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ICESPM 2026

A formal academic forum bringing together researchers, academicians, industry practitioners, policy thinkers, and students to deliberate on the evolving relationship between management, technology, ethics, and sustainability.

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Madan Mohan Malaviya
University of Technology, Gorakhpur
NAAC A++
Accredited
NIRF 2026
Rank 83 - Management
IIRF 2026
1st UP - 19th India
QS Asia
901+ Band

Institutional Overview

The conference is hosted by the Department of Management Studies, Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology, Gorakhpur,U.P. India, with a focus on contemporary management thought, technology-enabled systems, and sustainable organizational practice.

About MMMUT, Gorakhpur

Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology was established in 2013 by the Government of Uttar Pradesh after reconstituting Madan Mohan Malaviya Engineering College, which had been founded in 1962. The university functions as a teaching, research, and non-affiliating state technical institution with a strong academic base and wide regional relevance.

The institution carries NAAC recognition and ranking visibility through NIRF, IIRF, and QS indicators, which are reflected in the official conference presentation.

About The Department of Management Studies

The Department of Management Studies was established in 2001 with the objective of delivering academic programmes in management studies and acting as a centre of excellence in management practice and application. The department offers UG, PG, and Ph.D. programmes, including BBA and MBA offerings with structured specializations.

The department positions the conference as a platform that brings together research, industry practice, policy dialogue, and future-ready management education.
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Management Studies Department, Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology, Gorakhpur , U.P. IndiaHost Department
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Objective & Scope

ICESPM 2026 is intended to enable rigorous exchange across management, sustainability, innovation, ethics, and interdisciplinary applied domains.

About ICESPM 2026 Conference

The conference aims to create a dynamic professional platform for researchers, academicians, industrial professionals, and students engaged in innovative areas of management and allied disciplines. The conference foregrounds the Sustainable practices in Management , The role of AI, Green Technologies in reshaping managerial decision-making and sustainable practice.

  • Supports exchange of research findings and case-based knowledge.
  • Encourages interdisciplinary dialogue across management and technology.
  • Facilitates national and international academic and professional linkages.

Academic Format

The conference schedule is planned around invited lectures followed by paper presentation sessions. Contributed papers are invited from participants linked to industry, research, management, and technology-oriented departments and organizations.

  • Formal invited sessions and paper presentations.
  • Peer-reviewed paper evaluation.
  • Focus on methodological strength and practical relevance.

Call For Papers

Authors are invited to submit original full papers that are not under review, accepted, or published elsewhere.

Publications

1. Selected peer reviewed / accepted / presented papers will be published in International Journal of Accounting, Business and Finance (IJABF)
2. Many more proposals have been submitted for publication in SCI/SCIE/ESCI & Scopus-indexed journals, proceedings with publishers like Springer, Elsevier, Wiley, Sage, AIP, and CRC (approval pending).
Please note that publication fees may be charged as per journal requirements. For more details, visit the conference website.

Submission Guidelines

  • Originality and Plagiarism: Authors must submit original work and appropriately cite or reference others' work. Plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will result in rejection or retraction.
  • Authorship: All listed authors must have made significant contributions and agree to the submission. Non-contributors should not be listed.
  • Data Integrity: Authors are responsible for the accuracy and integrity of data. Fabrication or falsification is serious misconduct.
  • Submit papers in English via the online submission portal only.
  • Ensure plagiarism similarity index should be below 10% and NO AI content.
  • Multiple Submissions: Submitting the same manuscript to multiple conferences or publications simultaneously is prohibited.
  • At least one author must register and present accepted papers.
  • Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest.

Responsibilities of Editors and Reviewers

  1. Fair Review: Editors and reviewers must evaluate submissions objectively, based on merit, without bias.
  2. Confidentiality: Manuscripts are confidential. Reviewers and editors must not disclose or use unpublished material.
  3. Timeliness: Editors and reviewers should provide constructive feedback promptly.

Commitment to Ethical Standards

ICESPM adheres to ethical guidelines, such as those by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), fostering trust and excellence in publishing.

Conference Themes

The themes below follow the conference document and frame the major intellectual directions of ICESPM 2026.

