7^TH RAJAGIRI INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE (RIMC)

Rajagiri Business School & Rajagiri College of Social Sciences
13th -14th February, 2026

Introductory note on RIMC

The 7th Rajagiri International Management Conference (RIMC), jointly organized by Rajagiri Business School, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kochi, India, and the University of Aberdeen Business School, continues its legacy of successful coordination and meaningful academic engagement. Over the years, RMC has brought together participants from esteemed universities across the globe, offering enriching networking opportunities and a rigorous double-blinded peer review process that supports the development of ideas into quality research papers. The conference has consistently featured renowned and resourceful scholars who lead workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions, fostering academic dialogue and practical insights. The upcoming edition will provide a vibrant platform for academicians, doctoral scholars, and practitioners to exchange ideas, collaborate, and contribute to advancing research and practice in the field of management. The Rajagiri International Management Conference (RIMC) is a premier academic forum that brings together multiple parallel conferences across key areas such as Finance, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Operations, and Business Analytics.

Introduction to RIMC’2026

RIMC 2026 embraces the theme “Transforming the Global Business Ecosystem through Sustainability, Innovation, and Technology.” Today’s global business environment is defined by the urgency of sustainability and the promise of emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation, and digital platforms. While climate change, resource scarcity, and social responsibility demand sustainable solutions, AI and advanced technologies provide the tools to design and deliver them at scale. Businesses are now called to go beyond traditional models—embedding sustainable practices while harnessing AI-driven insights, digital innovation, and green technologies. This dual focus empowers organizations to create agile, responsible, and future-ready enterprises that not only adapt to change but also generate lasting economic, environmental, and social value. By integrating sustainability with technological innovation, particularly AI, the conference highlights the need for collaborative, interdisciplinary dialogue. Scholars and practitioners across Finance, Human Resource Management, Marketing, and Analytics & Operations will come together at RIMC 2026 to reimagine the global business ecosystem and shape a resilient, sustainable, and AI-enabled future.

Call for papers

We invite research contributions in the areas of Finance & Economics, Human Resources, General Management, and Marketing. A detailed list of subthemes for each track is available in the conference brochure. Authors are required to submit an extended abstract (500–800 words), and all accepted abstracts will be published in the conference proceedings with an ISBN.

To be considered for a publication opportunity or the Best Paper Award, submission of a full paper is mandatory. Submission guidelines and the online submission link are provided in the brochure.

At the conference, each paper will be allotted 10 minutes for presentation, followed by a 5-minute Q&A session. To acknowledge outstanding work, a Best Paper Award will be presented in each track.

Doctoral Colloquium

The Doctoral Colloquium welcomes submissions from doctoral scholars working in the areas of Operations Management, Information Systems, Data Science, and Business Analytics. Interested participants are invited to apply by submitting an extended abstract of their research project (up to 2,000 words).

Abstracts for both the conference and the doctoral colloquium should be submitted through the CMT link provided in the brochure. Authors wishing to submit multiple papers will have to do separately.

Important Dates

The conference welcomes a wide spectrum of scholarly contributions related to its central theme. While the sub-themes provided serve as indicative guidelines, they are not exhaustive; submissions addressing any topic that resonates with the overarching conference theme are equally encouraged. The detailed track-wise sub-themes are given below.

Track 1: Finance and Economics

Sub Theme: Financing the Future: Sustainability, Technology, and Global Economic Transformation

• Responsible Reporting – Financial and Sustainability
• Corporate Finance and Sustainable Value Creation
• Asset Pricing and Investment Management in a Transforming World
• Innovation in Financial Markets and Institutions
• Global Financial Stability and Emerging Risks
• Sustainable Finance and the Global Green Transition
• Innovations in Microfinance and Financial Inclusion

Area Coordinator: Smitha Nair, PhD , smithan@rajagiri.edu 

Track 2: Human Resource Management

Sub Theme: Shaping the Future of Work and Organization: Sustainable and Technological Innovations in Managing People

