Call for Papers - 16th International Conference on Excellence in Research and Education (CERE 2026)

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About the Organization

Established in 1996, Indian Institute of Management Indore (IIM Indore) has been a leader in the field of management education, interfacing with the industry, government and PSUs. It is promoted and nurtured by the Ministry of Education, Government of India and is an institute of national importance under the Indian Institutes of Management Act 2017.

Situated atop a scenic hillock, the 193 acre campus of IIM Indore provides an ideal backdrop for contemplative learning. IIM Indore has the latest in teaching aids, rich learning resources, a strong IT backbone, state-of-the-art sports complex and hostels as well as contemporary infrastructure.

About the Conference

Conference on Excellence in Research and Education (CERE 2026) is organised annually by the Indian Institute of Management Indore (IIM Indore) since 2010. CERE has established itself as a significant platform for fostering international collaboration and knowledge exchange. CERE 2026 will feature a diverse program designed to address both academic and practical dimensions of research and education. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in academic research presentations, panel discussions, and keynote speeches delivered by leading experts.

A key focus of the conference will be on providing emerging scholars with a platform to present their research and receive constructive feedback, fostering the next generation of academic leaders. The conference emphasises interdisciplinary collaboration, aiming to address global challenges through the lens of research and education excellence. By facilitating networking opportunities and promoting discussions on emerging trends, CERE 2026 seeks to stimulate innovative thinking and contribute to the advancement of knowledge. Participants will benefit from thought-provoking dialogues that enhance academic rigour and improve teaching methodologies on an international scale.

Conference Theme

“Business Excellence Reimagined: Competing in the Age of AI”

The 16th International CERE 2026 convenes scholars, industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers to explore how business excellence is being fundamentally redefined in an era shaped by artificial intelligence. As AI transitions from a disruptive technology to a pervasive strategic capability, organisations are challenged not merely to adopt intelligent systems, but to reimagine value creation, governance, leadership, and competitive advantage itself.

The conference theme foregrounds a critical shift: excellence in the age of AI is no longer measured solely by efficiency or scale, but by an organisation’s capacity for learning, ethical judgment, adaptability, and human–machine collaboration. AI augments decision-making, reshapes markets, and accelerates innovation cycles, demanding new managerial logics, redesigned processes, and resilient organisational cultures. Competing successfully now requires integrating technological intelligence with human creativity, purpose, and trust.

CERE 2026 offers a rigorous and forward-looking platform to examine these transformations. It invites research and dialogue on AI-enabled strategy, data-driven entrepreneurship, intelligent operations, responsible and explainable AI, digital governance, workforce transformation, and sustainable business models. By bridging theory and practice, the conference aims to illuminate how enterprises can harness AI not as a substitute for human judgment, but as a catalyst for inclusive growth, ethical leadership, and long-term value creation.

With an optimistic yet critical lens, CERE 2026 aspires to shape a shared understanding of business excellence for the coming decade – one where competitiveness is grounded in innovation with responsibility, performance with purpose, and intelligence with integrity. Through collaborative inquiry and global perspectives, the conference seeks to inspire organisations to lead confidently, compassionately, and conscientiously in the age of AI.

How to Apply

Paper Submission Deadline: 15th February 2026

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