CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Delhi NCR Campus
School of Commerce, Finance and Accountancy

Organises

International Conference on

New Paradigms in Economy, Commerce and Society

Shaping the Future: Innovation, Sustainability and Inclusive Growth in a Globalized Economy

In Collaboration with

Durban University of Technology, South Africa



With Knowledge Partner

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), UK

📅14 March, 2026

5 March 2026

Extended Abstract Submission

6 March 2026

Acceptance Notification

8 March 2026

Full Manuscript Submission

14 Mar 2026

Conference Date

About the Institution

CHRIST (Deemed to be University) was born out of the educational vision of St Kuriakose Elias Chavara, an educationist and social reformer of the nineteenth century in South India. Established in 1969 as Christ College, it undertook path-breaking initiatives in Indian higher education with the introduction of innovative and modern curricula, insistence on academic discipline, imparting of Holistic Education and adoption of global higher education practices with the support of creative and dedicated staff. One of the first institutions in India to be accredited in 1998 by the NAAC, and subsequently in 2004 and 2016, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) has the top grade ‘A’ and ‘A+’ grade in 2022 in the 4-point scale.

About the School of Commerce, Finance & Accountancy (SCFA)

The School of Commerce, Finance & Accountancy at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Delhi NCR Campus, embodies the University’s commitment to excellence and service. Rooted in a holistic approach to education, the School nurtures ethical leadership, social responsibility, and research-driven inquiry. Its programmes and centres encourage students and faculty to integrate moral uprightness, inclusivity, and community engagement with rigorous scholarship preparing graduates to contribute meaningfully to society and the economy.

About the Conference

The global economy is currently witnessing profound structural transformations, largely shaped by rapid advances in artificial intelligence, the rising importance of sustainable finance, the expansion of digital trade, and the dynamic expectations of stakeholders. In this dynamic economy, businesses are no longer assessed only on profitability but are increasingly expected to ensure inclusive growth while responding to pressing environmental and social responsibilities.

The interplay between innovation, sustainability, and equity has therefore become central to how enterprises function and how societies envision progress. Against this backdrop, ICNPECS 26 serves as a timely platform, bringing together scholars, industry experts, policymakers, and students. The conference provides a space for critical engagement, knowledge sharing, and collaborative exploration of actionable frameworks that integrate technological advancement with the broader imperatives of sustainability and social well-being. By aligning innovation with inclusivity and environmental stewardship, the event aims to contribute toward shaping new paradigms of commerce and society that are both future-ready and socially responsible.

Objectives

  • Showcase cutting-edge research on AI-enabled and sustainable business models.
  • Foster dialogue among academia, industry, and government on inclusive growth strategies.
  • Promote responsible innovation, green finance, and digital transformation in commerce.
  • Build research capacity via workshops on research methods, publishing, and policy translation.
  • Enable student, doctoral, and early-career participation through dedicated tracks and awards.

About and Presenters

  • Academicians (Faculties/ Research Scholars)

  • Professionals

  • Policymakers

  • Practitioners

  • Students (PG/UG)

Theme


“Shaping the Future: Innovation, Sustainability, and Inclusive Growth in a Globalized Economy”


Sub-Themes

1. Business Solutions for a Regenerative Future

  • Sustainable Supply Chains
  • ESG & Integrated Reporting
  • Circular Business Models
  • Business Innovations
  • Entrepreneurship & Impact Ventures

2. Finance & FinTech

  • Green Finance & Climate Risk
  • Sustainable Investing
  • AI in Financial Services
  • Financial Inclusion & Digital Public Infrastructure
  • Risk Analytics and Compliance

3. Economics & Policy Research

  • Industrial Policy for Green Transition
  • Digital Trade and Competition Policy in AI Markets
  • Labor & Productivity in the Age of Automation
  • Development Economics & SDGs

4. Governance & AI

  • Data Privacy & AI Ethics
  • Organizational Governance in AI Ecosystem
  • Innovations in AI Ecosystems
  • Climate Disclosures & Due Diligence

5. Technology and Societal Concerns

  • Technology-enabled Inclusion & Well-being
  • Technological Impact on Consumer Behavior
  • Socially Responsible Innovation
  • ICT-based Education for Sustainable Development

6. Analytics & Operations

  • Decision Science for Sustainability
  • Operations Research
  • Digital Twins & Industry 5.0
  • Smart Cities & Logistics

Guidelines



Extended Abstract Submission

Abstract Format

  • Length: The abstract should be between 1000-1500 words.
  • Content: It must include the Title, Author(s) & Affiliation(s), Background / Introduction, Objectives / Research Questions, Literature Review, Methodology, Findings / Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Keywords (5-6 keywords), References
  • Format: Use Times New Roman, 12-point font, single spacing, and standard margins.
  • Citation Style: Follow the APA 7 citation style with all required information.


