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.

