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Ramachandran International Institute of Management (RIIM), Pune

Organising 'RIIM International Conference (RIC) 2025' on 

Emerging Trends in Global Business Management: A Changing Landscape

Hybrid Mode (Online + Offline); 18th & 19th April 2025
Venue:  RIIM Campus, Pune, Maharashtra - 411021, India


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Conference Tracks
  • Track 1: Marketing
  • Track 2: Finance
  • Track 3: Human Resources
  • Track 4: General Management

 

Best Paper Awards
  • First Prize: INR 11,000
  • Second Prize: INR 5,100
  • Third Prize: INR 2,100

 

Conference Committee

Chief Patron

Prof. Suraj Sharma
Chairman
RIIM College and RIIM IAS Academy, Pune, Maharashtra, India

 

Conference Patrons

 

Dr. Ajit Sane                    

 

Conference Co-chairs

Dr. Manisha Saxena
Dean (Academics)
Ramachandran International Institute of Management, Pune, Maharashtra, India                                

 

 

Prof. Nidhi Molgi                         

 

Conference Convenors

Dr. Madhuri Shete
Associate Professor
Ramachandran International Institute of Management, Pune, Maharashtra, India                 

 

Dr. Yachna Gharde

Associate Professor
Ramachandran International Institute of Management, Pune, Maharashtra, India                      

 

Dr. Shravasti Jain

Associate Professor
Ramachandran International Institute of Management, Pune, Maharashtra, India                  

 

Dr. Supreet Oberoi
Assistant Professor
Ramachandran International Institute of Management, Pune, Maharashtra, India                  

 

 

About the Conference

"The RIIM International Conference 2025 on Emerging Trends in Global Business Management: A Changing Landscape" is dedicated to exploring the transformative shifts that are redefining the global business landscape. In a world marked by rapid technological advancements and unprecedented economic challenges, the business management field faces constant change. This conference aims to bring together scholars, academicians, industry experts, and practitioners to discuss and analyze these dynamics, while also sharing research-driven insights and innovative solutions for adapting to the new realities of global business. This year’s theme, "A Changing Landscape," emphasizes the critical role of agility and foresight in navigating today's business environment.
Attendees will benefit from keynote speeches by prominent figures in global business, panel discussions, workshops, and research presentations that highlight current trends and emerging areas of focus within business management. This event provides a platform to bridge academia and industry, empowering attendees to exchange knowledge, inspire future strategies, and build collaborations that align with the evolving demands of global business.
Join us in engaging with forward-thinking perspectives and discovering actionable insights at the forefront of global business management.

 

Conference Objectives
  • To disseminatRamachandran International Institute of Management (RIIM), Pune, is one of India’s leading and recognized management institutes. RIIM is Pune’s first Corporate-Style B-School, founded in 2014 under the visionary guidance of Prof. Suraj Sharma, a respected educationist and first-generation entrepreneur. RIIM was established with a mission to bridge the gap between industry and academia by making the PGDM programs more practical, industry-relevant, and skill-based. RIIM Pune is approved by AICTE New Delhi, under the Ministry of Education, Government of India.;
    RIIM has a strong corporate network that helps us understand the complex and dynamic expectations of the industry. This input informs the design and development of targeted training interventions for management students, equipping them to be market-ready and prepared for diverse challenges. Our industry partners engage in guest sessions, panel discussions, live projects, mentoring, mock interviews, industrial visits, and assessments, helping students gain deeper insights into job markets and entrepreneurship.;
    Most learning initiatives, including certifications like Business Analytics, Advanced Excel, Digital Marketing and numerous other industry specific certifications follow a 70:30 model—30% theoretical knowledge and 70% practical skills. Within the Soft Skills domain, our expert academicians cover a wide range of essential skills that empower students to work effectively in multicultural environments, team-based projects, or leadership roles.;
    RIIM’s campus is located in Bavdhan, off the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, with state-of-the-art infrastructure and scenic surroundings. The highway provides easy access to the Hinjewadi IT and Business Park, a Special Economic Zone, as well as to Mumbai, the financial capital of India, keeping us well-connected with our industry partners.e knowledge by exploring and analyzing emerging trends in global business management.
  • To foster Industry-Academia collaboration by encouraging knowledge-sharing and networking between academicians, scholars, industry leaders, and students.
  • Creating an avenue where scholars and practitioners could share their research findings and experience on the proposed theme.
  • To create an opportunity for the participants to publish their research papers in highly reputed scholarly indexed journals and journal proceedings.

