The 11^th Edition of International Conference on Business Management and Emerging Markets (ICBMEM 11.0) returns in 2026 to address the transformative intersection of technology and leadership with emphasis on business and management issues in the context of developing and emerging economies. Since its inception in 2016, ICBMEM has served as a platform for multi-stakeholder collaboration engaging private sector, public sector, academia and civil society. It offers a unique space where global experts analyse the critical issues relating to inclusive and sustainable development in the global south.

ICBMEM 11.0 theme, ‘Technology, Leadership and Development in Emerging Markets,’ looks into the cross-cutting issues relating to fast changing technology and its consequent influences on business amidst new geopolitical challenges. We will be exploring together how ethical leadership becomes catalyst to innovation toward inclusive outcomes. By integrating perspectives from diverse geographies and disciplines, ICBMEM 11.0 aims to redefine how markets can continue to strengthen economic development while maintaining a commitment to sustainability, social responsibility and human-centric values.

The conference offers a space to dissect the ‘triple bottom line’ within the context of rapid technological evolution. Through collaborative sessions and keynote addresses, participants will explore how emerging markets can leapfrog traditional developmental hurdles using AI, Fintech and green strategies.

We invite researchers, doctoral students, and industry practitioners to submit original, unpublished research papers for the 2026 International Conference on Business Management and Emerging Markets.

ICBMEM 11.0 invites scholarly contributions across the following (indicative) sub-themes:

• Sustainability, Strategy and Competitiveness
• ESG and Responsible Management
• Entrepreneurship, Start-up and Innovation
• Responsible AI and Technology
• Fintech and Inclusive Development
• Sustainable Supply Chains
• Data Analytics for Ethical Decision Making
• People, Purpose and Effectiveness
• Green Marketing & Digital Innovation for Responsible Marketing
• Spirituality and Indian Management for a Better World
• Management Education: Challenges and Emerging Paradigms

The 11^th ICBMEM will be at Indus Business Academy (IBA), Bangalore, India

Technology, Leadership and Development in Emerging Markets