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ICETBM 2025 – International Conference on Emerging Trends in
Business and Management 2025

Conference Theme: Fostering Resilient Management and Sustainable Environments in the Age of AI and Digital Transformation

(27th – 28th February 2025)

Organized By

SSN School of Management Department of Management Studies Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering (SSN)

In association with

TES-G Forum ( Train,Empower,Speak & Guide), USA

About ICETBM 2025

ICETBM 2025 is the 3rd International Conference hosted by Department of Management Studies, Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering (SSN), India on 27th and 28th February 2025 and will be a hybrid event. This conference is on the overarching theme “Fostering Resilient Management and Sustainable Environments in the Age of AI and Digital Transformation” and focuses on innovative strategies that help businesses thrive in a rapidly evolving technological landscape while prioritizing sustainability.  It will explore how AI and digital transformation can be integrated into core business functions to promote resilience and align with key United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The conference offers a platform for academics, professionals, and policymakers to discuss sustainable business practices across various sectors, with emphasis on the following SDG goals: SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, SDG 12 : Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 17 : Partnerships for the Goals.

Primary Area Of FocusTitle

Keynote Address by Academicians and Thought Leaders, Selected Paper Presentation Sessions, and Meet the Editors (online).

Target Audience

Researchers, academics, industry professionals, policymakers, students, and other stakeholders interested in the application of fields such as international business, entrepreneurship, sustainability, competitiveness in global markets and technology.

Sub-themes

Papers are welcomed for the following topics (not limited to)

Track1

Innovative Marketing for a Resilient and Sustainable Future

(SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production)

  • AI-Driven Consumer Behavior and Decision-Making for sustainability
  • Digital Transformation in Brand Management and Customer Engagement
  • Sustainable Marketing Strategies in the Digital Age
  • Leveraging AI for Sustainable Marketing
  • Green Marketing and Digital Innovation for Sustainability
  • Marketing Analytics and AI for Predictive Consumer Insights

Track2

Financial Management for a Resilient and Sustainable Future

(SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)

  • Sustainable Investment Strategies
  • Digital to revive savings and investments
  • AI and Fintech Innovations for Competitiveness and Sustainable Finance
  • Green Financing and sustainability
  • Sustainable Financial Risk Management
  • Financing the Circular Economy

Track3

Fostering Sustainable HRM for Long-Term Resilience

(SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth)

  • Building a Resilient Workforce through Sustainable HR Practices
  • Green HRM: Aligning Human Resources with Environmental Sustainability
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) for Sustainable Growth
  • Employee Engagement in Sustainability Initiatives
  • Sustainable Talent Acquisition and Retention
  • Health, Safety, and Well-Being in Sustainable HRM
  • Capability maturity for HR Competitiveness

Track4

Sustainable Practices in Operations and Supply Chain for Enhanced Efficiency and Resilience

(SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)

  • Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Supply Chains
  • Transportation and Logistics Optimization
  • Energy Efficiency in Operations
  • Green Procurement and Supplier Selection
  • Integrating Sustainability into Supply Chain Strategy

Track5

Sustainability in Entrepreneurship and Global Competitiveness

(SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals)

  • Sustainable Business Models in International Markets
  • Eco-Innovation and Competitive Advantage
  • Competitiveness in Green Entrepreneurship
  • Global Market Entry and Expansion with a Sustainability Focus
  • Digital Innovation and Global Competitiveness
  • Case Studies on Sustainability-Driven Global Competitiveness

International Chief Keynote Speaker

Prof. Justin Paul
  • Provost & Dean, NMIMS School of Business Management, IN
  • Editor-in-Chief of International Journal of Consumer studies (IJCS), UK
  • Professor, Graduate School of Business, UPR San Juan, PR, USA

World-renowned authority in consumer behavior and marketing One of the top 50 most cited authors in the entire field of business and economics in the world (Source: Web of Science, 2023)

  • Post-COVID Business Environment and Synergies :
  • 7-p Framework & 5-S Philosophy for Performance, Success and Sustainability.

Guest Speaker

Dr-Bibiana-LIM-Chiu-Yiong-1

 Dr. Bibiana LIM Chiu-Yiong

Ph.D., M.Sc., GCF, B.Bus.
Head of Learning and Teaching Unit
Senior Lecturer
School of Business.

