CfP: 1st Annual International Management Conference on Business at the Crossroads at BITS Pilani, Hyderabad [Apr 15-16]: Submit by Feb 14

Submissions are invited for the 1st Annual International Management Conference on Business at the Crossroads: Technology, Sustainability, and Society at BITS Pilani, Hyderabad.

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani – Hyderabad campus is one of the premier technical and science institutes of higher learning in India. It was established by the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (Rajasthan), and it was its latest campus in the year 2008 with the first batch graduating in the year 2012. BITS, Pilani is one of India’s top technical and science universities established under Sec. 3 of the UGC act.

The Economics and Finance Department at BITS Pilani – Hyderabad Campus offers MSc (Hons) Economics as a first degree, three minor programs (Finance, Management, and Computational Economics), and a Ph.D. program. The diversity of specializations of the departmental faculty has promoted multi-faceted research at the Department and has brought a certain depth to the courses as well. Along with research, the Department recognizes the growing demand for trained manpower in education, industry, government, and other sectors, as well as nurturing future researchers and specialists in Economics, Finance, and Management.

The teaching methodology pursues to provide students with a strong conceptual foundation and to create a continuous interest and involvement with the real-life applications of Economics, Finance, and Management. For more details about our department, we request you to go through the department website.

Established in 2017, the Research Laboratory on New Forms of Consumption (LaboNFC) stands as a unique laboratory in North America dedicated to applied research in management sciences. Recognized by the University of Quebec at Chicoutimi and attached to the Department of Economic and Administrative Sciences, LaboNFC specializes in pioneering studies and strategic monitoring focused on research-innovation and the transfer of knowledge in emerging areas of consumption. The lab’s research themes include modeling consumer behavior, exploring business models, and the technology that supports these consumption forms, as well as examining the consumer’s relationship with brands and their impact on social well-being.

LaboNFC uses a variety of research approaches—descriptive, explanatory, and critical—to advance understanding in these areas. Additionally, the laboratory is committed to training academic and professional researchers and disseminating research findings to both industry professionals and the general public, enhancing the practical application of their scholarly work.

The Canada Research Chair in Technology, Sustainability and Society (CRC TSS) is a leading research unit focused on exploring the intersection of responsible transitions and digital advancements, specifically examining the impact of emerging technologies on sustainability. The CRC TSS is committed to promoting sustainable transitions that respond equitably to human needs. The mission centers on evaluating the interactions between technology and sustainability, aiming to foster a more balanced and ecosystem-friendly society. This includes assessing the socio-ecological footprint of technologies and advocating for responsible digital practices.

The Chair actively contributes to the development of academic knowledge and sustainable professional practices at both local and international levels, facilitates partnerships between professionals and academia, and promotes interdisciplinary projects to address complex technological and environmental challenges. Additionally, it plays a crucial role in involving and training advanced students in innovative research projects and in the production, dissemination, and transfer of knowledge within the academic and professional communities.

The conference will feature Best Paper Awards for each track, recognizing exceptional research that stands out in terms of originality, relevance, and impact. A panel of distinguished academic experts will review submissions across the tracks of Marketing, Human Resources and Organizational Behavior, and Entrepreneurship and Strategic Management. Awards will be based on the rigor of the methodology, the clarity of presentation, the significance of the research contribution to the field, and its alignment with the conference theme.

Eligible papers will be transferred to the Interdisciplinary Journal of Management Studies (Scopus) for publication and must adhere to the journal’s formalities. Additionally, selected papers will be published in Scopus-indexed conference proceedings. We also have partnerships for a special issue on “Challenges and Future Trends of Digital and Sustainable Marketing and Consumer Choices” with journals such as Administrative Sciences (ISSN 2076-3387), Businesses (ISSN 2673-7116), Economies (ISSN 2227-7099), Journal of Theoretical and Applied Electronic Commerce Research (ISSN 0718-1876), and Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). Please note that APCs are applicable for these special issues.

Interested candidates can directly submit through this link.

The submission deadline is Feb 14, 2025

The selected candidates will have to register for the conference. The registration link will be updated after Febraury 28, 2025.

The conference organizers will provide accommodation and meals for registered authors throughout the two-day event.

The conference will be held in person at the Department of Economics and Finance, BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus

The registration link will be updated after February 28, 2025.

For all your queries, please write to aimc[at]hyderabad.bits-pilani.ac.in