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Emerging Trends in Sustainable Finance and Organizational Transformation

  • Stock Market Volatility and Macro Economic Indicators
  • FinTech's impact on traditional banking
  • Impact of Global Financial crises on emerging market
  • Green Finance and Sustainable Investing
  • Mandatory Climate Disclosures and Their Impact on Capital Markets
  • Sustainable Investing in a High-Interest Rate Environment
  • Global ESG Regulations: Convergence or Fragmentation?
  • Investment Strategies & Portfolio Management
02

Strategic Management and Leadership

  • Artificial Intelligence in strategic planning and forecasting
  • Digital leadership and change management
  • Agile, adaptive, and resilient management models
  • Decision-making using big data and business intelligence
  • Managing innovation and disruption
  • Strategic risk management in a digital economy
  • Leadership competencies for Industry 4.0 and 5.0
03

Innovations in Human Resource Management and the Future of Work

  • HR analytics and people analytics
  • Talent acquisition using AI and automation Managing remote, hybrid, and gig workforce
  • Employee engagement through digital platforms
  • Learning, reskilling, and up skilling in smart organization
  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion in modern workplace
  • Workplace well-being, mental health, and work-life balance
  • Ethical issues in technology-driven HR practices
04

Sustainable and Responsible Marketing Management in the Digital Era

  • Sustainable and Green management practices
  • Role of Sustainability in Modern Marketing Strategy
  • ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) integration through digital tools
  • Sustainable supply chain management using blockchain and IoT
  • Triple Bottom Line Approach in Marketing (People, Planet, Profit)
  • Climate risk assessment and sustainability analytics
  • Responsible innovation and sustainable digital transformation
  • Balancing economic growth, social impact, and environmental stewardship
  • Role of leadership in driving sustainability through technology

Important Dates

Key milestones for submission, registration, and conference participation - integrated into the homepage for ease of access.

Opening
15th April, 2026

Submission Opens / Registration Opens

Submission of abstract or full paper begins. Registration also opens on the same date as per the conference document.

Hybrid Mode Available Abstract / Full Paper
Submission Deadline
30th June, 2026

Submission Deadline (Abstract/Full Paper)

Full paper submission closes on 30th June, 2026 as per the conference schedule.

Acceptance Deadline
15th July, 2026

Acceptance Deadline (Full Paper)

Acceptance decisions for submitted full papers will be issued by 15th July, 2026.

Early Bird Deadline
15th June, 2026

Early Bird Registration Deadline

Early-bird registration under the discounted slab is available until 15th June, 2026 for eligible categories listed in the fee schedule.

Reg. Deadline
30th July, 2026

Registration Deadline

Participants are expected to complete registration by 30th July 2026 according to the official schedule.

Registration Fees

The conference registration fee is stated as non-refundable and applicable for paper participants and presenters. An additional 18% GST is applicable to all categories.

Submission and Registration Links

First, submit the abstract of the manuscript using the abstract submission link. After peer review, if the abstract is accepted for presentation, authors can register through the conference registration (full paper) link and complete conference registration payment.

Abstract Submission Form Conference Registration (Full Paper)
Category Domestic International
Regular Early Bird Regular Early Bird
Student INR 1200 INR 1000 50$ 25$
Research Scholars INR 1800 INR 1500 100$ 50$
Faculty INR 2500 INR 2000 200$ 100$
Industry INR 4000 INR 3500 300$ 200$

    Note:
  • In case of more than one paper is accepted of same author, he/she may avail a discount of 20% in the registration fee on each subsequent registration, except for the registration of the first paper.
  • Best Research Paper award will be given in Technical Session .

Bank Details

Bank Transfer Details

Account Name Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology Click to Copy
Account Number 33542824744 Click to Copy
IFSC Code SBIN0002578 Click to Copy
Bank State Bank of India, MMMUT Branch Click to Copy
Swift Code SBININBB497 Click to Copy

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Conference Resources

Key conference resources for brochure review, template access, and source reference documents.

Brochure

Conference Brochure

Official brochure file available for offline review and circulation.

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Abstract Paper Template

Reference document for preparing abstract submissions in the required format.

Abstract Template
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Full Paper Template

Reference document for preparing full paper submissions in the required format.

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Registration Portal

Proceed to the registration section to complete conference registration steps.

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Keynote Speakers (Tentative)

Distinguished experts and visionary leaders who will share their insights at ICESPM 2026.

