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International Research Conference on Management Studies (IRCMS-2024)

“Shaping the Business Future: Trends and Insights for Tomorrow”: Conference Date – 7th December 2024

About IRCMS

UNISTEM (formally known as Human Resource Management Institute) is a leading institute in Sri Lanka dedicated to providing education and training in Business and Vocational studies. As part of its commitment to promoting research and innovation in the field of Business and Vocational Studies, UNISTEM is organizing its second research conference. Here is a title for the 2024 02nd International Research Conference on Management Studies hosted by the Research Cell, UNISTEM:

“Shaping the Business Future: Trends and Insights for Tomorrow”

Objectives:

1. To create a collaborative platform among local and international researchers to explore contemporary trends, best practices, and emerging challenges in Business Management and Vocational Studies.

2. To strengthen scholarly networks and professional connections among researchers.

3. To increase the visibility and influence of research within the fields of Business Management and Vocational Studies.

4. To encourage collaboration among institutions and individuals from diverse professional backgrounds.

Target Presenters and Participants

The conference is open to scholars, researchers, students and practitioners in different fields such as business management, accounting & finance, HRM, tourism, Psychology etc. Participants may be from academia and industry.

Important Dates

Deadline for Extended Abstract Submission : 25th September 2024

Notification of acceptance : 10th October 2024

Final Extended Abstract Submission: 25th October 2024

Registration Deadline: 25th November 2024

Conference Tracks

1. Leadership in Uncertain Times: Insights for Futuristic Management in the Evolving Business Landscape

2. HRM Innovations: Enhancing Workplace Dynamics for Tomorrow

3. Advances in Accounting and Finance: Navigating Future Financial Landscapes

4. Optimising Operations and Logistics: Efficiency Strategies for the Next Decade

5. Untapped Potential of Sri Lankan Tourism: Repositioning Sri Lanka

6. Technology and Innovation: Driving Business Transformation

7. Sustainability and CSR: Ethics & Responsibility in the Modern Era

8. Cognition, Emotion, and Human Behaviour: Exploring the Interplay of Mind, Feelings, and Actions

Keynote Speaker

Mr. Sasanka Perera

Sasanka Perera holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Buckinghamshire New University, UK and he also holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing, UK. Mr. Sasanka Perera was appointed as the Group Chief Executive Officer on 15th November 2023.

Highly prescient & analytical Senior Sales/ Customer Service Management professional with 19+ years of experience in attaining volume/ share/ GTM/ growth goals via selling & implementing national policies at the regional level, and aggressively pursuing business relationships that drives future strategy & better comprehend consumer buying habits.

In addition, astute in liaising with other departments to optimize the generation & execution of sales opportunities/ profitability/ growth, consistently challenging performances & ascertaining delivery of key priorities & fiscal objectives, and forging precise & detailed metrics to facilitate effective business forecasting & resource allocation


Guest Speaker

Mr. Nuwan Gamage

(MBA, MCIM, MSLIM, READING FOR A PHD)

Mr. Nuwan Gamage is a seasoned marketing professional with over two decades of experience in the apparel, cosmetic, and beauty industries, both in Sri Lanka and internationally. He currently serves as Head of Marketing, Corporate Communications, and Sustainability at Arinma Holdings (Pvt) Ltd., a South Asian conglomerate specializing in climate-resilient infrastructure and sustainable business practices. He has also served as Executive Director of Lanka Biofuel Solutions, a sustainable startup with Swiss investments.

Mr. Gamage is the Immediate Past President of the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), having held various leadership roles including President, Vice President, and Honorary Secretary over a seven-year tenure. He spearheaded initiatives such as the Nation Branding Initiative to reposition Sri Lanka globally for travel, investment, and residency, and he established SLIM Digis, the first Digital Marketing Award in Sri Lanka. He also served as Project Chairman for the 2017 Brand Excellence Award and has contributed as a board member of the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation, as well as serving on committees for the Export Development Board and the National Enterprise Development Agency.

Mr. Gamage’s expertise spans a wide range of areas, including digital marketing, brand strategy, modern trade sales, international marketing, and product innovation. He is also a visiting lecturer for MBA programs at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura and the University of Wayamba and a corporate trainer for digital marketing programs with organizations such as USAID, UNIDO, and the Ministry of Industries in Sri Lanka. He holds an MBA and a Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura and is a Certified Digital Marketing Professional accredited by the Digital Marketing Institute of Ireland.

Conference Registration Details

The conference registration fee must be paid by all conference presenters. Each paper requires at least one author to attend and pay the registration fee. Delegates can attend the Conference by selecting one of the options listed below.

Option I

Early Bird Registration on or before 15th November 2024

Local Students: LKR 2,000/-
Foreign Students: USD10

Option II

Late Registration by 25th November 2024

Local Students: LKR 5,000/-
Foreign Students: USD20

All conference participants should send a scanned copy of the payment Slip to below link

https://forms.office.com/r/5sUSv1Z9R4

Payment Methods

Bank Transfer (Local Participants)

Account Number: 028115007373

Account Name: Human Resource Management Institute (Pvt) Ltd

Bank Name : DFCC Bank Bank Branch: Nawala

Bank Code: 7454 Swift Code: DFCCLKLX

Bank Transfer (Foreign Participants)

Account Number: 106500006474

Account Name: Human Resource Management Institute (Pvt) Ltd

Bank Name : NDB Bank Bank Branch:  Nugegoda

Bank Code: 7214 Swift Code: NDBSLKLX

Call for Abstract Submission

We are extending an invitation and providing encouragement to potential authors to submit their valuable research findings. We welcome original and previously published results from various types of work, including conceptual, constructive, empirical, experimental, or theoretical, as long as they align with the conference’s theme and tracks.

Template and Guidelines for Extended Abstract

The author(s) should prepare their manuscript according to the submission guidelines specified in the manuscript template. Key guidelines can be found below.

Submission of Research Papers
Please submit your extended abstract to ircms@hrmi.lk
Please mention the topic of your research in the subject line

Every submitted paper will undergo a double-blind peer-review process conducted by a minimum of two reviewers.

For accepted papers, it’s mandatory that they are presented at the conference by one of the authors. Furthermore, each accepted paper must have at least one author who is officially registered for the conference. All registered papers will be featured in the IRCMS 2024 proceedings, which will be published by the UNISTEM.

Conference Tracks

1. Leadership in Uncertain Times: Insights for Futuristic Management in the Evolving Business Landscape

2. HRM Innovations: Enhancing Workplace Dynamics for Tomorrow

3. Advances in Accounting and Finance: Navigating Future Financial Landscapes

4. Optimising Operations and Logistics: Efficiency Strategies for the Next Decade

5. Untapped Potential of Sri Lankan Tourism: Repositioning Sri Lanka

6. Technology and Innovation: Driving Business Transformation

7. Sustainability and CSR: Ethics & Responsibility in the Modern Era

8. Cognition, Emotion, and Human Behaviour: Exploring the Interplay of Mind, Feelings, and Actions

UNISTEM,

191/50, Mangala Gardens, Thimbirigasyaya Road, Colombo 5, Sri Lanka

(+94) 11- 269 1177, (+94) 11 – 718 1111

Contact numbers

Sandun – +94 76 441 0346

Sandun – +94 76 441 0346

E-mail- ircms@hrmi.lk

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