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D. Y. Patil International University, Akurdi-Pune

International Conference on Green Horizons:

Redefining Business and Sustainability Paradigms in the Technological Era

Dates: 27th & 28th March 2026  |  Mode: Hybrid  |  Venue: DYPIU Campus, Akurdi-Pune, India

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Tracks

  • Track 1: Green Operations, Circular Economy, and Supply Chain Justice
  • Track 2: Green Economy, Inclusive Finance, and Sustainable Development
  • Track 3: Human Capital, Leadership, and Social Responsibility in Sustainability
  • Track 4: Economic, Social and Political Dimensions of Sustainability
  • Track 5: Technology, Innovation, and Digital Transformation for Sustainable Society
  • Track 6: Indigenous Knowledge Systems, Grassroots Innovation, and Community Resilience
  • Track 7: Communication, Media, and Marketing for Sustainable Lifestyles and Social Change

Conference Highlights

  • Keynote speeches from renowned experts in sustainable business practices, ESG investing, and policy innovation. 
  • Brainstorming sessions and panel discussions on current challenges and opportunities in the sustainability landscape, including themes such as decarbonisation, energy transition, climate finance, sustainable supply chains, business ventures and policy making 
  • Opportunities to network with sustainability professionals, investors, policymakers, and entrepreneurs from diverse industries. 
  • Peer group feedback on research ideas and proposals 
  • Engaging discussions on the role of government policies in promoting sustainable business practices and investments.

 

Awards

There will be three best paper awards in each track:

  • INR 7,000 (1 st Prize),
  • INR 5,000 (2 nd Prize),
  • INR 3,000 (3 rd Prize)

Cash prize will be awarded.

 

About the Conference

 

The 21st century has been marked by rapid technological advancement that continues to transform economies, societies, and the environment. While innovation has enabled remarkable progress, it has also amplified challenges such as environmental degradation, social inequality, and ethical dilemmas in governance. As the global climate crisis deepens and sustainability becomes central to development discourse, stakeholders are increasingly expected to operate with accountability toward ecological and social systems. Various fields in the social sciences must address these challenges with an interdisciplinary approach.

This shifting landscape demands a fundamental rethinking of traditional business and social science paradigms—one that integrates green innovation, digital transformation, and inclusive growth. The convergence of these forces calls for a collaborative, interdisciplinary approaches to reshape how organizations and societies create value, serve communities, and contribute to a more sustainable and equitable future.

 

Objectives of the Conference

 

  1. To redefine business and social science frameworks by integrating sustainability, innovation, and social equity to address real-world challenges and enhance societal well-being.

  2. To foster global, cross-sector collaboration across various social science disciplines for sharing inclusive solutions, advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and creating positive social impact.

  3. To facilitate interdisciplinary dialogue among academia, industry leaders, policymakers, and civil society to co-create solutions for a just and sustainable future.

 

Conference Objectives

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  • To redefine business and social science frameworks by integrating sustainability, innovation, and social equity to address real-world challenges and enhance societal well-being.
  • To foster global, cross-sector collaboration across various social science disciplines for sharing inclusive solutions, advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and creating positive social impact.
  • To facilitate interdisciplinary dialogue among academia, industry leaders, policymakers, and civil society to co-create solutions for a just and sustainable future

 

Program Schedule

 

Important Dates

Abstract Submissions
Start Date 15th Sept 2025
Last Date 20th Dec 2025
Extended Date 31st Jan 2026
Full Paper Submissions
Start Date 21st Dec 2025
Last Date 02nd Mar 2026
Extended Date 22nd Mar 2026
Registrations
Start Date 01st Nov 2025
Last Date 24th Mar 2026
Conference Dates 27th & 28th Mar 2026

Themes

 

The conference focuses on the emerging areas of Business Management, Technology for Business, Solutions to Promote Social and Economic change, and Sustainability. The tracks of the proposed conference are as follows (but not limited to):

  • Track 1: Green Operations, Circular Economy, and Supply Chain Justice
  • Track 2: Green Economy, Inclusive Finance, and Sustainable Development
  • Track 3: Human Capital, Leadership, and Social Responsibility in Sustainability
  • Track 4: Economic, Social and Political Dimensions of Sustainability
  • Track 5: Technology, Innovation, and Digital Transformation for Sustainable Society
  • Track 6: Indigenous Knowledge Systems, Grassroots Innovation, and Community Resilience
  • Track 7: Communication, Media, and Marketing for Sustainable Lifestyles and Social Change

 

Keynote Speakers

 

 

To be Updated soon...

