The 11^th International Conference on Business and Management Dynamics (ICBMD) will be held on 3 – 4 September 2025 at The Capital Zimbali Resorts, Ballito,South Africa. The theme for the 11^th ICBMD Conference is:

Driving Innovation, Sustainability, and Inclusivity for Green Economic Growth

The 2025 International Conference on Business and Management Dynamics (ICBMD) centers on the theme: “Driving Innovation, Sustainability, and Inclusivity for Green Economic Growth.” This pivotal theme addresses the pressing need for economic transformation aligned with global priorities of innovation, environmental sustainability, and equitable development. The conference integrates three interconnected sub-themes. The first, “Innovation and Technology for Economic Growth,” emphasizes leveraging cutting-edge technologies like AI, blockchain, and renewable energy to enhance economic competitiveness and diversify industries. This approach highlights innovations such as smart manufacturing and fintech solutions.The second sub-theme, “Sustainable
Development and Green Economy,” focuses on incorporating sustainability into economic frameworks. This includes advancing renewable energy, circular economy models, and green job creation, aligning with South Africa’s carbon reduction goals. The third sub-theme, “Inclusive Economic Development and Entrepreneurship” promotes the empowerment of marginalized communities through skills development, funding access, and entrepreneurship. This aspect addresses inequality and unemployment by fostering inclusive economic participation, especially among youth and women.

Through its comprehensive scope, the ICBMD 2025 seeks to create a platform for dialogue, collaboration, and actionable strategies, offering innovative solutions for global challenges.

Innovation and Technology for Economic Growth

Leveraging emerging technologies like AI, blockchain, renewable energy, and Industry 4.0

Drives economic transformation, competitiveness, and the development of new industries

• Applications in smart manufacturing,
• Fintech for financial inclusion,
• Digital marketing, branding,
• Digital media, and
• Digital transformation of SMEs.

Sustainable Development and Green Economy

Integrating renewable energy and circular economy models into policy

Supports South Africa’s carbon emission reduction goals and creates green jobs

• Renewable energy projects,
• Sustainable agriculture models,
• Responsible tourism and hospitality, and
• Innovative urban planning.

Inclusive Economic Development and Entrepreneurship

Empowering marginalized groups through entrepreneurship and access to funding

Addresses unemployment, inequality, and poverty while fostering social stability

• Strategies for supporting SMMEs,
• Venture-building learning models, and
• Entrepreneurship and incubation hubs.