SOIL Institute of Management
Shizenkan University
4th International Conference SOIL School of Business Design, Gurgaon
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Artificial Intelligence for a Sustainable Future

Transforming business and society. The submission window is open for academicians, researchers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, start-ups and research scholars.

Conference
18-19 February 2027
Mode
Hybrid
Abstracts close
15 November 2026
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Up to ₹95,000

In cash prizes for standout research contributions.

Publication

Selected papers may be considered for peer-reviewed journals and Scopus indexed outlets, subject to the applicable review and editorial processes.

Travel and stay

Travel grants for one presenter per accepted paper, with shared accommodation and meals provided.

About the conference

Artificial Intelligence has emerged as one of the most transformative technologies of the twenty-first century, reshaping industries, economies, governance systems and everyday life. From intelligent automation and predictive analytics to generative AI and autonomous decision-making, it is revolutionising how organisations create value, deliver services and address complex societal challenges.

At the same time, the growing urgency of climate change, resource scarcity, social inequality, ethical governance and sustainable development calls for responsible technological innovation that balances economic growth with environmental stewardship and human well-being.

This conference seeks to provide a global platform to deliberate upon the opportunities, challenges and future directions of AI-driven sustainable transformation, encouraging interdisciplinary dialogue that bridges technology, management, public policy, economics, social sciences, design thinking and sustainability studies.

It aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, India's National AI Mission, Industry 5.0 principles, ESG frameworks and responsible innovation initiatives, exploring how AI can contribute towards building resilient organisations, inclusive economies, ethical governance, smart cities, sustainable industries and future-ready societies.

Conference objectives

  • Foster interdisciplinary research on AI-driven sustainable development
  • Promote responsible, ethical and human-centric AI
  • Explore AI applications across business, governance and society
  • Encourage academia and industry collaboration
  • Showcase innovative research and emerging technologies
  • Discuss policy implications of AI for sustainable economic development
  • Facilitate global networking among researchers and practitioners

Conference tracks

Five research tracks and two special sessions. Open a track to see its sub-themes.

Track 1

AI-Powered Marketing, Consumer Behaviour and Digital Experiences

Generative AI in marketing, consumer analytics, personalisation, and the ethics of how brands reach people.

Sub-themes
  • Generative AI in marketing and marketing communication
  • AI-powered consumer insights and consumer analytics
  • AI-driven customer experience and personalization
  • AI in branding, advertising and social media marketing
  • AI-enabled retail and omnichannel marketing
  • AI in customer relationship management and customer engagement
  • Consumer trust, acceptance and adoption of AI
  • AI and consumer decision-making behaviour
  • AI-driven marketing strategy, segmentation and targeting
  • Responsible and ethical AI in marketing
  • AI, digital platforms and emerging consumer behaviour
  • AI for sustainable and inclusive marketing
Track 2

AI, Human Capital and the Future of Work

How AI reshapes hiring, learning, leadership and the everyday experience of work, and what a human-centric organization looks like.

Sub-themes
  • Artificial intelligence in human resource management
  • Generative AI and the future of work
  • Human-AI collaboration and human-centric workplaces
  • AI-enabled recruitment, selection and talent management
  • People analytics and AI-driven workforce intelligence
  • AI in employee experience, engagement and well-being
  • AI-enabled learning, reskilling and upskilling
  • Future skills and workforce transformation
  • AI, leadership and organizational decision-making
  • Ethical AI, algorithmic fairness and workplace governance
  • AI, creativity, knowledge work and organizational innovation
  • Industry 5.0 and the human-centric organization
Track 3

AI in Finance, FinTech and Sustainable Financial Systems

Markets and investment, risk and fraud, financial inclusion, and where ESG meets algorithmic decision-making.

Sub-themes
  • Artificial intelligence in financial markets and investment
  • AI-driven financial decision-making and analytics
  • FinTech, digital banking and financial innovation
  • Generative AI and emerging applications in finance
  • AI-enabled risk management and fraud detection
  • AI in credit assessment and financial inclusion
  • Sustainable finance, ESG and AI
  • Digital currency, blockchain and AI
  • AI in corporate finance, insurance and InsurTech
  • AI, behavioural finance and consumer financial decisions
  • AI in financial regulation, governance and compliance
  • AI, macroeconomic forecasting and public finance
Track 4

AI-Enabled Operations, Supply Chains and Industry 5.0

Smart factories, resilient supply chains, human-robot collaboration and operations built for circularity.

