CFP

IRCDC 2026: Synergize 5.0: Synergize 5.0: Harmonizing Technology, Sustainability and Human Element

IES Management College and Research Centre, Bandra West, Mumbai

Mumbai, India, March 13, 2026

Conference website	https://www.mcrc.ies.edu/irc
Submission link	https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=ircdc2026synergize50
Abstract registration deadline	January 27, 2026
Submission deadline	January 27, 2026

16th International Research Conference &

Doctoral Colloquium– IRCDC 2026

“Synergize 5.0: Harmonizing Technology, Sustainability, and the Human Element”

(Hybrid Mode)

March 13th , 2026

About IRCDC 2026

In the era of Business 5.0, organizations are no longer driven by technology alone—they are defined by how well they balance innovation with sustainability and human-centric values. "Synergize 5.0" captures this transformative vision, emphasizing the need to create systems that are not just digitally intelligent but also socially responsible and environmentally conscious.

This theme calls for harmonizing cutting-edge technologies with sustainable practices and the human element, fostering a future where businesses grow responsibly, communities thrive, and ecosystems are preserved. It recognizes that true progress lies at the intersection of artificial intelligence and emotional intelligence, automation and ethics, digital speed and human touch.

Through this lens, the conference/colloquium invites researchers, practitioners, and scholars to explore strategies, models, and innovations that promote inclusive growth, ethical leadership, resilient business models, and tech-enabled sustainability. As part of the event, the Doctoral Colloquium provides a platform for emerging researchers to present their work, receive expert feedback, and engage in meaningful academic exchange to strengthen their research journey.

Conference Tracks

1. Technology and Digital Transformation

2. Sustainable Business and Circular Economy

3. Human Resource Management and Workplace Transformation

4. Operations and Supply Chain Management

5. Marketing Strategies in the Digital and Sustainable Era

6. Financial Innovation and Economic Resilience

7. Business Analytics and Intelligent Decision-Making

8. Entrepreneurship, Startups, and Innovation Ecosystems

9. Organizational Behavior and Human-Centric Leadership

10. Public Policy, Governance, and Sustainable Development

11. Education, Learning Technologies, and Pedagogical Innovation

12. Library and Information Science in the Digital Age

“The list is indicative but not exhaustive. Participants are encouraged to propose cross-disciplinary or novel ideas within or beyond these tracks.”

Submission Guidelines

•Submissions must contain original research that has not been:

⚬Previously presented,

⚬Scheduled for presentation,

⚬Published or accepted for publication,

⚬Or under review elsewhere with a publication date before the conference.

•Full Paper:

⚬Maximum 7000 words, including tables, figures, notes, and references.

⚬Selected papers will be invited for presentation and considered for the Best Paper Award.

•Extended Abstract:

⚬Maximum 2500 words, including tables, figures, and references.

⚬For empirical papers, the abstract must include:

￭Study hypotheses (if applicable),

￭A brief literature review,

￭Methodology,

￭Key results,

￭Implications for theory and practice.

⚬For conceptual/review papers, the abstract must include:

￭Relevant literature overview,

￭Preliminary ideas for theoretical contribution.

•A maximum of three submissions per participant is allowed.

•Only one author or co-author may present a paper ( Hybrid Mode) at the conference.

•Full paper submission is mandatory for eligibility for the Best Paper Award.

•Certificates for co-authors (not registered) will be provided upon payment of INR 500 per co-author.

•Authors are invited to submit their manuscripts via the IRCDC 2026 EasyChair portal:- https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=ircdc2026synergize50

Doctoral Colloquium Guidelines

This event provides doctoral students an exceptional chance to discuss their research( thesis/ dissertation), receive valuable input from renowned academicians, and engage in discussions with research experts.

The extended abstract to be submitted, summarizing doctoral research project (i.e., a thesis/dissertation).

•Three key concerns or questions you would like reviewers to consider when they critique your thesis work.

•The maximum length for a submission should be 10 pages (excluding cover sheet, references, and appendices).

•The extended abstract must include a single-spaced summary (no more than 200 words).

•Format – A4, Margin 1 inch on all sides, Times New Roman 12 points, Single Line Spacing.

•Please submit your extended abstract to: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=ircdc2026synergize50

•The Title of your submission must be “Doctoral Colloquium submission- Followed by Title”.

The submitted works will undergo a selection process, during which they will be evaluated for their scholarly merit, alignment with the Colloquium’s thematic focus, and potential contribution to the academic literature.

Publication Partners

All papers presented at the conference will be included in the conference proceedings with ISBN number and considered for publication in the listed Scopus-indexed and ABDC-listed journals.

Review of Management Literature ( Scopus Indexed)
International Journal of Engineering, science & IT ( Scopus Indexed)
International Journal of Envirornmental Science ( Scopus Indexed)
South Asian Journal of Management ( SAJM, Emerald )
IUP Journal of Accounting Research and Audit Practices (ABDC Listed )
IUP Journal of Applied Economics (ABDC Listed)
IUP Journal of Corporate Governance (ABDC Listed)
European Economics Letters (ABDC Listed) Anvesha- A Journal of IES’s Management College & Research Centre ( Proquest & Ebsco)

Committees

Patron of the Conference- Dr. Sapna Modi

Conference Convener- Dr Richa Chaudhary 9920997877

Conference Co-convener-

CA Vibha Singh- 9871899455
Prof Maithli Dhuri -9833646145
Prof Priyanka Oza -9833978029

Advisory Board Members:

Prof. Anand Kumar Jaiswal, Professor, IIM Ahmedabad
·Prof. Sachin Jayaswal, Professor, IIM Ahmedabad
·Prof. Devashish Das Gupta, Professor, IIM Lucknow
·Dr Satya Bushan Das, Professor, IIM Lucknow
·Prof Ritu Mehta, Professor, IIM Calcutta
·Prof Preetam Basu, Sr Lecturer, University of Kent, UK
Prof. Prasad Ravi, Director, Nipissing University, Canada
·Dr. Sanjeev A George, Professor, S P Jain , Institute of Management, Mumbai
·Dr Shalini Talwar, Professor , S P Jain, Institute of Management, Mumbai
·Dr Harsh Purohit , Professor ,Dean, FMS, WISDOM, Banasthali Vidyapith, Rajasthan
·Dr Shivkant Upadhyay, Director, Atharva Institute of Business , Mumbai
·Dr Kiran Sharma, Professor, Marketing, Somaiya Institute of Management, Mumbai
Dr Sudhir Rana, Chief Editor, FIIB, Associate Professor, TCOMAIH, UAE
Dr Sunita Dwivedi, Professor, Dean , IILM University, Gurgaon
·Dr Jaspreet Kaur, Professor, Delhi School of Business, Delhi

Venue

Address – IES’s Management College and Research Centre,

‘VMDL’ Vidya Sankul, 791, S K Marg, Bandra Reclamation,

Bandra (W), Mumbai - 400050

Contact

For any query, write to us on -researchconference2026@ies.edu

Visit Conference webpage for the updates: https://www.mcrc.ies.edu/irc