Feb, 2026
THE CONFERENCE AIMS & OBJECTIVES
The ICEM-2026 theme focuses on leveraging human-centric values, technology, and sustainability as key drivers for transformative business innovation. It aims to unite academics and industry leaders to explore responsible strategies that ensure long-term value creation and alignment with societal and environmental goals. The objective of ICEM-2026 is
- Promote Scholarly Exchange: Provide a platform for sharing research and insights on emerging markets.
- Foster Industry–Academia Collaboration: Bridge the gap between theory and practice for real-world impact.
- Explore Sustainable Growth: Highlight innovative and inclusive strategies for long-term development.
- Encourage Global Networking: Build cross-border connections among scholars and professionals.
About ICEM 2026
NSB Academy is a premier B-School located in Bangalore, the Silicon Valley of India. NSB is approved by AICTE and accredited by NAAC with an ‘A’ grade, under the Ministry of Education (Government of India) and the State Government of Karnataka. NSB Academy, known for its academic excellence, draws its students from across India and abroad. NSB receives over 4000 applications for its MBA program that admits only 300 students.
NSB has the distinction of the highest internationalization of its student body and creates overseas learning/immersion opportunities for more than 75% of its students. NSB has distinguished faculty members, most of them holding doctoral degrees and publishing in Scopus/ABDC-listed journals. NSB Academy has also pioneered Adventure Learning Programs, Action-led Learning, Student-led Learning, Student Consulting Projects, and so on.
NSB Academy has signed strategic alliances with more than 17 international universities/B-schools such as Eklore Ed Business School (France), University of Deusto (Spain), Infrastructure University of Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Ajman University (UAE), Bahçeşehir University (Turkey), BINUS University (Indonesia), Yogyakarta State University (Indonesia), and Mercer University (USA). Many of our partnering B-schools are accredited by AACSB, EQUIS-EFMD, and AMBA.
Conference Highlights
Human-Centric Innovation for Future Markets
Technology as a Catalyst for Responsible Growth
Sustainability-Driven Business Transformation
Advancing Global Collaboration in Management Research
Bridging Industry and Academia for Real-World Impact
Shaping Policy and Strategy for Emerging Economies
Conference Topics
“Integrating Human Centric Values, Technology and
Sustainability
for Transformative Business Innovation
TRACK I: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
- AI & Data Analytics for Talent Acquisition and Workforce Planning
- Managing Global and Remote Workforces in Emerging Markets
- ESG, Green HRM, and Sustainable Workplace Culture
- Digital Upskilling and Reskilling for Industry 4.0
- Policy and Governance of Workplace Diversity & Inclusion
TRACK II: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
- FinTech Innovations and Financial Inclusion in Emerging Economies
- ESG Investing and Sustainable Portfolio Management
- Policy and Regulation of Digital Assets & Cryptocurrencies
- AI and Data Analytics in Risk Management
- Corporate Governance and Transparency in Global Capital Markets
TRACK III: MARKETING MANAGEMENT
- Digital Marketing Strategies for Emerging Market Consumers
- Measuring Marketing ROI using AI and Market Intelligence
- Green Consumerism and Sustainable Branding
- Cross-Cultural Consumer Behavior and Global Market Entry
- Ethical Marketing, Data Privacy, and Governance
TRACK IV: LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
- Last-Mile Delivery Innovations and E-commerce and Q-Commerce
- Sustainable Supply Chain Management Practices – The role of Green Logistics in achieving Environmental Goals
