International Conference on the Future of Business : Institute of Management Technology, Nagpur

Conference Tracks

Track 1: Business applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning
Track 2: Adding and delivering value through digital transformation and automation
Track 3: Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing and business transformation
Track 4: Cyber-security measures and policies for protecting business data, cash flows and customers
Track 5: Blockchain applications in business and finance
Track 6: Shifting demographics, the future of work, and changing consumer choices
Track 7: Socio-cultural shift and diversity and inclusivity at the workplace
Track 8: Technological advancements and flexible work arrangements
Track 9: Green innovations, sustainable mobility, and clean energy solutions for a circular economy
Track 10: De-globalization and new supply chain management
Track 11: Technology-enabled on-demand labor models and platforms
Track 12: Social media platforms and marketing

Key Advantage for Participants of ICFB: 2025

Enhance your research capabilities by attending pre-conference seminars/workshops offline without additional cost;
Present your research papers, articles, case studies, and cases to receive valuable feedback from peers and experts;
Learn and appreciate the new trends shaping the emerging business and environment from the peer presentations;
Build your organizing and leading capabilities by chairing presentation sessions/tracks;
Develop and grow your professional network with renowned academicians, researchers, executives, and policymakers in
the serene, green, and beautiful environment of the IMT Nagpur campus;
Benefit from the publication opportunity in the conference proceedings;
Compete for the best paper award for research excellence in each technical track of the conference;
Receive a certificate of participation;
Benefit from the rich library and other offline and online resources, such as Bloomberg Terminal of IMT Nagpur.

About Conference

The International Conference on the Future of Business is a premier event dedicated to exploring the transformative changes shaping the business world. Bringing together a global community of business leaders, entrepreneurs, researchers, policymakers, and students. This conference aims to examine current and future trends across key industries. Topics include the role of technology in revolutionizing business practices, the significance of sustainable and ethical practices, and the evolving impact of globalization and digital transformation.

At this conference, participants will engage in insightful discussions, collaborative workshops, and networking sessions designed to foster innovation and shared learning. Experts will present the latest research, case studies, and successful practices that address challenges such as adapting to technological change, integrating sustainable models, and meeting evolving customer expectations.

Whether you are an industry professional, academic, or aspiring entrepreneur, the International Conference on the Future of Business organized by IMT Nagpur, offers a unique platform to gain a competitive edge by understanding what lies ahead for global business. Join us to connect, learn, and shape the future of business together.

About IMT NAGPUR
Established in 2004, IMT Nagpur is now one of the finest AICTE-approved management institutes. Accredited by SAQS, all PGDM programs of IMT Nagpur are equivalent to MBA for Higher Studies. IMT Nagpur has successfully nurtured and educated budding talents in Marketing, Finance, Business Analytics, Human Resources, and Operations. We aim to provide students with a value-driven, technology-oriented academic environment and help them achieve their dreams! In our approach, we value integrity and sensitivity to sustainability. Our mission is to help students excel in their life. With our cutting-edge curriculum, experienced faculty, and a pool of 5000 plus alumni spread all over India and other countries, IMT Nagpur strives to be a key contributor in innovative management education in India."
IMT-Nagpur offers Two Year Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) program to equip students with management education across various functional domains like economics, business analytics & IT, operations, OB & HR, finance, and marketing. It aims to allow young graduates to develop managerial skills across these areas. The program also focuses on developing soft skills and technical knowledge among students, which are equally essential to compete and thrive in the competitive business environment. The curriculum has been designed to lay a strong foundation for developing the logical and analytical skills of the students. The program provides an intensive, stimulating, and challenging learning experience in the management discipline.

Location and Environment
IMT Nagpur firmly believes that the environment plays a crucial part in shaping the development of a student, academically and otherwise. Clean, peaceful, and tranquil surroundings help students concentrate better on their studies as no distractions are encountered in the urban vicinity. It offers students an environment that helps them resonate with their intellectual potential and channel it without distractions.
IMT Nagpur understands the value of where students acquire education, so we have ensured a composed learning experience. The location and environment of IMT Nagpur add to its sterling image of being among the top PGDM colleges in India. Our campus is located at a distance of 35 KM from Nagpur City, in a remote location surrounded by lush greenery. Amid the fresh & healthy ambiance of the college campus, the students will be far away from any kind of disturbance and concentrate on achieving academic excellence. IMT Nagpur is not just a college that trains its students to become future corporate leaders, but it also educates them in becoming responsible humans. We integrate the same principles in every fragment of our campus structure. To support our ideologies, we have established a full-fledged solar panel system across the campus to make it more energy efficient.