Venue

D. Y. Patil International University

Sector 29, Nigdi Pradhikaran, Akurdi, Pune, Maharashtra - 411044, India


Past Conferences

 

National Conference on Transforming Business by Leveraging Talent, Innovation & Disruptive Technologies
Organized by D. Y. Patil International University, Akurdi-Pune
Dates: 26th - 27th April 2024     |    Venue: DYPIU Campus, Akurdi-Pune, India
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Organisers

 

About D Y Patil International University

 

D Y Patil International University (DYPIU) is a leading university where innovation, excellence, and holistic education shapes the leaders of tomorrow. Nestled in the vibrant city of Pune, India, DYPIU stands as a beacon of educational advancement, committed to fostering an environment where students thrive intellectually, socially, and professionally.

With a strong emphasis on academic rigor, research-driven learning, and global engagement, DYPIU offers a diverse range of programs spanning across disciplines, catering to the evolving needs of the 21st-century workforce in Engineering, Management, Design, Bio-Engineering, and Journalism.

DYPIU believes in nurturing not just competent professionals but well- rounded individuals equipped with critical thinking skills, creativity, and a sense of social responsibility. The faculty comprises of accomplished scholars, industry experts, and mentors dedicated to guiding students on their journey of discovery and personal growth.

Whether it's through state-of-the-art infrastructure, innovative pedagogical approaches or collaborations with leading international institutions, DYPIU is committed to provide an unparalleled educational experience that empowers students to excel in a rapidly changing world.

 

About School of Commerce and Management
The School of Commerce and Management (SoCM) at D Y Patil International University (DYPIU), Akurdi, Pune is a vibrant hub for nurturing future-ready business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals. Aligned with the principles of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, SCM blends academic rigor with experiential learning, fostering an ecosystem where innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation shape the learning journey. At SCM, education goes beyond classrooms. Students engage in case studies, live projects, internships, industry immersions, research collaborations, and global exposure programs, ensuring that they acquire not only conceptual clarity but also practical insights to thrive in today’s dynamic. At DYPIU, the School of Commerce and Management is more than just an academic unit—it is a launchpad for careers, research, and innovation in business and commerce, empowering learners to navigate and lead in an era of  changed usiness landscape.

 

About Centre for Climate Resilience, Water Innovation & Green Solutions
The Centre for Climate Resilience, Water Innovation & Green Solutions at D Y Patil International University has been established in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN-SDGs) and India’s National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC). The Centre aims to contribute to national and global sustainability priorities through integrated academic, research, and outreach initiatives. As an interdisciplinary platform, the Centre promotes sustainability-focused education, research, innovation, and industry collaboration. It undertakes structured activities to enhance student engagement, strengthen community development, and advance knowledge creation in climate resilience and environmental sustainability. The Centre addresses critical challenges such as climate change, resource depletion, environmental degradation, and unsustainable production and consumption patterns, with the broader goal of ensuring ecological balance and long-term societal well-being.

 

Steering Committee

Our Inspiration
Hon’ble Dr. D Y Patil, 
Padmshree Awardee

 

CHIEF PATRONs

  • Hon’ble Dr Sanjay D Patil, Chancellor, D Y Patil International University, Akurdi, Pune
  • Hon’ble Shri Satej D Patil, Chairman and Vice President, Dr D. Y.  Patil Pratishthan, Akurdi, Pune
  • Hon’ble Shri Tejas S Patil, Trustee of Dr D. Y.  Patil Pratishthan, Akurdi, Pune

 

Patron

  • Hon’ble Prof. (Dr.) Manish Bhalla, Vice Chancellor, D Y Patil International University (DYPIU), Akurdi, Pune

 

Co-Patrons

  • Prof. Beeran Moidin B M, Registrar, DYPIU,  Akurdi, Pune
  • Prof. Anupama Patil, Dean of Faculty, Engineering, DYPIU, Akurdi, Pune
  • Prof. Ramendra Pandey, Deputy Dean, Research and Development, DYPIU, Akurdi, Pune

 

Organizing Chair 

  • Prof. Madhavi Deshpande, Dean of the faculty (Non- Engineering), Director, SCM, DYPIU,  Akurdi, Pune

