Announcement

5^th International Conference on Business, Economics and Finance
(ICBEF) 2025

14 - 15 October 2025

Universiti Brunei Darussalam

The theme "Economic Resilience through Sustainable Business and Innovation" highlights the critical role of sustainability and innovation in building resilient economies capable of withstanding global uncertainties. In a rapidly evolving global market, businesses must adopt sustainable practices that safeguard and promote long-term growth and adaptability. This theme encourages businesses to rethink traditional approaches and incorporate innovative solutions that drive efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and contribute to achieving the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 8 and SDG 9.

This conference will explore how sustainable business models and technological innovations can foster economic resilience, ensuring that economies can recover and thrive in the face of crises. The event will provide a platform to share insights on how businesses can innovate to drive inclusive growth, strengthen industrial infrastructures, and support sustainable economic development by bringing together researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders. Participants will engage in discussions on emerging trends, best practices, and strategies for creating a sustainable future that prioritises both economic stability and environmental stewardship.

Tracks/Streams:

• AI and Ethics
• Ethical Innovations in the Digital Economy
• Borneo Studies
• Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency
• Climate Resilience and Sustainable Development
• Digital Economy and Business
• Entrepreneurship
• Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
• Food Security
• Governance and Leadership
• Green and Sustainable Investment
• Human Resource Management
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Marketing and Consumer Behaviour

Publication

All accepted and presented papers at the conference will be published in the 5^th International Conference on Business Economics and Finance Proceedings 2025 with ISBN. Selected papers will be considered for publication (subject to double-blind review and as part of journal requirement) in the following international refereed journals (tentative):

• Journal of Business and Economic Analysis, by UBDSBE
• International Journal of Asian Business and Information Management, indexed by Scopus, Q1
• Journal of Science and Technology Policy Management, indexed by Scopus, Q2

Abstract Format

• The abstract should be no longer than 500 words. The title of the paper must be bold and should include name(s) of all authors. The name of presenting author should be underlined and must include contact details including an e-mail. The abstract should briefly introduce the topic of research, identify research problem and/or the objectives, indicate the methodological approach planned/used for tackling the research problem; summarise the main or expected findings and policy implications.
• Authors intending to present their paper at the conference must submit an abstract through the designated conference submission platform.
• Please note: Submission of a full paper is mandatory for participation and presentation at the conference.

Full Paper Format

• Authors of accepted papers are required to submit full papers to the conference secretariat. Empirical papers should include: (1) title, (2) author, (3) abstract, (4) research background, (5) literature review, (6) research methods, (7) result and discussion, (8) conclusion and (9) references. Conceptual papers should include: (1) title, (2) author, (3) abstract, (4) research background, (5) literature review, (6) discussion, (7) conclusion and (8) references.
• Papers should be no longer than 8000 words or not more than 12 pages.
• Papers should be submitted as a Microsoft Word document (.docx).

• Please download (from the ICBEF website) the Full Paper Template for proceedings and follow the steps outlined when submitting your paper to the conference secretariat via email to icbef.sbe@ubd.edu.bn on or before the deadline.

• Please ensure the paper follows the APA referencing style and is thoroughly proofread before submission.  Also, before submitting, please ensure that:
• The submitted paper has not been previously published or is not under review elsewhere;
• You warrant that the paper is not an infringement of any existing copyright and will indemnify the ICBEF organising team against any legal breach of such warranty.
• Submitted papers will go through a standard peer review process for publication.

Registration and Submission Notes:

• Registration and submission of Full Paper must be done electronically through this online submission system.
• Click on the "Registration" menu to create ConfBay Account and proceed for conference registration by logging in the system.
• Click on "Online Submission" menu to submit your abstract(s) / full paper.
• Abstract and Full Paper Format - Strictly follow the template which can be downloaded at the conference website

ICBEF Secretariat
UBD School of Business and Economics
Universiti Brunei Darussalam
icbef.sbe@ubd.edu.bn