Pre-Conference Workshop Details
On 10th of January 2025, a pre-conference workshop will be organized to enhance research capabilities of academicians and researchers. The following experts
will be conducting the workshops/seminars.

Experts
Dr. Madhu Kalimipalli, Professor, Business Department, Wilfrid Laurier University - Waterloo, Canada
Dr. Surajit Bag, Full Professor, Department of Supply Chain, Purchasing and Project Management, Excelia Business School, France
Dr. Sudhir Rana, Associate Professor, College of Healthcare Management and Economics, Gulf Medical University, Ajman, UAE
Dr. Arpan Kumar Kar, Professor in Information Systems at Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India
Prof. Rajendra B. Kakde, Advisor-I & Head, Scholarships and Grants Bureau, All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi, India
Dr. Debarun Chakraborty, Associate Professor, Indian Institute of Management, Nagpur, India
Dr. K. Mathiyazhagan, Associate Professor, Chairperson - Research Center, Thiagarajar School of Management, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

Conference Objectives

Anticipate Future Business Trends and Innovations

Identify upcoming trends and technologies that will shape the global business environment.
Foster discussions on transformative technologies like AI, block chain, and automation that could redefine business operations and strategy.

Promote Sustainable and Ethical Business Practices

Highlight the importance of sustainability and ethical responsibility as core to future business success.
Explore practices and frameworks that align with global environmental and social governance (ESG) standards.

Encourage Global Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing

Facilitate networking among international researchers, industry experts, policymakers, and students to foster a global business community.
Provide a platform for exchanging research insights, case studies, and best practices.

Address Policy and Regulatory Challenges

Discuss the regulatory landscape and the impact of government policies on business innovation and sustainability.
Analyze how policies can support or inhibit the growth of emerging sectors and guide ethical practices.

Enhance Digital Literacy and Future-Ready Skills

Highlight the importance of digital literacy, data analytics, and tech-savvy skills for future business leaders.
Offer sessions on skill development that align with evolving industry demands, such as leadership in digital transformation.

Examine Global Business Challenges and Solutions

Address pressing global business challenges, such as supply chain disruptions, data privacy, cybersecurity, and economic uncertainties.
Encourage collaborative approaches to creating resilient and adaptable business models for the future.
These objectives would make the conference a comprehensive and insightful event, positioning it as a platform for fostering innovative, sustainable, and forward-thinking business strategies.

Program Schedule

Important Dates

Abstract Submission
Start Date	20^th Oct 2024
Last Date	30^th Nov 2024
Full Paper Submission
Start Date	01^st Nov 2024
Last Date	10^th Dec 2024
Registration
Start Date	20^th Oct 2024
Early Bird	15^th Nov 2024
Last Date	10^th Dec 2024
Conference Dates	11^th & 12^th Jan 2025

Themes

International Conference on the Future of Business explores the impact of emerging technological trends, geopolitical conflicts and risks, demographic shifts, sociocultural movements, and global climate challenges on the economy. With this objective, we, the conference organizers, invite abstracts,research papers, articles, case studies, and teaching cases broadly in the following areas:

Track 1: Business applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning
Track 2: Adding and delivering value through digital transformation and automation
Track 3: Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing and business transformation
Track 4: Cyber-security measures and policies for protecting business data, cash flows and customers
Track 5: Blockchain applications in business and finance
Track 6: Shifting demographics, the future of work, and changing consumer choices
Track 7: Socio-cultural shift and diversity and inclusivity at the workplace
Track 8: Technological advancements and flexible work arrangements
Track 9: Green innovations, sustainable mobility, and clean energy solutions for a circular economy
Track 10: De-globalization and new supply chain management
Track 11: Technology-enabled on-demand labor models and platforms
Track 12: Social media platforms and marketing

These listed themes are just indicative and are not exhaustive.

