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.

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.

❖ 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

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.

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

Panel Discussion: Contemporary Management Research

Panel Discussion: The Editorial Panel

Paper Development Workshop on Systematic Literature Review

Art of Case Writing

Important Dates

Registration Fees

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.

Paper Submission Guidelines

Required Information

• Paper Title
• Author & Co-Author Names
• Affiliation & Institution
• Contact Number & Email IDs

Submission Instructions

• Extended abstracts should summarize the research in 500–800 words.
• Full papers should not exceed 6,500 words, including all tables, references, and appendices, and must follow the standard APA format.
• Authors are expected to present original research that has not been published elsewhere. All data, methods, and findings should be accurately reported, without fabrication, falsification, or inappropriate data manipulation. Authors must properly acknowledge the contributions of others, including citing relevant work.
• Plagiarism, in any form, is unacceptable and will result in the rejection of the submitted paper.
• Authors should disclose any potential conflicts of interest that might influence the results or interpretation of their work.
• Submitting the same manuscript to multiple conferences or journals simultaneously is considered unethical and is strictly prohibited.
• Submit all documents in doc/docx Word format through the email at conference2026@jaihindcollege.edu.in

• Submission Format Summary

Paper Must Include

• Background
• Objective and Scope
• Theory
• Method or Design
• Key Arguments or Findings
• Contribution & Implications

Submission & Review Process

Submission Steps

• Authors register for the conference
• Submit an extended abstract or Full Paper via email conference2026@jaihindcollege.edu.in
• Rigorous peer review by members of the scientific committee or a panel of experts
• Receive acceptance confirmation

Ethics and Malpractices Statement

The International Management Conference is committed to maintaining the utmost standards of integrity, transparency, and ethical conduct throughout the conference process. All authors, reviewers, and participants are required to adhere to the ethical standards governing research and publication.

Authors intending to present papers at the conference must ensure that their work is original and has not been published or submitted elsewhere for consideration. Plagiarism in any form, whether it be self-plagiarism, fabrication of data, or dishonesty regarding it, is strictly prohibited. Plagiarism detection software is employed to evaluate all submissions, and papers exhibiting significant levels of plagiarism will be rejected.

Authors are required to appropriately acknowledge the contributions of others through accurate citations and references. Only individuals who have significantly contributed to the research should be recognized as authors, and all co-authors must reach a consensus on the final manuscript prior to its submission.

Review Process guidelines

Peer Review Process

All submissions to the  International Management Conference—Industry 5.0: Governance, Technology & Sustainability will undergo a rigorous double blind peer review process to ensure the quality, originality, and relevance of the research presented. The conference follows internationally accepted academic publishing standards in line with the guidelines recommended for conference proceedings.

Submission of Papers

Authors submit full manuscripts through the official email ID before the specified deadline. All submissions must follow the prescribed formatting and submission guidelines 

Initial Editorial Screening

Each submission is initially screened by the Conference Editorial Committee to ensure alignment with the conference themes and tracks, adherence to submission guidelines, and overall academic quality.

Plagiarism Screening

All manuscripts are checked using plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and compliance with ethical publishing standards. Papers with significant similarity or evidence of academic misconduct may be rejected at this stage.

Double-Blind Peer Review

Manuscripts that pass the preliminary screening are subjected to a double-blind peer review process, in which the identities of both authors and reviewers remain anonymous. Each paper is evaluated by at least two independent reviewers with expertise in the relevant research area.

Evaluation Criteria

Reviewers assess submissions based on originality, relevance to the conference theme, methodological rigor, theoretical or practical contribution, clarity of analysis, and quality of academic writing.

Final Acceptance

The final decision regarding acceptance of papers rests with the Conference Editorial Committee based on reviewer recommendations and the quality of revisions submitted by the authors.

Presentation and Publication

These proceedings are from the International Conference on Industry 5.0: Governance, Technology, and Sustainability , organized by the Department of Management Studies, Jai Hind College (Empowered Autonomous), Mumbai, India. Editorial decision-making and oversight of the peer review process were conducted by Dr. Rakhi Sharma, Associate Professor, Jai Hind College, Mumbai, India, and Dr. Arunima Haldar, Associate Professor, SP Jain Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai, India.Peer review was conducted by a committee of academics who jointly assessed each abstract/article. A pool of peer reviewers from which experts were chosen. Peer review was conducted by a committee of academics who jointly assessed each article through a rigorous double-blind peer review process. Reviewers invited from the wider academic community.

Taylor & Francis played no part in the selection of editors or peer reviewers for these proceedings.

Conference Schedule (24th April 2026)

Patrons

Advisory Board

Organizing Committee

Organising Committee:
1. Mr. Prateek Kumar, Assistant Professor, Business Administration, Jai Hind College
2. Mrs. Sajiri Dhumak, Assistant Professor, Management Studies, Jai Hind College
3. Ms. Sravya Peethala, Assistant Professor, Management Studies, Jai Hind College

Local Organising Committee:
1. Mrs. Yasmin Singaporewala, Assistant Professor, Business Administration, Jai Hind College
2. Mr. Saiprasad Shetty, Assistant Professor, Mass Media, Jai Hind College, Mumbai
3. Mrs. Evelyn Correia, Assistant Professor, Financial Markets, Jai Hind College, Mumbai
4. Mrs. Dhriti Jain, Assistant Professor, Financial Markets, Jai Hind College, Mumbai
5. Mr. Mohit Patel, Assistant Professor, Mass Media, Jai Hind College, Mumbai
6. Ms. Afreen Mazgaonkar Assistant Professor, Banking & Insurance, Jai Hind College, Mumbai

Contact Information

For complete details, brochure downloads, and the latest updates, please visit : https://internationalmanagementconference.com