SALISBURY, N.C. (March 16, 2026) Livingstone College is proud to announce that the George E. Battle School of Business, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Technology will host the 2026 International Conference on Recent Advancements in Business, Information Systems, and Finance (ICRABIF) on March 19-20, 2026.  

 This two-day conference will bring together scholars, researchers, and industry professionals to explore emerging trends and innovations shaping the future of business and finance, reflecting Livingstone College’s continued commitment to global scholarship and innovation in business education. 

Participants will engage in discussions and presentations focused on topics such as new business development, marketing strategy, and management strategy, while exchanging ideas and research that address today’s evolving global business landscape. The conference will also highlight international collaborations through partnerships with institutions including Howard University, Invertis University Bareilly, and Brainware University.  

Hosted on the campus of Livingstone College, ICRABIF will provide a space for meaningful dialogue and global engagement among scholars and professionals. Faculty, students, and members of the broader academic and business communities are invited to participate.  

Date: March 19-20, 2026  

Time: Thursday, March 19 – Conference begins at 12:00 p.m. with a lunch reception
Friday, March 20 – Conference concludes at 1:00 p.m. 

Where:  Livingstone College School of Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts  

530 Jake Alexander Blvd., Salisbury, NC, 28144 

Registration: Participants may register online at the following link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctpQmPh37mLZoKtMH-cW_YxEy8HlxwXBIrChuTN-9-pbZqug/viewform 

Registration will also be available on-site. 

Registration Fees:
Faculty:
• In-person – $250
• Virtual – $100 

Students:
• In-person – $100
• Virtual – $50 

Fees may be paid in advance by check or upon arrival at the conference.