THE 11TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT IN EMERGING MARKETS (ICBMEM) 2026 (hybrid mode)
THEME: TECHNOLOGY, LEADERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT IN EMERGING MARKETS
HOST: Indus Business Academy (IBA), Bangalore, India
DATES: 18th-19th September 2026
SUBMIT YOUR PAPER
Objectives:
- To provide a global forum for presenting cutting-edge research on how technology and leadership drive growth in emerging economies.
- To facilitate discussions between different stakeholders including academia and industry on implementing ESG and responsible AI frameworks.
- To strengthen international partnerships and foster a collaborative network for sustainable business practices.
- To generate innovative solutions for inclusive development and ethical decision-making in the digital age.
Call for Papers: ICBMEM 11.0
Theme: Technology, Leadership, and Development in Emerging Markets
Venue: Indus Business Academy, Bangalore, India
We invite researchers, doctoral students, and industry practitioners to submit original, unpublished research papers for the 2026 International Conference on Business Management and Emerging Markets.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
Submission Guidelines:
- Extended Abstract: 500–800 words, outlining the objective, methodology, and key findings.
- Full Papers: Should not exceed 6,000 words (including references and tables) with Turnitin report for AI and similarity.
- Format: APA 7th Edition for citations and references.
- Process: All submissions will undergo a double-blind peer-review process.
Why Present at ICBMEM?
- Publication Opportunities: Selected high-quality papers will be considered for publication in ABDC, Scopus-indexed and listed journals.
- Networking: Engage with the Global Organizing Board and leading scholars from across four continents.
- Best Paper Awards: Recognition for outstanding contributions.
Important dates
| Conference steps | Date in 2026 |
| Abstract Submission Deadline | June 25, 2026 |
| Notification of Acceptance | June 30, 2026 |
| Full Paper Submission | July 13, 2026 |
| Review & Feedback | August 10, 2026 |
| Full Paper Submission (after review) | August 24, 2026 |
| Conference Dates | September 18-19, 2026 |
Registration fee for online and on-site participation
| Category | Early Bird ( till June 30, 2026) | Fee after June 30, 2026 |
| Student & Research Scholars (Non-Residential) | $ 30 | $ 42 |
| Academicians & Industry Practitioners (Non-Residential) | $ 36 | $ 54 |
| Student, Research Scholars, Academicians & Industry Practioners (Residential*) | $ 255 | $ 300 |
Registration Fee Includes:
Conference proceedings with ISBN number
Lunch & Hi-tea during the two days of conference
Certificate of Participation along with Conference kit
*Networking Dinner on Day 1 of the conference
*Accommodation for 2 nights and 3 days in 3/4 star hotel including breakfast
* Airport pick-up & drop, Local commute from hotel to conference venue and back to hotel
Conference Organizing Committee
Global Organizing Board
- Dr. Manish Jain: Indus Business Academy, India (Chair and Host)
- Prof. Emmanuel Chao: Mzumbe University, Tanzania
- Prof. Shiv Tripathi: Berlin School of Business and Innovation, Germany
- Prof. Wolfgang C. Amann: HEC Paris, Qatar
- Prof. Caroline Ditlev-Simonsen: BI-Norwegian Business School, Norway
- Dr. Paul Wabike: Fontys University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands
- Dr. Anastasia Kiritsi: ISM and BSBI, Germany
- Prof. Marit Sjovaag: BI-Norwegian Business School, Norway
- Prof. Bente Flygansvær: BI-Norwegian Business School, Norway
- Dr. Walid Bernaki: National School of Business and Management of Tangier, UAE/Morocco
- Kantu Mbozi: Technical and Vocational Teachers College (TVTC), Zambia
Internal Organizing Committee-IBA:
- Dr. Manish Jain (Conference Chair)
- Dr. Subhash Sharma (Advisor & Mentor)
- Dr. Gayathri S (Convenor)
- Prof. Bhavya Kalra
- Dr. Krishnan Hariharan
- Dr. Nagendra G Hegde
- Dr. Nandeesh V Hiremath
- Dr. Ramana Acharyalu
- Dr. Uma Hattikal
Email: icbmem2026@iba.ac.in
Contact Details:
Dr. Gayathri S: +91 82207 42735
Dr. Ramana Acharyulu: +91 98804 83750
Dr. Uma Hattikal: +91 99452 70670