 

Convenor

  • Dr. Priyanka Dhoot, Sr. Assistant Professor, SCM, DYPIU, Akurdi, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  • Centre in-charge, Centre for Climate Resilience, Water Innovation & Green Solutions, DYPIU, Akurdi, Pune, Maharashtra 

 

Co-Convenor

  • Dr. Pooja Dasgupta, Assistant Professor, SCM, DYPIU, Akurdi, Pune, Maharashtra, India

 

Publication Chair(s)

  • Dr. Gaurav Dhiman, Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University, Patiala, Punjab
  • Dr. Atulya Nagar, Liverpool Hope University, United Kingdom

 

Technical Committee Chair(s)

  • Dr. Mandeep Kaur, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, India
  • Dr. Amandeep Kaur, National Institutes of Technology (NIT), Kurukshetra, India

Partner Details

 

Journal Press India (JPI)

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

Technical Program Committee

  • Dr. Daniel Penkar, Group Dean, ASM Group of Institutes, Pune 
  • Ms. Anuradha Jain, Board Member, PMI Pune-Deccan India Chapter
  • Dr. Sunil Dambhare, IQAC Director, DYPIU,Akurdi, Pune
  • Prof. Deepak Bajaj, Academic and Campus Director, Deakin University Gift City Campus, India
  • Mr. Sanjay Bhaskaran, Regional Director, GEDU Global Education Chief Executive Officer, Australian Performing Arts Conservatory , Australia
  • Dr. Ooi Kok  Loang, Faculty of Business and Economics, City University, Malaysia
  • Dr. Rizwan Wadood, Faculty, Higher Colleges of Technology. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  • Mr. Sridhar Sunkara, CEO & Chief AI Transformation Strategist, enaiblr, United States
  • Ms. Lynne Stephens, Founder and Managing Director, Australasian Leadership Academy, Australia
  • Dr. Abdul Quddus, Academic Program Chair, Human Resource Management, Higher Colleges of Technology, Abu Dhabi, UAE


Conference Organizing Committee

  • Prof Arun Sacher, Professor - SCM, DYPIU, Akurdi, Pune
  • Dr. Abhishek Singh, Professor - SCM, DYPIU, Akurdi, Pune
  • Dr. Kranti Shingate, Associate Professor, Program Head, SCM, DYPIU, Akurdi, Pune, Maharashtra, India         
  • Dr. Shailesh Ghodke, Associate Professor, HoD, Chemical Engineering, Centre in-charge, Centre for Climate Resilience, Water Innovation & Green Solutions, DYPIU, Akurdi, Pune, Maharashtra, India      
  • Ms. Smruti Shelke, Associate Director Marketing & Branding, D.Y. Patil International University, Akurdi, Pune, Maharashtra, India    
  • Ms. Mary Josephine Judy Irudayasamy, Deputy Registrar, DYPIU, Akurdi, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  • Dr. Atul Pise, Associate Professor, SCM, DYPIU, Akurdi, Pune, Maharashtra, India   
  • Dr. Ajit Dalvi, Sr.Assistant Professor, SCM, DYPIU, Akurdi, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  • Dr. Sheetal Bura, Assistant Professor, SCM, DYPIU, Akurdi, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  • Dr. Anuradha Patil, Assistant Professor, SCM, DYPIU, Akurdi, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  • Ms. Manpreet Kaur, Assistant Professor, SCM, DYPIU, Akurdi, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  • Mr. Sumanth Kashyap, Assistant Professor, SCM, DYPIU, Akurdi, Pune, Maharashtra, India

 

Review Board

  • Dr. Sunil Dhanawade, Professor, Dr. D.Y. Patil Centre for Management and Research, Pune
  • Prof. Vijaya K. Shandilya, Professor  & Head –Computer Science and Engineering, Sipna College of Engineering and Technolog, Amaravati 
  • Dr. Anuradha Phadnis, Associate Professor and IQAC Head, Indira Global School of Business at IGI, Pune
  • Dr. Prashant Barge, Professor, International Institute of Management Studies, Pune 
  • Dr. Milind Marathe, Professor, Sinhgad Institute of Management and Computer Application, Pune
  • Dr. Bhushan Pardeshi, Associate Professor, S.B. Patil Institute of Management, Pune, India
  • Dr. Suresh Kadam, Associate Professor, Pune Institute of Business Management, Pune
  • Dr. Veejaya Waidande,  Sr. Assistant Professor MIT-WPU, Pune
  • Dr. Palash Bailragi, Assistant Professor, Central University, Odisha 
  • Dr. Vaibhavi Chavan, Senior Lecturer, Ravensbourne University, London 
  • Dr. Venkata Mrudula Bhimavarapu, Assistant Professor, Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM), Bengaluru 
  • Dr. Ashutosh Zunjur, Assistant Professor, Symbiosis Skills & Professional University, Pune 
  • Dr. Palash Bailragi, Assistant Professor, Central University, Odisha

