About the Conference

The 6th International Conference on the Role of Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Management for Sustainable Development (ICRIEMSD) will be held on November 6th & 7th, 2025. Organized by the School of Management at O. P. Jindal University, Raigarh, the conference aims to bring together academicians, researchers, industry experts, and students.

The conference serves as an interdisciplinary platform to exchange experiences and research results on innovation, entrepreneurship, management, and information technologies. It will explore recent innovations, trends, and concerns in these fields, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Key objectives include providing a platform for researchers to exchange ideas on business sustainability and innovation in the digital era, promoting joint efforts for a sustainable business marketplace, enabling international collaborative research, and evaluating academic and practice-based knowledge.

Call for Papers & Themes

ICRIEMSD-2025 invites researchers and experts from diverse fields to submit their original and unpublished work. The conference emphasizes six interrelated themes, promoting a comprehensive approach to advancements across domains. Submissions must be in English and adhere to specified word limits for abstracts (250-500 words) and full papers (5000-8000 words).

The conference will feature keynote speakers, plenary sessions, and workshops, offering valuable opportunities for academic and professional growth. All submissions will undergo plagiarism checks, and non-compliance with guidelines may result in rejection.

The thrust areas include Innovation and Sustainable Development in Human Resource Management, Marketing, Finance, Tourism, Agri-Business Management, Entrepreneurship & CSR, Operations & Supply Chain Management, and Information Technology & Management.

Important Dates & Registration

Key dates to remember include: Abstract Submission Deadline - August 30th, 2025; Abstract Acceptance Notification - September 15th, 2025; Registration Deadline - September 25th, 2025; and Full Paper Submission Deadline - September 30th, 2025.

Registration fees vary depending on the category and timing. Early bird rates are available for faculty members (₹2200), research scholars (₹1500), external students (₹800), industry professionals (₹3500), and international participants ($85). Regular rates are slightly higher.

Payments can be made by scanning the provided QR code. Participants are encouraged to register early to avail of the discounted rates.

Publication Opportunities & Key Highlights

Accepted papers may be published in reputed journals, including the Journal of Information and Optimization Sciences, The Empirical Economics Letters, and the Journal of Statistics and Management Systems. Opportunities for publication in Atlantis Press, OPJU Business Review, and an edited book with ISBN number are also available.

The conference highlights include pre-conference workshops, keynote speeches from experts, and best paper awards for each technical session. A dedicated session and awards will also be available for the student category. Select abstracts may be chosen for inclusion in the conference souvenir.

All selected papers will undergo a peer-review process by the respective journals, and publication is subject to clearing the journal's review process.

Contact Information & Organizing Committee

For any queries, please contact Dr. Debasis Mohanty at +91 9861582723, Dr. Shradha Gupta at 9685014755, or Prof. Sujata Panda at 9098736646. The conference is organized under the patronage of Ms. Shallu Jindal, Chancellor of OPJU, and General Chair Dr. R. D. Patidar, Vice-Chancellor of OPJU.

The Conference Chair is Dr. R. Muthukumar, Vice Dean of the School of Management, with Conference Co-Chairs Dr. Himanshu Vaishnav and Dr. Jaya Prakash Rath. Dr. Debasis Mohanty serves as the Convenor, supported by Co-Convenors Dr. Shradha Gupta and Prof. Sujata Panda.

The organizing committee includes Dr. Vikash Kumar (Organizing Secretary), Dr. Bhupendra Tripathi (Treasurer), Dr. Rekha Sharma (Technical Chair), and Prof. Namrata Ojha (Program Chair), along with other dedicated members from OPJU.