Conference Objectives

About the Conference

"The RIIM International Conference 2025 on Emerging Trends in Global Business Management: A Changing Landscape" is dedicated to exploring the transformative shifts that are redefining the global business landscape. In a world marked by rapid technological advancements and unprecedented economic challenges, the business management field faces constant change. This conference aims to bring together scholars, academicians, industry experts, and practitioners to discuss and analyze these dynamics, while also sharing research-driven insights and innovative solutions for adapting to the new realities of global business. This year’s theme, "A Changing Landscape," emphasizes the critical role of agility and foresight in navigating today's business environment.
Attendees will benefit from keynote speeches by prominent figures in global business, panel discussions, workshops, and research presentations that highlight current trends and emerging areas of focus within business management. This event provides a platform to bridge academia and industry, empowering attendees to exchange knowledge, inspire future strategies, and build collaborations that align with the evolving demands of global business.
Join us in engaging with forward-thinking perspectives and discovering actionable insights at the forefront of global business management.

 

Conference Objectives

To disseminatRamachandran International Institute of Management (RIIM), Pune, is one of India’s leading and recognized management institutes. RIIM is Pune’s first Corporate-Style B-School, founded in 2014 under the visionary guidance of Prof. Suraj Sharma, a respected educationist and first-generation entrepreneur. RIIM was established with a mission to bridge the gap between industry and academia by making the PGDM programs more practical, industry-relevant, and skill-based. RIIM Pune is approved by AICTE New Delhi, under the Ministry of Education, Government of India.;
RIIM has a strong corporate network that helps us understand the complex and dynamic expectations of the industry. This input informs the design and development of targeted training interventions for management students, equipping them to be market-ready and prepared for diverse challenges. Our industry partners engage in guest sessions, panel discussions, live projects, mentoring, mock interviews, industrial visits, and assessments, helping students gain deeper insights into job markets and entrepreneurship.;
Most learning initiatives, including certifications like Business Analytics, Advanced Excel, Digital Marketing and numerous other industry specific certifications follow a 70:30 model—30% theoretical knowledge and 70% practical skills. Within the Soft Skills domain, our expert academicians cover a wide range of essential skills that empower students to work effectively in multicultural environments, team-based projects, or leadership roles.;
RIIM’s campus is located in Bavdhan, off the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, with state-of-the-art infrastructure and scenic surroundings. The highway provides easy access to the Hinjewadi IT and Business Park, a Special Economic Zone, as well as to Mumbai, the financial capital of India, keeping us well-connected with our industry partners.e knowledge by exploring and analyzing emerging trends in global business management.

To foster Industry-Academia collaboration by encouraging knowledge-sharing and networking between academicians, scholars, industry leaders, and students.

Creating an avenue where scholars and practitioners could share their research findings and experience on the proposed theme.

To create an opportunity for the participants to publish their research papers in highly reputed scholarly indexed journals and journal proceedings.

Program Schedule

 

Important Dates

Abstract Submission
Start Date 01st Dec 2024
Last Date 31st Dec 2024
Full Paper Submission
Start Date 06th Jan 2025
Last Date 10th Feb 2025
Registration
Start Date 15th Dec 2024
Last Date 31st Mar 2025
Conference Dates 18th & 19th Apr 2025

Conference Theme

RIIM International Conference 2025 on Emerging Trends in Global Business Management: A Changing Landscape

 

Conference Tracks
  • Track 1: Marketing

- Shaping the Consumer Experience in a Digital World
- Trends in digital marketing & influencer impact.
- The growing importance of personalized, data-driven marketing strategies.
- Strategies to foster brand loyalty in the global market.
- Sustainability in Marketing and Green Branding.
- Cross-Cultural and Global Marketing Strategies.

  • Track 2: Finance

- Innovations and Trends in the Financial Landscape
- Fintech and Digital Transformation in business.
- Global Financial Markets and Risk Management.
- Role of Data Analytics and AI in Finance.
- Role of Sustainable finance & ESG in shaping responsible business practices.

  • Track 3: Human Resources

- Human Resources Track: Evolving Workforce Dynamics
- Digital HR and Workforce Analytics.
- Remote and hybrid work: its impact on productivity.
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
- Employee Well-being and Mental Health.

