Annual International Management Conference 2026

About the
department

The Department of Management Studies at Jai Hind College, Mumbai, serves as the academic anchor for the institution’s business education ecosystem. It offers a suite of specialized undergraduate programs designed to develop analytically strong, industry-ready graduates. The flagship Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS)  program under AICTE emphasizes marketing, finance, business analytics, and entrepreneurship through a rigorous project-based learning framework. The department also offers the BBA industry-integrated program under AICTE, developed in collaboration with Tata Consultancy Services, which focuses on business transformation, data analytics, and managerial decision-making for technology-driven business environments. Additional specialized programs include the Bachelor in Digital Strategy (BDS) and the Bachelor in International Accounting (BIA), addressing emerging global and digital business domains. Across all programs, the department adopts an integrated development approach that combines classroom rigor with experiential learning, industry exposure, and applied research. Through internships, live projects, capstone work, and continuous industry interaction, students build strong analytical capability, professional maturity, and strategic perspective.

About the Conference

Industry 5.0: Governance, Technology, and Sustainability at Jai Hind College is not merely a thematic academic gathering—it is a strategically curated, impact-oriented international platform that integrates research excellence, industry engagement, and global publication opportunities within the transformative paradigm of Industry 5.0.

Key Focus Areas

 A Forward-Looking Theme with a Broad Interdisciplinary Canvas

 A Rare Convergence of Academia, Industry and Policy

 Distinguished Global Faculty and a Multi-Format Programme

 Prestigious and Accessible Publication Pathway

 Mumbai: A Gateway to India’s Academic and Economic Capital

Publishing Partners

Accepted papers will be published/considered for publication with the following partners, subject to acceptance and selection as per journal guidelines.

  • Taylor & Francis Group
  • IUP Publications
  • Routledge
  • Emerald Publishing
  • ABDC – Australian Business Deans Council
  • Scopus Indexed Journals

Please note that the conference follows a strict zero-tolerance policy toward plagiarism.

Conference Themes/Sub-Themes

The conference welcomes submissions across multiple tracks aligned with Industry 5.0. Topics are not limited to the sub-themes below—any topic relating to the main theme is welcome.

AI & Digital Transformation

  • Role of AI and data analytics
  • Digital business models
  • Ethical AI
  • Productivity & customer experience

Finance and FinTech

  • Digital payments
  • Blockchain
  • Sustainable finance
  • ESG investing
  • Financial inclusion

Entrepreneurship & Innovation

  • Start-up ecosystems
  • Social/green entrepreneurship
  • Women & youth enterprises
  • Public policies

Sustainability & Responsible Management

  • Corporate sustainability
  • ESG reporting
  • Circular economy
  • Sustainable supply chains

Education & Skill Development

  • New teaching methods
  • Sustainable careers
  • Industry-academia collaboration
  • Lifelong learning

Leadership & Human Values

  • Human-machine collaboration
  • Leadership styles
  • Resilient workplaces
  • Ethics & empathy

Distinguished Speakers & Panelists

Distinguished Guests

Name Designation
Prof. Ravindra Kulkarni Chief Guest | Vice Chancellor, University of Mumbai
Prin. (Dr.) Ajay Bhamare Guest of Honor | Pro-Vice-Chancellor, University of Mumbai

Panel Discussion: Contemporary Management Research

Name

Institution

Dr. Mehul Raithatha

IIM Ahmedabad

Dr. Mousami Prasad

IIT Kanpur

Dr. Preeti Virdi

IIM Visakhapatnam

Dr. Disha Bhanot (Moderator)

S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai

Panel Discussion: The Editorial Panel

Name

Institution

Dr. Ashish Kumar Jha

Trinity Business School, Ireland

Dr. Sunil Tiwari

University of Bristol, England

Dr. Baidyanath Biswas

Trinity Business School, Ireland

Paper Development Workshop on Systematic Literature Review

Name

Institution

Dr. Shubham Singhania

FORE School of Management, New Delhi

Dr. Varda Sardana

Jaipuria Institute, Noida

Art of Case Writing

Name

Role

Dr. Mita Dixit

Resource Person | Director & Family Business Advisor (FFI-USA)

Mrs. Savita Chhabra

Guest of Honor | Founder Chairperson, HRIPL

Important Dates

Event

Date

Last Date of Registration

10th March 2026

Extended Abstract / Full Paper Submission

10th March 2026

Acceptance Notification

20th March 2026

Conference Date

24th April 2026

Registration Fees

Type of Delegate

Indian Authors (INR)

Foreign Authors (USD)

Academia

₹8,000

$200

Ph.D Scholars

₹5,000

$150

Students (UG/PG)

₹5,000

$150

Industry Professionals

₹10,000

$250

Note: The registration fee covers the publication cost for accepted papers. No separate publication charges will be levied. Registration is mandatory for all Authors/Co-Authors and is inclusive of breakfast, lunch, high tea, gala dinner, conference kit & book proceedings.