SAMVAD 2027 - 4th International Conference on Sustainability 5.0 and Intelligent Management for a Resilient and Inclusive Future : Indukaka Ipcowala Institute of Management (IIIM), Charotar University of Science and Technology (CHARUSAT)

Tracks

Track 1: Governance, Finance & ESG
Track 2: The Human-Centric Workplace: HRM, OB & Decent Work
Track 3: Intelligent Management: Human–AI, Analytics & Digital Transformation
Track 4: Resilient Operations, Supply Chain & Circular Economy
Track 5: Sustainable Marketing & Consumer Behaviour
Track 6: Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Social Impact

Patrons
	Shri Surendra Patel President CHARUSAT, Gujarat, India
	Dr. Atul Patel Provost CHARUSAT, Gujarat, India
	Dr. Binit Patel Registrar CHARUSAT, Gujarat, India

Conveners
	Dr. Reshma Sable Principal IIIM, CHARUSAT, Gujarat, India
	Dr. Rajesh Sadhwani Dean - FMS CHARUSAT, Gujarat, India

Conference Highlights

Pre-Conference Workshop and Keynote Sessions
Paper Presentations and Publication Opportunities
Best Paper and Young Researcher Awards
Academia-Industry Networking

About the SAMVAD 2027

SAMVAD 2027 is the fourth edition of the flagship international conference of IIIM, CHARUSAT. In a world shaped by rapid technological advancement, shifting societal expectations, and urgent environmental concerns, organizations must adapt to remain competitive and responsible. Positioned at the convergence of Society 5.0, Industry 5.0, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the conference advances two defining ideas — Sustainability 5.0, which embeds the SDGs into the core of organizational strategy, and Intelligent Management, where human–AI collaboration and data analytics augment rather than displace human judgement. It brings together academics, research scholars, industry practitioners, and policymakers to examine how management thinking and practice must evolve towards value-driven, technology-augmented, and human-centric enterprise.

About the University

Charotar University of Science and Technology (CHARUSAT) was granted university status in 2009 by the Government of Gujarat and has built, over more than two decades, a legacy of value-based, research-driven higher education. The University operates through 10 Institutes and 7 Faculties, offering 70+ programmes from Undergraduate to Doctoral and Post-Doctoral levels across Technology & Engineering, Pharmacy, Computer Applications, Management Studies, Applied Sciences, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Paramedical Sciences, and Humanities. CHARUSAT is accredited NAAC A+, is recognised as a Centre of Excellence by the Government of Gujarat, holds a GSIRF 5-Star rating, and is a proud member of the United Nations Academic Impact.

About the Institute

The Indukaka Ipcowala Institute of Management (IIIM) is a constituent of CHARUSAT, established with the support of IPCO Industries. IIIM commenced its management education in the academic year 2006-07 through its MBA Programme, approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The Institute holds NAAC A+ accreditation and is a member of AACSB, reflecting its commitment to quality and continuous improvement in management education. IIIM offers a comprehensive portfolio of programmes: the MBA; the BBA in General Management; the BBA in Business Analytics; the BBA in Entrepreneurship & New Venture Management; a Doctoral (PhD) Programme in Management; and Online BBA and Online MBA programmes. This spread of on-campus, specialized, doctoral, and online offerings allows learners at every stage to acquire focused, contemporary, and industry-relevant capabilities.

Objectives

To explore innovative strategies, technologies, and business models that embed sustainability and intelligence at the core of future-ready organizations.
To create a platform for academia, industry, policymakers, and NGOs to share knowledge, evidence, and best practices.
To examine how human–AI collaboration, analytics, and digital transformation can enable smarter and more responsible decision-making.
To advance research that is rigorous, policy-relevant, and attentive to the opportunities of emerging economies.

Conference Highlights

Conference Programme

- Day 1 - 19 February 2027 - Pre-Conference Workshop

‘Mixed Method Approach Using fsQCA’, a hands-on workshop led by Dr. Shubhabrata Basu, Professor of Strategic Management, IIM Indore.

- Day 2 - 20 February 2027 - Main Conference

Plenary keynote sessions, technical paper presentations across all tracks, the Best Paper Award and Young Researcher Award ceremony, and networking.