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Prof. K.S. Thakur

Vice Chancellor

Govind Guru Tribal University, Baswara, Rajasthan

Distinguished academic leader in Commerce and Management. Notable for contributions in research, higher education governance, and academic administration.
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Dr. Waleed Mutahar Abdulhadi Abdul Gabbar

Senior Lecturer
Faculty of Business Economics & Social Development

University of Malaysia

Expert in Environmental Social & Governance Accounting (ESG), Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and sustainability reporting in accounting.
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Dr. Ankur Sinha

Professor
Operations & Decision Sciences
Co-chairperson, Data Science & AI Centre

IIM Ahmedabad, India

Expert in Big Data, Business Technology, Decision Making & Optimization.Focus on research and applications in Business Technology, Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence.
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Ankur Sinha

Ankur Sinha is a Professor at IIM Ahmedabad, the Chairperson for the 2-year MBA program (PGP) and the Co-chairperson of the Brij Disa Centre for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. He completed his PhD from Helsinki School of Economics (Now: Aalto University School of Business) in the area of Business Technology, where his PhD thesis was adjudged as the best dissertation of the year 2011. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur. After completing his PhD, he has held visiting professor positions at Michigan State University and Aalto University. His research interests include Big-data, Business Technology, Decision Making and Optimization. He has published his research in some of the leading Business, Computer Science and Statistics journals. Along with teaching and research, he is actively involved in mentoring startups, and consulting private and government organizations. He was the Chairperson of the Centre for Innovation Incubation and Entrepreneurship from 2018-2021 and currently continues as a board member.

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Dr. Ashish Bajpai

Professor & Director

Institute of Management Studies, Banaras Hindu University , Varanasi-221005 , U.P. India

Distinguished expert in General Management and Organisational Behavior. Notable for contributions in Human Value, Public Systems Management, and Entrepreneurship.
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Mr. Sanjay Medhavi

Associate Professor
Faculty of Management Studies
Department of Management

University of Lucknow , U.P. India

Distinguished expert in Academic Administration & Institutional Development. Notable for contributions in Higher Education Policy, Strategic Management, and Business Administration.
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Dr. Abhijeet Singh

Professor
Course Coordinator, MBA (Agri-Business)

Institute of Management Studies, Banaras Hindu University , Varanasi-221005 , U.P. India

Distinguished expert in Human Resource Management & Organizational Behavior. Notable for contributions in Agri-Business Management, HR Practices, and Organizational Research.
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Mr. Askari Mohammed

Entrepreneur & Global Business Leader

OMAN

Distinguished entrepreneur and global business leader with 20+ years of experience across the Middle East and India. Notable for contributions in luxury jewellery, scientific solutions, and diversified B2B services.
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Askari Mohammed

Askari Mohammed is an entrepreneur and global business leader with over 20 years of professional experience in Oman and successful business operations across Oman, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, and India. He is the Founder and Director of Askari's Jewellery and Bait al Diblah, known for bespoke diamond jewellery and luxury craftsmanship; the Co-Founder and Director of Al Amirat Scientific Equipment LLC, a provider of laboratory EPC and scientific solutions; and the Founder of Accurate Business Integrated Services, offering diversified B2B services. He has served as the former Vice President of BNI Oman, part of the world's largest business networking organization operating in 75+ countries, and has actively contributed to social and business initiatives with the Embassy of India, Muscat. He was also invited to speak as an industry expert at the India Oman Network (ION) Conference during the visit of the Honorable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi. Askari Mohammed looks forward to inspiring students through insights on entrepreneurship, leadership, and global business growth.

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Faculty In Charge

The organizing leadership of ICESPM 2026, presented as formal card-based groups with designated roles and responsibilities.

Chief Patron

Chief Patron

Prof. J. P. Saini

Vice Chancellor, Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology, Gorakhpur, U.P. India

Convener

Convener

Prof. L. B. Prasad

Head, Management Studies Department, Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology, Gorakhpur, U.P. India

Conference Coordinator(s)

Conference Coordinator

Dr. Ugrasen

Assistant Professor, Management Studies Department, Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology, Gorakhpur, U.P. India

Conference Coordinator

Dr. Bharti Shukla

Assistant Professor, Management Studies Department, Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology, Gorakhpur, U.P. India

Organizing Secretary(s)

