Event -5th Research Conference on Business Studies (RCBS) 2024
\nDate and Time: 30th September and 01st of October 2024
\nVenue: Soosairatnam Hall, Faculty of Business Studies<\/p>\n
The 5th Research Conference on Business Studies (RCBS) 2024, organized by the Faculty of Business
\nStudies, University of Vavuniya, was held on September 30th, 2024 at SH 4 Hall. The conference
\ntheme, “Unlocking Business Frontiers: Exploring Innovations and Knowledge Diffusion,” attracted
\nparticipants from various business sectors, academic institutions, and industries.
\nThe event commenced at 8:30 AM with registration, followed by the lighting of the traditional oil
\nlamp and an welcome speech by Mrs.S.Mathivathany, Convenor and inaugural address by Prof. V.
\nNanthagopan, Chairperson of RCBS 2024. The opening speeches included a Chief Guest Speech by
\nProf. Sampath Amaratunge, Chairman of the University Grants Commission, Sri Lanka, and a
\nKeynote Speech by Prof. Arosha S. Adikaram, Professor of HRM, University of Colombo. Special
\nGuest Speech given by Prof. A. Atputharajah, Vice Chancellor, University of Vavuniya.
\nThe conference was packed with insightful discussions, including multiple special guest speeches,
\npanel discussions, and technical sessions, focusing on emerging trends in business studies,
\nentrepreneurship, and knowledge sharing. Key speakers such as Dr. Karen Thompson from the
\nUniversity of Southampton who shared their perspectives on business innovations and project
\nmanagement.
\nProfessional Bodies, who were key partners and supporters of this event, including the Institute of
\nChartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), the Association of Chartered Certified
\nAccountants (ACCA), the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM), the Institute of
\nCertified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka (CMA), Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM),
\nInstitute of Bankers of Sri Lanka (IBSL), Project Management Institute, Sri Lankan Chapter and
\nResponsible Project Management.
\nOn October 1st, 2024, post-conference events featured a Career Guidance Seminar led by various
\nprofessional institutes followed by workshops and technical sessions aimed at providing attendees
\nwith practical knowledge and career-enhancing insights. Internship and job placement were
\nconducted with 30 organizations. Also, Local products were exhibited by the Local Entrepreneurs for
\ntwo days. The two-day event concluded with a vote of thanks by Mrs. S. Harikaran, Secretary of
\nRCBS 2024, acknowledging the sponsors and participants who contributed to its success.<\/p>\n
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