor, SEUSL
- Prof. A.M.M. MustafaConference Chair, Dean, Faculty of Management and Commerce
Dr. M.I.M. RiyathCoordinator
Mrs. A.R. Fathima ThafaniSecretary
Ms. M.A.C.N. ShafanaTreasurer
Prof. Dr. (Mrs.) F.H.A. Rauf
Prof. Dr. A.L. Abdul Rauf
Prof. Dr. A. Jahfer
Prof. S. Sabraz Nawaz
Prof. Dr. M.B.M. Ismail
Prof. Dr. M.I.M. Hilal
Prof. Dr. M.H. Thowfeek
Prof. Dr. A. Haleem
Dr. A. Ilmudeen
Mr. A.R.M. Anzar
Prof. Dr. M.C.A. Nazar
Dr. M.B.M. Amjath- Dr. (Mrs). S. Athambawa
Mr. M.A.M. Hussain Ali- Dr. (Mrs). S. Safeena M.G. Hassan
Dr. (Mrs.) A.M. Inun Jariya
Dr. M.B.M. Irshad
Mr. H.M. Nijam
Mrs. S.M. Murshitha
Mr. T.L. Sakeer Ussain- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Maran MarimuthuInternational, Department of Management and Humanities, Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Malaysia
- Prof. Norio KambayashiInternational, Graduate School of Business Administration, Kobe University, Japan
- Abdul Rahman MubaariqueInternational, Dean, MNU Business School, The Maldives National University
- Prof. Dr. Rami Al-HadeethiInternational, Global Education Career Centre (GECC), London, United Kingdom
- Prof. Dr. Adel Hadi Hussein Al-BaghdadiInternational, College of Administration and Economics, University of Kufa, Iraq
- Prof. Dr. Ayub Khan DawoodInternational, Dean, School of Social Sciences and Humanities, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, India
- Prof. Dr. C. VethirajanInternational, Head, Department of Corporate Secretaryship, Alagappa University, India
- Dr. M.I.M. RiyathEditor in Chief
- Ms. A.R.F. ThafaniAssociate Editor
- Ms. M.A.C.N. ShafanaAssociate Editor
Prof. M.A.C. Salfiya UmmahCo-editorial member
Mr. M. FarwisCo-editorial member
Mrs. Sareena U.M.A. GaffoorCo-editorial member
Mr. A.L.M.A. ShameemCo-editorial member
Ms. M.B.F. SanjeethaCo-editorial member
Dr. I. RaisalCo-editorial member
Mr. M. SirajiCo-editorial member
Mr. M.M. ShirajCo-editorial member
- Prof. M.A.C. Salfiya UmmahManagement
- Mr. M. FarwisAccounting and Finance
- Mrs. Sareena U.M.A. GaffoorHuman Resource Management
- Mr. A.L.M.A. ShameemMarketing
- Ms. M.B.F. SanjeethaManagement Information Systems
- Dr. I. RaisalEntrepreneurship
- Mr. M. SirajiEconomics
- Mr. M.M. ShirajMultidisciplinary (technology, humanities, language)
- Mr. M. FarwisEmerald coordinator
Ms. M.F. RashidaTechnical coordinator- Mr. M.M. Mohamed ShirajTechnical coordinator
Dr. A.L.M. AyoobkhanTechnical coordinator
Mr. A.J.M. HasmyTechnical coordinator- Mr. M. FarwisEvent management
- Mrs. M. Fathima RashidaEvent management
- Mr. M. SirajiDesigning and printing
Mrs. M.I.F. NihlaDesigning and printing- Dr. A.L.M. AyoobkhanFood and logistics
Mr. A.L. SarifudeenFood and logistics
Registration and fees
At least one author of every accepted paper registers before the deadline.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Conference fee | LKR 3,000 |
| Research students (authors) | LKR 3,000 |
| International paper presenters (authors) | USD 50 |
How to pay
- Sign in to the author area and open Registration.
- Pay the fee by bank transfer.
- Upload the bank slip; the treasurer checks it and e-mails your receipt.
Venue and contact
Faculty of Management and Commerce, SEUSL, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, University Park, Oluvil #32360, Sri Lanka. Presenters abroad can join online.
Earlier editions
AIRC 2025 is the 14th edition of the conference. Each edition's theme, numbers and proceedings are kept on the conference site.
AIRC 2026Reimagining Business in the Digital TransformationAIRC 2024Navigating New Normalcy: Innovation, Integration, and Sustainability in Management and CommerceAIRC 2023Driving Innovation for Sustainable Futures: Towards a Resilient and Regenerative World
All editions