Theme: Artificial Intelligence for Business Transformation and Economic Growth

Date: March 11-12, 2026

Venue: IBSUniversity, Mt. Eriama, 11 Mile, Sogeri Road, NCD

Rationale

In Papua New Guinea (PNG), Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the business environment, driving innovation and enhancing economic growth worldwide. The forthcoming conference offers an essential forum for policymakers, business executives, entrepreneurs, scholars, and stakeholders to convene. It seeks to explore the revolutionary capacity of AI, addressing opportunities and challenges it provides in redefining organisations and stimulating economic growth.

The event will be held in a hybrid format, facilitating both in-person and virtual participation to provide accessibility and engagement for broad audiences in PNG and beyond.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

• Academics
• Researchers
• Business executives
• IT experts
• Postgraduate students
• Entrepreneurs
• Technology Developers and Innovators

Sub-Themes

1. AI-driven business strategies for innovation, sustainable growth, and market leadership.

• AI in entrepreneurship, tourism, leadership, workforce optimisation and business innovation, shaping the future of global markets.
• AI ethics, governance, and policy frameworks
• Role of AI in Big Data analytics, cybersecurity, digital transformation, healthcare, logistics, education, digital image processing, and manufacturing

• AI for sustainable economic growth and development
• AI for financial inclusion and economic equity

• AI-driven innovation in accounting and finance

• AI-driven transformation in the banking industry

Important Dates

• Deadline for submission of abstracts: 20 November 2025
• Notification of acceptance of abstracts: 5 December 2025
• Deadline for submission of full papers: 5 February 2026
• Registration deadline: 27 February 2026

Note:

High-quality papers will be published in open access in the IBSUniversity Journal of Business and Research, ISSN: 3007-3936 (Online). Participation in the conference and publication of papers are free.

Contact Information

Research & Innovation Department

Email address: research.innovation@ibsu.ac.pg

Further information please visit: https://ibsu.ac.pg/ibsuniversity-journal-of-business-and-research/