Conference Section

International Conference and Doctoral Colloquium 2026

This conference section is designed to help participants, authors, and doctoral scholars quickly find theme details, track information, participation guidance, and colloquium expectations.

Overview Featured Sessions Conference Papers Doctoral Colloquium Participation

Featured Sessions

Workshops and Meet the Editors

This featured sessions page highlights the two special sessions in the conference: workshops for hands-on learning and Meet the Editors for publication-focused dialogue.

Featured Sessions

Meet the Editors and Workshops

These featured sessions bring publication-focused conversation and hands-on learning into the same conference section. Meet the Editors anchors the academic dialogue, while the workshops extend that experience through focused practical sessions.

Lead Session

Meet the Editors

Future-Proofing Research in the Digital Economy: A Dialogue with Journal Editors

A focused dialogue with journal editors on future-proofing research in the digital economy will help participants understand publication expectations, manuscript development, review processes, and how to position their work for journal consideration.

Date and Time

15 May 2026, 11.15 AM - 01.15 PM

Venue

Seminar Complex, CUSAT

Journal Editors

Prof. Srinivasan Rangan

Professor

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Prof. Shaphali Gupta

Professor

Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode

Prof. Ajay Manrai

Professor Emeritus of Marketing

University of Delaware

Prof. K. Mathiyazhagan

Professor and Research Head

Thiagarajar School of Management

Moderator

Prof. Joshy Joseph

Associate Professor

Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode

Workshops

Workshop Sessions

The workshop segment combines holistic research design and case-based learning with sessions led by senior academic experts. These sessions complement the conference and colloquium by offering hands-on learning for scholars and faculty members.

Workshop

Systems Thinking in Action: Designing Holistic Research

Date and Time

15 May 2026, 02.00 PM - 05.00 PM

Venue

Seminar Complex, CUSAT

Resource Person

Prof. L. S. Ganesh

Professor (Rtd.)

IIT Madras

Vice Chancellor (2022-2025) of the ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education at Hyderabad.
Specialized in systems thinking, project management, and technology management.

Workshop

Learning with Cases

Date and Time

16 May 2026, 02.00 PM - 04.00 PM

Venue

Seminar Complex, CUSAT

Resource Person

Prof. Rejie George Pallathitta

Professor and Chairperson Strategy

IIM Bangalore

Chairperson, NSRCEL.
Specialized in corporate governance, strategic management, and international business.