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IIMB Development Foundation to host Donor Reception 2026 on 22nd May
The event will see classrooms and other facilities being dedicated to honor Dr. Indira Rajaraman, Prof. Shyamal Roy and Prof. Sundar Venkatesh, former IIMB faculty
24 April, 2026, Bengaluru: The IIMB Development Foundation (IDF), the fundraising and development arm of IIM Bangalore, will host Donor Reception 2026 on Thursday, May 22, 2026, from 10 a.m. at the IIMB campus. This event celebrates the individuals and organizations whose generous contributions fuel IIMB’s mission to advance management education, research, and societal impact.
The event will commence with a ceremony to dedicate classrooms and other facilities to honor three former IIMB faculty members whose enduring legacies have shaped generations of leaders.
Classroom Q-002 will be dedicated to Prof. Shyamal Roy, Economics and Social Sciences area, whose pioneering work in development economics and public policy inspired transformative research and teaching at IIMB. Classroom Q-003 will be dedicated to Dr. Indira Rajaraman, Economics and Social Sciences area, celebrated for her contributions to fiscal federalism, taxation policy, and economic reforms in India. The Central Pergola will be dedicated to Prof. Sundar Venkatesh, Finance and Accounting area, whose innovative insights on consumer behavior and branding continue to influence global business strategies.
These efforts made possible through IDF’s donor partnerships underscore IIMB’s commitment to immortalizing academic excellence while enhancing world-class learning spaces. Following this, the programme will continue in Classroom N-204 with the speaker sessions and subsequent proceedings.
Prof. U Dinesh Kumar, Director-in-charge, IIMB, will deliver the welcome address. The Guest of Honor, Sarika Naik, Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer, Capgemini Group, will address the audience. As part of the programme, Kiran Keswani, Co-founder of Everyday City Lab, will speak on ‘The Making of a Campus’, drawing from her book ‘The Making of a Campus: IIM Bangalore’, released during the Golden Jubilee Foundation Week celebrations of the Institute in October 2023. The book documents the architectural journey of the IIMB campus and the people who shaped and experienced its spaces over time, while tracing the contributions of architects.
Up next, the ‘Open Floor’ on ‘Imagining Tomorrow Across Sectors’ will feature Dr. Indira Rajaraman, Prof. Shyamal Roy, and Prof. Sundar Venkatesh, and the discussion will be moderated by Prof. Vasanthi Srinivasan, Dean, Alumni Relations & Development, and faculty of the Organizational Behavior & Human Resources Management area of IIM Bangalore.
This discussion will be followed by the highlight of the event – the felicitation of the donors, whose valuable and generous contributions create opportunities and leave a lasting legacy.
About IIMB Development Foundation
The IIMB Development Foundation (IDF) is the Institute’s dedicated fundraising and resource-mobilization arm, established to channel philanthropic support toward IIM Bangalore’s strategic priorities, scholarships, faculty chairs, research initiatives, and campus infrastructure. IDF partners with alumni, corporations, and well-wishers to create lasting impact through named gifts, endowed funds, and program-specific grants, enabling the Institute to expand access, elevate academic excellence, and strengthen societal engagement.
About IIMB Alumni Relations & Development Office
The Alumni Relations & Development Office fosters lifelong connections with its global alumni network while spearheading fundraising efforts through the IIMB Development Foundation (IDF). Led by Prof. Vasanthi Srinivasan, Dean, Alumni Relations & Development, the office drives philanthropy to support scholarships, faculty chairs, infrastructure, and research initiatives, ensuring IIMB remains at the forefront of management education and innovation.
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DCAL at IIMB to host twelfth edition of Faculty Development Program on Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI from 25 to 30 May
Six-day on-campus program to equip faculty and doctoral scholars with hands-on skills in AI, Machine Learning, and Generative AI
29 April, 2026, Bengaluru: The Data Centre & Analytics Lab (DCAL) at IIM Bangalore will host the twelfth edition of the Faculty Development Program (FDP) on Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI from 25 to 30 May 2026.
