ICBDS – 2023: International Conference on Business, Digitalization, and Sustainability UPES Dehradun Uttarakhand India Dehradun, India, February 2-4, 2023

Submission link	https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=icbds2023
Submission deadline	December 25, 2022

The growing digital transformation and awareness about sustainability are dramatically changing the business landscape. Almost every aspect of business has changed to a greater or lesser extent. Digital transformation has emerged as a top priority on leadership agendas and among scholars worldwide in the era of increased uncertainty. Digital transformation is described typically as a strategic change using digital technologies that result in changed products, processes, improved customer engagement, and new organizational structures. An unprecedented wave of digitalization relies on the convergence of SMAC technologies – social, mobile, analytics, and cloud computing – that fuel innovation in society and business. Additionally, organizations today have begun to realize the importance of ensuring all stakeholders’ social welfare for sustainable business operations, besides the economic objective of profit maximization, e.g., innovative goods and services, operation efficiency, resource, and capacity utilization. Sustainability is viewed as a source of innovation and new growth among business managers. Therefore, leaders have growing expectations from the promise of digital transformations and sustainable performance to contribute to their businesses’ survival and success strategically. In line with this, ICBDS-2023 (hybrid mode) provides a much-needed platform for academicians, researchers, and industry professionals to address these challenges of the digital era.

About UPES

UPES is the first domain-specific University recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC). Presently UPES has 13000+ students pursuing their courses, spread across 88 programs (at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctorate levels) in the domains of Energy, Logistics and Supply Chain, Aviation, Entrepreneurship, and Power management. In addition, the Centre for Continuing Education (CCE) and the Centre for Aviation Studies (CAS), UPES, offer Executive programs through the distance-learning mode for working professionals. The industry-focused courses taught by 800+ senior and permanent faculty and over 50+ visiting faculty members have also been received very well by the Industry.

About the School of Business

A team of 75 plus faculty members with a rich background of IIMs, IITs, NITs, IIITs, JNU, and other central universities at the School of Business, UPES is committed to promoting and delivering good quality research in the areas of applied economics and management science. It has been ranked number 41 across all business schools in India in the NIRF rankings for 2022. The school is creating a robust ecosystem that facilitates and provides all support systems to our faculty members and scholars to pursue research in their areas of interest. Research scholars are encouraged to contribute through quality papers published in Scopus-indexed journals, Case studies, books, and funded projects. Our team has been organizing many capacity-building programs such as FDPs, Meet the editor series and Research Seminar.

Call for Papers

University of Petroleum & Energy Studies Dehradun extends a humble invitation to researchers, educators, practitioners, and students to share their research and practice-based perspectives by presenting original and unpublished papers. The submissions should bring forth research findings obtained through theoretical, conceptual, empirical studies, qualitative modeling, and case studies in all areas of business. The prospective participants can refer to the following sub-themes for their submissions. We also welcome papers on other subjects related to the conference objectives.

Theme 1: Marketing	Theme 2: Human Resource
Marketing in Metaverse Application of AI in Marketing AR and VR in Marketing Robotics and Automation in Marketing Neuromarketing New-age technology adoption Consumer Behaviour & Engagement Consumer behavior analytics Customer experience in the age of AI Digital Marketing and Advertising Green Marketing Responsible Consumption Digitalization of rural markets Branding in Digital Age Influencer Marketing Smart Tourism	Digital Transformation in HRM Digital transformation mindset, culture & roles Workforce Diversity HR Strategies Post Pandemic Sustainable Practices in HRM Change Management Positive Organizational Psychology Gig Economy Talent & Competency Management HR Analytics Work From Home Productivity Strategic HRM & Global HR People Empowerment & Inclusive Growth Employee Wellness & Mental Health Organizational Behavior in Digital Age Leadership in Digital Age
Theme 3: Finance	Theme 4: Operations
Cryptocurrencies & Non-Fungible Tokens: Issues & Perspectives Blockchain in Financial Institutions & Markets Fintech Challenges Digital Transformation of Financial Services Digital Payment Start-ups & Collaborative Finance Crowd Funding & Financial Inclusion Sustainable Practices in Financial Institutions & Markets Green Finance Environmental Sustainability Practices of Banks Forex & Derivative market	Pandemic-related challenges impacting the transport and logistics industry towards digitalization Cloud Computing in transportation and logistics Augmented Reality in warehousing and logistics Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning application in logistics Smart warehouse management and intelligence Additive Manufacturing applications in logistics Drone operations and drone system Big Data-driven logistics optimization Smart logistics and supply chains management in Industry 4.0
Theme 5: Education	Theme 6: Entrepreneurship and Start-up
EdTech Ecosystems Digital Citizenship Student-Centric Online learning New Education Policy (NEP) Impact of digitalization on flexible learning and teaching methods E-exams and real-time assessment MOOCs	Circular digital business models and new entrepreneurial opportunities Entrepreneurial approaches in digital platforms and ecosystems Digital technology as a driver for entrepreneurship and competitiveness Digital technology and entrepreneurial mindset Digital technologies, new ventures, and business model
Theme 7: Core Sectors	Theme 8: Strategy
Smart Cities Digitalization in Oil & Gas Sector Digitalization in Aviation Digitalization in Power Sector Digital technology and energy sustainability Smart contract-based electricity markets Data-based governance models	Digital transformation strategies, practices, and processes Sustaining and evaluating digital transformations Digital Transformation and organizational capabilities Governance for digital transformations Enablers and barriers of managing digitalization

