Academic Alert: India Strategy Conference (ISC) 2026

Academic Alert: India Strategy Conference (ISC) 2026

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB), in collaboration with IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Calcutta, and the Indian School of Business (ISB), is hosting the India Strategy Conference (ISC) 2026. As the largest strategy conference in South Asia, it serves as a premier platform for scholars and doctoral researchers to discuss the strategic challenges and opportunities of the 21st century. The 2026 theme focuses on "Ecosystems & Strategy: Leveraging Entrepreneurship, Institutions & Technology".

Research Tracks & Submissions

Proposals are invited across several tracks, including:

• Core Themes: Ecosystems & Strategy, Entrepreneurship, and Technology, Innovation & Digital Transformation.

• Corporate & Global Strategy: Business & Corporate Strategy, Internationalization & Global Strategy, and Leadership, Organization & Human Capital.

• Specialized Tracks: ESG, Non-Market Strategy & Sustainability, and Family Business & Corporate Governance.

Submission Formats

ISC 2026 accepts three competitive formats:

1. Paper Session: Sequential presentation of proposals followed by an audience Q&A.

2. Common Ground Session: Interactive thematic discussions between authors, audience members, and a facilitator.

3. Poster Presentations: Visual dissemination for early-stage research and emerging ideas.

Important Dates

• Submissions Open: 01 May 2026

• Submission Deadline: 30 June 2026

• Notification of Acceptance: September 2026

• Conference Dates: 13–15 December 2026

How to Apply

Interested participants should register via the official IIMB portal or the specific conference activity page.

• Official Website: www.iimb.ac.in

• Registration: Open for the 2026 cycle.

• Special Offer: Use code FRESH2026 for a 10% discount (valid until 21 April 2026).