Applications are accepted for the on-campus FDP designed to empower teaching and research with cutting-edge capabilities in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Deep Learning (DL), and Generative AI.
Register using the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdI9hoHmcoMQC4-uiYzJ22pyv0-PGhRd9hwNxW43v07a0ZVzw/viewform
The program offers hands-on exposure to tools such as Python, Tableau, Bluesky, and Google Colab, along with industry-relevant ML algorithms delivered through best-selling Harvard Business Publishing case studies. It is specifically designed for faculty members and doctoral scholars in Analytics, AI, and Data Science.
Covering a wide spectrum from Predictive and Prescriptive Analytics to Neural Networks, Reinforcement Learning, and Agentic AI, the programme equips educators with future-ready analytics skills and practical insights across domains, including healthcare, retail, supply chain, and finance.
Participants will learn from experienced faculty across academia and industry, gaining applied knowledge to integrate into teaching and research.
Registration Details:
Early Bird Deadline: 12 April 2026
Regular Deadline: 11 May 2026
For more details, visit: https://dcal.iimb.ac.in/upcoming-events.html
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Supply Chain Management Centre to host the Climate Innovation Summit on 28 and 29 May 2026
Two-day conference at IIMB to accelerate India’s progress toward Viksit Bharat 2047 and Net Zero 2070
21 May, 2026, Bengaluru: The TCI-IIMB Supply Chain Sustainability Lab, under the Supply Chain Management Centre (SCMC) at IIM Bangalore, in partnership with Net Zero Think, will host the Climate Innovation Summit 2026 on 28 and 29 May. The two-day summit will explore pathways to accelerating India’s transition to a low-carbon economy under the theme, ‘Accelerating India’s Pathways to Net-Zero for Viksit Bharat’.
To register for the event, click here: https://enidhi.iimb.ac.in/
Bringing together stakeholders from government, industry, academia, and the investment ecosystem, the summit will serve as a platform for conversations on clean technology adoption, industrial decarbonization, green finance and pathways to net-zero, led by 70+ domain experts.
Day one of the conference will begin with welcome addresses by Prof. Rajeev R. Tripathi, Chairperson, SCMC, and faculty of the Production and Operations Management area at IIMB, followed by Dr. Manoj Kumar Singh, Founder, Net Zero Think. Prof. U Dinesh Kumar, Director-in-charge, IIMB, will deliver the opening remarks.
Krushna Chandra Panigrahy, Director General, Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), and IAS Manu Srivastava from the Department of Energy, M.P., will deliver keynote addresses to mark the occasion. Erik Solheim, Former Executive Director, UNEP, will share a recorded message.
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Day 1
The first session on ‘Power Sector Transformation – Renewables, Storage & Grid Flexibility’ will feature Dr. Umakanta Panda, Secretary, Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (MPERC), followed by a presentation by Rishu Garg, Senior Policy Specialist, CSTEP. A panel discussion on the same theme will feature Bharat Saxena, CEO, Inox Clean Energy; Pratyush Thakur, Investment Director & Country Head, Blueleaf Energy; Kishor Nair, CEO, Avaada Energy; Naveen Khandelwal, CEO, Yanara; Arne Lorenzen, Advisor, PowerCurve Aps (joining virtually); and Abhishek Nath, Sector Head – Energy and Power, CSTEP, as the moderator.
The second panel, consisting of Srinivasulu IFS, Principal Secretary, Forest, Ecology and Environment Department, Government of Karnataka; Rejini Simpson, Programme Director, Centre of Environment Education (CEE); and J Santosh Kumar, Former Rajya Sabha Member and Founder, Green India Challenge, will deliberate on the theme ‘Rethinking Climate Federalism: Rewiring Policy, Practice, and Innovation for Local Action’, with Judith Weinberger-Singh, Resident Representative, Hanns-Seidel-Stiftung India, as the moderator.
