 | ICEM-2026: International Conference on Emerging Markets NSB Academy Bangalore, India, February 19-20, 2026 |
| Conference website | https://www.nsb.edu.in/international-conference-emerging-markets.php |
| Abstract registration deadline | November 15, 2025 |
| Submission deadline | November 15, 2025 |
Explain what ICEM-2026 is.
NSB Academy is a premier B-School located in Bangalore, the silicon valley of India. NSB is approved by AICTE and accredited by NAAC as A, the Ministry of Education (Government of India) and the State Government of Karnataka.NSB Academy, known for its academic excellence, draws its students across India and Abroad. NSB receives over 4000 applications for its MBA program that admits only 300 students. NSB has the distinction of highest internalization 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 are doctoral degree holders and have published in Scopus/ABDC-listed journals. NSB Academy also has pioneered Adventure learning program, 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.
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.
- Impact: Inspire policies for future-ready markets.
Submission Guidelines
All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. The following paper categories are welcome:
- Full papers : Original research submissions within any of the listed tracks, including the Emerging Markets and any other related areas.
- Posters : Short Abstracts, Key Contributions to academe and practitioners (300 words), and a Long Abstract (up to 1,000 words), generally describing work in progress, preliminary findings, or innovative conceptual models related to the conference tracks.
List of 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)
Authors can select any of these sub-themes or any topic related to the theme of the conference.
Committees
Program Committee
- Person 1 : Dr. S.R. Sridharamurth, Chairman - NEST
- Person 2 : Dr. Srinidhi K.Parthasarathi Director - NSB Academy, Bangalore
- Person 3 : Dr. Shyam Shukla, Professor, NSB Academy, Bangalore
Organizing committee
- Person 1 : Dr. M Thamizhselvi, Associate Professor, NSB Academy, Bangalore
- Person 2 : Dr. Shloka Singh, Assistant Professor, NSB Academy, Bangalore
- Person 3 : Dr. Priyanka Pegu Narah, Assistant Professor, NSB Academy, Bangalore
Invited Speakers
- Speaker 1 : Dr. H.T. Park, Director, Center for Entrepreneurship Studies, Dong A Univeristy, South Korea
- Speaker 2 : Dr. KK Eun, Adjunct Professor, Tyong Myong University, Busan South Korea
- Speaker 3 : Dr. Soniya Billore, HOP, Innovation Masters & Associate Professor, Linnaeus University, Sweden
Publication
ICEM-2026 proceedings will be published.
.85, Singena Agrahara, Anekal, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560099Venue : NSB ACADEMY, Sy.No
The conference will be held in HYBRID mode
Contact +919372164983
All questions about submissions should be email intconf@nsb.edu.in