About Centre for Business & Economic Research

Centre for Business & Economic Research (CBER) was founded in London in 2006 with the aim of inspiring, recognizing and supporting excellence in business and Economic research Currently, the Centre has three main areas of endeavour: organizing an annual cycle of international academic conferences, producing academic journals, and offering bespoke consultancy projects both in the United Kingdom and further afield.

CBER works assiduously to facilitate international collaboration, providing an independent and credible source of advice, as well as contributing to academic debate and research. The Centre is fortunate to have a truly international following and is committed to encouraging knowledge sharing, foresight planning and greater interaction between academics, policy makers, thought leaders and those engaged in diverse commercial activities. Through both its own researchers and a network of specialists internationally it is well placed to provide targeted consultancy work aimed at providing fresh insight and understanding that is underpinned by creditable research methods and a thorough and objective approach.

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Upcoming CBER Conferences

We Provide Exclusive Events & Conferences

CBER works assiduously to facilitate international collaboration, providing an independent and credible source of advice, as well as contributing to academic debate and research.

ICBED April-2026 (Hybrid)

15th International Conference on Business and Economic Development (ICBED) - 2026

  • image 20th and 21st April, 2026
  • location Marriott New York JFK Airport Hotel, Jamaica, New York, USA
  • clock Early Bird Registration: 20th February, 2026
ICRSF May-2026 (Hybrid)

International Conference on Reshaping Sustainable Futures in the Intelligent Era (ICRSF)-2026

  • image 10th and 11th May, 2026
  • location Future University in Egypt
  • clock Early Bird Registration: 22nd March, 2026
ROGE August 2026 (Hybrid)

15th International Conference on Restructuring of the Global Economy (ROGE-2026)-Promoting Sustainability

  • image 10th and 11th August, 2026
  • location Said Business School, University of Oxford, UK
  • clock Early Bird Registration: 15th June, 2026
ICDTBI October 2026 (Offline)

11th International Conference on Digital Transformation and Business Innovation (ICDTBI) - 2026

  • image 09th and 10th October, 2026
  • location Virtual Conference
  • clock Early Bird Registration: 31st August, 2026
ICGEEE December-2026 (Hybrid)

11th International Conference on Globalisation, Entrepreneurship, and Emerging Economies (ICGEEE)-2026

  • image 11th and 12th December, 2026
  • location University of London, UK
  • clock Early Bird Registration: 31st October, 2026

Celebrating Academic Excellence in Business Education

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The Faculty INSPIRE Award—standing for Innovation, Scholarship, and Impact in Business Education—honours outstanding faculty members within the Business School who have demonstrated exceptional achievements in teaching, research, and community engagement across the fields of business & management, economics, and entrepreneurship.

Established by the Centre for Business & Economic Research (CBER), this prestigious award celebrates educators and scholars whose work exemplifies academic excellence and drives meaningful change within the university and beyond.

Through a rigorous selection process, the Faculty INSPIRE Award recognises individuals whose contributions have not only advanced their disciplines but also enriched student experiences and created a lasting social impact. The award seeks to foster a vibrant academic culture and inspire continued innovation among faculty.

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Our Speakers

Past Keynote Speakers

Meet visionary leaders shaping the future with bold ideas and real-world expertise. Their inspiring insights drive innovation and meaningful change.

Dr Palto Datta FRSA, FCIM, FHEA, CMBE

Prof. (Dr) Chris Bellamy

Prof. (Dr.) David M J Graves FCMI (CMgr), FInstLM, FCBER, FABS, ACFE

Rear Admiral M Khaled Iqbal (Retired)

Prof. Haiyan Wang

Dr. Beheruz N. Sethna

Professor Wallace Ford

Professor Gregorio Mayers’s

Jessi Gordon

Man-Li Kuo Lin

Md. Sabur Khan

Prof. Patrick Melnick

Professor Frank Vandall

Professor Sudhakar D. Deshmukh

Viacheslav M. Shavshukov

Prof. Warren Mathews

Professor Jonathan Liu

J.P.Sharma

Dr. Willie E. Hopkins

Dr Marie Holm

Dr Elizabeth Faunce

Professor Stephanie Marshall

Dr. Jatin Pancholi (JP)

Prof. Salil K. Sen

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Posts often share personal experiences, opinions, or expertise.

Academic conferences foster worldwide university collaboration
  • January 22, 2026
Academic conferences foster worldwide university collaboration

Despite arriving at the hotel at 3 a.m. and needing to attend the conference by 9 a.m. for the keynote session, a short rest proved sufficient. Although there was initial fatigue upon waking, the atmosphere quickly dispelled it.

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By Dr Palto Datta

The true power of learning from students
  • January 22, 2026
The true power of learning from students

"The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled"-Plutarch It is very common to ask: What is the purpose of education?g. For many parents, educators, and educational institutions, the primary purpose of education is to impart knowledge and fill our children's minds with information.

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By Dr Palto Datta

Featured Publications

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Discover our portfolio of peer-reviewed journals covering business, economics, marketing and more.

JBRMR

Journal of Business and Retail Management Research

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IJBED

International Journal of Business and Economic Development

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IJHEM

International Journal of Higher Education Management

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IJMCS

International Journal of Maritime Crime & Security

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