  • Track 4: General Management

- Leadership and Strategy in a Changing Landscape
- Corporate Social Responsibility & Ethics in Management.
- Circular Economy: Redefining Economic Value.
- Digital transformation and economic growth.
- Supply Chain Management.
- Sustainability and Innovation.
- Innovation in Pharma Operations.
- Revolutionising Agriculture via Agri-Tech.
- Transformation in the academic ecosystem.

 

 

 

Keynote Speakers

Venue

Ramachandran International Institute of Management
Behind Crystal Honda Showroom,
Bhunde Vasti, Bavdhan,
Pune, Maharashtra 411021, India


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Ramachandran International Institute of Management (RIIM), Pune, is one of India’s leading and recognized management institutes. RIIM is Pune’s first Corporate-Style B-School, founded in 2014 under the visionary guidance of Prof. Suraj Sharma, a respected educationist and first-generation entrepreneur. RIIM was established with a mission to bridge the gap between industry and academia by making the PGDM programs more practical, industry-relevant, and skill-based. RIIM Pune is approved by AICTE New Delhi, under the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
RIIM has a strong corporate network that helps us understand the complex and dynamic expectations of the industry. This input informs the design and development of targeted training interventions for management students, equipping them to be market-ready and prepared for diverse challenges. Our industry partners engage in guest sessions, panel discussions, live projects, mentoring, mock interviews, industrial visits, and assessments, helping students gain deeper insights into job markets and entrepreneurship.
Most learning initiatives, including certifications like Business Analytics, Advanced Excel, Digital Marketing and numerous other industry specific certifications follow a 70:30 model—30% theoretical knowledge and 70% practical skills. Within the Soft Skills domain, our expert academicians cover a wide range of essential skills that empower students to work effectively in multicultural environments, team-based projects, or leadership roles.
RIIM’s campus is located in Bavdhan, off the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, with state-of-the-art infrastructure and scenic surroundings. The highway provides easy access to the Hinjewadi IT and Business Park, a Special Economic Zone, as well as to Mumbai, the financial capital of India, keeping us well-connected with our industry partners.

Conference Committee

Chief Patron

Chief Patron
Chairman
RIIM College, Pune, Maharashtra, India 
And Chairman RIIM IAS Academy, Pune, Maharashtra, India                               
                                

 

Conference Patrons

 

Dr. Ajit Sane                    

 

Conference Co-chairs

Dr. Manisha Saxena
Dean (Academics)
Ramachandran International Institute of Management, Pune, Maharashtra, India                                

 

 

Prof. Nidhi Molgi                         

 

Conference Convenors

Dr. Madhuri Shete
Associate Professor
Ramachandran International Institute of Management, Pune, Maharashtra, India
                                

 

Dr. Yachna Gharde
Associate Professor
Ramachandran International Institute of Management, Pune, Maharashtra, India                      

 

Dr. Shravasti Jain
Associate Professor
Ramachandran International Institute of Management, Pune, Maharashtra, India                  

 

Dr. Supreet Oberoi
Assistant Professor
Ramachandran International Institute of Management, Pune, Maharashtra, India                  

 

 

Partners

Education Partner

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Conference and Publication Partner

Journal Press India 

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 

 

 

Advisory Board

Dr. Shailesh Kasande

CEO and Group Director, Suryadatta Group of Institutes
Dr. Shailesh Kasande is the CEO and Group Director Suryadatta Group of Institutes and has over two decades of experience in leading institutions of higher education. He has setup institutes of learning within India and Abroad in collaboration with local as well as overseas academic bodies. He was instrumental in conceptualizing and executing the PhD course work as per the revised framework of the UGC.He is a recognised PhD guide with the Savitribai Phule Pune University, DY Patil University and a co-guide at the Shailesh J Mehta School of Management, IIT Powai.

   

Dr. Chetan Choudhary

Senior Director, Amity Global Business School, Pune
He is working in Academics from last 17 years. He has completed his  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, in Marketing Management in the year 2012. He is an author of many research papers.

   

Dr. Ashutosh Gadekar

Director, ISMS Sankalp Business School
Working as a Director in  ISMS Sankalp Business School from June 2024.

 

   

Dr. Shilpi Bagga

Sr. Coordinator & Associate Professor, School of Business & Management, Jaipur National University
Associate professor and Sr. Coordinator  in school of Business and Management. Currently teaching MBA, BBA, BCom students as per specialization. Responsible for managing NAAC accreditations, UGC inspections, and coordinating with IQAC.

