India’s leading Journals Tie-up for IMC International Research Conference, Sept 19-21, XLRI Jamshedpur: Call for Papers Open

As announced on May 8, XLRI and Indian Management Conclave are organizing the IMC International Research Conference (IMC-IRC) on September 19-20-21, 2024 at XLRI Jamshedpur. Organizers have revealed that well known Indian management journal, which are published by leading institutions such as IIM Calcutta and MDI Gurgaon, have accepted to associate with IMC International Research Conference (IMC-IRC). IMC-IRC is an integral part of 14th INDIAN MANAGEMENT CONCLAVE (IMC) 2024. Call for Papers is currently open, and the last date for abstract submission is June 30, 2024.

IMC International Research Conference 2024 Announced
Earlier this month, XLRI Director Fr S George, S J, and Mr. Amit Agnihotri, Founder & Convenor of Indian Management Conclave had announced that XLRI will host the 14th IMC 2024 on September 19-20-21 at XLRI Jamshedpur. Welcoming the IMC to XLRI, Director Fr George said, “XLRI is delighted to partner and host the 14th edition of Indian Management Conclave at XLRI Jamshedpur campus.” Confirming the partnership, Mr Agnihotri said, “Indeed, we are excited to bring our marquee conference to XLRI Jamshedpur, which is a true pioneer of management education in India.”

Announcing the IMC International Research Conference (IMC-IRC) 2024, Prof Sanjay Patro, Dean-Academics, XLRI Jamshedpur said, “XLRI Jamshedpur is particularly excited to collaborate with MBAUniverse.com to jointly organize the IMC International Research Conference (IMC-IRC) 2024. IMC-IRC 2024 shall serve as an annual platform for academics and scholars to research and publish key aspects of management education.”

Leading Journals associate with IMC-IRC to offer Publication Opportunities
Organizers have informed that leading Journals have accepted to publish papers presented at IMC-IRC in their esteemed journals. Announcing the list of Journals that are associated with IMC-IRC 2024, organizers revealed the following list:

All submitted papers need to follow the review process and guidelines by the Journal. Organizers have informed that they have also invited a few other international journals to associate with IMC-IRC 2024. 

IMC-IRC 2024 Theme Released

“Advancing Management Education” serves as the overarching theme of the IMC-IRC 2024 conference, highlighting the crucial role of management institutions in shaping the socioeconomic landscape of the future. As industries undergo transformation and global challenges emerge, the pedagogy of Management Education must evolve to equip forthcoming leaders with the essential skills, knowledge, and attitudes required for success. This underscores the necessity for educational institutions to instill in future business leaders the principles of responsible leadership, ethical decision-making, and sustainable business practices.

Highlighting the conference theme, Prof Sanjay Patro added, “To be held on the theme of Advancing Management Education, IMC-IRC 2024 shall serve as an annual platform for academics and scholars to research and publish key aspects of management education relating to curricula, innovative assessment, industry engagement and experiential learning including inclusive educational and ethical learning practices.”

In pursuit of the overarching theme, IMC-IRC 2024 has invited papers for four interrelated tracks: 

Track 1: Advancing Management Education for Sustainable Development

Track 2: Teaching Methodologies & Pedagogical Innovation in Management Education

• Enhancing Critical Thinking In Management Courses,
• Measuring Teaching Excellence in Today’s Digitally Connected World,
• Fostering Student Engagement in Physical ClassRooms
• Fostering Student Engagement In Online/Blended Courses
• Bridging the Research and Teaching Gap
• Designing Experiential Learning Projects
• Assessing student learning in this evolving educational landscape. Exploring how to assess student learning, whether using subjective, objective, mixed methods, or alternative approaches

Track 3: Academic Processes, Quality Assurance, & Outcome Assessment

Track 4: Competencies for Employability, Career Advancement, & Entrepreneurship
Submissions are also invited on the following related topics:

• Advancing Management Education for Sustainable Development
• Teaching Methodologies & Pedagogical Innovation
• Academic Processes, Quality & Outcome Assessment
• Competencies for Employability, Career Advancement & Entrepreneurship
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) & MBA Education
• Other Topics: Pedagogy for Ethical Leadership, Entrepreneurship; Student Well-being

Call for Papers & Important Dates 
Call For Papers for IMC-IRC 2024 is now open. IMC-IRC has invited original and unpublished manuscripts from academics, professionals, and doctoral students for presentation and participation in the IMC Conference. Authors of selected abstracts will be invited to present their papers at XLRI Jamshedpur. 

* Submission of Full Paper is required for entering the Best Research Paper Award competition. Submission of Full Paper is recommended but not mandatory for paper presentations at the Conference.

The last date for submission of the Extended Abstract is June 30, 2024. Kindly indicate your interest to submit paper and to participate in IMC-IRC 2024 by filling up this short form on this link. We will share complete conference details, and answer any queries that you may have.

IMC 2024 part of Platinum Jubilee Celebrations at XLRI Jamshedpur 
XLRI – Xavier School of Management (formerly Xavier Labour Relations Institute) was founded in 1949 in the steel city of Jamshedpur as the oldest business school in India. Over the years, XLRI has developed a distinct identity. The hallmark of this identity is not to walk on the beaten path, but to strike new routes; not to benchmark, but to be benchmarked; to be second to none, but to be the first to respond to the needs of the people and the nation; taking up bold tasks, but necessary, that which nobody has hitherto taken up. This enterprising and pioneering spirit can be witnessed throughout the history of XLRI. 

Welcome IMC 2024 as part of XLRI Platinum Jubilee Celebrations, Fr S George said: “Established in 1949, XLRI Jamshedpur is India’s first management school and we are celebrating our platinum jubilee starting from October 11, 2023, to October 10, 2024. We are happy to welcome the 14th IMC 2024 as part of our Platinum Jubilee celebrations.” 

IMC Past Hosts: India’s top management institutions
Organized by MBAUniverse.com in partnership with India’s top B-schools and knowledge organizations, IMC is India's definitive annual management education conference. Each year, the conference is hosted by a leading management institution. 

The first five editions of the IMC Conclave were held at the India International Centre (IIC), New Delhi. Thereafter, the 6th IMC 2015, the first IMC conference to be held by a management institution, was hosted by the Indian School of Business (ISB) in Hyderabad in 2015. In 2016, IIM Ahmedabad hosted the 7th IMC 2016 at its iconic campus at the Ravi Mathai Auditorium. Thereafter, the conference moved to South India, when IIM Bangalore hosted the 9th IMC 2018 at its campus. 

To celebrate the 10th Anniversary, IMC returned to its roots. IMC celebrated its 10th Anniversary on August 2-3, 2019 in New Delhi with the Former President of India Late Shri Pranab Mukherjee as our Chief Guest. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 11th edition of the IMC conference saw a delay of more than a year. The conference returned in its full glory in December 2021, when MDI Gurgaon hosted the 11th IMC 2021 on December 20-21. IIM Kozhikode hosted the 12th IMC 2022 on December 9-10. Hon'ble Former President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind was the Chief Guest and presented the IMC Awards 2022 to Winners. SPJIMR Mumbai hosted the 13th IMC 2023, which is focused on the theme of Business Value Creation in the Age of Disruption. 

XLRI joins India’s leading management institutions that have hosted the IMC conference and shared their expertise with leaders and decision-makers from almost all progressive B-schools and Universities who religiously attend the conference. 

Stay tuned to MBAUniverse.com for more updates on the 14th Indian Management Conclave 2024. 

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