29th Nirma International Conference on Management

Nirma International Conference on Management (NICOM) is the annual international management conference hosted by Institute of Management, Nirma University. NICOM is a platform for academicians, researchers, and practicing managers to engage in meaningful discussions on contemporary developments and issues related to businesses in the modern era. With a successful history, spanning over 27 years, the upcoming NICOM 2026, scheduled for January 7th to 9th, 2026 will mark the 29th consecutive conference. The theme for NICOM 2026 is:

Management Challenges: People, Practice and Progress

The modern landscape of management is constantly evolving, shaped by dynamic technological advancements, global challenges, and shifting cultural and socio-economic environments. As organizations strive to enhance efficiency, innovation, and sustainability, the focus on people—their skills, diversity, and engagement—remains paramount. Practices that prioritize people-centric approaches, ethical decision-making, and continuous improvement are key drivers of organizational success. Furthermore, as progress in management continues to be accelerated by new technologies, systems, and global interconnectivity, the need for adaptive and forward-thinking strategies is more critical than ever.

This conference is designed to explore the interconnections between people, management practices, and progress in contemporary organizations. By bringing together academics, practitioners, policymakers, and thought leaders, the event will foster meaningful dialogue, exchange of ideas, and collaborative learning on the theme. It will serve as a platform for advancing new insights into how people-oriented management practices can contribute to organizational and societal progress. The conference calls for deliberation on how challenges resulting from people and practices affect progress, as well as how people and practices can be used to strengthen and help the organization grow. The conference also invites participants to chart the historical growth of management practices in order to chart the further growth.

 NICOM Ethics Statement

Nirma International Conference on Management (NICOM) upholds principles of ethical behaviour in all academic and professional practices of the conference. We are committed to bringing fairness, respect, and transparency to the generation of ideas and innovations.

All work submitted to NICOM must be your own and must not have been published elsewhere in any form or format. Authors are obligated to acknowledge all sources, contributors, and funding sponsors where necessary, in accordance with international writing and research standards. Papers should NOT be submitted to multiple conferences or journals concurrently. In the event of any possible conflicts of interest, they must be stated in advance to avoid situations related to them.

The peer review process at NICOM is fully anonymous and bias-free. Reviewers are expected to be impartial and offer constructive critique, fully acknowledging the insights of the authors. Reviewers must not gain personally or disclose any information or content from submissions to third parties.

It is important for all participants to understand and appreciate that NICOM is an organization that welcomes and embraces ALL. Discrimination based on color, gender, age, or race will NOT be tolerated. Comments that are discriminatory, harassing, or otherwise inappropriate are not allowed. All participants should adhere to respectful linguistic manners, and contemptuous behavior toward any participant is prohibited.

Any ethical issues, such as cases of misconduct, will be dealt with in a timely manner by the NICOM organizing committee, in compliance with international standards. In line with these principles, NICOM seeks to create value and play a meaningful role within the international scholarly and professional community, reaffirming its status as a reliable source of knowledge and research information.

NICOM Brochure

Please submit your Abstract/Full Papers through the following Link: https://management.nirmauni.ac.in/nicom-2026/