Call for Papers

We are inviting Industry Professionals, Academicians, Research Scholars and PG Students for participation and publication opportunities. 

 

Who Can Participate

  • Academicians, researchers, and students
  • Corporate leaders, sustainability officers, and technologists
  • Policymakers, government officials, and NGOs
  • Social entrepreneurs and grassroots innovators
  • International development organizations

Awards

There will be three best paper awards in each track:

  • INR 7,000 (1 st Prize),
  • INR 5,000 (2 nd Prize),
  • INR 3,000 (3 rd Prize)

Cash prize will be awarded.

Publication Opportunities

  • Only papers presented at the conference will be considered for publication.
  • All selected Abstracts will be published in ‘Conference Proceedings’, both will be published by ‘Journal Press India’ with a separate e-ISBN & DOI no.
  • Selected papers will be published in 'Edited book' with ISBN number and DOI no., published by Journal Press India.
  • Selected quality papers complying with the submission guidelines only, may get an opportunity to publish in a Scopus-indexed Conference Proceedings or Special Journal Issues, subject to acceptance by the respective publishers. Publication and processing charges, if any, will be as per the journal’s norms and will have to be borne by the authors. The acceptance for publication of research papers is subject to rigorous quality checks, plagiarism screening, and peer review by the editorial board of the respective journals.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Registration Form

Bank Account details

Beneficiary Name: D. Y. P. I. U. Workshops and Conferences
Account No.: 2174100100011824
Bank Name: Punjab National Bank
Branch: Akurdi, Pune 
IFSC Code: PUNB0217410

Registration Charges (including GST)

Type of Delegates         India (INR)  Foreign (USD)
Research Scholars  INR 1,000 USD 50
Academicians/Faculty INR 2,000 USD 100
Industry Practitioners INR 3,000 USD 150

ACU Members

(10% discount)

INR 2,000 

INR 1,800

USD 100

USD 90 
UG/PG Students Nil Nil


 

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  • All authors to get registered, immediately post acceptance of their Abstract. Only paper of the registered authors will be allowed to present paper at the conference and will be considered for publication.
  • Under no circumstances will the conference registration fee be refunded.
  • Author additions/deletions are not permitted after the paper has been submitted.
  • Registration will be confirmed only after the payment of registration fee.
  •  All the participants need to register (even non-authors), to attend the conference and get their 'Participation Certificate'.

Bank Account details

Beneficiary Name: D. Y. P. I. U. Workshops and Conferences
Account No.: 2174100100011824
Bank Name: Punjab National Bank
Branch: Akurdi, Pune 
IFSC Code: PUNB0217410

Registration Charges (including GST)

Type of Delegates India (INR)  Foreign (USD)
Research Scholars INR 1,000 USD 50
Academicians/Faculty INR 2,000 USD 100
Industry Practitioners INR 3,000 USD 150

ACU Members 

(10% discount)

INR 2,000

INR 1,800 

USD 100

USD 90 
UG/PG Students Nil Nil

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 100-150 words.
  • Keywords: Minimum 3 and Maximum 5

For FULL PAPER Submission

  • 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
    • Tables / Figures (at appropriate in the text).
  • 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 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
  • All papers will be tested for plagiarism through a plagiarism software.
  • Headings and subheadings must be short and numbered. The primary and sub—headings should be in title—case capitalization.

 

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Important Dates

Abstract Submissions
Start Date 15th Sept 2025
Last Date 20th Dec 2025
Extended Date 31st Jan 2026
Full Paper Submissions
Start Date 21st Dec 2025
Last Date 02nd Mar 2026
Extended Date 22nd Mar 2026
Registrations
Start Date 01st Nov 2025
Last Date 24th Mar 2026
Conference Dates 27th & 28th Mar 2026

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