• Business Communication
• Recruitment, Selection, and Talent Management
• Training & Development
• Performance and Reward Management
• Leadership and Managing Team
• Strategy, Organizational Culture, Change & Development
• Technology and Innovation in Future of Work / Organization
• Employee Well-Being and Mental Health in a Dynamic World
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in Managing People
• Role of AI in HR Practices
• Entrepreneurship

Area Coordinator: Bala Subramanian R, FPM ,  bala@rajagiri.edu

Track 3: Marketing

Sub Theme: Sustainable and Technology-Driven Marketing for a Changing World

• Sustainable Marketing Strategies for a Global Audience 
• Leveraging Technology to Enhance Consumer Engagement and Drive Innovation 
• Digital Transformation in Marketing: Bridging Sustainability and Innovation    
• Ethical Branding: Aligning Business Goals with Sustainability
• Sustainable Consumption Behaviour
• Tech-enabled Retail Innovation
• Disruptive Marketing in the Age of Sustainability
• Consumer Behaviour in the age of AI
• Green Branding and Anti-greenwashing
• Cross-Cultural Marketing in the new global landscape

Area Coordinator: Padmanabhan N S, PhD,  padmanabhan@rajagiri.edu

Track 4: Operations and Analytics

Doctoral Colloquium

The Doctoral Colloquium welcomes submissions from doctoral scholars working in the areas of Operations Management, Information Systems, Data Science, and Business Analytics. Interested participants are invited to apply by submitting an extended abstract of their research project (up to 2,000 words). Participants will benefit from the feedback, guidance, and networking opportunities, enabling them to strengthen their research for possible publication.

Submission Guidelines

All submissions must be original and should not be under review by any other conference or journal at the time of submission. Each author is permitted to submit up to three papers in total, irrespective of their order of authorship. To ensure a fair double-blind review process, manuscripts should not contain the names of authors or any identifying details in the header, footer, or within the body of the document.

Full Paper Submissions

• Manuscripts should be typed in Times New Roman, 12-point, double spaced, with 1-inch (2.5 cm) margins on all sides.
• The complete submission (title page, abstract, text, tables, figures, and references) must be uploaded as one document in .doc or .docx format.
• Length: 4,000–6,000 words (excluding tables, figures, and references).
• Tables, figures, and appendices should be numbered and properly titled.
• References must follow the APA Style (7th edition).

Extended Abstract Submissions

• Extended abstracts should be 1,000–1,500 words (excluding references).
• Format: Times New Roman, 12-point, double-spaced, 1-inch (2.5 cm) margins, single file (.doc or .docx).
• Extended abstracts should include the title, objectives, literature, methodology, findings, and implications.
• References must follow the APA Style (7th edition).

Poster Presentation

• Posters must include objectives, research questions, methodology, and findings, sized up to 48″×36″ (landscape) or 36″×48″ (portrait), in PDF format not exceeding 10 MB.

How to submit

The Microsoft CMT service was used for managing the peer-reviewing process for this conference. This service was provided for free by Microsoft and they bore all expenses, including costs for Azure cloud services as well as for software development and support.

To submit your paper, first create a CMT account, then log in and search for Conference Name (Acronym). Select Create New Submission, enter the title, abstract, keywords, and author details, upload the manuscript in PDF/Word format as per the guidelines, and finally confirm your submission and check your email for confirmation.

CMT submission Link: https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/RIMC2026

Registration Fees*

*The registration fee includes a conference kit, conference proceedings, tea, and networking lunch on both days. Rajagiri Management Conference 2025 offers hybrid participation.

For any queries, please write to us at rmc26@rajagiri.edu.

Conference Convenors

• Dr. Brahmadev Panda
  • brahmadev@rajagiri.edu
• Dr. Arathi Krishna
  • arathi@rajagiri.edu