Organizing Secretary

Dr. Bijendra Kumar Pushkar

Assistant Professor, Management Studies Department, Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology, Gorakhpur, U.P. India

Organizing Secretary

Dr. Anjali Singh

Assistant Professor, Management Studies Department, Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology, Gorakhpur, U.P. India

Review & Evaluation Committee

  1. Dr. Priyanka Rai – Coordinator
    (Asst. Prof, MSD, MMMUT GKP)
  2. Dr. Javed Alam - Coordinator
    (Asst. Prof, MSD, MMMUT GKP)
  3. Dr. Sonia Bhatt– Coordinator
    (Asst. Prof, MSD, MMMUT GKP)
  4. Dr. Manoj Mishra
    (HOD , MBA , ITM GIDA GKP)
  5. Dr. Neha Seth
    (Associate Professor School of Management Studies, IGNOU Delhi)
  6. Dr. Ashwani Kumar Gupta (Associate Professor, Chandigarh University)
  7. Dr. Ram Komal Prasad (Associate Professor, ICCMRT, Lucknow)
  8. Dr. Pratima Jaiswal (Asst. Prof, DDU GKP)
  9. Dr. Piyush Gupta (Asst. Prof, University of Allahabad)
  10. Mohd. Irfan (Asst. Prof, DDU GKP)

Organizing Committee

  1. Dr. Prashant Tripathi (Professor of Practice, MSD, MMMUT GKP)
  2. Dr. Kalpana Singh
    (Asst. Prof, MSD, MMMUT GKP)
  3. Dr. Manisha Singh
    (Asst. Prof, MSD, MMMUT GKP)
  4. Dr. Poonam Ojha
    (Asst. Prof, MSD, MMMUT GKP)
  5. Dr. Indal Kumar
    (Asst. Prof, MSD, MMMUT GKP)
  6. Dr. Vivaswan Singh
    (Asst. Prof, MSD, MMMUT GKP)
  7. Mr. Sachin Srivastava
    (Asst. Prof, MSD, MMMUT GKP)
  8. Dr. Asim Hasan
    (Asst. Prof, MSD, MMMUT GKP)
  9. Dr. Mohd. Osama
    (Asst. Prof, MSD, MMMUT GKP)
  10. Dr. Abdul Jadid
    (Asst. Prof. MSD, MMMUT GKP)
    11. ⭐ All Research Scholars of MSD, MMMUT Gorakhpur

Advisory Committee

  1. Prof. K.S. Thakur (Vice Chancellor, Govind Guru Tribal University, Baswara, Rajasthan)
  2. Prof. Ashish Bajpai (Director, IMS, BHU)
  3. Prof. Himanshu Shekhar Singh (Head & Dean of Business Management & Entrepreneurship, RMLAU)
  4. Prof. Asim Kumar Mukherjee (Professor, Allahabad University)
  5. Prof. B.K. Pandey (Head, Physics & Material Science, MMMUT GKP)
  6. Prof. Nagendra Yadav (Professor Dean Faculty of Commerce, DSMNRU, Lucknow)
  7. Prof. V. K. Giri (Dean Faculty Affairs, MMMUT, GKP)
  8. Prof. R. P. Singh (Head, Dept. of Commerce, DDU GKP)
  9. Prof. Awadhesh Kumar Tiwari (Director BIT, GIDA, Ex- Head & Dean Dept. of Commerce DDU GKP)
  10. Prof. Ashutosh Mohan (IMS, BHU)
  11. Prof Neeti Agrawal
    (Professor School of Management Studies, IGNOU Delhi)
  12. Mr. Sanjay Medhavi (Associate Professor, Department of Management, University of Lucknow)
  13. Dr. Shailesh Kaushal (Associate. Professor, FMS, University of Lucknow)
  14. Dr. Waleed Mutahar Abdulhadi Abdul Gabbar (Senior Lecturer, University of Malaysia)
  15. Dr. Abhijit Mishra (Asst. Professor, HSSD, MMMUT GKP)
  16. Dr. Harish Chandra (Asst. Professor, MSCD, MMMUT GKP)

Contact & Correspondence

For official communication and enquiry, the source document lists the following contacts.

Event Venue

  • Conference: ICESPM 2026
  • Department: Management Studies Department
  • Institution: MMMUT, Gorakhpur
  • Location: Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Mode: Hybrid participation available