Dr

Dr. Rishikesh KB

Assistant Professor
Christ University

Keynote Speaker

Meet the Editor

27th February, 2025 11 A.M to 12.30 P.M

Moderator: Dr. P. Theerthaana, SSN School of Management

Editor-in-chief of International Journal of Consumer studies (IJCS) Provost & Dean, NMIMS School of Business Management, IN

Dr. Justin Paul Ph.D(UK),Ph.D (IIT), Ph.D(Lyon)

Associate Editor in Business Strategy and the Environment (Wiley) and Assistant Editor in Technological Forecasting & Social Change (Elsevier)

Dr. K Mathiyazhagan

Associate Editor of Ǫualitative Market Research (ABS, C- ABDC, SCOPUS, Clarivate Analytics: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)

Dr. Anoop Bhogal-Nair (FRSA)

Editor-in-Chief Senior Editor – Sustainability at Global Business and Organizational Excellence (ABDC listed). Invited reviewer at JAMS, JCB, JRCS, and other ABS/ABDC listed journals.

Dr. Sharad Gupta

Editor-in-Chief Management Decision (Emerald) Professor of Management, Texas A&M University-Commerce.

Dr. Randolph-Seng

Editor-in-Chief International Journal of Global Business and Competitiveness

Dr. Kirankumar S. Momaya

Early Career Researchers Networking Workshop

27th February, 2025

2 P.M. to 3 P.M.

The Early Career Researchers Networking Workshop is designed to provide invaluable networking opportunities for emerging researchers. This workshop facilitates connections with peers working in similar domains, fostering collaboration and the exchange of ideas to elevate the quality of research.

The Early Career Researchers Networking Workshop is designed to provide invaluable networking opportunities for emerging researchers. This workshop facilitates connections with peers working in similar domains, fostering collaboration and the exchange of ideas to elevate the quality of research.

We welcome the submission of extended abstracts of Research Paper (Qualitative / Quantitative/ Mixed Methods), Literature Review, Case Study and Conceptual paper.

All papers submitted must be original with a maximum word limit of 300 words (excluding references). The submission link will be accessible on the conference webpage.  Selected papers will be presented in themed sessions at the conference, which will be conducted in a hybrid format: Indian participants will present their papers in person at the SSN campus, international participants have the option to present virtually.

Important Dates

Submission of Extended AbstractNov 15 – Dec 15, 2024
Intimation of acceptance of abstractDec 20, 2024
Early Bird registrationTill Jan 15, 2025
Conference dated27th & 28th Feb 2025

Publication partners

Publication of Conference Proceedings : 

The conference proceedings will contain only abstracts or extended abstracts of the presented papers with ISBN number.

Journal Publication Opportunities (For papers registered and presented during the Conference):

The following journals accepted to consider selected papers for publication and will follow their respective review process for possible publication:

Special Issue – ‘Systematic Literature Reviews Including conceptual papers’ Q1 on WOS & Scopus, 21st best out of 304 Bus journals (WOS), A Ranked (ABDC Australia), Impact Factor 8.6, Cite score 17.6 Online ISSN:1470-6431,Print ISSN:1470-6423

Q1 on WOS & Scopus, 21st best out of 304 Bus journals (WOS), A Ranked (ABDC Australia), Impact Factor 8.6, Cite score 13.6 >Online ISSN:1470-6431,Print ISSN:1470-6423

Q1 on WOS & Scopus, A* Ranked (ABDC Australia), Impact Factor 5.7 Online ISSN 1537-5277,Print ISSN 0093-5301

B Grade in ABDC Journal, Q1 on scopus & WOS, Impact Factor 4.10, Cite Score 7.3 ISSN: 0025-1747

Q1 on WOS & Scopus, Electronic ISSN: 1573-2975, by Springer Nature

(C- ABDC, SCOPUS, Clarivate Analytics: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), UGC-CARE, Print ISSN: 0972-2629, Online ISSN: 2249-5304), by Sage Journal

(C- ABDC, UGC-CARE, Print ISSN: 0973-4619, Online ISSN: 0976-1888), by Springer Nature

Awards and Prizes

Cash prizes and a Best Paper certificate will be awarded for each track.

Registration Details

At least one co-author must register for the conference to ensure the paper’s inclusion. For all authors to receive individual certificates, each author must complete their own conference registration.

