Call for Papers: 12th Management Doctoral Colloquium (MDC) 2026 at IIT Kharagpur

12th Management Doctoral Colloquium (MDC) 2026 | Vinod Gupta School of Management, IIT Kharagpur

The Vinod Gupta School of Management (VGSoM), IIT Kharagpur, invites you to participate in the 12th Management Doctoral Colloquium (MDC) 2026, scheduled to be held from January 28–30, 2026 at the IIT Kharagpur campus.

The MDC is a flagship annual event that brings together doctoral scholars, faculty members, and early-stage researchers from across India and abroad to engage in meaningful academic exchange, share their research insights, and gain feedback from leading academicians in the field of management.

🎯 Theme:

Resilient and Responsible Business in a Complex Global Landscape

In today’s rapidly evolving global environment, organizations face continuous challenges that demand innovative, ethical, and sustainable business practices. The 12th MDC 2026 aims to explore how resilience and responsibility can shape the future of management research and practice across diverse domains.

📚 About MDC 2026

The Management Doctoral Colloquium (MDC) at VGSoM provides a unique platform for participants to:

• Present and discuss their doctoral or early-stage research work.
• Receive constructive feedback and mentoring from distinguished academicians and industry experts.
• Build professional networks and collaborations across institutions.
• Compete for Best Paper Awards and gain recognition for outstanding research contributions.

The colloquium will feature:

• Doctoral research presentations
• Mentoring sessions by eminent faculty
• Networking opportunities
• Panel discussions and interactive sessions

🗓 Important Dates

EventDateSubmission OpensOctober 24, 2025Submission DeadlineNovember 15, 2025Colloquium DatesJanuary 28–30, 2026

📍 Venue

Vinod Gupta School of Management (VGSoM), IIT Kharagpur

Kharagpur, West Bengal, India

👥 Who Can Participate

• Doctoral scholars from management and allied disciplines
• Faculty members guiding research in related fields
• Early-stage researchers seeking academic exposure and mentorship

🏆 Highlights of MDC 2026

• Presentation and discussion of original research work
• Personalized mentoring sessions with senior faculty
• Networking with fellow researchers and academicians
• Recognition through Best Paper Awards
• Opportunity to gain constructive insights and publication guidance

🔗 Registration & More Information

For detailed information and registration, visit the official link below:

👉 https://lnkd.in/dJkDXRK8

📩 Contact Information

For any queries, please reach out to:

📧 mdc@vgsom.iitkgp.ac.in

📧 vgsom.mdc@gmail.com

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