7th Wayamba Conference in Management
Wayamba Conference
in Management — 2026
“Innovative Management Strategies for a Transformative Global Future”
WAYACiM 2026
About the conference
A platform for ideas, evidence and practical management insights.
WAYACiM-2026 brings academics and researchers together to share, discuss and debate innovative research findings from empirical and practical perspectives.
The Department of Business Management, Faculty of Business Studies and Finance, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka invites researchers, academics and practitioners to the 7th Wayamba Conference in Management. The conference is designed as a hybrid platform for scholarly exchange around contemporary management challenges and opportunities.
03 November 2026
Mark your calendar for the conference day and join the intellectual exchange on innovative management strategies.
✓ No publication fee is applicable.
For Authors
Author Resources
Access submission guidelines, declarations, publication policies, and templates for your conference submission.
Submission timeline
Important dates
Key milestones for paper and extended abstract submissions.
15 Sep
Abstract Submission Deadline
15 September 2026
10 Oct
Notification of Acceptance/Rejection
10 October 2026
19 Oct
Submission of Camera-Ready Copy
19 October 2026
30 Oct
Presentation Submission
30 Oct 2026
Research areas
Conference tracks
Explore the seven thematic areas featured at WAYACiM-2026.
Digital Transformation, Information Systems, and E-Business
Markets, Consumers, and Value Creation
Finance, Economics, and Sustainable Value Systems
Operations, Supply Chains, Logistics and Sustainable Systems
Strategy, Innovation, and Organizational Transformation
Entrepreneurship, SMEs, and Innovative Ecosystems
Intellectual Discussion
Commercialization
of Research
Headed by Prof. Rangika Halwathura, Senior Professor at the University of Moratuwa.
A focused discussion on turning research knowledge and discoveries into practical and commercial value.
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Contact & information
For conference inquiries, submissions and further information, contact the organizing team.
Conference Coordinators
Co-Chair — Dr. T.K. Kerandakatiya+94 773546612
Co-Chair — Ms. W.J.A.J.M. Lasanthika+94 719442259
Secretary — Ms. J.M.P.M. Peris+94 715969398
Email & Website
wayacim.wyb.ac.lk