International
Conference on Emerging Markets
- Hybrid Mode (Physical Mode + Virtual Mode)
- Feb 19-20,2026
- NSB BANGALORE
(ICEM), 2026
(ICEM), 2026
- Feb 19-20,2026
- NSB BANGALORE
About Us
ICEM 2026.
NSB Academy is a premier B-School located in Bangalore, the Silicon Valley of India. NSB is approved by AICTE and accredited by NAAC with an ‘A’ grade, under the Ministry of Education (Government of India) and the State Government of Karnataka. NSB Academy, known for its academic excellence, draws its students from across India and abroad. NSB receives over 4000 applications for its MBA program that admits only 300 students..
- Global Exposure: Highest internationalization with overseas learning for 75%+ students
- Academic Excellence: Doctoral faculty publishing in Scopus/ABDC journals
- Global Alliances: 17+ partnerships with AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA accredited institutions
Conference Highlights
Human-Centric Innovation for Future Markets
Designing solutions that prioritize human needs, usability, and inclusivity to create meaningful value and long-term relevance.
Technology as a Catalyst for Responsible Growth
Leveraging technology to drive efficiency, transparency, and scalability while balancing economic and social responsibility.
Sustainability-Driven Business Transformation
Integrating sustainable practices into business models to reduce environmental impact and ensure long-term resilience.
Advancing Global Collaboration in Management Research
Addressing issues like data privacy, fairness, and accountability to ensure innovation aligns with societal values.
Conference Committees
Program Committee
Dr. S.R. Sridharamurthy
Chief Patron
Dr. S.R. Sridharamurthy
President – NSB ACADEMY, Bangalore
Dr. Srinidhi K Parthasarathi
Patron
Director NSB Academy BangaloreFounder & CEO, Uber
Dr. Raghunath Anant Mashelkar
Padmavibhushan
FTWAS FNA FASc FRS FREng FRSC, Scientist, former Director General of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Dr. LINDA EUH
ECONOMIST OXFORD UNIVERSITY
LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL
DR. GP Rao Independent
Director
Manoj Kumar Sharma
Chairperson – ASSOCHAM National Task Force on HR, IR, Policy & Reforms
Group Head – IR, Adani Group
Somnath Bhagavatula
Vice President – HR
Atkins
Dr. Bernardo Nicoletti
Professor of Management Science at the Temple University, Rome
Dr. JOSEPH SAPIENZA
Vice Rector, UDEA Uzbekistan
Dr. Shyam Shukla
Professor
NSB ACADEMY BANGALORE
CONVENOR ICEM-2026
Dr. Kyung Ki Eun
Adjunct Professor, Tyong Myong University
Dr. Mrinal Kant Pandey
President Diaspora India
Anand Dharmadhikari
Associate Director – Mortgages
Subhash Chander
Corporate Trainer Certified
Dr. Hee Tae Park
Dean
Centre of Entrepreneurship Development, Dong A University
Dr. Veena Tewari (SFHEA) (FCIM)
President Diaspora India
Dr. Soniya Billore
HOP Masters Innovation Linnaeus University Sweden
Dr. Preety Wadhwa Professor
Business Analytics, George Brown College, Toronto
Prof Achyut Wagle, PhD
Professor of Economics
Kathmandu University School of Management
Gwarko, Lalitpur
Nepal
Prof Ravinder Rena
DUT Business School,
Faculty of Management Sciences,
Durban University of Technology
ML Sultan Campus,
PO Box: 1334, Durban, 4001,
Republic of South Africa
Ms. Amrita Tiwary
Lead, Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC), Bengaluru
Prof. Ismaila Olotu Abdullahi
B.Sc.(ABU Zaria), M.Sc.(BUK), Ph.D (NSUK), FCNA, ACTI, MNAA.
Department of Accounting,
Nasarawa State University,
Keffi-Nigeria.