Full Manuscript Submission

Manuscript Format

  • Length: The full manuscript should be between 4,000 to 6,000 words.
  • Structure: The manuscript should include the following sections: Title, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, References.
  • Format: Use Times New Roman, 12-point font, double spacing, and standard margins on all sides.
  • Figures and Tables: Ensure that all figures and tables are clear and properly labeled. Include them within the text at the appropriate places
  • Citation Style: Follow the APA 7 citation style with all required information


Submission Process

  • Online Submission: Submit your full manuscript through the conference's online submission system (Google Form).
  • Deadline: The full manuscript must be submitted by the specified deadline.
  • File Format: Submit your manuscript in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format.
  • Review Process: All submissions will undergo a double-blind peer-review process. Authors will receive feedback and may be required to make revisions.
  • Submission Link: Please click below to submit your manuscript.

Submit Manuscript

Registration Form Link:Registration



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  • ICNPECS 2026 (External Participants)
  • ICNPECS 2026 (Foreign Participants)
  • ICNPECS 2026 (Christ NCR Participants)

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General Guidelines

  • Originality: All submissions must be original work that has not been published elsewhere or is under consideration for publication in another conference or journal.
  • Plagiarism: The conference has a strict plagiarism policy. All manuscripts will be checked for plagiarism. Submissions found to contain plagiarism will be rejected.
  • Language: Manuscripts must be written in English. Authors should ensure their papers are professionally proofread for language accuracy.
  • Authorship: Ensure that all authors who contributed to the manuscript are listed, and their affiliations are accurately represented.
  • Correspondence: One author must be designated as the corresponding author with their contact details provided.

Presentation Preparation

  • Oral Presentations: Prepare a 15-minute presentation followed by a 5-minute Q&A session. Use PowerPoint slides.


  • Submission portal opens: 30 January 2026
  • Extended Abstract (for Conference Proceedings) deadline: 05 March 2026
  • Decision notification: 06 March 2026
  • Full Manuscript submission: 08 March 2026
  • Author registration deadline: 08 March 2026
  • Conference date: 14 March 2026
  • Best Paper Awards (one per track) — Certificate + Cash Prize of Rs 5,000
  • Conference Proceedings with a reputed Publisher (Extended Abstracts with 1000-1500 Words)

Scopus :

  • MSW Management

ABDC :

  • International Insurance Law Review (IILR) (Category - A)
  • Advances in Consumer Research (Category - B)
  • Minnesota Journal of Business Law and Entrepreneurship (Category - B)
  • Academy of Marketing Studies Journal (Category B)
  • Journal of Marketing & Social Research (Category C)
  • Journal of Informatics Education and Research (Category C)

Peer Reviewed :

  • International Journal of Advance & Innovative Research



Conference Leadership Team

Patrons

Dr. Fr. Jose C C, Vice Chancellor, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), India

Dr. Fr. Viju P D, Pro-Vice Chancellor, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), India

Fr. Vinod Michael, Director, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Delhi NCR Campus, India

Dr. Fr. Peter M V Associate Director, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Delhi NCR Campus, India

Dr. Jeanne Poulose M T, Dean, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Delhi NCR Campus, India

Dr. Tomy K Kallarakal, Dean, Department of Commerce, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru Central Campus, India

Dr. Karthigai Prakasam C, Associate Dean, Department of Commerce, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru Central Campus, India

Dr Biju Toms, Director, School of Commerce, Finance and Accountancy, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, Central Campus, India



Conference General Chair

Dr. Amit Malhotra, Head of the Department - School of Commerce, Finance and Accountancy, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Delhi NCR Campus, India



Conference General Co-Chair

Dr. Pramila S., Academic Coordinator-School of Commerce, Finance and Accountancy, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Delhi NCR Campus, India

Prof. Jerush John Joseph, Academic Coordinator-School of Commerce, Finance and Accountancy, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Delhi NCR Campus, India



Conference Convenors

Dr. Shanu Singh, Assistant Professor, School of Commerce, Finance and Accountancy, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Delhi NCR Campus, India


