Conference Topics
The 11th International Conference on Business and Finance (ICBF2025) themes may include, but are not limited to, the following tracks:
Track 1: Global Trade and Economic Policy: Rethinking Business Strategies Amid Tariffs and Trade Barriers
This track invites research on the evolving landscape of international trade and its implications for business strategy and economic development. Topics may include trade policy analysis, tariff impacts, cross-border regulations, trade wars, and the role of multinational corporations in navigating geopolitical uncertainty.
Track 2: Resilient and Sustainable Supply Chains in a Fragmented Trade Environment
With supply chains increasingly affected by tariffs, regionalism, and geopolitical shifts, this track encourages research on building agile, transparent, and sustainable supply chains. Topics may include reshoring, regional trade agreements, digital trade logistics, and risk mitigation strategies in the global trade ecosystem.
Track 3: Islamic Finance Perspectives on Tariffs and Trade
This track explores the interface between Islamic finance and international trade. We welcome papers investigating how Sharia-compliant financial tools—such as Sukuk and Murabaha—can support ethical trade practices, enhance trade financing, and contribute to inclusive economic development across Muslim-majority and global markets.
Track 4: Digital Transformation in International Business: Unlocking Global Access Through Technology
This track focuses on the role of digital innovation in overcoming trade barriers and enhancing competitiveness in global markets. Papers may explore the digitization of trade processes, the use of blockchain and AI in cross-border operations, and the emergence of e-commerce as a tool for global market access.
Track 5: Finance and Investment in the Age of Global Trade Realignment
This track invites research examining how financial institutions, investors, and corporations adapt to a shifting global trade environment. Topics may include capital flow dynamics, foreign direct investment trends, ESG in global finance, and risk management strategies in a volatile international context.
Track 6: Entrepreneurship and Innovation in a Globalized Market
Amid changing trade landscapes, entrepreneurs face new challenges and opportunities. This track seeks research on the entrepreneurial response to trade disruptions, the development of global startups, innovation-driven trade models, and the role of entrepreneurship in driving economic resilience and regional development.
Track 7: Workforce Development and Human Capital for Global Trade Readiness
This track examines how educational institutions, governments, and businesses prepare human capital for success in a global trade-driven economy. Topics include workforce reskilling, labor mobility, international HR practices, and cross-cultural management in global business operations.
Track 8: Marketing Beyond Borders: Strategies for a Connected Global Consumer
In light of digital globalization and diverse consumer markets, this track welcomes research on international marketing strategies, cultural intelligence in branding, cross-border consumer behavior, and the ethical implications of data-driven global marketing practices.
