ICARC 2025, the 5th International Conference on Advanced Research in Computing is  organized by the Faculty of Computing, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka under the theme “Converging Horizons: Uniting Disciplines in Computing Research Through AI Innovation.” The conference aims to bring together researchers, academics, and industry professionals to explore how AI is transforming computing and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Featuring keynote talks, workshops, and paper presentations across diverse tracks such as machine learning, IoT, software engineering, and digital transformation, ICARC 2025 continues its legacy as an IEEE technically co-sponsored event, with accepted papers eligible for publication in IEEE Xplore and selected extended papers invited for the MDPI Computers special issue on emerging AI trends.