- Digital Twin, AI and Predictive Supply Chain Analytics and their impact on business
- Blockchain Technology in supply chain transparency: Evaluating the impact of Traceability and Trust
- Impact of Sustainable Sourcing on business growth
TRACK V: ENTREPRENEURSHIP
- Sustainable Start-up Ecosystems in Emerging Economies
- Digital Entrepreneurship and Platform-Based Business Models
- Social Entrepreneurship and Impact Measurement (ESG Focus)
- Policy and Institutional Support for SME Growth
- Venture Capital and FinTech Funding for Early-Stage Ventures
TRACK VI: BUSINESS ANALYTICS
- Predictive Analytics for Sustainability and ESG Reporting
- AI/ML for Business Operations and Process Optimization
- Big Data and Market Intelligence in Emerging Economies
- Risk Analytics and Resilience Planning (Financial & Operational)
- Ethical Data Governance, Policy, and Explainable AI (XAI)
Registration Fee
| Category | National (₹) Regular |
National (₹) Early Bird |
Foreign ($) Regular |
Foreign ($) Early Bird |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industry / Organizations | 3,500 | 3,000 | 75 | 65 |
| Academicians | 2,700 | 2,500 | 65 | 50 |
| Research Scholars | 1,500 | 1,000 | 30 | 20 |
| Students | 800 | 500 | 20 | 10 |
Industry / Organizations
Academicians
Research Scholars
Students
Inauguration
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Dr. S.R. Sridharamurthy
Dr. Srinidhi K Parthasarathi
Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar, Padmavibhushan
Dr. GP Rao
Mr. Somnath Bhagavatula
Mr. Eun Kyung Li
Dr. Sonia Billore
Dr. Bernardo Nicoletti
Coordinator: Anchor-Dr. Priyanka Pegu | Technical Team: Dr. Sreedhar Deshmukh | Dr. Selvi - Welcome and About Conference
Vote of Thanks
11:45 AM - 11:50 AM
Dr. Shyam Shukla
Professor NSB Academy, Bangalore
Tea Break
11:50 AM - 12:00 PM
Plenary 1
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
Chairman - Dr. Joseph Sapienza
Key Speaker - Dr. Hae Tee Park
Key Speaker - Dr. Veena Tewari
Key Speaker - Mr. Anand Dharmadhikari
Key Speaker - Dr. Amal Sulaiman Al Alawi
Coordinator: Anchor-Dr. Priyanka Pegu | Technical Team: Dr. Sreedhar Deshmukh | Dr. Selvi - Welcome and About Conference
Lunch Break
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Technical Session 1
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Chairperson - Dr. Achyut Wagle
Key Speaker - Dr. Preety Wadhwa
Coordinator: Anchor-Dr. Priyanka Pegu | Technical Team: Dr. Sreedhar Deshmukh | Dr. Selvi - Welcome and About Conference
Technical Session 1A - For Students
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Chairperson - Dr. Mrinal Kant Pandey
Chairperson - Dr Sheetal Sharma
Key Speaker - Prof. Ismaila Olotu Abdullahi
Coordinator: Anchor-Dr. Priyanka Pegu
Cultural Events
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Coordinator: Anchor-Dr. Priyanka Pegu
Plenary 2
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Chairperson - Dr. Achyut Wagle
Key Speaker - Dr. Ravindra Rena
Key Speaker - Ms. Amrita Tiwary
Coordinator: Anchor-Dr. Priyanka Pegu
Tea Break
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Coordinator: Anchor-Dr. Priyanka Pegu
Technical Session 3
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
Key Speaker - Dr. Subhash Chander
Coordinator: Dr. Shyam Shukla
Lunch Break
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Technical Session 4
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Dr. GP Rao
Coordinator: Dr. Shyam Shukla
Valedictory
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Mr. Manoj Sharma
Dr. Linda Euh
Coordinator: Dr. Shyam Shukla
Conference Committees
Program Committee
Dr. S.R. Sridharamurthy
Chief Patron
Dr. S.R. Sridharamurthy
President – NSB ACADEMY, Bangalore
Dr. Srinidhi K Parthasarathi
Director NSB Academy Bangalore
