2nd IIM Nagpur Case & Research Conference 2026 | IIM Nagpur

2nd IIM Nagpur Case & Research Conference 2026

07–08 February 2026 | Hybrid Mode

Indian Institute of Management Nagpur is pleased to announce the 2nd IIM Nagpur Case & Research Conference 2026, to be held in hybrid mode (offline and online) on 7–8 February 2026, in collaboration with Ivey Publishing.

The conference is organised with the objective of promoting case-based pedagogy and rigorous research that addresses contemporary business and societal challenges. Recognising the growing importance of experiential learning and practice-oriented research, the conference provides a scholarly platform for meaningful exchange between academia, industry, and policy stakeholders.

Conference Theme

“Advancing Business Transformation through Cases and Research”

About the Conference

The IIM Nagpur Case & Research Conference 2026 aims to bring together academicians, practitioners, doctoral scholars, and postgraduate students to present original and unpublished case studies and research papers. The conference will feature keynote addresses, case presentations, and research paper sessions across diverse areas of management.

A Pre-Conference Workshop on Case Writing is scheduled on 06 February 2026, designed to support participants in developing high-quality teaching and research cases.

Call for Cases and Research Papers

Submissions are invited in the form of Extended Abstracts / Full Cases / Research Papers across (but not limited to) the following tracks:

• Marketing
• Economics
• Organisational Behaviour
• Human Resource Management
• Information Technology
• Finance & Accounting
• Operations Management
• Strategic Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Logistics & Supply Chain Management
• Data Science & Business Analytics
• Decision Sciences
• Business Law & Communication
• Sustainability Management
• Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences
• Other related areas of management such as Tourism, Hospitality, Healthcare, and Agribusiness

Publication Opportunities

Selected high-quality submissions will be considered for:

• Case publication and global distribution with Ivey Publishing
• ABDC-ranked and Scopus-indexed journals
• Edited book volume with a reputed international publisher

(Only complete cases with a Teaching Note / Full Research Papers will be considered for publication.)

Awards and Recognition

• Top 10 Cases will be forwarded to Ivey Publishing
• Cash Prizes for Top 3 Cases:
• 1st Prize: ₹30,000
• 2nd Prize: ₹20,000
• 3rd Prize: ₹15,000
• ServiceSetu Best Case Award: ₹25,000

Important Dates

• Abstract Submission Closes: 27 January 2026 [Extended Deadline]
• Late Registration Closes: 30 January 2026
• Pre-Conference Workshop: 06 February 2026
• Conference Dates: 07–08 February 2026

Registration & Submission

• Case Submission Link: https://www.iimnagpur.ac.in/CoE/CRC/call-for-paper/
• Conference Website: https://www.iimnagpur.ac.in/CoE/CRC/
• Queries: iimncrc2026@iimnagpur.ac.in

The conference offers a valuable opportunity for scholars and practitioners to present their work, receive constructive feedback, and engage in high-quality academic dialogue on case-based research and business transformation.