Sub-themes
  • AI in operations and process management
  • Intelligent manufacturing and smart factories
  • Industry 5.0 and human-centric operations
  • AI-enabled supply chain management and resilience
  • Intelligent logistics, transportation and mobility
  • AI-driven demand forecasting and inventory management
  • AI in procurement and supplier management
  • Robotics, automation and human-robot collaboration
  • Digital twins and intelligent production systems
  • AI for sustainable and circular operations
  • Green supply chains and resource optimization
  • AI-enabled quality, maintenance and operational risk management
Track 5

AI, Data Analytics and Intelligent Decision-Making

Analytics and large language models, explainable and trustworthy AI, and the governance questions that follow.

Sub-themes
  • Big data analytics and business intelligence
  • Predictive and prescriptive analytics for business
  • Generative AI and large language models
  • Machine learning and AI applications in business
  • AI-enabled decision support and intelligent decision-making
  • Explainable, responsible and trustworthy AI
  • Natural language processing and computer vision
  • Internet of things, edge computing and intelligent systems
  • Digital platforms, digital ecosystems and emerging technologies
  • AI, data governance, privacy and cybersecurity
  • AI-driven forecasting, modelling and business intelligence
  • AI and analytics for sustainable development
Special track

Ph.D. Thesis Session

A session for doctoral scholars, offering scholarly feedback, expert interaction and research collaboration on work in progress.

Special track

Poster Presentation

For early-stage research and emerging ideas, with the same opportunities for feedback and collaboration.

Key dates

All deadlines are for submissions made through the official form.

  1. 15 Nov 2026
    Extended abstract submission closes
    800 to 1,000 words
  2. 5 Dec 2026
    Acceptance notification
    After double-blind review
  3. 15 Jan 2027
    Full paper submission closes
    4,000 to 6,000 words
  4. 31 Jan 2027
    Registration closes
    Fees inclusive of GST
  5. 18-19 Feb 2027
    The conference
    Hybrid, Gurgaon

How to submit

Submissions must be original and unpublished. Every submission goes through double-blind peer review.

Extended abstract

  • Length 800 to 1,000 words
  • Originality maximum similarity 5 per cent, and no AI-generated content
  • Title clear and concise
  • Author details names, affiliations, emails and the corresponding author
  • Introduction context, relevance and the problem statement
  • Objectives and research questions what the study aims to address
  • Methodology a brief description of design, data or approach
  • Key findings or expected outcomes main insights or anticipated results
  • Implications theoretical, managerial or policy relevance
  • Keywords four to six
  • References up to 15, in a standard style such as APA

Full paper

  • Length 4,000 to 6,000 words
  • Typeface Times New Roman, 12 point
  • Line spacing 1.5
  • Referencing APA 7th edition
  • Review double-blind peer review
We welcome empirical research papers, conceptual papers, case studies, industry papers and review papers.
Submit your extended abstract

Registration

Fees are inclusive of GST. Registration closes on 31 January 2027. US dollar amounts are converted at Rs. 95 to the dollar and are indicative.

PhD Scholar / Students
Rs. 2000 / $21
(inclusive of GST)
Academician / Industry Practitioner
Rs. 3500 / $37
(inclusive of GST)

What is covered for presenters

Travel grants are available for one presenter per accepted paper, covering up to 3rd AC two-way rail fare by the most direct route. Shared accommodation and meals will be provided for presenters.

Awards

Cash prizes of up to ₹95,000 across the following categories.

Best Research Paper Best Doctoral Paper Best Student Paper Best Industry Paper Best Interdisciplinary Paper Best Sustainability Research Best AI Innovation Paper Best Presentation Young Researcher Women Researcher

Where papers may appear

Subject to the applicable review and editorial processes.

  • Conference proceedings with ISBN, through Springer or Taylor and Francis
  • Edited book chapters
  • Publication in peer-reviewed journals
  • Scopus indexed journal opportunities

Contact us

For anything about submissions, registration or the program.

Queries
icssobd@gmail.com
Conference conveners
Dr. Manpreet Kaur and Dr. Vani Aggarwal
Conference co-conveners
Dr. Sanjib, Dr. Ajit and Dr. Chitra
Student convener
Pratham Mittal
+91 63951 25436
Hosted at
SOIL School of Business Design
Gurgaon, Haryana, India

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