The third session of the day on ‘Decarbonising India's Buildings & Infrastructure’ will feature a session address by Ratnesh Jha, Executive Director, UN Global Compact India Network, followed by a panel discussion on the same, bringing together Dr. Kurian Joseph, Professor of Environmental Engineering, Anna University; Vijay Kumar, Associate GM - ESG, Brigade Group; Suresh Vasant Patil, CEO, India Cements Limited; and Gagan Kechira, Senior Manager, Colliers, as the moderator.
Up next is the fourth session of the evening on ‘Metal & Mining Transition – Pathways to Low-Carbon Steel, Aluminum & Critical Minerals’, which will feature Upendra Tripathy IAS, Ex Indian Administrator, for a session address, and Dr. Saurabh Kundu, Chief Sustainability Officer, Tata Steel; Naveen Ahlawat, President & Head – Sustainability & Decarbonization, Jindal Steel Ltd.; Dr. Sunil Duggal, CEO, Bhumi Ventures; Sanjiv Paul, Fellow, Mission Possible Partnership; Yash Agarwal, Co-Founder, Carbonetics Carbon Capture; and Dr. Manoj Kumar Singh, Founder, Net Zero Think, as moderator for a panel discussion.
Marking the end of day one of the conference are thematic addresses by Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, Astronaut, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), and PGP ’97 alumnus Hemant Soreng, Founder of Rustik Travel.
Day 2
Day two will begin with a series of special addresses by Dr. Ajay Kumar Singh, Visiting Professor, IIT Bombay, and Venu Gopal, Consultant, NITI Aayog, who will be joining virtually. A talk by Binu Parthan, Deputy Director – Country Engagement and Partnerships, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), will follow before concluding with an address by Prof. R Srinivasan, Chairperson, Centre for Digital Public Goods (CDPG) and faculty of the Strategy area at IIMB.
Dr. Anita Gupta, Former Head of Scientific Division, Climate, Energy and Sustainable Technologies (CEST) at the Department of Science & Technology, GOI, will deliver the next session under the theme ‘Innovation in Wind, Solar, Hydrogen, Battery & Bioenergy’. A panel discussion to follow will convene Dr. PKC Bose, Chairman, Cambi India; Raghunath K R, Founder & CEO, KIS Group; Dr. Vikram Vishal, Co-Founder, Director & CEO, UrjanovaC Pvt. Ltd; Neeraj Nachiketa, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India; and Dr. Manoj Kumar Singh, Founder, Net Zero Think, as the moderator.
The panel on ‘Sustainable Transportation for Net Zero World’ will first feature a session address by Dr. Aditya Gupta, COO, Supply Chain Management Centre, IIMB, followed by a discussion convening Krishnamurthy, Advisor, GE; Pravin Dongre, Executive Director (Sus Dev), Indian Oil Corporation Limited; Saurabh Palsania, Joint President, Shree Cement Ltd; with Dr. Aditya serving as the moderator.
The following session on ‘Scaling Forestry, Agroforestry & Nature-Based Carbon Removal’ will showcase insights from Radhakrishna Deshraju, Former Chairman, Tripura Electricity Regulatory Commission, and Ashwani Gautam, Founder, AIVI. A panel discussion on the same, moderated by Dr. Gaurav Mishra, Sr. Scientist, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), will bring together Prasad Dahapute, Founder, Varhad Group; M. Karunakar Reddy, Founder, Igniting Minds; Lt. Col. Monish Ahuja, Founder, PRESPL; and Aniruddh Soni, Fellow, TERI.
A key feature of the summit will be its curated Policy Dialogues and Roundtables. These closed-door sessions will bring together CXOs, policymakers, regulators, researchers, and investors to facilitate strategic partnerships and develop actionable roadmaps for India’s Net Zero transition. Themes for the same include ‘Climate Finance & Carbon Markets for India's Net-Zero Vision’, ‘Role of Storage for Commercial & Industrial Consumers’, and ‘The ESG Implementation Journey of Enterprises’.
