The 13^th International Conference on Business Management (ICBM), organized by Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, was held from 7th December 2016 to 8th December 2016. Inaugural Session of the conference was held at Hotel Galadari, Colombo and Academic Research Sessions and Doctoral Symposium was held at University premises.

The ICBM, organized by FMSC, the largest management faculty of the Sri Lankan University System, occupies a prominent position in the annual university academic calendar. The conference provided an interdisciplinary platform with endless opportunities for the academia and the business management professionals to share the latest knowledge and network.

Dr Harsha de Silva,Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs graced the event as the chief guest.The Vice Chancellor of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura Prof. Sampath Amaratunge, the Dean of the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, Dr. U. Anura Kumara,several Heads of the Departments, researchers and academic members also have taken part in this conference.