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INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, CUTTACK
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(A constituent college of BPUT, Govt. of Odisha)

साधनायां सिद्धि (Perfection Through Practice)

Call For Papers

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CALL FOR PAPERS

The 3rd International Conference on Sustainable Business (ICSB2027) invites original research papers, case studies, conceptual papers, policy analyses, and industry insights on the theme “Resilience, Responsibility & Regeneration.” Scheduled on February 5–6, 2027 at the World Skill Center, Bhubaneswar, India.The conference seeks to bring together scholars, practitioners, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and students from across the globe to deliberate on sustainable solutions for contemporary economic, social, environmental, and technological challenges.

As the organizations navigate climate risks, technological disruptions, geopolitical uncertainties, and evolving stakeholder expectations, there is a growing need for resilient systems, responsible governance, and regenerative business practices. ICSB2027 provides a multidisciplinary platform to discuss innovative research and practical strategies that can shape sustainable futures. Contributors are encouraged to submit papers addressing emerging trends, challenges, opportunities, and transformative practices in business, management, economics, public policy, technology, and sustainability.

Selected high-quality papers will be considered for publication opportunities in reputed journals and edited volumes, subject to peer review and publisher guidelines. Special best research paper awards will be given to best two presented papers (based on novelty, quality and potential impact) by ORSI.


Conference Theme: Resilience, Responsibility & Regeneration

The theme of ICSB2027 reflects the evolving priorities of organizations operating in an increasingly uncertain and interconnected world. The last decade has witnessed unprecedented disruptions arising from climate change, pandemics, technological transformations, geopolitical conflicts, and social inequalities. These challenges have demonstrated that sustainability is no longer merely about minimizing harm; it is about building systems capable of adapting, responding, and thriving amid adversity.

Resilience refers to the capacity of organizations, communities, and economies to anticipate, absorb, and recover from shocks while maintaining long-term viability. Responsibility emphasizes ethical leadership, stakeholder engagement, social accountability, and sustainable governance practices that balance economic objectives with societal and environmental well-being. Regeneration goes beyond sustainability by advocating business models that actively restore ecosystems, strengthen communities, and create net-positive impacts for future generations.

Through this theme, ICSB2027 seeks to encourage dialogue on how organizations can move from resilience to regeneration by integrating innovation, inclusion, ethical governance, digital transformation, circular economy principles, and sustainable development goals into their strategies. The conference aspires to foster actionable knowledge that helps businesses and societies transition toward more equitable, adaptive, and regenerative futures.


Conference Tracks

Track 1
Sustainable Business and Corporate Responsibility
  • ESG and sustainability reporting
  • Corporate social responsibility
  • Sustainable governance
  • Ethical leadership
  • Stakeholder management
Track 2
Resilient Organizations and Future of Work
  • Organizational resilience
  • Human resource sustainability
  • Employee well-being
  • Hybrid work and workforce transformation
  • Leadership in uncertain environments
Track 3
Innovation, Technology and Digital Transformation
  • Artificial Intelligence for sustainability
  • Industry 5.0
  • Smart organizations
  • FinTech and sustainable finance
  • Digital inclusion
Track 4
Climate Action and Environmental Sustainability
  • Climate risk management
  • Renewable energy
  • Circular economy
  • Carbon neutrality
  • Green supply chains
Track 5
Inclusive Growth and Social Development
  • Social entrepreneurship
  • Gender equality and inclusion
  • Poverty alleviation
  • Community development
  • Sustainable livelihoods
Track 6
Sustainable Finance and Responsible Investment
  • ESG investing
  • Green bonds
  • Impact investing
  • Climate finance
  • Sustainable banking
Track 7
Public Policy, Governance and Sustainable Development
  • SDGs implementation
  • Public administration
  • Policy innovation
  • Governance reforms
  • Development economics
Track 8
Regenerative Business Models and Future Economies
  • Regenerative agriculture
  • Nature-positive business
  • Biodiversity conservation
  • Resource regeneration
  • Sustainable consumption and production

Abstract Submission Deadline: 15th October, 2027

  • Abstracts, extended abstracts and full papers must follow specific guidelines, emphasizing originality, structure, format, and submission via Google form or through email to icsb2027@imit.ac.in
  • The abstract should be between 200 - 250 words using Times New Roman font size 12, with regular formatting and single line spacing.
  • The abstract must indicate the paper’s title, author(s) name(s), affiliation(s), and contact details. It should cover the purpose of the study, research methodology, results, implications, originality and five key words.
  • Authors must mention the track in which the paper is to be included.
  • Papers are also welcome on other topics close to the central theme of the conference, if not listed above.
  • Submitted abstracts will undergo blind review by expert reviewers, with notifications of acceptance to be sent by 30 October, 2027.

Manuscript Submission

  • The full paper manuscript should include sections such as abstract with key words, introduction, methodology, results, implications, findings and conclusion, in a logically structured manner to present your research effectively.
  • Research papers should range from 4000 to 8000 words and adhere to APA formatting guidelines using Times New Roman font, size 12, with regular formatting and single line spacing.
  • All pages of the manuscript (including Tables and Figures) should be numbered.
  • Manuscripts should be submitted by the given deadlines with “Submission: ICSB2027” in the subject line.
  • Authors should clearly specify the track for which they are submitting the paper.
  • At least one author must register for the conference by 5 January, 2026 for the paper to be included in the final conference schedule and proceedings.
  • The final submission of the extended abstract should strictly follow the author guidelines provided on the conference website.
  • All submissions must be original work not published or accepted elsewhere, and not under consideration for publication or presentation elsewhere.

Publishing Ethics

The Conference Organizing Committee (COC) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of Code of Conduct and to supporting ethical research practices. All published articles to contain clear and accurate attribution of authorship. It is the responsibility of the author to ensure that all authors that contributed to the work are fairly acknowledged and that the published author list accurately reflects individual contributions. COC shall take every effort to ensure that editors, peer reviewers, and scrutiny committees shall treat all submissions respectfully, in confidence, and in accordance with standard ethical guidelines. COC expects that all individuals submitting manuscripts to this conference shall abide by established publishing standards and ethics.

Peer Review Process

Selection of articles, for possible publication, will have a three stages elimination process. In the first stage, an internal scrutiny committee will first check relevance and appropriateness of each article, according to the decided theme and sub-themes of the conference. Secondly, all articles will go through mandatory similarity/ plagiarism check using Turnitin. Articles having a similarity percentage less than 15 % will be sent to the next stage. In the third stage, all the articles passing through previous two stages, will be sent for double-blind review. Articles, after removing authors’ identity, will be sent to two subject experts (outside the host organisation), who are minimum Associate Professors. Subject to availability, attempts will be made to get at least 40 percent reviewers from abroad. Authors will be finally asked to incorporate the suggested changes/ revisions, if asked by any/ both reviewers.

Timelines
Opening of Abstract Submission: 10 July, 2026
Last date of Abstract: 31 October, 2026
Last Date of Full Paper Submission 1 December, 2026
Notification of final status of the Paper 31 December, 2026
Camera Ready Submission 15.02.2026
Early Bird Registration 2 January, 2027
Last Date of Registration 10 January, 2027
Conference Date 5-6 February, 2027