During the concluding session of the Climate Innovation Summit, panellists will deliberate on the subject ‘Scaling Forestry, Agroforestry & Nature-Based Carbon Removal’.
The concluding session of the two-day conference will feature insights from Dr. G Satheesh Reddy, Former Chairman, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), and Dr. Vibha Dhawan, Director General, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
As part of its sustainability commitment, the summit will host a ‘One Participant, One Tree’ initiative, under which one tree will be planted for every registered delegate, creating a lasting environmental impact beyond the event.
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IIMB to welcome new cohorts of PGP, PGP in Business Analytics and Doctoral programme students on 8th June
PGP/PGPBA inauguration to feature address by Padma Bhushan awardee Mallika Sarabhai
22 May, 2026, Bengaluru: IIM Bangalore is set to welcome students to its two-year fulltime MBA programmes: Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) and the Post Graduate Programme in Business Analytics (PGPBA), 2026-2028 batch, with an inauguration program on the evening of 8th June 2026. The orientation activities will be conducted from 8th June till 14th June 2026.
Inauguration: 8th June 2026
The inauguration ceremony on 8th June will feature a special address by the Chief Guest – Padma Bhushan awardee Mallika Sarabhai.
The inauguration will also include addresses by Prof. U Dinesh Kumar, Director-in-charge, IIM Bangalore, Prof. Manaswini Bhalla, Chairperson, Post Graduate Programme in Management and PGP in Business Analytics, and faculty of the Economics area, and Prof. Mukta Kulkarni, Dean, Programmes, Chairperson, Office of International Affairs, and faculty of the Organizational Behavior & Human Resources Management area. Also included will be an address by the Students' Affairs Council (SAC) President Shreyaunsh Ajith Patil on, ‘Life at IIM Bangalore’. The inauguration ceremony will end with a cultural program by Miracle on Wheels.
Orientation Program: 8th June to 14th June 2026; Reorientation Program: 14th June 2026
The orientation program will cover interaction of the new students with faculty members and other senior officials (Deans, Chairpersons, etc.) of the Institute regarding introduction to the programmes, learning online, administrative matters, IIMB’s other programmes including exchange programmes, activities, centres, committees and offices, facilities, policies, and more. Case analysis sessions led by IIMB faculty members, workshops and interaction with alumni groups have been scheduled as well.
The concluding day on 14th June will also include reorientation for the 2025-27 batch of PGP and PGPBA students.
Distinguished Alumni Awards: 14th June 2026
The event will include the recipients of the Distinguished Alumni Awards (DAA) for 2026 being felicitated and acceptance speeches by the DAA award winners, on 14th June. Instituted in 2007, the Distinguished Alumni Awards are presented to alumni in recognition of their achievements of exceptional merit and excellence in their chosen field of endeavour – be it industry, management, entrepreneurship, research, academia, or social service. Each awardee receives a citation, and her/his name is engraved on the IIMB Wall of Fame.
Announcements of the Director’s Merit List, Director’s Honours List, presentation of section toppers and admission scholarships will also be made on that day. IIMB faculty, including Prof. U Dinesh Kumar, Prof. Manaswini Bhalla, Prof. Mukta Kulkarni and Prof. Vasanthi Srinivasan, Dean, Alumni Relations & Development and faculty of the Organizational Behavior & Human Resources Management area, will address the incoming batch. The closing ceremony will be led by the SAC President.
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PhD Inauguration: 8th June 2026
IIM Bangalore will welcome the new batch of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) students with an inauguration ceremony during the morning of 8th June 2026.
