On behalf of the School of Business Studies, IBA Karachi, it is my great pleasure to invite you to the 5th IBA School of Business Studies International Conference 2026, to be held on 20–21 November 2026. This year's theme, "Transforming Business in the Age of Global Uncertainty," will explore how sustainable and responsible business practices can drive long-term organizational success while creating meaningful social and environmental impact.

As the Conference Chair and Convener, I am delighted to welcome scholars, industry leaders, policymakers, and practitioners from around the world to engage in stimulating discussions on the opportunities and challenges of transforming businesses in an increasingly complex and uncertain global environment.

The conference will feature distinguished keynote speakers, engaging panel discussions, and parallel research sessions, providing participants with an excellent platform to present their research, exchange ideas, and foster meaningful collaborations. It will also offer valuable networking opportunities with academics and professionals while showcasing emerging research and innovative practices shaping the future of business.

We look forward to your participation in what promises to be a stimulating and impactful conference. Your insights and contributions will play an important role in advancing dialogue on building more resilient, sustainable, and inclusive organizations.

Thank you, and we look forward to welcoming you to IBA Karachi.

Dr. Abdullah Zafar Sheikh
Conference Chair & Convener
Dean, School of Business Studies
Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi

On behalf of the School of Business Studies, IBA Karachi, I am pleased to invite you to the 5th SBS International Conference, scheduled for November 20–21, 2026.

Businesses today operate in an environment shaped by geopolitical tensions, economic volatility, climate risk, and rapid technological change. In such times, uncertainty is no longer an occasional shock but a permanent condition. This year's theme, Transforming Business in the Age of Global Uncertainty, calls on us to rethink how organisations anticipate risk, build resilience, and create value that endures.

As researchers and educators, we have a responsibility to help organisations move beyond reacting to crises toward building the capabilities to adapt and thrive. For businesses in emerging economies such as Pakistan, resilience is not a choice but a strategic necessity.

The conference brings together leading academics, corporate leaders, and policymakers through keynote addresses, a high-level panel discussion, and research presentations across finance, management, marketing, accounting, and entrepreneurship. We hope it will foster meaningful dialogue between research and practice on the path from exposure to resilience.

I invite you to join this conversation and contribute to shaping businesses that are prepared for an uncertain future.

Thank you, and we look forward to welcoming you to IBA Karachi.

Dr. Aitzaz Ahsan Alias Sarang
Director Research, Associate Professor – School of Business Studies, IBA Karachi