Conference Highlights

- Pre-Conference Workshop and Keynote Sessions

- Paper Presentations and Publication Opportunities

- Best Paper and Young Researcher Awards

- Academia-Industry Networking

Objectives

About the SAMVAD 2027

Conference Objectives

To explore innovative strategies, technologies, and business models that embed sustainability and intelligence at the core of future-ready organizations.
To create a platform for academia, industry, policymakers, and NGOs to share knowledge, evidence, and best practices.
To examine how human–AI collaboration, analytics, and digital transformation can enable smarter and more responsible decision-making.
To advance research that is rigorous, policy-relevant, and attentive to the opportunities of emerging economies.

Program Schedule

Day 1
19 February 2027

Pre-Conference Workshop

‘Mixed Method Approach Using fsQCA’, a hands-on workshop led by Dr. Shubhabrata Basu, Professor of Strategic Management, IIM Indore.

Day 2
20 February 2027

Main Conference

Plenary keynote sessions, technical paper presentations across all tracks, the Best Paper Award and Young Researcher Award ceremony, and networking.

Tracks & Sub-tracks

Tracks

Track 1: Governance, Finance & ESG

– Corporate governance, board effectiveness and shareholder activism

– Sustainable and green finance, ESG investing and climate risk disclosure

– Financial markets, banking and fintech innovation

– ESG reporting, assurance and regulation (BRSR, integrated reporting)

– Ethics, CSR, public policy and corporate sustainability

Track 2: The Human-Centric Workplace: HRM, OB & Decent Work

– Future of work, hybrid models and workforce transformation

– Employee wellbeing, mental health and psychological safety

– Diversity, equity, inclusion and decent work

– Talent management, skilling and human capital development

– Leadership, organizational culture and behavioural change

Track 3: Intelligent Management: Human–AI, Analytics & Digital Transformation

– AI and human–machine collaboration in decision-making

– Business analytics, big data and predictive modelling

– Digital transformation strategy and Industry 5.0 adoption

– Responsible and ethical AI, algorithmic accountability

– Interdisciplinary and emerging themes in management

Track 4: Resilient Operations, Supply Chain & Circular Economy

– Supply chain resilience, risk and disruption management

– Circular economy, reverse logistics and waste valorization

– Sustainable and green operations management

– Industry 5.0, smart manufacturing and automation

– Logistics, procurement and operational efficiency

Track 5: Sustainable Marketing & Consumer Behaviour

– Green marketing, sustainable branding and greenwashing

– Digital marketing, social media and consumer analytics

– Consumer behaviour, ethical consumption and purchase intention

– Marketing for social impact and bottom-of-pyramid markets

– Customer experience, engagement and relationship management

Track 6: Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Social Impact

– Startups, entrepreneurial ecosystems and incubation

– Social entrepreneurship and inclusive business models

– Strategy, competitiveness and business model innovation

– Women, rural and grassroots entrepreneurship

– Sustainable and impact-driven venturing

Keynote Speakers

	Prof. (Dr.) Shubhabrata Basu Professor of Strategic Management Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Indore Dr. Shubhabrata Basu is Professor of Strategic Management at the Indian Institute of Management Indore, where he has taught since 2009. He holds a Fellow (PhD) in Management from IIM Ahmedabad and a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering from IIEST Shibpur. Before academia, he worked as a structural engineer and as an Assistant Labour Commissioner with the Government of West Bengal. His research examines how institutions respond to environmental discontinuities, with a focus on state-owned enterprises, business groups, and emerging-market firms in India. He draws on transaction cost and institutional economics, capabilities perspectives, and configurational methods, particularly fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA). His work has appeared in International Business Review, Journal of World Business, British Journal of Management, Journal of Business Research, and Industrial Marketing Management. His latest paper, on capability chains in internationalization, was published in International Business Review in 2026. Professor Basu is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and of the Indian Academy of Management (INDAM), where he serves on the executive committee. He received the Dewang Mehta National Education Award for Best Professor in Strategic Management in 2019. He has led academic programmes and the industry interface office at IIM Indore, has trained over 15,000 executives, and supervises doctoral research.

