IBMR IMC 2026: International Management Conference IBMR IMC 2026 IPS Academy IBMR campus Indore, India, February 27-28, 2026

Conference website	https://ibmr.ipsacademy.org/
Submission link	https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=ibmrimc2026
Abstract registration deadline	November 30, 2025
Submission deadline	January 31, 2026

About the Conference

The evolving digital landscape has triggered a profound transformation in higher education, challenging traditional norms and creating opportunities for innovation in pedagogy, policy, and practice. This conference brings together scholars, educators, policymakers, and industry professionals to engage in critical conversations around the digital shift in academic institutions, with a special emphasis on management-focused themes. The objective is to explore future-ready solutions and share impactful practices that align with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and global educational transformations.

Submission Guidelines

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

Call for Papers

We invite academicians, researchers, practitioners, and policy experts to submit original research papers and case studies aligned with the conference sub-themes. Selected papers will be published in an ISBN conference proceeding or a peer-reviewed journal (as applicable).

• • Abstract Submission Deadline: 30^th December 2025
  • Notification of Acceptance: 10th January 2026
  • Full Paper Submission Deadline: 31st January 2026
  • Early Bird registration: Till 25th January 2026
  • Final registration deadline: 10^th February 2026

Important: Please keep visiting the institute / conference website for any changes in the registration dates.

PAPER SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

• Papers must be original and previously unpublished, reflecting the conference theme.
• The word count for the paper should be between 4,000 to 8000 words, including figures, tables, and references.
• The paper should follow the suggested structure: Cover Page with the title of the Paper and Full Name, Affiliation, Contact number and e-mail ID of author and co-author (if any), Introduction, Review of Literature, Research Gap Identification, Methodology, Findings, Implications, Limitations and Further Research Agenda.
• Formatting requirements include A4 size, Times New Roman font size 12 and 1.5 line spacing.
• References should be cited using APA (7th edition) style.

LinkforAbstract/FullPaperSubmission: https://forms.gle/aSBVR6xCxv86NEe57

List of Topics (indicative only)

Theme 1: Digital Transformation in Higher Education

Focus: Infrastructure, EdTech, virtual learning environments, and institutional change.

Includes sub-themes:

• Digital Disruption in Business Education: Innovations in Teaching Strategy, Simulation & Entrepreneurship
• Digital Transformation in Education: From Hybrid Classrooms to Virtual Campuses
• Transforming Learning Ecosystems: Beyond Classrooms
• Leadership and Change Management in Academic Institutions
• Academic Operations and Quality Management

Theme 2: AI and Technology in Learning

Focus: AI-driven personalization, immersive learning, ethics, and the human-AI interface.

Includes sub-themes:

• AI-Driven Learning Environments: Customizing Education through Data, Algorithms & Immersive Tech
• Human-AI Collaboration in Education: Redefining Roles of Faculty
• Ethics and AI in Academia: Academic Integrity, Deepfakes & Digital Ethics
• Future-Ready Educators: Redefining Pedagogical Roles in Tech-Integrated Classroom

Theme 3: Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Industry Engagement

Focus: Start-ups, campus innovation, experiential learning, and industry collaboration.

Includes sub-themes:

• Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Start-up Ecosystems in Campuses
• Sustainability Literacy: Embedding SDGs Through Experiential and Tech-Enabled Learning
• Talent Management in Higher Education
• Marketing and Branding of Higher Education Institutions

Theme 4: Student Wellbeing, Inclusion & Ethics

Focus: Equity, mental health, screen time, and institutional values.

Includes sub-themes:

• Mental Health in Digital Learning Spaces: Student Wellbeing, Screen Fatigue & Cognitive Shifts
• Co-Creating Education with Learners in a Participatory Ecosystem
• Corporate Social Responsibility and Institutional Ethics
• Values and Ethics at the workplace

The themes are indicative only. 

Committees

Program Committee

Organizing committee

Publication

Delegates can submit their paper to the following journals and it will be considered through the usual journal processes. 

International Journal of Accounting and Economics Studies (IJAES) - Scopus Indexed 

Journal of Entrepreneurship (JoE) - Scopus indexed journal published by Sage.

IIMS Journal of Management Science (IIM Shillong journal) - Sage Business and Management journals International Journal of Organizational Analysis (IJOA) - Scopus indexed journal published by Emerald.

Venue

The conference will be held at IPS Academy, IBMR, Indore. For outstation/international presenters, an online mode of presentation may be accepted. 

Call for Papers

We invite academicians, researchers, practitioners, and policy experts to submit original research papers and case studies aligned with the conference sub-themes. Selected papers will be published in an ISBN conference proceeding or a peer-reviewed journal (as applicable).

• • Abstract Submission Deadline: 30^th December 2025
  • Notification of Acceptance: 10th January 2026
  • Full Paper Submission Deadline: 31st January 2026
  • Early Bird registration: Till 25th January 2026
  • Final registration deadline: 10^th February 2026

Important: Please keep visiting the institute / conference website for any changes in the registration dates.

Contact

All questions about submissions should be emailed to ibmrc2026@ipsacademy.org