DIGI-SUSTAIN 2026: International Conference on Digital Transformative Practices for a Sustainable Future ABV-IIITM, Morena Road, IIITM Campus, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh-474015 Gwalior, India, May 13-15, 2026

Technology for Viksit Bharat 2047: Digital Innovation, Sustainability, and Inclusive Growth

Organized by Department of Management Studies (DoMS), ABV-IIITM Gwalior (Hybrid Mode) 

Transformative Digital Practices for a Sustainable Future focus on integrating advanced digital technologies with responsible, inclusive, and sustainable development goals. These practices leverage artificial intelligence, data analytics, digital platforms, and emerging technologies to enhance organisational efficiency, foster innovation, and support ethical decision-making. Today’s world is witnessing rapid digital transformation, and technology has emerged as a key enabler in shaping a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient future. As India advances towards the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, it is imperative to explore and deliberate on how digital innovation can drive sustainable development and inclusive growth across sectors. DIGI-SUSTAIN 2026 invites academicians, researchers, industry practitioners, policymakers, and development professionals to contribute their insights and scholarly work to the global dialogue on the conference theme: Technology for Viksit Bharat 2047: Digital Innovation, Sustainability, and Inclusive Growth.

Submission Guidelines and Important Dates

All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. The following paper categories are welcome:

• Submission of Abstract (250 words) closes on 31st March 2026
• Submission of Full Paper (optional) closes on 15th April 2026
• Intimation of Acceptance is on a rolling basis

List of Topics

• Human Resource Management
• Marketing
• Finance and Investment
• Operations and Supply Chain Management
• Information Systems
• Strategy and General Management
• Business Analytics and Intelligence
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Artificial Intelligence in Business
• Sustainability and Responsible Business
• Digital Inclusion and Economic Development
• Sustainable Development Goals
• Technology, Policy, and Viksit Bharat
• Integrated Digital Practices (Cross-Functional)

Key Highlights of the Conference and Leadership

Key Highlights of the Conference 

• Directors' Conclave
• "Meet the Editors" Panel
• Doctoral Colloquium 
• Research Workshops 
• Industry-Institute Interaction Conclave

Conference Leadership

• Patron: Prof. S.N. Singh
• Conference Chairs: Prof. Gaurav Agrawal, Dr. Manoj Kumar Dash 
• Internal Advisory Board: Prof. Rajendra Sahu, Prof. Manoj Patwardhan, Dr. Arun Kumar
• External Advisory Board: Prof. Anil Kumar (London Metropolitan University), Prof. Satyabhusan Dash (IIM Lucknow), Prof. Prashant Gupta (IIM Nagpur)
• Editorial Board: Prof. Prashant Sharma (O.P. Jindal Global University), Dr. Rohit Kumar Singh (IMI Kolkata), Dr. Jishnu Bhattacharyya (Swansea University, UK), Dr. Sachin Modgil (IMI Kolkata)
• Conference Coordinators: Dr. Chetanya Singh, Mr. Shishir Srivastava

Publication and Journals

All accepted abstracts will be published in the official Conference Book of Abstracts, which will be issued with an ISBN. Authors of accepted abstracts may choose to submit a full paper for publication consideration. Full papers will be forwarded to the conference's collaborating journals for consideration of publication. 

List of Journals

• Global Business Review (Sage, SCOPUS, and ABDC-B)
• Journal of Operations and Strategic Planning (Sage)
• Studies in Microeconomics (Sage, SCOPUS)
• XLRI's Journal of Management and Labour Studies (SCOPUS, ABDC)

Venue

The conference will be held in ABV-IIITM Gwalior, Morena Link Road, IIITM Campus, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. 

Contact

All questions about submissions should be emailed to conferencesect@iiitm.ac.in, chetanya@iiitm.ac.in, shishir@iiitm.ac.in. 

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