FIIB hosts 9th Edition of Research Conference

This year's event attracted over 200 participants from around the world, including representatives from the US, Canada, the UK, Australia, Germany, and South Africa. More than 70 global experts served as judges, panelists, and keynote speakers, contributing their insights to inspire innovative and impactful business solutions.

The Fortune Institute of International Business (FIIB) recently hosted the 9th edition of the FIIB Research Conference (FRC), themed "Reimage, Rethink, and Redesign Business." This year's event attracted over 200 participants from around the world, including representatives from the US, Canada, the UK, Australia, Germany, and South Africa. More than 70 global experts served as judges, panelists, and keynote speakers, contributing their insights to inspire innovative and impactful business solutions. Key collaborators for the conference included the Center for Behavioral Insights (CBI), the Center for Responsible Management (CRM), Common Time, and the Center for Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Technology (CIET).

Conference Highlights

The FRC featured a diverse array of activities, including case study presentations, a 3-minute thesis competition, paper presentations, panel discussions, keynote speeches, and an Ideation Bootcamp. This three-day bootcamp allowed scholars to identify industry challenges such as climate change and customer trends, leading to the formulation of targeted research proposals. Key themes discussed included the integration of AI/ML and AR/VR technologies, the entrepreneurship ecosystem, digital leadership, and the incorporation of sustainability across sectors. Additionally, the conference offered three insightful workshops: the Paper Development Workshop, a Common Time Workshop focused on the importance of dance and movement, and a workshop on integrating the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) into research.

Vision for Business and Management

Professor Radhika Shrivastava, Executive Director of FIIB, articulated the conference's vision by stating, “At FIIB, our fundamental vision is to promote thought leadership, behavioral intelligence, holistic skill development, and entrepreneurial sustainability. Through the FIIB Research Competition, we aim to redesign and reimagine the business and management landscape, providing innovative, sustainable, impact-oriented solutions to real-world problems.”

Keynote Sessions

The conference featured an array of engaging keynote sessions, including:

- "The Importance of Case Studies in the Business Industry" by Manisha Srivastava, Associate Director at Birlasoft.

- "Cracking the Code for Publishing Case Studies" by Dr. Shalini Rahul Tiwari, Associate Professor at the Institute of Management Technology.

- "Introduction and Implications of Behavioral Science in Several Industries" by Huma Khan, Director, Behavioral Research Scientist at Fidelity Investments, US.

- "Beyond Influence: Future Casting the Evolution of Behavior Change" by Professor Russell W. Belk from York University, Canada.

- "Can Business Save the Planet: The Commitments vs The Contradictions to SDGs" by Sudipta Marjit, CHRO at Tata Autocomp.

- "Making SDGs Everyone’s Business: The Role of Academic Research in Advancing SDGs Achievement" by Professor Matthijs Bal from the University of Lincoln, UK.

- "Investing for a Better Future: Building Innovative, Sustainable and Inclusive Technologies" by Professor Sanjit Roy from Edith Cowan University and Mr. Ramendra Verma from Grant Thornton Bharat LLP.

Insightful Panel Discussions

Several panel discussions enriched the conference experience, including:

- "The Interplay Between Emotions and Data Driven Decision Making" led by Preeti KS from Swiggy and others.

- "SDG Reporting vs. SDG Washing" featuring experts from Lupin, the University of Melbourne, and Tata Sons Limited.

- "Measuring and Maximizing the Influence of Technology and Innovation Ecosystems" facilitated by prominent academics and industry leaders.

- "Speed Dating with Editors," a networking workshop designed to connect researchers with journal editors, led by Dr. Jacqueline Eastman and other distinguished guests.

Conclusion and Future Directions

Delivering the valedictory speech, Professor Kokil Jain, Dean of Research & Outreach, emphasized the conference's goal to promote research acumen and foster collaboration on impactful solutions. He expressed gratitude to all attendees, stating, “Your ideas have given us an enriched business perspective.” The FIIB Research Conference continues to be a vital platform for scholars and industry experts to converge, innovate, and shape the future of business and management practices.

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