International Conference on Business Innovation for Inclusive Development

ICBIID 2026

Overview

WUST Engages in a Global Forum on Business, Sustainability, and Inclusive Growth

Washington University of Science and Technology (WUST) is an institutional partner of the International Conference on Business Innovation for Inclusive Development (ICBIID 2026), a multidisciplinary international conference bringing together academics, researchers, professionals, policymakers, students, and industry leaders to explore the most pressing questions at the intersection of business innovation and global inclusive development.

The International Conference on Business Innovation for Inclusive Development, organized by the Faculty of Business Studies (FBS) in collaboration with the Center for Research and Publication (CRP) at the International Islamic University Chittagong (IIUC), aims to bring together academics, researchers, professionals, policymakers, and students from around the world. ICBIID 2026 promotes scholarly exchange across diverse business disciplines such as Management, Marketing, Accounting, Finance, Human Resource Management, Supply Chain, Entrepreneurship, Technology, Corporate Governance, and Islamic Finance.

Conference Objectives

• Bring researchers, academics, and practitioners together who are actively engaged in both theoretical and practical aspects of business innovation and inclusive development
• Encourage original research papers for publication consideration
• Promote interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration among scholars across fields such as sustainability, technology, finance, marketing, accounting, HRM, and entrepreneurship
• Explore emerging global trends and innovations in responsible business practices, digital transformation, and sustainable development
• Provide a platform for young researchers and early-career scholars to engage in academic exchange, mentoring, and publication opportunities

Themes and Research Tracks

ICBIID 2026 is structured across six major thematic tracks, each covering a distinct and vital dimension of business innovation:

• Theme 1: Sustainable Development and Inclusive Growth
  Covering business for sustainable development, circular economy and resource efficiency, green financing and sustainable investment, climate finance and business strategy, the blue economy, halal financing and inclusive growth, microfinance, women entrepreneurship and empowerment, SMEs and entrepreneurship development, and inclusive education and human capital development.
• Theme 2: Management, HRM and Organizational Behaviour
  Addressing strategic talent management in global organizations, organizational resilience and crisis leadership, cross-cultural management in international business, sustainable and ethical leadership, HR analytics, green HRM, and organizational behaviour and culture.
• Theme 3: Digitalization, Technology and Innovation
  Exploring digital transformation and technology in business, financial technology and digital financial inclusion, artificial intelligence and automation in business processes, the future of auditing in the age of AI and blockchain, digital marketing, and services and marketing innovation.
• Theme 4: Finance, Islamic Finance, Corporate Governance and Accountability
  Covering green finance and ESG reporting, corporate social responsibility, corporate governance and restructuring, financial reporting and disclosures, sustainability accounting standards, Islamic accounting and auditing, innovations in Islamic banking and finance, Zakat, Waqf and social finance, and Shari'ah governance and compliance in financial institutions.
• Theme 5: Marketing and Supply Chain Management
  Addressing halal marketing and marketing ethics, marketing communication and branding, consumer behaviour and decision-making, sustainability marketing and green consumerism, sustainable supply chain management and green logistics, and tourism and destination marketing.
• Theme 6: Emerging and Interdisciplinary Areas
  A cross-cutting track spanning creativity and innovation across marketing, management, finance, accounting, economics, entrepreneurship, HR, and strategy, as well as the gig economy and its intersection with HR, entrepreneurship, and public policy.

Keynote and Invited Speakers

Important Dates

Publication

About the Host: International Islamic University Chittagong (IIUC)

IIUC has successfully organized multiple international conferences on education, ethics, and the Islamization of knowledge, and has participated in numerous national and international academic contests. ICBIID 2026 is the latest expression of this conference tradition, and WUST's partnership in it extends the university's academic network into the heart of South Asia's growing research community.

ICBIID 2026 and WUST's Research Mission

WUST's engagement with ICBIID 2026 reflects a dimension of the university's research mission that goes beyond technology and engineering. Business innovation, inclusive growth, corporate governance, digital transformation, and sustainable finance are topics that touch the lives of every professional that WUST educates, whether in information technology, business administration, or cybersecurity.

ICBIID 2026 is an international conference aimed at bringing together researchers, academicians, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to discuss innovations in business that contribute to inclusive development, featuring keynote presentations, research paper presentations, panel discussions, and networking sessions. For WUST students and faculty working in business-adjacent fields, participation in ICBIID 2026 offers a direct pathway to present research, engage with international peers, and contribute to a growing body of knowledge about how business can be a force for equity and sustainable development.