 

   

 

Call for Papers

RIIM invites research papers from participants across the globe. Participants will benefit from keynote speeches by prominent figures in global business, panel discussions and research presentations that highlight current trends and emerging areas of focus within business management. This event provides a platform to bridge academia and industry, empowering attendees to exchange knowledge, inspire future strategies, and build collaborations that align with the evolving demands of global business.
Join us in engaging with forward-thinking perspectives and discovering actionable insights at the forefront of global business management.

 

Publication Opportunities

After review process, selected Papers/Case study, which meet the requisite quality standards will be published in selected Scopus/ABDC/UGC-Care listed/Peer-reviewed journals with the applicable processing fee as per the journal, if any.

All the selected papers will undergo the peer-review process of the respective journals and publication is subject to clearing this process. The final acceptance of the Papers/Case study as per the Journal norms shall be communicated to the authors, only after the papers have been presented in the conference and a confirmation to this effect is submitted by the organizers of conference.

All selected Abstracts will be published in ‘Conference Proceedings’ and the papers selected by the conference editorial team, will be published in an ‘Edited e-ISBN Book’ by ‘Journal Press India’ with a separate e-ISBN & DOI no.

Note: The registration fees does not include the publication fees for any journal, if applicable for the selected journal. The correspondence related to the publication fee of the respective journal will be taken separately with the author(s) after the conference.

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  1. For each submitted paper only single Registration is required, even in case of multiple authors. 
  2. For each submitted paper, only single author/co-author is allowed for their Paper Presentation at the conference.
  3. Mode of presentation (online/offline) once chosen, cannot be changed later.
  4. Maximum 4 authors are allowed per paper.
  5. Registration fee structure given below, is for each author/participant.
  6. All authors will receive certificates.
  7. Registration fee includes GST, Conference kit, refreshments and lunch on the days of conference (if opted for physical/offline presentation). 
  8. Registration excludes travel and stay facilities, which need to be arranged by the participants themselves if opted for offline mode. 
  9. The registration fee is non-refundable in any case/circumstance.

 

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Beneficiary Name: Ramachandran International Institute of Management
Saving Account No.: 916010051588484

Bank & Branch Name: Axis Bank, Bavdhan
IFSC Code: UTIB0001918
Swift Code: AXISINBBA42

 

Registration Fees

Category India/ SAARC# Countries Participants including GST  Foreign Participants
  Registration Fee in INR (₹) Registration Fee in dollar ($)
Corporate Individuals  INR 1,000 USD 50
Academicians/Faculty INR 800 USD 40
Research Scholars INR 500 USD 30
Students INR 300 USD 20

#SAARC Countried (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka)

 

 

Guidelines

 

Abstract Submission Guidelines
  • The acceptable word range for the abstract is 150-200 words.
  • Keywords: Minimum 3 and Maximum 5
Paper Submission Guidelines
  • To be submitted in a document with A4 size pages with double-spaced, Times New Roman-12 font size in MS Word compatible format text.
  • The length of research papers (including references) should be 3000 to 4000 words.
  • Suggestive paper structure:
    • Introduction
    • Literature Review
    • Research Methodology
    • Data Analysis
    • Findings/Results
    • Conclusion/Implications
    • Recommendations (wherever required)
    • Acknowledgements (wherever appropriate)
    • References
    • Appendices (if any)
  • Headings and subheadings must be short and numbered. The primary and sub-headings should be in title-case capitalization.
  • Figures/ diagrams/ graphs to be given relevant titles, to be preferably in an editable form and numbered consecutively. The source reference should be indicated at the bottom.
  • Tables preferably in an editable form and numbered consecutively. Its ‘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
  • 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) seventh edition.
  • All manuscripts will be subject to double-blind peer-review.
  • The text should be in English. British usage is accepted.
  • All submissions should report original and previously unpublished research irrespective of the type of research paper you are presenting.

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Important Dates

Abstract Submission
Start Date 01st Dec 2024
Last Date 31st Dec 2024
Full Paper Submission
Start Date 06th Jan 2025
Last Date 10th Feb 2025
Registration
Start Date 15th Dec 2024
Last Date 31st Mar 2025
Conference Dates 18th & 19th Apr 2025

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