Keynote Speakers

This page will be updated... once inputs provided by the ICFB-25 team/Institution

Venue

Institute of Management Technology, Nagpur
35 Km Milestone Katol Road,
Nagpur - 441502, Maharashtra, India

Pre-Conference Workshop

Experts
Dr. Madhu Kalimipalli, Professor in the Business Department at Wilfrid Laurier University - Waterloo, Canada
Dr. Surajit Bag, Full Professor, Department of Supply Chain, Purchasing and Project Management, Excelia Business School, France
Dr. Sudhir Rana, Associate Professor, College of Healthcare Management and Economics, Gulf Medical University, Ajman, UAE
Dr. Arpan Kumar Kar, Professor in Information Systems at Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India
Prof. Rajendra B. Kakde, Advisor-I & Head, Scholarships and Grants Bureau, All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi, India
Dr. Debarun Chakraborty, Associate Professor, Indian Institute of Management, Nagpur (IIM Nagpur), India
Dr. K. Mathiyazhagan, Associate Professor, Chairperson - Research Center, Thiagarajar School of Management, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

Organisers

Location and Environment
IMT Nagpur firmly believes that the environment plays a crucial part in shaping the development of a student, academically and otherwise. Clean, peaceful, and tranquil surroundings help students concentrate better on their studies as no distractions are encountered in the urban vicinity. It offers students an environment that helps them resonate with their intellectual potential and channel it without distractions.
IMT Nagpur understands the value of where students acquire education, so we have ensured a composed learning experience. The location and environment of IMT Nagpur add to its sterling image of being among the top PGDM colleges in India. Our campus is located at a distance of 35 KM from Nagpur City, in a remote location surrounded by lush greenery. Amid the fresh & healthy ambiance of the college campus, the students will be far away from any kind of disturbance and concentrate on achieving academic excellence. IMT Nagpur is not just a college that trains its students to become future corporate leaders, but it also educates them in becoming responsible humans. We integrate the same principles in every fragment of our campus structure. To support our ideologies, we have established a fullfledged solar panel system across the campus to make it more energy efficient.

Conference Managing Committee

Dr. Veena Keshav Pailwar Professor, Institute of Management Technology, Nagpur, India M.Phil from Cambridge University, UK, and PhD from GIPE (Pune University), Dr.Veena Pailwar has around 30 years of research and teaching experience. Before joining IMT, Nagpur, she worked in various capacities with XLRI Jamshedpur, NIPFP New Delhi, NCAER, New Delhi, and NIFM Faridabad. She has published several research papers, cases, and books. Her research interests include the electric vehicle market, tourism industry, workplace diversity, cement industry, financial sector modelling, foreign capital flows, the impact of financial, fiscal, and external sector reforms, economics and business environment, and forecasting methods.

*Dr. Sarbjit Singh Oberoi* Associate Dean (Research Accreditation's) & Professor, Institute of Management Technology, Nagpur, India Sarbjit Singh is a faculty member in the area of quantitative techniques and operations management. He is presently holding the position of Chairperson of Research and Accreditation's. He obtained his PhD. and Masters in Inventory management of perishable products. He has a PGDBA from Symbiosis University. His research interests include Sustainability, Supply Chain Management, Circular Economy, Business Analytics and Lean Six Sigma. He has published 40 research papers in various International and National Journals.

*Dr. Mantha Raghu* Head-Librarian, Institute of Management Technology, Nagpur, India Dr. Mantha Raghu works as Head-Librarian at the Institute of Management Technology, Nagpur. He has done his PhD at Dravidian University in the area of Library & Information Science. Dr. Mantha Raghu has substantial experience handling academic libraries. Also published two Book Chapters in IGI Global Publications, USA. Listed in Scopus, published articles, and presented papers in various Seminars and Conferences.

Partners

AIMS (Association of Indian Management Schools)

The Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS) is a networking body of B-Schools in India for professional development of management education and safeguarding the interests of B-Schools in the country.

Aims & Objective

To provide a dynamic network of institutions engaged in Management Education, Training and Research in India.
To undertake, organize and facilitate training programmes for in-service personnel and their professional development.
To undertake and provide for the publication of newsletters, journals or other communications for dissemination of ideas and developments in the field of Management Education to member.

