In line with CEPS vision of becoming internationally recognized for excellence in business and political science education, research and contributions to socio-economic development, the college is hosting the ICBE annually in order to activate and strengthen the participation of academics and practitioner in addressing the trending Business and economic challenges.

• Bridging the gaps between academics and practitioners through creating collaborative links between scientific research and the industry. 
• Identifying new research areas, facilitating collaborations and providing networking opportunities in various business areas. 
• Provide a platform for researchers to develop their research further with insights from experts, practitioners and academics in the field. 
• Provide an opportunity for faculty and students of CEPS, and Oman to gain exposure and become acquainted with international scholars and experts. 
• Providing a professional space for knowledge sharing, and highlighting the most current business issues from global and local perspectives. 
• Highlighting contemporary practical challenges and keeping up to date with innovative solutions in the dynamic business world.

• Theme 1: Economics, diversification, banking and finance
• Theme 2: Operations, Logistics and Transport
• Theme 3: Business and Marketing and Operation
• Theme 4: Communication, Digital Economy and Education
• Theme 5: Political developments and Internationalization

Guest of Honour:

 
His Excellency Dr. Said bin Mohammed Al Saqri, Minister of Economy

Keynote Speaker:

• HH Dr. Adham Al Said, College of Economics and Political Science
• H.E. Sayyid Dr. Munther bin Hilal Al Busaidi, Vice-Chairman Vision 2040 Implementation Follow-up Unit
• Professor Mary Brenna, Dean of Education (College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS),Chair of Food Marketing and Society, & Principal Investigator (Director) of the Wellcome Trust funded Living Good Food Nation Lab, University of Edinburgh Business School, University of Edinburgh
• Eng. Hilal Al Busaidi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Investment Initiative
• Amir Hegazi, Managing Director of Capital Democracy
• Harith Al Maqbali, CEO at Otaxi