Conference Section

International Conference and Doctoral Colloquium 2026

This conference section is designed to help participants, authors, and doctoral scholars quickly find theme details, track information, participation guidance, and colloquium expectations.

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SMS Research Forum

International Conference and Doctoral Colloquium 2026

A flagship academic platform from SMS Research Forum for scholars, faculty, and practitioners to present emerging work, exchange ideas, and build meaningful research collaborations.

Ignite the Research Aptitude

Conference Theme

Digital Futures: Reimagining Social and Business Models

Venue

School of Management Studies, CUSAT

Event Dates

15-16 May 2026

Abstract Deadline

4 May 2026

Deadline Extended

Abstract Submission

4 May 2026

Full Paper Submission

10 May 2026

Full paper submission is mandatory only for consideration for journal publication.

Conference Papers Register / Participate

Registration is now open for offline participants and online conference paper presenters. Visit the participation page to choose the correct registration form.

Certificates will be issued only to registered participants.

International Conference and Doctoral Colloquium 2026

Conference Overview

Building on the success of the forum’s earlier edition, the SMS Research Forum at the School of Management Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology is organizing its second International Conference and Doctoral Colloquium on 15-16 May 2026.

This edition brings together scholars, journal editors, and practitioners to discuss how digital technologies are reshaping organizations, markets, and social systems, while creating space for high-quality research presentations, collaboration, and publication-oriented dialogue.

Presentation Mode

International Conference presentations will be allowed in hybrid mode, while the Doctoral Colloquium, workshops and value-added sessions will be conducted offline at SMS, CUSAT.

Conference Papers

Tracks and Submission Guidance

Browse conference tracks, submission areas, and paper guidelines for authors preparing abstracts and full papers under the conference theme.

Submission guidance

Abstract and full paper submission guidance is available in this conference section. Registration is now open through the published participation links.

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Updated Deadlines

Deadline Extension Announcement

The conference submission timeline has been extended. Authors can now submit abstracts until 4 May 2026, and full papers for journal consideration until 10 May 2026.

Early Bird Registration

15 April 2026

Final Registration

10 May 2026

Deadline extended poster for the International Conference and Colloquium 2026

Key Dates

Important Timeline

Last date to submit abstract

4 May 2026

Abstract acceptance

Within 3-5 days of submission

Early bird registration closes

15 April 2026

Last date to submit full papers

10 May 2026

Registration closes

10 May 2026

Conference dates

15-16 May 2026

Conference Papers

Tracks and Submission Areas

Track 1: Finance

Digital Transformation of Financial Systems

Track 2: Human Resources & Organizational Behaviour

Leadership, Culture, and Change in the Digital Era

Track 3: Marketing

Marketing in Digital Consumer Ecosystems

Track 4: Operations, Knowledge Systems, and Interdisciplinary Research in Management

Knowledge Processes, Operations Strategy, and Digital Transformation

Track 5: Strategy & Innovation

Emerging Business Models in the Digital Economy

Publication Opportunities

Journals Associated with Selected Full Papers

Only full papers submitted to the conference will be considered for publication in these journals.

Journal of Knowledge Management

Scopus Q1, ABDC Ranking - A

Emerald

Journal of Global Marketing

Scopus Q1, ABDC Ranking - B

Taylor & Francis

Journal of Creative Communication

Scopus Q2, ABDC Ranking - C

SAGE

SMS Journal of Business Management

Institutional journal publication opportunity

School of Management Studies

Featured Sessions

What Participants Can Expect

The featured sessions currently highlight two special experiences for participants: the workshop series and the Meet the Editors session.

Capacity BuildingOffline at SMS, CUSAT

Workshops

Hands-on workshops in the conference programme will support participants with systems thinking, case-based learning, methodological sharpening, and practical academic skill-building.

PublicationOffline interactive session

Meet the Editors

A focused dialogue with journal editors on future-proofing research in the digital economy will help participants understand publication expectations, manuscript development, review processes, and how to position their work for journal consideration.

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Registration Fees