Theme 9: ESG & Sustainability Relevance of ESG in Infrastructure ESG & Sustainability Finance ESG Investment and Practice Environment Sustainability Practices Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) Sustainability Accounting Standards Circular Economy

We invite doctoral students, academicians, researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and leaders to deliberate on current issues of management, initiate collaborative efforts, and contribute to the existing knowledge pool. We look forward to welcoming you to the ICBDS - 2023 Conference (hybrid mode). We encourage your participation in all functional areas of management. The ICBDS – 2023 conference offers publication opportunities, special workshops, plenary sessions, and round table discussions with leading scholars in the field. Thus, extended abstracts of original research papers and teaching cases are invited in all areas of management. The details of the important dates and registration fees for the conference are as under:

Important Dates:

Extended Abstract Submission: 30 November 2022

Acceptance of Extended Abstract: 15 December 2022

Early Bird Date: 20 December 2022

Full Paper Submission: 31 December 2022

Acceptance of Full Paper: 10 January 2023

Conference Dates: 2-4 February 2023

Registration Fees:

Participant Category	Registration Fees (Early Bird)	Registration Fees (After Early Bird)	Registration Fees (Online)
Faculty Member	3500 INR	4000 INR	2000 INR
Research Scholars/Student	2000 INR	2500 INR	1500 INR
Industry	5000 INR	6000 INR	3500 INR
Foreign Participants	200 USD	400 USD	200 USD

GST @18% will be applicable on the above fees.

*Early Bird Date: 20th Dec 2022

Academic Partner:

Emerald Publishing

Submission Link and Details 

The authors are requested to submit their original extended abstract of the paper which are previously unpublished and not being considered for publication by any other journal or conference, latest by November 30, 2022 through the submission link: https://easychair.org/cfp/ICBDS-2023  or at the email: icbds@ddn.upes.ac.in 

Awards

Best two research paper awards (all themes)

Special Award for the theme of Sustainability, Circular Economy and Business Innovation

Speakers:

Ms. Karuna Gopal, President Futuristic Cities and Independent Director Engineers India Ltd

Dr. D P Rath, Principal Advisor, Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai

Dr. Vipin Gupta, Professor, California State University

Publication

All selected papers will be published in Conference Proceedings in the form of a book with ISBN (Springer)

Selected papers from the conference will be considered for publication in reputed journals (ABDC/ Scopus/ SCI). Some of the Journals which may consider publications in Regular Issues are

FIIB Business Review

International Journal of Emerging Markets

South Asian Journal of Business and Management Cases

Sustainable Operations and Computers

Nankai Business Review International (NBRI)

Some other Journals' names we will update Soon.....

Contact

Dr Vinay Kandpal

Associate Professor,

School of Business

Dr. Patanjal Kumar,

Assistant Professor- Senior Scale

School of Business

Contact no: +91 8930789285

Email: icbds@ddn.upes.ac.in

patanjal.kumar@ddn.upes.ac.in