Dr. Yashmita Awasthi, Associate Professor, School of Commerce, Finance and Accountancy, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Delhi NCR Campus, India



Conference Advisory Committee

Dr. S. K. Gupta, Managing Director, RVO, ICAI, New Delhi


Dr. Arindam Banerjee, Associate Professor, School of Commerce and Management, Shiv Nadar University, Chennai


Dr. Purnima Rao, Associate Professor, FIIB, New Delhi


Dr. Soma Sen Gupta, Professor, University of Delhi, New Delhi


Dr. Reji K. Joseph, Associate Professor, Institute for Studies in Industrial Development, JNU, New Delhi


Dr. Sarika Jain, Professor, NL Dalmia Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai


Dr. Raj Kovid, Professor, UPES, Dehradun


Mr. Abhinav Bhalla, Managing Partner, BRB Legal, New Delhi


Prof. (Dr.) J. K. Jain, Former Head, Department of Commerce, Dr. Harisingh Gour Central University, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh


Mr. Shobhit Verma, Founder, Transcend InfoSystems, Noida, Uttar Pradesh


Prof. (Dr.) Mayank Sharma, Professor, EU Business School, Munich, Germany


Prof. (Dr.) H. P. Mathur, Former Head, Institute of Management Studies, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh


Prof. (Dr.) Vinay Nangia, Former Head, Department of Management Studies, IIT Roorkee, New Delhi


Organizing Committee

  • Dr. Seshanwita Das, Associate Professor

  • Dr. Bhupendra Singh Hada, Associate Professor

  • Dr. Abhishek Maheshwari, Associate Professor

  • Dr. Ranjeet Kumar Mishra, Associate Professor

  • Dr. Nitin Kulshrestra, Associate Professor

  • Dr. Bhavna Sharma, Associate Professor

  • Dr. Shalini Singh, Assistant Professor

  • Dr. Amrita Chaurasia, Assistant Professor

  • Dr. Surbhi Srivastava, Assistant Professor

  • Dr. Harpreet Kaur, Assistant Professor

  • Prof. Amala Siby, Assistant Professor

  • Dr. Saurabh Prasad, Assistant Professor

  • Dr. Anamika Rana, Assistant Professor

  • Prof. Ambar Srivastava, Assistant Professor

  • Dr. Saransh Srivastava, Assistant Professor

  • Dr. Deepti Singh, Assistant Professor

Student Coordinators

  • Ashrita Verma, Student, School of Commerce, Finance and Accountancy, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Delhi NCR Campus, India



  • Palak Sharma, Student, School of Commerce, Finance and Accountancy, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Delhi NCR Campus, India

Partnerships & Sponsorships

  • Academic Partners: Durban University of Technology (DUT), South Africa and Associates of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), UK

Submission & Contact



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About The University

About the Host Institution

CHRIST (Deemed to be University) was born out of the educational vision of St Kuriakose Elias Chavara, an educationist and social reformer of the nineteenth century in South India. Established in 1969 as Christ College, it undertook path-breaking initiatives in Indian higher education with the introduction of innovative and modern curricula, insistence on academic discipline, imparting of Holistic Education and adoption of global higher education practices with the support of creative and dedicated staff.One of the first institutions in India to be accredited in 1998 by the NAAC, and subsequently in 2004, 2016 and 2022, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) has the top grade ‘A+’ in the 4-point scale.



About CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Delhi NCR

CHRIST (Deemed to University) Delhi NCR is an Off-Campus of CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Bangalore. It is built in the serene and academically rich environs of the educational area of Mariam Nagar, Ghaziabad where a large part of the city is reserved primarily for open and green space adding to its calm and tranquil environment. The university is located strategically amidst the educational hub and the industrial area, providing a uniquely blended learning experience to the students. CHRIST works with the vision of excellence and service



About School of Commerce, Finance and Accountancy

The School of Commerce, Finance and Accountancy is engaged in developing students as global competent professionals equipped with knowledge, skills and attitudes through quality education, research and continuous innovation. The school offers the most unique and specialized undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in the field of commerce and management. The courses are offered with strategic partnerships and integration with leading national and international professional bodies such as CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) UK, ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) UK, IMA (Institute of Management Accountants) USA, CISI (Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment) UK, III (Insurance Institute of India). The School has partnership with various universities in the US, UK and the EU for student exchange, faculty exchange and research collaborations.