Conference Overview

The International Conference on Digitalisation, Market and Society will be held from December 2nd to 4th, 2025. The conference aims to explore the multifaceted impacts of digitalisation on markets and society.

This event is jointly organised by the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Mohali, Brandeis University, and The Institute for New Economic Thinking and Its Young Scholars Initiative (INET-YSI). It is sponsored by the Scheme for Promotion of Academic & Research Collaboration (SPARC), Ministry of Education, Government of India.

The venue for the conference is IISER Mohali, located in Punjab, India. Attendees can expect a stimulating environment for academic discourse and collaboration.

Key Themes and Topics

The conference will delve into several critical themes related to digitalisation. These themes encompass a wide range of topics relevant to contemporary society and the evolving digital landscape.

Key themes include emerging market structures in the digital economy, network effects and optimisation of invisible markets, and space and platform economies. Further exploration will include digitalisation and gendered work, human-digital interactions, and identity and social relations.

The conference will also address data privacy and ethical concerns, as well as policy and institutional challenges arising from digitalisation. These discussions aim to foster a comprehensive understanding of the societal implications of digital advancements.

Important Dates and Deadlines

Prospective participants should take note of the following important dates. The deadline for submitting extended abstracts is September 15, 2025.

Notifications regarding abstract acceptance will be sent out by September 21, 2025. The final deadline for submitting full papers is November 15, 2025.

Adhering to these deadlines is crucial for consideration in the conference program. Plan your submissions accordingly to ensure timely participation.

Submission Guidelines and Contact Information

Interested scholars are invited to submit their extended abstracts through the provided submission portal. Ensure that your submission aligns with the conference themes and adheres to the specified guidelines.

For any inquiries or further information, please contact the Scholar Coordinators. Anibesh Singh can be reached at anibeshs05@gmail.com, and Alinda Merrie Jan can be contacted at alindamj@gmail.com.

The Faculty Convenors for the event are Dr. Debdulal Saha (Convenor) and Dr. Neeraja Sahasrabudhe (Co-convenor), both from IISER Mohali. Feel free to reach out to the coordinators for any assistance regarding the submission process or conference details.