The inauguration will include welcome addresses by IIMB faculty. The Doctoral programme at IIMB Bangalore is a vibrant programme, which is committed to training individuals to excel in their area of research by publishing quality work of international standard. Prof. Tarun Jain of the Production & Operations Management area and IIMB Chair of Excellence, is the current Chairperson of the PhD programme at IIMB.
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EPHP Conference 2026 to convene national dialogue on building future-focused health systems at IIM Bangalore
Fifth edition of ‘Evidence to Public Health Policy’ to be held from 8th to 10th June
6 May, 2026, Bengaluru: IIM Bangalore will host the fifth edition of the national conference on Bringing Evidence to Public Health Policy (EPHP 2026) from 8–10 June 2026, bringing together leading researchers, practitioners and policymakers in public health. Experts will deliberate on the disruptive innovation and mounting pressures shaping the future of health systems, under the theme ‘Future-Focused Health Systems in a Changing Context’.
The theme for the year’s conference draws itself from the Health Systems Research Symposium 2026 to be held in Dubai later this year, but shifts the lens to regional and national priorities.
Prof. Arnab Mukherji, Professor of Public Policy and Chairperson of the PGPPM programme at IIMB, serves as the co-organizer of the conference.
EPHP is designed to surface grounded insights from the Asia Pacific context, where health systems are navigating overlapping pressures such as climate events, pandemics, digital transitions and geopolitical shifts that are often layered upon deeper structural inequities.
This fifth edition is being organized by the T.T. Narasimhan School of Advanced Studies at the Institute of Public Health Bengaluru (IPH Bengaluru), in partnership with Health Systems Global (Asia Pacific Region), The George Institute for Global Health, IIM Bangalore, and the Institute of Tropical Medicine Antwerp.
EPHP 2026 seeks to extend conversations beyond resilience as a response framework. The conference foregrounds the need for adaptive, forward-looking approaches to system transformation, grounded in local knowledge and institutional realities. The four sub-themes of the conference span governance and diplomacy in a fractured global order, the role of plural actors and partnerships, the interplay of digital platforms and public participation, and the intersection of human and ecological concerns, offering an integrated view of how such transformation may be pursued.
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Call for Papers: XXI International Conference on Public Policy & Management to be held from 2-4 September at IIMB
Themed ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’, the deadline for paper submissions is 31 May 2026
6 January, 2026, Bengaluru: The Centre for Public Policy (CPP), a public interest-oriented policy think tank housed at IIM Bangalore, announces the Call for Papers for the XXI International Conference on Public Policy & Management to be held from September 2 to 4, 2026, at the institute campus. The upcoming edition of the conference is themed, ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’.
The interdisciplinary conference draws scholars representing diverse perspectives on public policy issues and provides a forum for showcasing the latest developments in policy research and practice. The annual conference hosts pre-conference activities, academic sessions, topical policy debates, workshops, panel discussions and practitioner-oriented discussions on contemporary topics in public policy and management.
The conference is ideal for academicians, students, research scholars, policy practitioners, lawyers, NGO professionals and anyone with an interest in public policy.
Key dates:
- Complete paper submission: May 31, 2026
- Announcement of acceptance results: June 30, 2026
To submit your Research Paper/ Practitioner Case Study, visit: https://cpp2026.iimb.scholarit.net/
Conference theme: Atmanirbhar Bharat
This year, under the broad theme of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’, the conference will explore a range of interconnected sub-themes that focus on strengthening domestic capabilities – across institutions, industries, technologies and human capital – so that India’s development is driven by resilience and innovation. Advancing this vision requires rethinking regulatory, administrative and policy frameworks, furthering ease of doing business, enhancing human capabilities, and addressing implementation challenges ex-ante. Evidence from India and abroad on development policies, technological adoption, supply chain resilience, and governance innovations including AI tools, provides valuable insights, as do learnings from ongoing schemes, missions and programs aimed at manufacturing, digital empowerment, livelihoods, and public service delivery.