	Dr. Pramod Paliwal Professor, School of Management Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU), Gandhinagar Fellow, The Chartered Institute of Marketing, U. K. Dr. Pramod Paliwal is a Management Teacher, author, and expert in energy sector management, energy security, and natural gas distribution. With 35 years of professional and academic experience behind him, he serves as a Professor at the School of Management, Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU) in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Holding a PhD in Management from Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Dr. Paliwal has authored influential books with renowned international publications on business marketing, natural gas transmission, and petrochemical business management. Well travelled across the world, he is a Fellow of The Chartered Institute of Marketing (U.K.) and contributes globally as an honorary senior analyst with Wikistrat and serves on the jury for the annual global CHARGE Energy Branding Awards.

Dr. Keoy Kay Hooi
Executive Dean
UCSI University, Malaysia

Professor Dr. Keoy Kay Hooi serves as the Executive Dean at UCSI University, overseeing the strategic direction and academic operations of the UCSI Graduate Business School, the Faculty of Business and Management, and the Institute of Actuarial Science and Data Analytics.
A seasoned academic leader and corporate executive, Dr. Keoy previously served as Dean of UCSI Graduate Business School, Director of the Institute of Computer Science and Digital Innovation, and CEO of BSIS Sdn Bhd (a subsidiary of Zairi Institute Ltd, UK). His background bridges advanced statistical analytics, e-commerce modeling, and human capital development, with past research at Bradford University School of Management focusing on ethnic employment patterns using large-scale census data.
Dr. Keoy holds multiple professional certifications, including Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB), Certified Project Manager, Manager of Process & Lean Excellence, and Certified European Excellence Assessor for the EFQM Model from the Harrington Institute, USA.

Venue

IIIM Building Auditorium, CHARUSAT Campus,
Off Nadiad–Petlad Road, Changa, Anand, Gujarat – 388421

Past Conferences

SAMVAD 2026 - 3rd National Conference on Shaping Management Frontiers for Inclusive and Resilient Futures

Organized by Indukaka Ipcowala Institute of Management - Charotar University of Science and Technology, Gujarat

Dates: 20th - 21st February 2026 | Venue: CHARUSAT Campus, Changa, Gujarat, India

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Organisers

About the University

Charotar University of Science and Technology (CHARUSAT) was granted university status in 2009 by the Government of Gujarat and has built, over more than two decades, a legacy of value-based, research-driven higher education. The University operates through 10 Institutes and 7 Faculties, offering 70+ programmes from Undergraduate to Doctoral and Post-Doctoral levels across Technology & Engineering, Pharmacy, Computer Applications, Management Studies, Applied Sciences, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Paramedical Sciences, and Humanities. CHARUSAT is accredited NAAC A+, is recognised as a Centre of Excellence by the Government of Gujarat, holds a GSIRF 5-Star rating, and is a proud member of the United Nations Academic Impact.

About the Institute

The Indukaka Ipcowala Institute of Management (IIIM) is a constituent of CHARUSAT, established with the support of IPCO Industries. IIIM commenced its management education in the academic year 2006-07 through its MBA Programme, approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The Institute holds NAAC A+ accreditation and is a member of AACSB, reflecting its commitment to quality and continuous improvement in management education. IIIM offers a comprehensive portfolio of programmes: the MBA; the BBA in General Management; the BBA in Business Analytics; the BBA in Entrepreneurship & New Venture Management; a Doctoral (PhD) Programme in Management; and Online BBA and Online MBA programmes. This spread of on-campus, specialized, doctoral, and online offerings allows learners at every stage to acquire focused, contemporary, and industry-relevant capabilities.

Steering Committee

Patrons
	Shri Surendra Patel President CHARUSAT, Gujarat, India
	Dr. Atul Patel Provost CHARUSAT, Gujarat, India
	Dr. Binit Patel Registrar CHARUSAT, Gujarat, India

Conveners
	Dr. Reshma Sable Principal IIIM, CHARUSAT, Gujarat, India
	Dr. Rajesh Sadhwani Dean - FMS CHARUSAT, Gujarat, India

Organizing Committee
	Dr. Archana Sarkar Assistant Professor IIIM, CHARUSAT, Gujarat, India

	Dr. Gaurav Rajput Assistant Professor IIIM, CHARUSAT, Gujarat, India
	Dr. Khushboo Bhatt Assistant Professor IIIM, CHARUSAT, Gujarat, India
	Dr. Subhashree S. Assistant Professor IIIM, CHARUSAT, Gujarat, India

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Call for Papers

Original Research: Authors are invited to submit original and unpublished research. Papers that are identical or substantially similar to work already published or under review elsewhere will not be considered.

