NAAC A++ (CGPA 3.71)
Autonomous Institution
Recognizing visionary research contributions, top papers across five thematic tracks will each be conferred with a ₹10,000 cash prize along with certificates of excellence and fast-tracked publication options.
Conferred to highest scoring peer-reviewed papers
For papers selected for Marian Journal of Professional Management
Sustainability has transitioned from a voluntary corporate aspiration into an urgent strategic imperative, driven by unprecedented global challenges such as accelerating climate change, ecological degradation, resource scarcity, and structural socio-economic inequalities.
The International Conference on Business Transformation Towards Sustainability (ICBTS 2027) provides a multidisciplinary, hybrid forum hosted by the Marian Institute of Management, Marian College Kuttikkanam Autonomous. The conference convenes premier scholars, corporate innovators, public policy advisors, and research fellows worldwide to deliberate upon scalable models of sustainable value creation, responsible capital allocation, technological stewardship, and circular economy transitions.
Establish high-impact collaborative partnerships with leading management researchers, international scholars, and corporate executives across continents.
Examine frontier discoveries in clean technology, AI-driven emissions modeling, ESG accounting frameworks, and closed-loop circular systems.
Receive comprehensive feedback through double-blind peer review from senior journal editors, ensuring strong methodological and theoretical contributions.
Leverage publication avenues in reputed Scopus-indexed journals, Springer proceedings volumes, and university-sponsored academic journals.
ICBTS 2027 invites high-quality original research manuscripts, empirical studies, case studies, and conceptual frameworks examining the multifaceted challenges of transforming business models towards long-term sustainability. All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review evaluation by qualified international scholars.
| Delegate Category | Registration Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| Business & Corporate Professionals | ₹ 2,500 |
| Academicians & Faculty Members | ₹ 1,500 |
| Research Scholars (PhD / MPhil / Postdocs) | ₹ 1,000 |
| Postgraduate & Undergraduate Students | ₹ 750 |
| International & Foreign Participants | Complimentary (Free) |
AICTE Approved Standalone B-School • A Flagship Institution of Marian College Kuttikkanam Autonomous
Established as the flagship standalone business school of Marian College Kuttikkanam Autonomous, the Marian Institute of Management (MIM) is recognized as a center of excellence in management education in South India. Approved by AICTE, Government of India, and affiliated with Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, MIM delivers a contemporary, rigorous MBA curriculum focused on strategic leadership, data-driven decision making, and socially responsible management.
Rooted in values of environmental stewardship and inclusive innovation, MIM embeds corporate sustainability, ESG frameworks, green marketing, and circular economic principles into core research and pedagogy. The institute fosters vibrant corporate-academic partnerships, hosting high-level executive roundtables, management conclaves, and management development programs (MDPs) for corporate enterprises and public institutions.
MIM’s state-of-the-art academic infrastructure features smart executive lecture suites, digital research repositories, advanced computer simulation facilities, and dedicated business incubation labs that nurture student startups, sustainable business ventures, and global scholarly research collaborations.
Autonomous College with Potential for Excellence • Western Ghats Green Campus
Established in 1995 by the Catholic Diocese of Kanjirapally through the Peermade Development Society (PDS), Marian College Kuttikkanam Autonomous stands as a landmark institution of higher learning in Kerala. Affiliated with Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, and conferred with Autonomous status by the UGC, the college is accredited with the highest NAAC A++ grade (CGPA 3.71 out of 4.00), placing it among the premier academic colleges in India.
Situated at an elevation of 3,500 feet in the misty hill station of Kuttikkanam, Idukki, within the internationally renowned biodiversity hotspot of the Western Ghats, Marian College is celebrated for its exemplary eco-campus practices. The institution integrates extensive solar rooftop arrays, rainwater harvesting lakes, organic agriculture, waste zero-landfill protocols, and native forest conservation initiatives, serving as an active regional hub for environmental education and sustainable rural development.
Marian provides a world-class academic environment featuring an extensive digital library with global journal indexing, high-bandwidth research networks, modern seminar halls, science and computing laboratories, and residential hostels that welcome researchers, faculty, and delegates from across the globe.
Cochin International Airport (COK) - 120 km
Madurai Airport (IXM) - 140 km
Kottayam Railway Station - 65 km
Changanassery Railway Station - 75 km
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| Advisory Board Member | Designation | Affiliated Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prof. Dr. Vasileios Paliktzoglou | Professor & Senior Researcher | Bahrain Polytechnic | Bahrain |
| Dr. Dipasha Sharma | Associate Professor | SCMHRD, Pune | India |
| Dr. Kiran Sood | Professor | Chitkara University | India |
| Dr. Vijay Prakash Gupta | Associate Professor | GLA University | India |
| Dr. Chukwunonso Ekesiobi | Senior Lecturer | Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) | Nigeria |
| Dr. Ooi Kok Loang | Assistant Professor | University of Malaya | Malaysia |
| Dr. Joseph Phiri | Research Fellow | Zambia Institute for Policy Analysis and Research | Zambia |
| Dr. Timi Olubiyi | Dean & Scholar | West Midlands Open University | Nigeria |
| Dr. Mudita Sinha | Associate Professor | Christ University | India |
| Dr. Jessy Nair | Associate Professor | St. Joseph’s Institute of Management | India |
Join the international academic dialogue shaping the next generation of climate-conscious businesses, resilient supply chains, and green financial models.
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