From building stronger primary healthcare systems and reducing dependence on external medical supply chains to empowering MSMEs, enhancing agricultural value chains, deepening digital public infrastructure, improving labour markets, and enabling climate-resilient development, the pursuit of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ spans diverse and critical themes. The call for papers invites theoretical, empirical, and case-study-based research addressing these issues and others, contributing to a growing body of knowledge that explores how self-reliance can be advanced across India’s economic and social landscape. Advancing this vision requires rethinking regulatory, administrative and policy frameworks, and addressing implementation challenges ex-ante. Evidence from India and abroad on industrial policy, technological adoption including AI tools, supply chain resilience, and governance innovations provides valuable insights, as do learnings from ongoing schemes, missions and programs aimed at manufacturing, digital empowerment, livelihoods, and public service delivery. Submissions not falling within these themes, but otherwise related to public policy topics, are also welcome.
For more details on the conference theme, event details, etc., click HERE.
Call for Research Papers and Practitioner Case Studies
Authors are invited to submit their original research findings and case studies relating to the above-mentioned themes and other public policy topics under any one of the following two avenues:
A. Research Paper
The full paper should adhere to the following guidelines:
The topic of the paper should be directly related to public policy.
The word limit of the paper is 5000-8000 words, and the abstract is 250 words.
Please use British English.
Please send the paper using PDF format, Times New Roman font, 12 font size, 1.5 line spacing.
Please send author/co-author’s biography (2-3 lines) indicating affiliation, designation, and contact details.
Please check for plagiarism, grammar, punctuation, and spelling before submitting the paper.
During Signup/Login, please indicate, in case your paper is not selected for full paper presentation, whether you are willing to include it as a poster presentation.
B. Practitioner Case Studies
Policy practitioners from both the public and private sector and researchers are invited to submit case studies from their successful experiences in the field, challenges faced in policy implementation, and learnings that could drive policy recommendations.
The word limit of the case study is 5000 words.
Please use British English.
Please send the paper using PDF format, Times New Roman font, 12 font size, 1.5 line spacing.
Please send practitioner’s biography (2-3 lines) indicating affiliation, designation, and contact details.
C. Post-Acceptance Guidelines:
Registration fee is applicable for all the authors and co-authors attending the conference as per the guidelines.
PhD scholars selected for travel and accommodation support will be notified separately.
The organizing committee of this year’s conference comprises Prof. Gopal Naik, Senior Fellow, Chairperson and Jal Jeevan Mission Chair Professor at the Centre for Public Policy, IIM Bangalore; Prof. Arnab Mukherji, Chairperson, Master of Management Studies (Public Policy) – PGPPM and faculty of Public Policy at IIMB; Prof. Soham Sahoo, Chairperson of the Public Policy area of IIMB; Prof. Rajalaxmi Kamath, Chairperson, Internal Committee and faculty of the Public Policy area of IIMB, and Dr. Anjana Dube, Chief Policy Officer at CPP.
Conference Venue:
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore – 560076
Contact Information:
Email: cppconference@iimb.ac.in
Phone: +91 80 26993051/3323
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Call for Submissions for the Eighteenth IMR Doctoral Conference to be held on 22–23 January 2027
IIMB invites PhD paper submissions from May 4
04 May, 2026, Bangalore: The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB), through IIMB Management Review (IMR) and the Office of the Doctoral Programme, announces the eighteenth edition of the IMR Doctoral Conference (IMRDC 2027), scheduled to be held on 22 and 23 January 2027 at the IIMB campus. The conference invites full paper submissions from doctoral students in management from India and around the world.
Over the years, IMRDC has evolved into a premier doctoral colloquium in Management Sciences, known for fostering high-quality academic exchange and collaboration. A distinctive feature of the conference is its “one exclusive discussant per paper” format, which enables participants to receive detailed, constructive feedback from leading faculty, strengthening the rigour and contribution of their research.
