Mysuru: The Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) will organise a two-day national conference on contemporary management challenges, innovation, sustainability and digital transformation on January 29 and 30, 2027, at its Mukthagangotri campus in Mysuru.
The National Conference on Contemporary Issues in Management (NCIM 2027) is being organised by the university’s Department of Studies and Research in Management, with sponsorship from the Indian Council of Social Science Research – Southern Regional Centre (ICSSR-SRC), Hyderabad.
The conference aims to bring together academicians, researchers, industry professionals and students to discuss emerging developments in management and explore innovative approaches to address challenges faced by businesses and institutions.
Focus on innovation, sustainability and digital transformation
The conference will focus on three major themes: innovation, sustainability and digital transformation. These areas will cover a range of contemporary management issues and provide opportunities for participants to share research findings and practical experiences.
Under the innovation theme, discussions will include entrepreneurship, start-ups, marketing and finance. The sustainability theme will cover areas such as green supply chains, sustainable finance and environmental concerns.
Digital transformation will form another key area, with topics including artificial intelligence, business analytics and digital marketing. The conference is expected to encourage discussions on how emerging technologies and sustainable business practices can influence the future of management.
Experts from academia and industry to participate
Several prominent personalities from academia and industry are expected to deliver keynote addresses during the conference.
The speakers include Professor Alok Kumar Rai, Director of the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta; Professor Ram Kumar Kakani, Vice-Chancellor of RV University; Sudhanva Dhananjaya, Chairman and Managing Director of Excelsoft Technologies; and Pradeep Yuvraj, founder of Presentim.
Their participation is expected to provide delegates with perspectives on management education, entrepreneurship, technological innovation and industry developments.
Research papers invited from scholars and professionals
The organising committee has invited original research papers, empirical studies and case studies related to the conference themes. Academicians, research scholars, students and industry professionals can submit their work for consideration.
Abstracts should contain between 250 and 300 words, while full research papers should be between 4,000 and 6,000 words. Submissions must follow the APA referencing style.
The committee will also recognise outstanding research contributions, with awards planned for the best papers.
The important submission deadlines are:
- Abstract submission: November 25, 2026
- Full paper submission: December 30, 2026
- Registration deadline: January 18, 2027
Participants can submit their research papers to [email protected].
Registration fees announced
The registration fee varies according to the category of participant. Faculty members will have to pay ₹1,500, while research scholars will be charged ₹1,000. The fee for students is ₹500, and industry participants will have to pay ₹2,000.
The conference will be held at the KSOU campus in Mukthagangotri, Mysuru, on January 29 and 30, 2027.
Those seeking further information about the conference and registration can contact the organisers. Yogesh can be reached at 7892172782, while Tahera is available at 9880832022. Participants can also register through the online form provided by the organisers.
Platform for academic and industry collaboration
Through NCIM 2027, KSOU intends to provide a platform for sharing research, exchanging ideas and strengthening connections between academic institutions and industry.
The focus on artificial intelligence, business analytics, sustainable finance and entrepreneurship reflects the changing priorities of management education and business practices. The conference is expected to encourage participants to examine these developments through research and practical case studies.
By bringing together experts, researchers and professionals, the event aims to promote discussions on emerging management practices and potential solutions to contemporary organisational challenges.