 | ISDSI Global 2026: 20th ISDSI Global Conference 2026 Institute of Management Technology, Hyderabad Hyderabad, India, December 26-29, 2026 |
| Conference website | https://digitalreach-projects.com/IMT-ISDSI/index.php |
| Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=isdsi2026 |
| Extended Abstract Submission Opens on | February 15, 2026 |
| Abstract registration deadline | June 30, 2026 |
| Submission deadline | June 30, 2026 |
| Intimation of Abstract Acceptance | July 15, 2026 |
| Registration Opens on | July 15, 2026 |
| Early Bird Registration Closes on | August 1, 2026 |
| Regular Registration Closes on | October 15, 2026 |
About ISDSI Global
International Society for Data Sciences and Innovation Global (ISDSI Global), is an independent Not-for-Profit professional consortium of institutions, corporate, and individuals across disciplines from academia and practice. Headquartered in Hyderabad, India, ISDSI G is devoted to the mission of promoting data sciences, innovation, and entrepreneurship through creating forums for intellectual deliberations, supporting action research, and facilitating the development & application of advanced data sciences, digital technologies, and management practices.
Theme: Navigating Grand Challenges: Management, Policy and Innovation for Sustainable Growth
In an era marked by climate change, technological disruption, geopolitical uncertainty, and widening socio-economic inequalities, organizations and governments face unprecedented complexity in sustaining long-term growth. Addressing these interconnected grand challenges requires integrated approaches that combine strategic management, evidence-based policymaking, and transformative innovation. Against this backdrop, ISDSI Global Conference 2026 invites scholars and practitioners to explore pathways toward resilient, inclusive, and sustainable development.
We welcome contributions that explore multidisciplinary, methodologically diverse work that connects organizations, markets, and states to the Sustainable Development Goals and the “people–planet–prosperity” agenda. Contributions may draw on experiences from different regions and long-term development roadmaps, such as net‑zero, inclusive and sustainable growth, without being geographically limited. All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference.
Subthemes and Topics
Extended abstracts or full papers may be submitted from all areas of management including Operations, Analytics, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, and Strategy on the following subthemes and indicative topics within each subtheme. Extended abstract/ full papers are also invited from area/subthemes/topics not listed below but are closely related to the conference theme.
1: People, Planet, Prosperity: Management and Policy for Societal Outcomes - Examines how organizations and public policy jointly advance human well‑being, environmental sustainability and inclusive prosperity, aligned with SDGs and grand-challenges debates.
Indicative topics
- Net‑zero and climate-resilient growth strategies (energy, cities, industry)
- Inequality, social protection, labour informality and decent work
- Health, education and human-development interventions and their management
- Corporate sustainability strategies and impact metrics
- Cross-sector coalitions for SDGs (government–business–civil society)
2: Transforming Economies: Organizations, Technology and Innovation Policy - Focuses on how digital technologies, AI, data and innovation policy transform firms, sectors and economies, and how these transformations can be steered toward sustainable, inclusive outcomes.
Indicative topics
- AI and data-driven decision-making in private and public organizations
- Digital platforms, ecosystems and new business models
- National and regional innovation systems, industrial policy and competitiveness
- Deep-tech, Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing/operations specific focus on Pharma/IT industry
- Skills, human capital and migration in technology-intensive economies
3 – Evidence, Impact and the Future of Management Research & Education - Investigates how management research and education can be rigorous, relevant and impactful, and how it can inform practice and policy on grand challenges across contexts.
Indicative topics
- Methodological innovation for grand-challenge and policy-relevant research (experiments, big data, simulations, mixed methods, design science)
- Impact frameworks and metrics (including FT-style and SDG-linked indicators)
- Pathways from research to regulation, corporate practice and societal change
- Co-production and engaged scholarship with governments, firms and communities
- Pedagogical Innovation to aid impactful learning
4 – Institutions, Governance and Incentives for Transformation - Explores how institutional arrangements, governance mechanisms and incentive systems enable or constrain sustainable and inclusive transformations in markets and societies.
Indicative topics
- Institutional quality, regulatory architectures and rule of law for sustainable development
- Regulatory innovation and sandboxes for fintech, climate tech, health-tech and digital platforms
- Governance of data, AI, privacy and digital public infrastructure
- Behavioural policy tools, nudges and incentive design in organizations and public policy
- Multi-level governance and coordination (local–national–global) for grand challenges
5 – Resilient Futures: Risk, Adaptation and Innovation - Addresses how firms, supply chains, public institutions and communities anticipate, absorb and adapt to shocks (climate, health, geopolitical, technological) and how innovation supports resilience.