The conference is open to doctoral scholars from India and abroad across all major disciplines in Management, including Decision Sciences, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance & Accounting, Information Systems, Marketing, Organisational Behaviour & Human Resources Management, Production & Operations Management, Public Policy, and Strategy.
Submissions will undergo a rigorous multi-stage review process conducted by a Faculty Review Committee. Papers shortlisted through this process will be invited for presentation at the conference and will be assigned expert discussants. Selected papers will also be considered for publication in IMR, subject to author approval and successful completion of the journal’s review process.
IMRDC 2027 will feature invited talks, workshops, and panel discussions by eminent academics. Doctoral students whose papers are selected for final presentation will be awarded full IMRDC scholarships covering domestic air travel, accommodation, and hospitality for the duration of the conference. An IMRDC Best Paper Award will be conferred based on the recommendations of the Conference Chairs, discussants, and the Faculty Review Committee.
Past editions of IMRDC have seen participants go on to publish in leading academic journals and secure faculty positions at premier institutions in India and globally.
Important Dates
Registration & Submissions open
4th May 2026
Deadline for submission of full paper
12th July 2026
Conference dates
22nd & 23rd January 2027
Eligibility
The conference is open to doctoral students who have commenced research on their theses.
Only one paper per student is allowed; while co-authorship with faculty is permitted, the paper must be presented by the doctoral student at the conference.
The paper should not have been published, or accepted for publication, in any academic journal.
Only full paper submissions will be considered. Papers should be submitted to https://imrdc2027.iimb.scholarit.net in the prescribed format.
Submission Format
IMRDC-Scholarit submission page: When you make a submission, please ensure that all the fields in the information page are filled correctly. This would include:
Title of the paper
Keywords
Topic/Subject area
Abstract (200 words)
Details of authors which include first name, last name, email, phone number, affiliation, and country.
Details of the authors’ names and affiliation should not appear in the main manuscript.
Full paper (without author identifiers):
The full paper submission should contain the title of the paper, the 200-word abstract, the keywords, and clearly outlined literature, methodology and results sections. The paper should be uploaded as a pdf file.
The paper, inclusive of tables, figures, references, and appendices, should be submitted as a single document and should not exceed 8,000 words.
References should be in APA style (The following link can be used for guidelines - http://www.bibme.org/citation-guide/apa/ )
The paper must be formatted in Times New Roman, 12-point font with double line spacing and 1" margin on all sides.
Authors must submit a nomination letter from the concerned thesis advisor/faculty member. The letter should comment on the contribution of the paper to the student’s research agenda, especially for students not at an advanced stage of their research. The nomination letter should contain the signature and affiliation details of the advisor, along with the official seal.
Submissions not following the above format will be desk rejected.
Submissions will be put through an originality/plagiarism check.
For details and regular updates about the conference, visit https://www.iimb.ac.in/imrdc2027/
Conference Co-Chairs
Professor Maya Ganesh, Production and Operations Management, IIMB
Professor Varun Jindal, Finance & Accounting, IIMB
About IIMB Management Review
IIMB Management Review (IMR) is the flagship, quarterly journal of IIM Bangalore. It is a peer-reviewed, Elsevier Journal available through ScienceDirect®. IMR is listed on the Australian Business Deans Council (ABDC) Journal Quality List and indexed on Scopus and the Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI). IMR is a Gold Open Access journal, supported by IIMB.
Addressed to practitioners, researchers, and educators, IMR provides managerial insights in all the core business functions, with a special emphasis on emerging economies. We invite you to view the journal at https://www.iimb.ac.in/imr/index.php.
CONTACT DETAILS:
For any queries, contact the Conference Secretariat at imrdc2027@iimb.ac.in
All email queries should bear the subject line: IMRDC 2027
IMRDC Secretariat / IIMB Management Review, Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore - 560 076, Phone: 91-80-26993099
Website: https://www.iimb.ac.in/imrdc2027/
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