Faculty memberRs.3,500
Research ScholarRs. 2,800
International Participants$50
Early Bird (Till 15th Jan,2025)Rs.2,500
Industrial membersRs.5,000
1 Day Delegate ChargeRs.1200

Payment Link

Abstract Submission

Extended Abstract (Up to 300 words) to be submitted to

Payment Link

Abstract Submission

Extended Abstract (Up to 300 words) to be submitted to

Scientific Committee

International Advisory Committee

NameDesignationInstitutionCountry
Dr. Rajesh Kumar BProfessor & Dean-AcademicsInstitute of Management Technology, DubaiUAE
Dr. Mukul MadaharAssociate DeanCardiff Metropolitan UniversityUnited Kingdom
Dr. Suchit AhujaDirector, Business Technology ManagementJohn Molson School of Business, Concordia UniversityCanada
Dr. Sandesh Das ShresthaDeanPurbanchal University School of ManagementNepal
Dr. Mohamed Anis Bach TobjiProfessorUniversity of ManoubaTunisia
Dr. Hicham SadokProfessor of Economics and BusinessMohammed V University of RabatMorocco
Dr. Ernest JohnsonAssociate ProfessorUniversity of ReginaCanada
Dr. Ankit KatrodiaAssociate ProfessorNorthwest UniversitySouth Africa
Dr. Surya Bahadur G.CAssociate ProfessorPokhara UniversityNepal
Dr. Ponmalar N AlagapparSenior LecturerUniversity of MalayaMalaysia
Dr. Xiuli (Shelly) GuoLecturerUniversity of the West of Scotland (UWS)United Kingdom
Dr. Muzammal Ahmad KhanLecturerUniversity of the West of Scotland (UWS)United Kingdom
Dr. Bibiana Lim Chiu YiongSenior LecturerSwinburne University of Technology (Sarawak Campus)Malaysia

National Advisory Committee

NameDesignationInstitutionLocation
Dr. Jino Johny MalakkaranExecutive DirectorSahrdaya Institute of Management StudiesKodakara
Dr. Rajeesh ViswanathanProfessorPondicherry Central UniversityPuducherry
Dr. Reeves WesleyProfessorVIT Business SchoolChennai
Dr. Abdul WaheedProfessor of MarketingSNUNoida
Dr. Jayanth JacobProfessor of ManagementAnna UniversityChennai
Dr. HarindranathProfessorSRMIST VadapalaniChennai
Dr. Shivkumar M BelliAssociate ProfessorCentral University of KarnatakaKarnataka
Dr. Murugan PattusamyAssistant ProfessorUniversity of HyderabadHyderabad
Dr. S. SrinivasanAssistant ProfessorIndian Institute of Technology MadrasChennai
Dr. Nivethitha SAssistant ProfessorNIT TrichyIndia
Dr. Manju MahipalanAssistant ProfessorNIT KozhikodeIndia
Dr. Chitra DeyAssistant ProfessorCEG Campus, Anna UniversityIndia
Dr. Shanujas. VAssistant ProfessorDigital UniversityKerala

Programme Committee Members

NameDesignationInstitution
Dr. Srinivas GumparthiProfessorSri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering
Dr. Thiruvenkadam TAssociate ProfessorSri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering
Dr. Vani HaridasanAssociate ProfessorSri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering
Dr. Kavitha MuthukumaranAssociate ProfessorSri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering
Dr. Sudarsan JayasinghAssociate ProfessorSri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering
Dr. Kirubaharan BAssistant ProfessorSri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering

Contact Details

Conferance Email

 somconference@ssn.edu.in

Conference Website

In Progress

Mobile No

Mr. Vishal – 8870135309
Dr. P. Theerthaana – 9840964632

Address

Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering,
SH 49A, Kalavakkam, Chennai - 603110, Tamil Nadu, India.

Travelling to Chennai

Chennai has a wonderful mix of beaches, temples, and historic sites. Start your day at Marina Beach to enjoy the sunrise. Then, visit Kapaleeshwarar Temple and San Thome Basilica for a taste of Chennai’s spiritual and architectural beauty. Explore Fort St. George to see artifacts from British colonial times, and stop by the Government Museum for ancient artifacts and art. For nature lovers, Guindy National Park offers a peaceful escape, or you can relax at the quieter Elliot’s Beach. Just outside Chennai, Mahabalipuram’s rock-cut temples are must-see. Visit Valluvar Kottam, a unique monument, and Dakshin Chitra, a cultural village, to experience local traditions. End your day at the Chennai Lighthouse for a stunning view of the coastline. This plan covers Chennai’s best sights simply and enjoyably.