The Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, is pleased to announced the 9th edition of its Biennial Supply Chain Management Conference, organized by the Supply Chain Management Centre (SCMC) – a Centre of Excellence of the institute, to be held on December 11–12, 2025.
This conference brings together academic researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers to discuss and explore the latest challenges and opportunities in supply chain management. It offers a platform to share research insight, industry experience, and practical solutions through keynote sessions, paper presentations, panel discussions, and workshops.
Today’s supply chains are being reshaped by sustainability goals, rapid technological change – including Generative AI – and shifting geopolitical dynamics. Reflecting these transformations, the theme for this year’s conference is: “Geopolitics, Sustainability, and GenAI: Navigating the New Age of Supply Chain”
The conference is open to researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and students interested in the evolving landscape of supply chains. Participants will have the chance to:
We invite submissions that align with the conference theme (but not limited to) and contribute to a deeper understanding of how supply chains can adapt and thrive in today’s complex environment.
Extended Abstract Submission Opens (word limit 1500): 15-Jun-25
Extended Abstract Submission Ends: 15-Aug-25
Abstract Acceptance Notification: 15-Sep-25
Full Paper Submission (only for Ph.D. Student Paper Competition): 15-Oct-25
Full Paper Acceptance Notification (only for Ph.D. Student Paper Competition): 31-Oct-25
Conference Registration Opens: 01-Oct-25
Conference registration Last Date: 20-Nov-25
| Participant Category | India in INR | International in USD |
| Student | ₹ 2,000 | $ 40 |
| Faculty and Corporate (presenting author/co-author) | ₹ 5,000 | $ 60 |
| Delegates (Academic or Corporate) | ₹ 7,000 | $ 100 |
The two-day conference will be conducted in person at IIM Bangalore campus.
Limited accommodation is available at the Management Development Centre (MDC) at IIM Bangalore on a first-come, first-served basis. The applicable tariff, inclusive of all three meals, is as follows:
Participants will need to settle their bills at the time of check-out. If you are interested in booking accommodation at MDC, please email your request, including the number of nights required, to scmc[dot]conf[dot]2025[at]iimb[dot]ac[dot]in scmc_sust.conf.2025@iimb.ac.in.
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For further information regarding the conference, please email : scmc[dot]conf2025[at]iimb[dot]ac[dot]in
or call 080-26993338/3554.
