IBBC 2025 - International Borneo Business Conference 2025FPEP

Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
The Klagan Regency Hotel, 1 Borneo, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

The Klagan Regency Hotel, 1 Borneo, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

TB 00-01, One Borneo Hyper Mall Jalan UMS, 88450 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Suddin Lada (Faculty of Business, Economics & Accountancy)
Description

Harnessing AI Technology for Business Competitive Advantage

The International Borneo Business Conference (IBBC) is a premier academic and industry event jointly organized by Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) and Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS). IBBC 2025 marks its 11th edition, serving as a critical platform for scholars, policymakers, and industry leaders to engage in intellectual discourse and explore the latest advancements in business, economics, and accountancy.

The conference will focus on the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on business competitiveness, examining key topics such as AI-driven marketing, economic productivity, financial auditing, and supply chain management. Participants will have the opportunity to present cutting-edge research, engage in networking opportunities, and gain insights from distinguished keynote speakers, including:

  • Prof. Datuk Dr. Kasim Hj Mansur (Vice-Chancellor, Universiti Malaysia Sabah) – Keynote (Academic)
     
  • Dato’ Seri Michael Tio Boon Yiaw (CEO & Founder, PKT Logistics Group Sdn Bhd) – Keynote (Industry)
     
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Rahimie Abd Karim (Dean, Faculty of Business, Economics & Accountancy, UMS) – Opening Remarks
     

With multiple publication opportunities in Scopus and ERA-indexed journals, IBBC 2025 invites academics, practitioners, and researchers to submit their papers, contribute to meaningful discussions, and explore the intersection of AI, business, and economic growth.

Join us in advancing the conversation on AI and business innovation at IBBC 2025!

  • Thursday, October 9
    • 8:00 AM 9:00 AM
      Registration & Networking

      Participant arrival & registration
      Welcome coffee/tea & networking session

    • 9:00 AM 9:30 AM
      Opening Ceremony

      • Welcoming Remarks – Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Rahimie Abd Karim (Dean, Faculty of Business, Economics & Accountancy, UMS)

    • 9:30 AM 10:30 AM
      Keynote Session 1 (Academic Perspective)

      Keynote Speaker:
      Prof. Datuk Dr. Kasim Hj Mansur (Sabah Economic Advisor, Vice-Chancellor, UMS)


      Topic:
      "AI and Economic Productivity: The Next Frontier of Business Growth"

    • 10:30 AM 11:00 AM
      Morning Refreshments & Networking Break 30m
    • 11:00 AM 12:00 PM
      Keynote Session 2 (Industry Perspective)

      Keynote Speaker:
      Dato’ Seri Michael Tio Boon Yiaw (CEO & Founder, PKT Logistics Group Sdn Bhd)

      Topic: "AI-Driven Innovation in Logistics and Supply Chain Management"

    • 12:00 PM 2:00 PM
      Lunch & Networking Break 2h
    • 2:00 PM 3:30 PM
      Parallel Session 1: Research Paper Presentations

      Breakout Rooms (Session 1):
      • Track 1: AI in Business & Innovation
      • Track 2: AI and Economic Growth
      • Track 3: AI in Accounting & Finance
      • Track 4: Emerging AI Applications

    • 3:30 PM 3:45 PM
      Afternoon Refreshments & Networking Break 15m
    • 3:45 PM 5:00 PM
      Parallel Session 2: Research Paper Presentations

      Breakout Rooms (Session 2):
      • Track 1: AI in Business & Innovation
      • Track 2: AI and Economic Growth
      • Track 3: AI in Accounting & Finance
      • Track 4: Emerging AI Applications

    • 5:00 PM 5:20 PM
      Closing Remarks Best Paper & Poster Award Announcement

      • Summary of key insights
      • Recognition of Best Paper and Best Poster Awards
      • Certificate and cash prize presentation
      • Announcements for Day 2 sessions