Indicative topics
- Climate and disaster risk management in supply chains, infrastructure and cities
- Organizational resilience, crisis leadership and adaptive strategy
- Social protection, health systems and community-level resilience
- Frugal and inclusive innovation under constraints, and scaling resilient solutions
- Global cooperation and multilateral initiatives for systemic risk management
- Geopolitical issues and strategies around it.
6 – Human Capital, Work and Well-Being for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth - Examines how human resource management, organizational behavior, and employment systems shape sustainable, inclusive, and resilient organizations and societies.
Indicative topics
- Future of work, evolving employment relationships, and decent work outcomes
- Human capital development, reskilling, and workforce readiness for digital and green transitions
- Leadership, ethics, and responsible people management in addressing societal grand challenges
- Diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice in organizations and labor markets
- Employee well-being, mental health, and organizational resilience in contexts of uncertainty and change
- HR analytics, AI-enabled people management, and evidence-based decision-making
7 – Sustainable growth through Financial Innovation and Technology - Examines how innovative financial products & services and technology integration can foster sustainable and inclusive growth.
Indicative topics
- Regulatory policies, government initiatives, and frameworks driving sustainable finance and green investments
- Green bonds, sustainability-linked derivatives, ESG indices, and other financial market innovations
- Tech solutions for assessing, managing, and mitigating climate-related financial risks
- Fintech solutions enabling financial inclusion, promoting sustainability, and bridging gaps in emerging markets
8 – Sustainable Marketing - Explores sustainable marketing, harnessing data, AI, and ethical branding to promote green consumption, combat greenwashing, and build loyalty across diverse demographics. It tackles emerging market challenges by predicting behaviors for targeted, trustworthy campaigns.
Indicative topics
- Demographics, values, and attitudes towards sustainable consumption
- Marketing sustainable products and services in emerging markets
- Combating greenwashing and building authentic brand trust
- Using AI to understand and predict sustainable consumer behavior
- Industry-specific studies on sustainable marketing
Venue
Institute of Management Technology, Hyderabad (IMT Hyderabad), India.
About IMT Hyderabad
Institute of Management Technology, Hyderabad (IMT Hyderabad) is a residential management institute established in 2011, situated on a sprawling, verdant 30-acre campus just 15 minutes away from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. The institute offers rigorous, innovative 2-year PGDM programs — along with executive variants — powered by learner-centric pedagogy and a curriculum aligned with evolving business needs. Its mission is to nurture socially responsible business leaders who can thrive in today’s dynamic, interconnected world.
Key Highlights of the Conference
Workshops and Panel Discussions
- Workshops on Qualitative and Quantitative Research
- Workshop on Case Writing and Case Teaching
- Director’s Panel
- Publishing Panel
- Accreditation Panel
- CEO Panel
- Global Investment Summit
Awards and Honors
- Best doctoral paper award 1st – Rs. 50,000, 2nd – Rs. 30,000, 3rd – Rs. 20,000
- Best conference paper award 1st – Rs. 50,000, 2nd – Rs. 30,000, 3rd – Rs. 20,000
- Ten Honorable Mentions awards
- Best Track Chair awards
Publication Opportunities
The 20th ISDSI Global 2026 Book of Abstracts will be published with an ISBN Number.
Selected papers will have the opportunity to be considered for publication in the following journals.
- Global Business Review (ABDC-B)
- Studies in Micro-Economics (ABDC-C)
- Journal of Operations and Strategic Planning
- Management and Labor Studies
- Journal of Promotion Management (ABDC-B)
More journals to follow...
Registration Details
| Category Type/Nationality |
Early Bird Registration |
Regular Registration | On-spot Registration | |||
| INR (₹) | USD ($) | INR (₹) | USD ($) | INR (₹) | USD ($) | |
| Academician(India & SAARC) | 5500 | 60 | 6500 | 70 | 7500 | 75 |
| Academician(Except India & SAARC) | 18000 | 200 | 22000 | 245 | 25000 | 275 |
| Full Time Doctoral Students(India & SAARC) | 4000 | 50 | 5000 | 60 | 6000 | 65 |
| Full Time Doctoral Students(Except India & SAARC) | 9000 | 100 | 11500 | 130 | 14000 | 155 |
| Industry Participants | 18000 | 200 | 22000 | 245 | 25000 | 275 |
| Academician as Delegate | 4000 | 45 | 4000 | 47 | 5000 | 58 |
Registration Includes
- Conference Kit
- All meals included for conference days
- Annual ISDSI G Membership
- Scholar Dinner on 26th December 2026
- Director’s Dinner on 27th December 2026
- Gala Dinner on 28th December 2026
Contact
All queries about submissions should be emailed to chair@isdsiglobal.com