Successful International Academic Gathering

The Faculty of Administrative Sciences and Economics of Tishk International University successfully hosted the 7th International Conference on Accounting, Business, Economics and Politics (ICABEP 2025) at the Pharmacy Building, Hall 400. The event brought together a distinguished group of scholars, researchers, and professionals to discuss emerging trends and challenges across the fields of accounting, business, economics, and politics.

This year’s conference attracted more than 60 participants, including 21 international participants from over 13 countries, as well as academics and researchers from various universities across Iraq and the Kurdistan Region. To ensure inclusiveness and accessibility, ICABEP 2025 was held in hybrid mode, allowing researchers to present their scientific work both in person and online, enabling broader participation and engagement from scholars across different regions.

Opening and Welcoming Session

The conference opened with welcoming speeches delivered by esteemed representatives from the organizing universities and institutions:

  • Dr. Yasin Salih, representative from the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the Kurdistan Region, emphasized the national importance of ICABEP and its role in advancing academic research and collaboration.

  • Assist. Prof. Dr. Idris Hadi, Head of the Board of Trustees, Tishk International University

  • Shareef Maulod Shareef, Vice President of Salahaddin University

  • Prof. Dr. Sultan T. Abu-Orabi, President of Tishk International University

The session concluded with an address by Assist. Prof. Karwan H. Sherwani, Conference Chair and Vice Dean of the Faculty of Administrative Sciences and Economics at TIU, who expressed gratitude to all contributors and reaffirmed the conference’s commitment to promoting scholarly engagement and international collaboration.

Keynote and Research Sessions

The first day featured inspiring keynote speeches from distinguished international academics:

  • Prof. Dr. Thomas Burkhardt, University of Koblenz and Landau, Germany

  • Prof. Dr. hab. inż. Kesra Nermend, Director, Institute of Management, University of Szczecin, Poland

  • Prof. Dr. Andrea Imperia, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy

  • Prof. Dr. Taimur Sharif, Dean, College of Business, The American University of Kurdistan

  • Assoc. Prof. Ahmed Demir, Komar University of Science and Technology, Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region, Iraq

The second day was dedicated to participant presentations across various formats. ICABEP 2025 served as a vibrant platform for academic exchange, offering participants the opportunity to present their latest research, share innovative ideas, and strengthen international collaboration.

As part of its ongoing mission to support academic development, ICABEP extended strong support to young researchers and Ph.D. scholars, providing opportunities to present their research and offering financial assistance to encourage academic participation — reaffirming the conference’s commitment to empowering the next generation of academics.

Collaborative Organization

The conference was organized by the Faculty of Administrative Sciences and Economics (FASE) at Tishk International University, in collaboration with:

  • University of Szczecin, Szczecin, Poland

  • Salahaddin University, Erbil, Iraq

  • Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, Bulgaria

  • Yarmouk University, Jordan

Future Conference Announcement

The Steering Committee, represented by its chair, proudly announced that the next ICABEP Conference will be hosted in Poland, reflecting the growing international reach of ICABEP and the continued collaboration among partner universities.

Sponsors

Special appreciation is extended to the conference sponsors, whose generous support helped promote and enhance the success of this event:

  • Barz Group

  • Empire World

  • Maccannoli

Acknowledgment

Heartfelt gratitude is extended to the following individuals for their outstanding contributions to the success of ICABEP 2025:

  • Prof. Mr. Karwan Sherwani – Conference Chair, Vice Dean, Faculty of Administrative Sciences and Economics, TIU

  • Fayeq Ali Ali – Head of Organizing Committee, Business and Management Department, TIU

  • Dr. Ghousia Khatoon – Head of Scientific Committee, Accounting Department, TIU

  • Omar Farouk Al Mashhour – Scientific Secretary of ICABEP 2025, Business and Management Department, TIU

Their dedication and hard work played an essential role in ensuring the success and smooth execution of this year’s conference.

Keywords: ICABEP 2025, International Conference, Accounting and Business, Economics and Politics, Tishk International University, Academic Collaboration, Hybrid Conference, Young Researchers, Higher Education Research