Nature of Contribution: Submissions may be conceptual, empirical, or practice-based and should be relevant to one of the conference tracks and sub-themes.

Abstract Submission: Authors should submit an abstract between 150 to 200 words outlining the research work. The abstract submission deadline is 30 November 2026.

Conference Tracks:

Papers may be submitted under any of the following tracks:

Governance, Finance & ESG
The Human-Centric Workplace: HRM, OB & Decent Work
Intelligent Management: Human–AI, Analytics & Digital Transformation
Resilient Operations, Supply Chain & Circular Economy
Sustainable Marketing & Consumer Behaviour
Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Social Impact

Full Paper Length: The recommended length of the full research paper is 4,000–6,000 words.

Formatting: The full paper should be prepared in Times New Roman, 12-point font, double-spaced.
Author Information: The first page should include the broad theme, paper title, author name(s), affiliation, complete postal address, phone number, and email address, followed by the abstract and full paper. Author details should not appear inside the manuscript.
Tables and Figures: All tables, illustrations, charts, and figures should be serially numbered, properly acknowledged, and accompanied by the relevant source below each table.
Headings: First-level subheadings should be 14-point Times New Roman bold, while second-level subheadings should be 12-point Times New Roman bold. Headings and subheadings should not be numbered.
References: References should be complete, arranged alphabetically by authors’ surnames, and formatted according to APA style.

Multiple Authors: Each author attending the conference must register separately to receive a conference certificate. Authors presenting more than one paper must register separately for each paper.

Registration: Authors must complete registration by the specified deadline to ensure inclusion of their paper in the conference proceedings.

Important Dates:

Last date of Abstract Submission: 30 November 2026
Abstract Acceptance: 15 December 2026
Last date of Full Paper Submission: 30 December 2026
Acceptance Notification: 15 January 2027
Registration Closes: 31 January 2027

Publication Opportunity: All accepted abstracts will be compiled in the Conference Abstract Book with an ISBN. Selected full papers may be published as book chapters by Journal Press India (JPI) with an ISBN and DOI, subject to peer review and editorial approval.

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Research Scholar	INR 2,000
Students	INR 1,000
Foreign Participants	USD 49
Pre-Conference Workshop Only	INR 999

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Abstract Submission Guidelines

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

Authors are invited to submit original research abstracts related to any of the conference tracks of SAMVAD 2027. Contributions may be conceptual, empirical, or practice-based and should clearly align with the conference theme and identified sub-themes. The abstract should briefly present the research topic/problem, objectives, methodology or approach, key findings or expected outcomes, and the significance or implications of the study. Abstract acceptance notifications will be communicated by 15 December 2026, followed by full paper submission by 30 December 2026. All accepted abstracts will be included in the Conference Abstract Book with an ISBN.

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Papers must be original and unpublished. A paper identical or substantially similar to work already published or under review elsewhere will not be considered.
The recommended length is up to 3,000 words, in Times New Roman, font size 12, double-spaced.
The first page should carry the track, title, author name(s), affiliation, complete postal address, phone number and email address. The abstract, keywords and full paper follow. Author details should not appear anywhere else in the manuscript.
Tables, illustrations, charts and figures should be numbered consecutively and appropriately acknowledged. Sources should be provided below each relevant table, figure, chart or illustration, wherever applicable.
First-level subheadings: left-aligned, upper and lower case, 14-point Times New Roman bold. Second-level subheadings: 12-point Times New Roman bold.
References must be complete and follow APA style. Include a DOI wherever available.

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Important Dates

Abstract Submission
Start Date	26^th Oct 2026
Last Date	30^th Nov 2026
Full Paper Submission
Start Date	21^st Nov 2026
Last Date	31^st Dec 2026
Registration
Start Date	21^st Nov 2026
Last Date	31^st Jan 2027
Conference Dates	19^th & 20^th Feb 2027