Dr. Raghunath Anant Mashelkar
Padmavibhushan
FTWAS FNA FASc FRS FREng FRSC, Scientist, former Director General of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Dr. LINDA EUH
ECONOMIST OXFORD UNIVERSITY
LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL
DR. GP Rao Independent
Manoj Kumar Sharma
Group Head – IR, Adani Group
Somnath Bhagavatula
Atkins
Dr. Bernardo Nicoletti
Dr. JOSEPH SAPIENZA
Dr. Shyam Shukla
Professor
NSB ACADEMY BANGALORE
CONVENOR ICEM-2026
Dr. Kyung Ki Eun
Dr. Mrinal Kant Pandey
Anand Dharmadhikari
Associate Director – Mortgages
Subhash Chander
Dr. Hee Tae Park
Centre of Entrepreneurship Development, Dong A University
Dr. Veena Tewari (SFHEA) (FCIM)
Dr. Soniya Billore
Dr. Preety Wadhwa Professor
Prof Achyut Wagle, PhD
Prof Ravinder Rena
Ms. Amrita Tiwary
Prof. Ismaila Olotu Abdullahi
Dr Sheetal Sharma
Professor JNU & Head
Centre for European Studies
# 305, New Building, School of International Studies
Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
Dr. Amal Sulaiman Al Alawi
Dr. S.R. Sridharamurthy
President – NSB ACADEMY, Bangalore
Dr. Srinidhi K.Parthasarathi
Director – NSB Academy, Bangalore
Dr. Shyam Shukla
Professor – NSB Academy, Bangalore
Dr. M Thamizhselvi, Associate Professor, NSB Academy, Bangalore
Dr. Shloka Singh, Assistant Professor, NSB Academy, Bangalore
Dr. Priyanka Pegu Narah, Assistant Professor, NSB Academy, Bangalore
Dr. Linda Euh, Economist, University of Oxford & London Business School
Dr. Raghunath Anant Mashelkar, Padma Shri, Padmabhushan, Padma Vibhushan, Scientist, India
Dr. H.T. Park, Director, Center for Entrepreneurship Studies, Dong A Univeristy, South Korea
Dr. KK Eun, Adjunct Professor, Tyong Myong University, Busan South Korea
Dr. Soniya Billore, HOP, Innovation Masters & Associate Professor, Linnaeus University, Sweden
Dr. Veena Nandi, Associate Professor, University of Technology & Applied Sciences Ibri, Oman
Mr. Somnath Bhagavatula, Vice President SOUTH ASIA, ATKINS
Dr. Soniya Billore, Associate Professor (Docent),
Linnaeus University, Sweden
Dr. Kyung Ki Eun, Adjunct Professor, Tong
Myong University
Dr. Hee Tae Park, Professor, Department of
Business Administration
Dr. Avinash Rao, COO, NSB WBS, Bangalore
Dr. AV Rao, Professor & Dean (Administration), NSB WBS,
Bangalore
Prof.T R Narayanamurthy, Professor of Practice, NSB
Academy, Bangalore
Dr. B N Sivakumar, Professor, NSB Academy , Bangalore
Dr. K R Kumar, Professor, NSB Academy , Bangalore
Dr. Sridharan A, Professor of Practice, NSB Academy ,
Bangalore
Dr. Vijaya Kumar Thota, Professor, NSB WBS, Bangalore
Dr. K. Raghu Ram, Professor, NSB WBS, Bangalore
Dr. Nagendrakumar Turaga, Associate Dean -IQAC, NSB
WBS, Bangalore
Dr. R K Prema, Professor, , NSB Academy , Bangalore
Dr. Mohana Kumari L, Professor, NSB WBS, Bangalore
Dr. Siny Philip- Program Head – MBA Associate Professor
Prof. Divya Mathur – Program Head – BBA Assistant Professor
Prof. Ts. Dr. Zaidatun binti Tasir
Prof. Shreedhar Deshmukh – Program Head – PGDM Assistant
Professor
Dr. P. Mathivanan, Associate Professor
Dr. S. Madhivanan, Associate Professor
Dr. Siny Philip- Program Head – MBA Associate Professor
Dr. Chaitanya Kittur, Associate Professor
Dr. M. Ramesh Kumar, Associate Professor
Dr. D. Krishna Kumar, Associate Professor
Dr. Anitha B, Assistant Professor
Dr. Sreeja K, Assistant Professor
Dr. Manali Agrawal, Assistant Professor
Dr. Shipra Shukla, Assistant Professor
Dr. Aamir Rashid Khan, Assistant Professor
Dr. MD. Shams Mukhtar, Assistant Professor
Prof. Aradhita Deb, Assistant Professor
Prof. S. Mohanasundaram, Assistant Professor
Prof. Muralidhar V, Assistant Professor
Prof. Libeesh P C, Assistant Professor
Prof. Chitranka K, Assistant Professor
Prof. Raamkhumar MH, Assistant Professor
Prof. Swethaa C K , Assistant Professor
Ms. Sariga S S, Teaching Assistant