14th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN MANAGEMENT – CIM26, 20th and 21st February 2026 @ ISME, BENGALURU, INDIA.
About ISME
ISME is a leading business school offering excellent education through a student-focused culture of excellence, international outlook, entrepreneurial thinking and industry alignment. It was founded in 2006 by alumni from Carnegie Mellon University, Purdue, and Wharton, USA. ISME has always been at the forefront of quality education, with the vision of nurturing holistic, socially responsible and competent professionals. ISME has been ranked as one of the top B-Schools in Bangalore and top 1% B-Schools in India. At present ISME offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Doctoral programs in Management. Our lush green campus at Sarjapur Main Road is an ideal ambience for study and research. The institute constantly endeavours to expose its students to various methods of learning like industry visits, interaction with industry experts, participation in seminars, case study etc. so that they become successful in their journey as they move from campus to the next phase of their career.
ISME Bangalore is the recognized Research Centre of University of Mysore. It also offers a Fellow Program in Management recognized by AICTE. The doctoral programs at ISME are designed to cater the scholarly needs of working executives, managers, faculty members, researchers and entrepreneurs. The objective of the programs is to develop scholars for higher level careers in management research, teaching, practice, consulting, training and development and also in new business creation. The faculty members and scholars of ISME undertake industry focused research that has a meaningful impact on academia and international business environment.
About the Conference
Contemporary issues in management refer to the current and relevant challenges, trends, and developments that affect organizations, leaders, and managers in today’s dynamic business environment. The current business environment is facing issues like geopolitical instability, trade tensions, increasing inflation and declining GDP in many nations. Further, organizations across the world are increasingly emphasizing on digital innovation, inclusive growth and sustainability. The conference will deliberate on such key issues and discuss the solutions thereof. This conference will provide a platform for researchers, academicians, practitioners, entrepreneurs and industry experts to share their latest research findings, discuss emerging trends in management, and exchange knowledge with thought leaders, technologists, and learning experts. This would be a great knowledge sharing event for a diverse audience embracing international and national participants. The event will feature keynote speeches from renowned scholars and industry leaders and practitioner-led workshop sessions. The goal is to foster collaboration, exchange ideas, and inspire further research and practical implementations in the field of management. We invite original research papers for presentation from industry practitioners, doctoral scholars, and academicians on the impact of these contemporary issues on business sustainability and excellence.
- Conference will be held in hybrid mode.
- Publication opportunities for selected papers in Scopus and ABDC indexed journals.
- Abstracts of all accepted papers will be published as a part of Conference Proceedings/ Book of Abstracts with ISBN number.
- Selected good quality papers will be invited for submission, review and potential publication in Scopus and ABDC indexed journals.
- or publication, the submission, review and processing will strictly adhere to the norms of publishing journals. Further, please refer to journal’s website to understand their submission fee and APC charges. Authors are requested to go through the journal guidelines before it is accepted for publication.
Cash prize will be awarded to the top three winners. For the last edition of the conference, awards were given to the following:
- First Prize Rs.25000
- Second Prize Rs.15000
- Third Prize Rs.10000
Coming soon…
Conference Tracks
Track 1: Political and Economic Environment
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- Reverse Globalisation
- Impact of geo-political issues on the economy
- Monetary, Fiscal and Regulatory changes
- Circular Economy
- Green Economy
- Net Zero Economy
- Future of Multilateralism
- De-dollarization
- Economic Nationalism and the Future of Global Trade
- The Shifting Role of BRICS and Emerging Economies
- Digital Currencies and the Future of Monetary Sovereignty
- Climate Policy, Energy Transitions, and Economic Competitiveness
- Economic Risks of AI Adoption and Automation
Track 2: Business Excellence, Competitiveness & Sustainability: Manufacturing, Services and Agriculture
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- Firm International Competitiveness
- Innovation and Business Sustainability
- Sustainable Production and Service Delivery Models
- Role of AI in Enhancing Operational Excellence
- AI and Digital Transformation
- AI in Agriculture
- AI-Driven Innovations in Manufacturing
- Leveraging AI for Efficiency and Client Satisfaction
- GCCs: Redefining Global Operating Models
- Intellectual Property Rights
- Circular Business Models and Regenerative Innovation
- ESG Integration as a Source of Competitive Advantage
- Smart Manufacturing and Human-Centric Industry 5.0
- AI for Sustainable Resource Optimization
Track 3: Functional Areas of Business Marketing
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- Marketing Technology and Customer Experience and its Impact on Business Excellence
- Influencer Marketing
- AI in Customer Experience
