6th ICCBT 2026 | International Conference, NIT Srinagar, 12–13 August 2026

6th International Conference on Contemporary Business Trends (ICCBT 2026)

AI & Digital Transformation: Driving Innovation, Sustainability and Organizational Excellence in Contemporary Business

Organized by: Department of Humanities, Social Sciences & Management, National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar

Academic Partner: ServiceSetu Academics

International Conference on AI, Digital Transformation & Contemporary Business Research

Researchers, academicians, industry professionals, doctoral scholars, and postgraduate students are invited to participate in the 6th International Conference on Contemporary Business Trends (ICCBT 2026). Organized by the Department of Humanities, Social Sciences & Management, National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, the conference will be held on 12–13 August 2026 in hybrid mode, allowing both online and offline participation.

The conference focuses on the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Transformation on contemporary business practices, sustainability, innovation, governance, and organizational excellence. It aims to foster meaningful dialogue between academia, industry, policymakers, and researchers while showcasing cutting-edge research addressing emerging business challenges in the AI era.

Conference Highlights

• International Hybrid Conference

• Organized by NIT Srinagar

• Academic Partner: ServiceSetu Academics

• Theme focused on Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation

• Publication opportunity for selected papers

• Networking with leading academicians, researchers and industry experts

• ServiceSetu Academics Best Paper Award: INR 10,000

• Research presentations across multiple management disciplines

• Opportunity to explore the scenic beauty of Kashmir during the conference

Conference Overview

Artificial Intelligence is fundamentally reshaping organizations, business models, decision-making processes, and customer experiences. ICCBT 2026 provides an interdisciplinary platform to discuss the opportunities and challenges arising from AI adoption across management disciplines.

The conference welcomes original research, conceptual papers, empirical studies, and case-based research exploring AI-driven innovation, digital transformation strategies, sustainability, ESG practices, FinTech, human resource transformation, governance, entrepreneurship, and emerging technologies in business.

Conference Objectives

The conference aims to:

• Explore the role of Artificial Intelligence in transforming business and management.

• Promote interdisciplinary research in AI and management.

• Examine digital transformation and innovation strategies.

• Foster collaboration between academia and industry.

• Address ethical, governance, and sustainability challenges associated with AI adoption.

Conference Details

Conference Themes

The conference welcomes submissions on (but not limited to) the following areas:

Artificial Intelligence & Business Analytics

• AI-driven Business Analytics

• Intelligent Decision Making

• AI-enabled Knowledge Management

Digital Transformation & Strategy

• Strategic Management in the AI Era

• Digital Transformation

• AI-driven Business Models

• Innovation Capability and Firm Performance

Marketing & Consumer Behaviour

• AI in Marketing

• Consumer Behaviour

• Customer Experience Management

Human Resource Management

• Future of Work

• AI in Human Resource Management

• Workforce Transformation

Finance, Accounting & FinTech

• Financial Innovation

• Accounting Analytics

• FinTech

• Risk Management

• Governance & Compliance

Operations & Supply Chain

• AI-enabled Operations

• Intelligent Supply Chains

• Smart Manufacturing

Sustainability & ESG

• Sustainable Business Practices

• ESG through Artificial Intelligence

• Responsible AI

• Ethical AI

Entrepreneurship & Public Policy

• Digital Entrepreneurship

• Smart Cities

• AI for Public Systems

• Digital Governance

• Emerging AI Applications in Business

Submission Guidelines

Authors are invited to submit original and unpublished abstract or full research papers.

Publication Opportunity

Selected papers will be considered for publication in an edited volume by a reputed publisher, subject to peer review and editorial guidelines.

Registration Fee

ServiceSetu Academics Best Paper Award

The conference features a ServiceSetu Academics Best Paper Award carrying a cash prize of INR 10,000, recognizing outstanding research presented during ICCBT 2026.

Why You Should Participate

• Present your research at a prestigious international conference.

• Receive valuable feedback from experienced researchers.

• Network with academicians, industry experts, and doctoral scholars.

• Explore emerging applications of AI in business and management.

• Gain publication opportunities.

• Compete for the Best Paper Award.

• Experience the vibrant academic environment of NIT Srinagar and the beauty of Kashmir.

Organising Institution

The conference is organized by the Department of Humanities, Social Sciences & Management, National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, one of India's premier technical institutions, committed to advancing interdisciplinary research and academic excellence.

Contact Information

Conference Email: iccbt@nitsri.ac.in

Contact Person:
Mr. Aamir Mushtaq
Student Coordinator
Department of Humanities, Social Sciences & Management
National Institute of Technology Srinagar

Mobile: +91 91494 68460 | +91 9858481551

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About ServiceSetu Academics

ServiceSetu Academics is proud to serve as the Academic Partner for ICCBT 2026. Dedicated to empowering the academic community, ServiceSetu collaborates with leading universities and business schools to promote research excellence through faculty development programmes, research methodology workshops, conferences, executive education, certification programmes, and academic outreach initiatives.

Trusted by leading IITs, IIMs, NITs, and top business schools, ServiceSetu has trained 10,000+ academicians through 50+ research methodology workshops, making it one of India's fastest-growing academic communities.