{"id":5625,"date":"2020-02-25T07:20:57","date_gmt":"2020-02-25T01:50:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/bec\/?page_id=5625"},"modified":"2026-05-09T13:04:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T07:34:19","slug":"annual-conference-on-business-economics-acbe","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/bec\/research\/annual-conference-on-business-economics-acbe\/","title":{"rendered":"Annual Conference on Business Economics (ACBE)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #222;\">\n\n<h2 style=\"color: #4E0205;\">Annual Conference on Business Economics (ACBE)<\/h2>\n\n<!-- STATUS CARD -->\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-left: 4px solid #8A0007; border-radius: 12px; padding: 14px 16px; margin: 10px 0 20px 0; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; align-items: center;\">\n<span style=\"background: #f2f2f2; color: #555; border: 1px solid #d6d6d6; border-radius: 20px; padding: 6px 12px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.2px;\">Submissions Closed\n<\/span>\n<span style=\"color: #555; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6;\">Submissions for the current conference cycle are now closed. Updates will be published when the next call is announced.\n<\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- INTRO CARD -->\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.7; color: #444; text-align: justify;\">\n\nThe Department of Business Economics has taken numerous efforts to develop its research culture among students as well as academics since its inception in 2002. As a result of this, the Annual Conference on Business Economics (ACBE) was inaugurated in 2020, and it provides a scholarly platform for the Business Economics students as well as the members of the Department to share and discuss different viewpoints on contemporary economic issues at both the local and global levels.\n\nThe main objective of the ACBE is to enrich and inculcate the research culture among the students of the department. This is an annual event of the Department and the other objectives of the conference are as follows.\n<ul>\n \t<li>To bring together all other Business Economics students (undergraduate and postgraduate) in the university system to share their knowledge<\/li>\n \t<li>To encourage students to address the needs and demands of the country in fostering academic research<\/li>\n \t<li>To provide an interdisciplinary platform for policy makers, managers, researchers, practitioners, and educators to present and discuss innovations, trends, and contemporary issues in Business Economics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<style>\n.acbe-aims-details summary {\n  list-style: none;\n}\n\n.acbe-aims-details summary::-webkit-details-marker {\n  display: none;\n}\n\n.acbe-aims-details summary::after {\n  content: \"\u25bc\";\n  float: right;\n  font-size: 13px;\n  color: #4E0205;\n  transition: transform 0.3s ease;\n}\n\n.acbe-aims-details[open] summary::after {\n  transform: rotate(180deg);\n}\n\n.acbe-aims-details:hover {\n  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\n  border-color: #8A0007;\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<div style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #222;\">\n\n<details class=\"acbe-aims-details\" style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-radius: 10px; padding: 14px; margin-bottom: 12px; transition: all 0.3s ease;\" open=\"\">\n<summary style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #4E0205; cursor: pointer;\">Aims of ACBE<\/summary>\n<div style=\"line-height: 1.7; color: #444; margin-top: 12px; text-align: justify;\">\n\nThe Annual Conference on Business Economics (ACBE) aims to:\n<ul>\n \t<li>The conference aims to provide a platform for participants to exchange knowledge, ideas, and best practices in the field of business and economics.<\/li>\n \t<li>The conference seeks to create opportunities for networking and collaboration among professionals, academics, and practitioners in the business and economic sectors. It aims to foster connections and partnerships that can lead to innovative solutions and business growth.<\/li>\n \t<li>The conference provides a space for researchers and experts to present their latest research findings and insights related to business and economics. It aims to stage current developments and contribute to the knowledge base in the field.<\/li>\n \t<li>The conference facilitates dialogue among policymakers, researchers, and development practitioners to discuss economic policies and planning. It aims to promote evidence-based policymaking and foster innovative thinking in addressing economic challenges.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<style>\n.acbe-overview-details summary {\n  list-style: none;\n}\n\n.acbe-overview-details summary::-webkit-details-marker {\n  display: none;\n}\n\n.acbe-overview-details summary::after {\n  content: \"\u25bc\";\n  float: right;\n  font-size: 13px;\n  color: #4E0205;\n  transition: transform 0.3s ease;\n}\n\n.acbe-overview-details[open] summary::after {\n  transform: rotate(180deg);\n}\n\n.acbe-overview-details:hover {\n  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\n  border-color: #8A0007;\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<div style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #222;\">\n\n<details class=\"acbe-overview-details\" style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-radius: 10px; padding: 14px; margin-bottom: 12px; transition: all 0.3s ease;\">\n<summary style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #4E0205; cursor: pointer;\">ACBE 2026 Overview<\/summary>\n<div style=\"line-height: 1.7; color: #444; margin-top: 12px; text-align: justify;\">\n\nThe Annual Conference on Business Economics (ACBE) 2026, was organised by the Department of Business Economics in collaboration with the 22nd International Conference on Business Management (ICBM), provides a dynamic platform for fostering academic discussions that bridge research and real-world economic challenges.\n\nIn an era of rapid economic transformations and heightened global uncertainties, the role of sound economic analysis in shaping public policy and business strategy has become increasingly critical. ACBE 2026 seeks to address contemporary economic issues by facilitating rigorous research, data-driven insights, and meaningful dialogue among students, academics, industry professionals, and policymakers.\n\nA key highlight of ACBE 2026 is its strong emphasis on undergraduate research, offering students a valuable opportunity to present their work and engage in scholarly discussions alongside experienced researchers and practitioners. This initiative contributes to nurturing young economists and strengthening their analytical and research capabilities.\n\nBeyond research dissemination, ACBE serves as a hub for collaboration by connecting academia with industry and policy circles, enabling the exchange of ideas that support economic progress.\n\nBy bringing together diverse perspectives, ACBE 2026 aims to reinforce the link between economic research and practical application, ensuring that academic inquiry remains relevant and impactful.\n\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<style>\n.acbe-submission-details summary {\n  list-style: none;\n}\n\n.acbe-submission-details summary::-webkit-details-marker {\n  display: none;\n}\n\n.acbe-submission-details summary::after {\n  content: \"\u25bc\";\n  float: right;\n  font-size: 13px;\n  color: #4E0205;\n  transition: transform 0.3s ease;\n}\n\n.acbe-submission-details[open] summary::after {\n  transform: rotate(180deg);\n}\n\n.acbe-submission-details:hover {\n  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\n  border-color: #8A0007;\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<div style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; 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