Dr Sheetal Sharma
Professor JNU & Head
Centre for European Studies
# 305, New Building, School of International Studies
Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
Dr. Amal Sulaiman Al Alawi
Head of Department (Business Administration) CEBA, UTAS-Ibri, Sultanate of Oman
THE CONFERENCE AIMS & OBJECTIVES
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
Important Dates
Full Paper Submission Deadline
Full Paper Acceptance Notification by
Conference
our
Schedule
Inauguration
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Dr. S.R. Sridharamurthy
President, NSB Bangalore
Dr. Srinidhi K Parthasarathi
Director NSB Academy Bangalore
Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar, Padmavibhushan
Scientist, former Director General of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Dr. GP Rao
Independent Director, GPRHRC LLP
Mr. Somnath Bhagavatula
VP Vice President – HR, India & Asia Pacific AtkinsRealis
Mr. Eun Kyung Li
Senior Supplier development Engineer, Wartsila Korea, Busan, South Korea
Dr. Sonia Billore
Professor, Department of Marketing, School of Business and Economics, Linneuniversitetet, Sweden
Dr. Bernardo Nicoletti
Professor of Management, Science/Operations, Temple University, Rome, Italy
Coordinator: Anchor-Dr. Priyanka Pegu | Technical Team: Dr. Sreedhar Deshmukh | Dr. Selvi - Welcome and About Conference
Vote of Thanks
11:45 AM - 11:50 AM
Dr. Shyam Shukla
Convenor ICEM-2026
Professor NSB Academy, Bangalore
Professor NSB Academy, Bangalore
Tea Break
11:50 AM - 12:00 PM
Plenary 1
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
Chairman - Dr. Joseph Sapienza
Vice Rector, UDEA Uzbekistan
Key Speaker - Dr. Hae Tee Park
Dean, Centre of Entrepreneurship Development, Dong A University
Key Speaker - Dr. Veena Tewari
Professor at University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS)
Key Speaker - Mr. Anand Dharmadhikari
Associate Director, Singularity Creditworld Pvt Ltd
Key Speaker - Dr. Amal Sulaiman Al Alawi
Head of Department (Business Administration) CEBA, UTAS-Ibri, Sultanate of Oman
Coordinator: Anchor-Dr. Priyanka Pegu | Technical Team: Dr. Sreedhar Deshmukh | Dr. Selvi - Welcome and About Conference
Lunch Break
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Technical Session 1
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Chairperson - Dr. Achyut Wagle
Professor of Economics, Kathmandu University, School of Management, Gwarko, Lalitpur, Nepal
Key Speaker - Dr. Preety Wadhwa
Professor – Business Analytics, George Brown College, Toronto
Coordinator: Anchor-Dr. Priyanka Pegu | Technical Team: Dr. Sreedhar Deshmukh | Dr. Selvi - Welcome and About Conference
Technical Session 1A - For Students
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Chairperson - Dr. Mrinal Kant Pandey
President Diaspora India
Chairperson - Dr Sheetal Sharma
Professor JNU & Head
Centre for European Studies
Key Speaker - Prof. Ismaila Olotu Abdullahi
B.Sc.(ABU Zaria), M.Sc.(BUK), Ph.D (NSUK), FCNA, ACTI, MNAA.
Department of Accounting,
Nasarawa State University,
Keffi-Nigeria.
Coordinator: Anchor-Dr. Priyanka Pegu
Cultural Events
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Coordinator: Anchor-Dr. Priyanka Pegu
Plenary 2
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Chairperson - Dr. Achyut Wagle
Professor of Economics, Kathmandu University, School of Management, Gwarko, Lalitpur, Nepal
Prof. Of IB, North West
Key Speaker - Dr. Ravindra Rena
University, Makiferg, South Africa
Key Speaker - Ms. Amrita Tiwary
Head of the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce, Bangalore, Karnataka
Coordinator: Anchor-Dr. Priyanka Pegu
Tea Break
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Coordinator: Anchor-Dr. Priyanka Pegu
Technical Session 3
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
Key Speaker - Dr. Subhash Chander
International Trainer-HR, OD and TD, Kuwait
Coordinator: Dr. Shyam Shukla
Lunch Break
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Technical Session 4
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Dr. GP Rao
Independent Director, GPRHRC LLP
Coordinator: Dr. Shyam Shukla
Valedictory
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Mr. Manoj Sharma
Dr. Linda Euh
Economist, Oxford University, London Business School
Coordinator: Dr. Shyam Shukla
Registration Fee
| Category | National (₹) Regular |
Foreign ($) Regular |
|---|---|---|
| Industry / Organizations (Physical Presentation) | 3,500 | 75 |
| Virtual Presentation | 2,500 | 50 |
| Academicians (Physical Presentation) | 2,700 | 65 |
| Research Scholars (Physical Presentation) | 1,500 | 30 |
| Students (Physical Presentation) | 800 | 20 |
Industry / Organizations
Regular (₹)
3,500
Early Bird (₹)
3,000
Regular ($)
75
Early Bird ($)
65
Academicians
Regular (₹)
2,700
Early Bird (₹)
2,500
Regular ($)
65
Early Bird ($)
50
Research Scholars
Regular (₹)
1,500
Early Bird (₹)
1,000
Regular ($)
30
Early Bird ($)
20
Students
Regular (₹)
800
Early Bird (₹)
500
Regular ($)
20
Early Bird ($)
10
Conference 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 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 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 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 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 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)
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)
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