OLUVIL: The Annual International Research Conference of Faculty of Management and Commerce was held on March 7.
The main objective of the 11th AiRC was to create an opportunity for scholars, practitioners and research students to share their experience, research findings and recent developments.
The Annual International Research Conference (AiRC) of FMC is a unique event in the calendar since its inception in 2012. Emboldened by previous ten successful symposiums, the AiRS 2022 was themed on an urgent need “The Economic Calamity: Accost the Challenges and Resilience through Business Innovation”. The faculty broadened this year’s scope to attract high quality research papers from local and international researchers, professionals and academics in multiple disciplines. The faculty partnered with Emerald for various aspect of the conference this time.
The conference was held on a hybrid mode to accommodate the international and local participants without any hassles. The inauguration was ceremoniously held on 7th March 2023 with the auspices of prominent proven personalities along with the participation of many researchers from reputed local and global universities.
The conference was a melting pot of ideas, where researchers exchanged insights, shared knowledge and collaborated on new approaches to some of the world’s most pressing challenges
The conference was chaired by Dr S Safeena MG Hassan, the dean of the faculty and coordinated by Dr MAC Salfiya Ummah, Senior lecturer, Department of Management. Prof A Rameez, the Vice Chancellor of the University graced the event as the Chief Guest while Prof Vanessa Ratten, Professor of Entrepreneurship, Department of Management, La Trobe Business School, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia delivered the Keynote address.
Prof Dewasiri N Jayantha attached to Department of Accountancy and Finance, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka and Prof Teerooven Soobaroyen attached toDepartment of Accounting, University of Essex, United Kingdom were the guest speakers in the conference.
As the world continues to grapple with complex challenges, this conference served as a reminder of the vital role that research plays in shaping our world and improving the lives of people everywhere.
