Global Academic Gathering in Accounting, Business, Economics, and Politics
The Faculty of Administrative Sciences and Economics (FASE) of Tishk International University successfully hosted the 7th International Conference on Accounting, Business, Economics and Politics (ICABEP 2025) at the Pharmacy Building, Hall 400, bringing together a distinguished group of scholars, researchers, and professionals to discuss emerging trends and challenges across the four fields.
Conference Participation and Hybrid Format
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 from esteemed representatives:
| Speaker | Affiliation | Key Message |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Yasin Salih | Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (KRG) | National importance of ICABEP and its role in advancing academic research and collaboration |
| Assist. Prof. Dr. Idris Hadi | Head of the Board of Trustees, TIU | Welcoming remarks |
| Shareef Maulod Shareef | Vice President, Salahaddin University | Welcoming remarks |
| Prof. Dr. Sultan T. Abu-Orabi | President, TIU | Welcoming remarks |
The session concluded with an address by Assist. Prof. Karwan H. Sherwani, Conference Chair and Vice Dean of FASE at TIU, who expressed gratitude to all contributors and reaffirmed the conference’s commitment to promoting scholarly engagement and international collaboration.
Keynote Speakers (Day 1)
| Speaker | Affiliation | Title/Position |
|---|---|---|
| Prof. Dr. Thomas Burkhardt | University of Koblenz and Landau, Germany | Keynote Speaker |
| Prof. Dr. hab. inż. Kesra Nermend | University of Szczecin, Poland | Director, Institute of Management |
| Prof. Dr. Andrea Imperia | Sapienza University of Rome, Italy | Keynote Speaker |
| Prof. Dr. Taimur Sharif | The American University of Kurdistan | Dean, College of Business |
| Assoc. Prof. Ahmed Demir | Komar University of Science and Technology, Sulaymaniyah | Keynote Speaker |
Research Sessions and Young Researcher Support
Day 2 was dedicated to participant presentations across various modes. ICABEP 2025 served as a vibrant platform for academic exchange, offering participants the opportunity to:
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Present latest research
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Share innovative ideas
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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:
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Opportunities to present their research
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Financial assistance to encourage academic participation
This initiative reaffirmed ICABEP’s commitment to empowering the next generation of academics.
Collaborative Organization
The conference was organized by FASE at TIU in collaboration with:
| Partner Institution | Country |
|---|---|
| University of Szczecin | Poland |
| Salahaddin University | Erbil, Iraq |
| Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski | Bulgaria |
| Yarmouk University | Jordan |
Future Conference Announcement
The Steering Committee proudly announced that the next ICABEP Conference will be hosted in Poland, reflecting the growing international reach of ICABEP and continued collaboration among partner universities.
Sponsors
Special appreciation is extended to the sponsors whose generous support promoted and enhanced the success of this event:
| Sponsor |
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| Barz Group |
| Empire World |
| Maccannoli |
Acknowledgment
Heartfelt gratitude is extended to the following individuals for their outstanding contributions:
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Prof. Mr. Karwan Sherwani | Conference Chair, Vice Dean of FASE, 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, Business, Economics, Politics, Tishk International University, Hybrid Conference, Young Researchers, International Collaboration, Karwan Sherwani, Barz Group, Empire World, Maccannoli, University of Szczecin, Salahaddin University, Sofia University, Yarmouk University