Vision

To function as the true representative body of Management Education in India, for safeguarding the interests of the sector and contributing to quality improvement on a continuing basis .
To make determined efforts to develop and project its identity as the national network of Management Schools in India

Mission
Its mission is to function as a professional association of management education concerned with:

Quality of management education in India
Faculty training and development
Management research
Curriculum development
Help maintain and improve standards of teaching, research and examination.
Help in the accreditation process of Management Education institutions
And take all such steps on its own or in collaboration with other agencies for the promotion of Management Education in India.

Journal Press India [Conference and Publication Partner]

Journal Press India (JPI) is a publishing house devoted to the publication of high-quality research journals in the areas of commerce, management, finance, accounting, Indian economy, international business and taxation. . All the journals are peer-reviewed and invite innovative research from experts, addressing topical issues in their respective areas. Visit us at www.journalpressindia.com

JPI also offer online solutions for 'Journal publications' and 'Conference management'.

JPI 'Online Journal Management System (OJMS)' facilitate with the automated workflow for the online manuscript submission, double blind peer-review process and publication. It would be very useful for the institution’s existing published journal/s or planning to launch new online journal/s or to revive old published journals. JPI's OJMS significantly reduces the administrative tasks of a journal’s editor/ editorial team through an automated workflow. The journals and their articles hosted on JPI OJMS portal will bring high visibility from respective web search engines to increase citations manifold and would also help in getting indexed with popular databases. The Journal would have dedicated webpages with various web links like, Home Page, Editorial Board, Current issue, Archives, Ethics Policy, Submission Guidelines, Peer-review process/guidelines etc.

JPI CMS tool is a comprehensive 'Conference Management System' that enables organizers of a conference to manage all their key conference activities from a single platform.

Apart from creating an exclusive ‘conference website’ which provides all information related to the conference, JPI CMS enables ‘online registration’ of participants, ‘online submission’ of abstracts and full papers as well as ‘publication services’ such as Conference Proceedings & Edited book (with ISBN), in both ‘Online and Print versions’. It also has an automated Peer-review system for the submitted papers.
Visit us at https://www.journalpressindia.com/conference.php

Review Board

Dr. Abhishek Narayan Singh, Institute of Management Technology Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

Dr. Akhter Mohiuddin, Great Lakes Institute of Management, Gurgaon

Dr. Asif Khan, Institute of Management Technology Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

Dr. Bibhuti Bhusan Tripathy, Institute of Management Technology Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

Dr. Hanish Rajpal, Goa Institute of Management

Dr. Jasbir Singh Matharu, Institute of Management Technology Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

Dr. Rajesh Gangakhekar, Institute of Public Enterprise, Hyderabad

Dr. Santosh Shrivastava, Institute of Management Technology Ghaziabad

Dr. Sarbjit Singh Oberoi, Institute of Management Technology Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

Prof. Sayan Banerjee, Institute of Management Technology Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

Dr. Shivraj Singh, CCS University, Meerut

Dr. Smita Singh Dabholkar, Institute of Management Technology Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

Dr. Soma Sharma, Symbiosis University, Nagpur

Dr. Vandana Mehta, Symbiosis University, Pune

Dr. Veena Pailwar, Institute of Management Technology Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

Dr. Gajavelli V. S., Institute of Management Technology Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

Dr. Vinod Kumar Mehta, Flame University, Pune

Call for Papers

Call for Research Papers, Case Studies, and Teaching Cases
Institute of Management Technology Nagpur, in association with AIMS, is pleased to announce its International Conference on the Future of Business (ICFB-2025) on January 11 & 12, 2025, in Hybrid mode and the Pre-conference Seminar/ Workshop on January 10, 2025. Rapid technological innovations, geopolitical upheavals, demographic shifts, socio-cultural movements, and climate change concerns are changing consumer tastes, preferences, and behavior and forcing business organizations to revisit their existing offerings, processes, alliances, and locations. To remain relevant and competitive in a rapidly changing business environment, business organizations must develop new innovative products, relocate production and sourcing destinations, and devise new business models and strategies to remain cost-effective and efficient.

