2026Prof. Dr. Anand Nayyar
Professor, Scientist and Vice-Chairman (Research), Director, IoT and Intelligent Systems Lab, School of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, Duy Tan University, Vietnam
Reimagining Business in the Digital Transformation
AIRC 202615th Annual International Research Conference
Faculty of Management and Commerce, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
- Tuesday, 17 November 2026In 11 days
- Auditorium, Faculty of Technology, SEUSLOluvil, Sri Lanka
- Physical & virtualPresent in person or online
The conference opens in
- 11days
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Important dates
Next: Conference day, in 11 days.
- Submission opens Done
- Two weeks after the initial submission Notification of status Done
- Two weeks after notification Revised abstract due Done
- Shortly after the revised version is received Acceptance notified Done
- Final formatted abstract due Done
- Author registration Done
- Conference day in 11 days
About the conference
Now in its fifteenth year, AIRC brings together academics, researchers, postgraduate students and industry practitioners to examine how emerging technologies are reshaping management practice, financial systems, business processes and the future of work. Extended abstracts are published with an assigned ISBN, and selected full papers go forward to the Faculty's journals.
- Edition
- 15th Annual International Research Conference
- Date
- Tuesday, 17 November 2026
- Venue
- Auditorium, Faculty of Technology, 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.
- Management, Innovation, and Organizational TransformationStrategy, change management, and organizational design in the face of digital disruption.
- Accounting, Finance, and Financial InnovationFintech, sustainable finance, reporting, and capital markets in transition.
- Human Resource Management, Leadership, and the Future of WorkTalent strategy, agile leadership, and workforce transformation.
- Information Systems, Smart Technologies, and Digital TransformationAI, analytics, and enterprise systems reshaping business operations.
- Digital Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, and E-CommercePlatform economies, digital consumer insight, and marketing innovation.
- Entrepreneurship, SMEs, and Digital Business EcosystemsStartups, SME resilience, and platform-based business ecosystems.
- Operations, Logistics, and Supply Chain ManagementSupply chain resilience, logistics technology, and operations analytics.
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 extended abstracts are published in the AIRC 2026 proceedings under an assigned ISBN. Selected abstracts may be developed into full papers for the Faculty journals: Journal of Management; Journal of IT and Information Systems; Journal of Business Economics; Journal of Marketing Management; Journal of Accounting.
Keynote speaker
The conference opens with an address on the theme, “Reimagining Business in the Digital Transformation”.
The people behind AIRC 2026
The conference team and committees of this edition, from the Faculty and from universities in Sri Lanka and abroad.
- Prof. Dr. S.M.M. JunaideenChief Guest, Vice-Chancellor, SEUSL
- Prof. Dr. A.M.M. MustafaConference Chair, Dean, Faculty of Management and Commerce
Prof. Dr. A. IlmudeenCoordinator- Ms. K.L.F. NuflaSecretary
- Ms. M.A.F. JelsaSecretary
Dr. A.L.M. AyoobkhanTreasurer
- Prof. Dr. S.M.M. JunaideenVice-Chancellor, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
Senior Prof. Dr. F.H.A. Rauf
Senior Prof. Dr. A.L. Abdul Rauf
Senior Prof. Dr. A. Jahfer
Prof. Dr. M.A.C. Salfiya UmmahHead, Department of Management
Prof. Dr. K.M. MubarakHead, Department of Marketing
Prof. S. Sabraz NawazHead, Department of Management and IT
Ms. M.A.C.N. ShafanaHead, Department of Accountancy and Finance
Prof. M.B.M. Ismail
Prof. Dr. M.H. Thowfeek- Dr. Ranil PeriesHead, Department of IT, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
- Prof. Dr. P. KarthikeyanHead, Kongu Business School, Kongu Engineering College, India
- Prof. Dr. R. RameshDepartment of Management Studies, Salem, India
- Prof. Dr. M. Abdul JamalDirector, IIEC, The New College, Chennai, India
- Dr. S. ThangamayanHead, R&D, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, India
Prof. Dr. A.M.M. MustafaDean, Faculty of Management and Commerce- Prof. (Dr.) M.A.C. Salfiya UmmahHead, Department of Management
- Prof. (Dr.) K.M. MubarakHead, Department of Marketing
- Prof. S. Sabraz NawazHead, Department of Management and IT
- Ms. M.A.C.N. ShafanaHead, Department of Accountancy and Finance
- Prof. (Dr.) A. IlmudeenConference Coordinator
- Ms. K.L.F. NuflaConference Secretary
- Ms. M.A.F. JelsaConference Secretary
- Dr. A.L.M. AyoobkhanConference Treasurer
Mrs. A.R.F. ThafaniEvent coordination
Dr. M.I.M. RiyathEvent coordination
Ms. M.I.F. NihlaEvent coordination
Ms. S.M. MurshithaEvent coordination
Mr. M. FarwisLogistics: food, lodging and transport- Ms. A.T. UmamaLogistics: food, lodging and transport, SEUSL
- Ms. ChamodiLogistics: food, lodging and transport, SEUSL
- Ms. RashathaTechnical sessions, SEUSL
- Ms. ChamodiTechnical sessions, SEUSL
- Ms. JayaniTechnical sessions, SEUSL
- Ms. ThathsaraniTechnical sessions, SEUSL
- Ms. JumanaTechnical sessions, SEUSL
Mr. A.J.M. HasmyTechnical support: e-flyer, web, multimedia, sound, print
Ms. M.B.F. SanjeethaTechnical support: e-flyer, web, multimedia, sound, print- Ms. UmamaTechnical support: e-flyer, web, multimedia, sound, print, SEUSL
- Ms. K.L.F. NuflaSecretary and type-setting
- Ms. M.A.F. JelsaSecretary and type-setting
Dr. M.B.M. IrshadEditor in Chief- Prof. (Dr.) A. IlmudeenMember
- Dr. A.L.M. AyoobkhanMember
- Ms. K.L.F. NuflaMember
- Ms. M.A.F. JelsaMember
Dr. H.M. NijamMember
Mr. A.L. SarifudeenMember
Registration and fees
At least one author of every accepted paper registers before the deadline.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Local participant | Rs. 5,000.00 |
| Postgraduate student | Rs. 2,000.00 |
| International, in person | USD 50 |
| International, virtual | USD 35 |
| Other participants | Rs. 1,000.00 |
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.
Account holder: The Bursar, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
Bank: People's Bank, Sammanthurai branch
Bank code: 7135
Account number: 064 1001 6000 0950
SWIFT: PSBKLKLX
Venue and contact
Auditorium, Faculty of Technology, SEUSL, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, University Park, Oluvil #32360, Sri Lanka. Presenters abroad can join online.
Earlier editions
AIRC 2026 is the 15th edition of the conference. Each edition's theme, numbers and proceedings are kept on the conference site.
AIRC 2025Technopreneurship in Emerging Markets: Organizational Transformation through AgilityAIRC 2024Navigating New Normalcy: Innovation, Integration, and Sustainability in Management and CommerceAIRC 2023Driving Innovation for Sustainable Futures: Towards a Resilient and Regenerative World
All editions