- Marketing for Social Good
- New Marketing Practices: Quantum Marketing, Phygital Marketing, Neuro Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Proximity Marketing
- Social Commerce, Omnichannel Marketing, Retail Transformation
- Transformative Consumer Research
- D2C Marketing/li>
- AI-Driven Consumer Insights and Hyper Personalization
- Generative AI and the Future of Creative Storytelling
- Phygital and Immersive Brand Experiences (AR, VR, Metaverse)
- Ethical Data Practices and Responsible Targeting
Human Resource Management
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- AI-Driven HR Tools and Employee Wellbeing
- The Gig Economy and Workforce Management
- Hybrid Work and Employee Performance
- Employee Wellbeing
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
- AI & Automation in HRM
- Upskilling, Reskilling & Deskilling
- Employee Experience & Employee Engagement
- Impact of Geopolitical Shifts on HR Compliance and Talent Strategy
- Agile HR and Organizational Resilience
- Culture as a Competitive Advantage: Building High-Performance Teams
- Fractional CHROs and New-age HR Leadership Models
- Managing Workforce Fluidity: Gig, Hybrid, and Remote Models
Finance
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- Financial Technology and Behavioral Economics in Business Excellence
- Investor Psychology and Investment Decisions
- Changing Landscape of FinTechs: P2P Lending, Crowdfunding, Payments, Cryptocurrencies, Blockchain, Behavioural Nudges
- Trends in Start-up Financing
- ESG in Finance (Environment, Sustainability & Governance)
- AI in Credit Scoring, Fraud Detection, and Algorithmic Trading
- Carbon Trading
- Behavioral Economics in Digital Investment Platforms
- RegTech and AI in Compliance Management
- Impact Investing and Sustainable Capital Allocation
Operations & Industry 5.0
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- Industry 5.0 and Human-Centric Automation
- Supply Chain Resilience
- Lean and Six Sigma Methodologies
- Blockchain for Supply Chain Transparency
- Sustainable and Green Operations
- Human-Robot Collaboration
- Predictive Supply Chains Using AI and Blockchain
- Sustainable Logistics and Carbon-Neutral Operations
- Digital Twins for Real-Time Operational Optimization
Track 4: Management of Technology
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- Management of Technology and Innovation for Competitiveness
- Strategic Management of Generative AI
- Data Engineering, Data Analytics and Governance
- Cyber Security and Digital Resilience (broadened scope)
- Responsible and Explainable AI for Management
- Convergence of Generative AI and No-Code Development
- Fusion of GenAI and IoT: Enabling Smart, Secure Enterprises
- Application of Cloud Computing in Strategic Management
- IT Project & Change Management in the Digital Era
- Ethical and Social Implications of AI
- Cloud-Native and Edge Computing for Business Agility
- Data Sovereignty and Cross-Border Data Management
- Technology Foresight and Scenario Planning
Track 5: Redefining Management Education
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- Impact of Online Learning: Academic Performance & Student Engagement
- Use of AI for Teaching and Learning
- Accreditation and Ranking in Management Education
- Metamorphosis of Management Education for Global Contexts
- Micro-Credentials in Management Education
- Conditioning Management Education for the Gig Economy
- Gamification, Simulations & E-Learning
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Classrooms
- Special Needs & Multicultural Pedagogies
- Competency Development in Industry
- Academic Leadership
- Data Analytics and Digital Tools in Learning Assessment
- Global Collaborations and Cross-Cultural Learning Models /li>
- Reimagining Case-Based Pedagogy with Real-Time Business Data
- Paper should have an abstract of about 300 words including the purpose, methodology, major findings of the research and the keywords (Maximum 5).
- The title page of the manuscript must include the track number, title of the manuscript, name(s) of author(s) including the corresponding author, affiliations, phone numbers and email for correspondence.
- The word limit of full paper is 3000 to 6000 words.
- APA 7 style of referencing for citation should be followed to maintain uniformity.
- All tables, charts and graphs should be given on separate sheets with titles.
- Full paper must be typed in MS Word in Times New Roman with font size 12 and 1.5-line spacing. All pages of the paper shall be numbered. The paper must not have been published or accepted for publication elsewhere. An undertaking to this effect should appear in the cover letter/email.
- For any queries, please mail at cim26@isme.in
The Microsoft CMT service was used for managing the peer-reviewing process for this conference. This service was provided for free by Microsoft and they bore all expenses, including costs for Azure cloud services as well as for software development and support.
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- For registrations visit https://isme.nopaperforms.com/
- Registration fee includes Tea, Snacks, Lunch and Conference Kits.
REGISTRATION FEES
| Participant | Fees |
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| Academicians: | INR 2000 |
| Industry/Corporate delegates: | INR 2500 |
| Research Scholars: | INR 1500 |
| Students: | INR 500 |
| Foreign Delegates: | USD 50 |
Conference Venue
International School of Management Excellence 88, Chembanahalli, Near Dommasandra Circle, Sarjapura Road,
Bangalore, Karnataka www.isme.in 080-28019800/9741777081
Email id: cim26@isme.in
| Paper Submission Date: | 31st December, 2025 |
| Registration Date: | 10th January, 2026 |
| Conference Date: | 20th & 21st February, 2026 |