Conference Themes
International Conference on the Future of Business explores the impact of emerging technological trends, geopolitical conflicts and risks, demographic shifts, sociocultural movements, and global climate challenges on the economy. With this objective, we, the conference organizers, invite abstracts,research papers, articles, case studies, and teaching cases broadly in the following areas:

Business applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning
Adding and delivering value through digital transformation and automation
Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing and business transformation
Cyber-security measures and policies for protecting business data, cash flows and customers
Blockchain applications in business and finance
Shifting demographics, the future of work, and changing consumer choices
Socio-cultural shift and diversity and inclusivity at the workplace
Technological advancements and flexible work arrangements
Green innovations, sustainable mobility, and clean energy solutions for a circular economy
De-globalization and new supply chain management
Technology-enabled on-demand labor models and platforms
Social media platforms and marketing

These listed themes are just indicative and are not exhaustive.

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Under no circumstances will the conference registration fee be refunded.
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All the participants need to register (even non-authors), to attend the conference and get their 'Participation Certificate'.

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Beneficiary Name: Institute of Management Technology Nagpur Saving Account No.: 005901041608 Bank Name: ICICI Bank Ltd. Branch: Civil Lines, Nagpur - 440001, Maharashtra, India IFSC Code: ICIC0000059

Registration and Fees* (Inclusive of GST)

Category	Paper presentation fees
Faculty and Researchers	INR 4,500
Executives	INR 5,500
Students & Ph.D Scholars	INR 1,500
International participants - other than SAARC countries	USD 250
International participants - SAARC countries	USD 150

*Discounted Fee: Any organization sponsoring more than one participant will receive the discount as follows:

Two participants: 10% discount;
Three participants: 20% discount
More than three participants: 30% discount
Early bird discount of 10%

Campus Accommodation

For outside participants, accommodation in the IMT campus is available at INR 1,000 for double occupancy per night and at INR 600 for single occupancy per night.

Submission Guidelines

General Guidelines

Authors are requested to submit their Abstract and full-length papers as per instruction given below:

Research papers describing original and unpublished results of conceptual, constructive, experimental, applied and theoretical work or research. Submission of a manuscript implies that it is not under consideration for publication elsewhere.
The author’s name or affiliations should not appear anywhere else in the body of the manuscript to facilitate the blind peer review process.

For Abstract Submission

The acceptable word range for the abstract is 150-200 words.
Keywords: Minimum 3 and Maximum 5

For Full Paper Submission

Suggestive Paper Structure
- Introduction
- Literature Review
- Methodology/ Approach
- Findings/Results
- Conclusion/Implications
- Recommendations
- Acknowledgements (when appropriate),
- References,
- Appendices
- Tables / Figures (at appropriate in the text).
Headings and subheadings must be short and numbered. The primary and sub-headings should be in title-case capitalization first letter of each word in the capital and in bold.
Figures/ diagrams/ graphs preferably in an editable form and numbered consecutively. The source should be indicated at the bottom. The figures, diagrams and pictures should also be given relevant titles.
Permission has been obtained for use of copyrighted material from other sources.
Tables preferably in an editable form and numbered consecutively. It’s ‘title’ should be placed above the table and ‘source’ should be indicated at the bottom. Tables should be numbered and referred to in the text as Table 1, Table 2, etc. Tables should not duplicate results in graphs. The minimum amount of descriptive text should be used on graphs and drawings (label curves, points, etc. with single letter symbols). The tables and figures should be clearly visible, readable and monochromatic in nature. Avoid inserting pictures of tables and figures in the manuscript.
References should be included at the end of the paper and arranged in alphabetical order. The references must follow the style guide of the American Psychological Association (APA) 6th edition (refer: https://aut.ac.nz.libguides.com/APA6th/referencelist)
All manuscripts will be subject to double-blind peer-review and are expected to meet the scientific criteria.
The text should be in English. American or British usage is accepted, but not a mixture of both.
All submissions should report original and previously unpublished research results no matter the type of research paper you are presenting.
All papers will be tested for plagiarism through a plagiarism software.

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Important Dates

Abstract Submission
Start Date	20^th Oct 2024
Last Date	30^th Nov 2024
Full Paper Submission
Start Date	01^st Nov 2024
Last Date	10^th Dec 2024
Registration
Start Date	20^th Oct 2024
Early Bird	15^th Nov 2024
Last Date	10^th Dec 2024
Conference Dates	11^th & 12^th Jan 2025