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INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2026

Wednesday, 4th February 2026

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2026

REDEFINING VALUE CREATION: DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION FOR A SUSTAINABLE AND HUMAN-CENTRIC ECONOMY (ICON-26) 

 Hybrid Mode 

April 10–11, 2026 

 Organised by 

School of Management & Liberal Arts, IMS Unison University, Dehradun, India 

 In Collaboration with 

Gedu College of Business Studies, Royal University of Bhutan, Bhutan 

Chhatrapati Shahu Institute of Business Education and Research, Kolhapur, India 

The University of West Alabama, Alabama, US 

Department of Business Management, HNB Garhwal University, India 

Skyline University Nigeria (SUN) 

 Knowledge Partners 

AMDISA (Association of Management Development Institutions in South Asia) 

AIMS (Association of Indian Management Schools) 

Institutions Innovation Council 

Conference Tracks 

  • Artificial Intelligence & Industry 5.0 

  • Sustainability, ESG & Green Transformation 

  • Business Analytics, Data Science & Decision-Making 

  • Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Digital Transformation 

  • Marketing, Consumer Behavior & Digital Economy 

  • Human Capital, Leadership & the Future of Work 


  • Note: The tracks outlined serve as overarching thematic domains. The sub-themes are indicative rather than exhaustive, and contributions addressing additional, contextually relevant aspects within these domains are equally encouraged. 

    Pre Conference Workshop 

    A full-day Pre-Conference Workshop on AI-enabled tools and techniques for research, academic writing, and data analytics, will be held on 9 April 2026 at IMS Unison University as part of ICON-2026. The workshop is designed for faculty members, research scholars, and professionals seeking to enhance research quality and publication outcomes.  

    Submission Guidelines 

    • Papers must follow the IEEE format. 

    • Abstract (200–250 words) with 3–5 keywords in MS Word format. 

    • Times New Roman, 10 pt (regular text), Single line spacing, 

    • APA 7th edition referencing. 

    • Maximum 5000 words (6–8 pages including tables, figures, and references). 

    • Plagiarism checks via Turnitin (less than 15%).  

    • Each submission will undergo a double-blind peer review process. 


    Acknowledgment 

    The Microsoft CMT service was used for managing the peer-reviewing process for this conference. This service was provided for free by Microsoft and they bore all expenses, including costs for Azure cloud services as well as for software development and support. 

    Important Dates 

    • Last date for Abstract/Full Paper Submission: February 27, 2026 

    • Notification of Decision: On Rolling Basis 

    • Last Date to Register for the Conference: March 31, 2026 

    • Pre-conference Workshop: April 9, 2026 

    • Conference Dates: April 10–11, 2026 

    • Registration Fees

      Indian Delegates

      • Faculty / Industry Delegates – ₹3,500

      • Research Scholars – ₹2,500

      • Students – ₹500

      • Pre-Conference Workshop – ₹500

      International Delegates

      • Faculty / Industry Delegates – $200

      • Research Scholars – $100

      • Students – $30

      • Pre-Conference Workshop – $30

      18% GST applicable.

    • Payment Details

      Beneficiary: IMS Unison University

      Bank: HDFC Bank Ltd., Rajpur Road, Dehradun
      Account Number: 50100806743532
      IFSC Code: HDFC0000225

    • Conference Secretariat

      School of Management & Liberal Arts
      IMS Unison University, Dehradun

      Email: icon2026@iuu.ac 
      Website: www.iuu.ac/icon2026 

      Contact Numbers:
      9933399277, 9837627172, 8770690283, 8126071978

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