PRISM 2026: PRISM International Conference 2026 School of Leadership & Management, MRIIRS Faridabad, Haryana, India, November 17-19, 2026

PRISM 2026: 6th Pritam Singh Memorial International Conference 2026

17-19 November 2026
School of Leadership and Management (SLM)
Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies (MRIIRS), Faridabad, India

Conference Theme

Inclusive Leadership and Sustainable Futures: In the Era of AI and Geopolitical Turbulence

The School of Leadership and Management (SLM), Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies (MRIIRS), invites researchers, academicians, practitioners, policymakers, and doctoral scholars to submit original research papers for the 6th Pritam Singh Memorial (PRISM) International Conference 2026.

PRISM 2026 provides an interdisciplinary platform to discuss contemporary research on leadership, management, technology, sustainability, and public policy in the context of rapid technological advancement and global geopolitical change. The conference particularly encourages research contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through responsible leadership, ethical AI, digital transformation, sustainability, and inclusive innovation.

PRISM 2026 welcomes original theoretical, empirical, conceptual, case-based, and interdisciplinary research that advances knowledge across management, leadership, technology, sustainability, and public policy.

Why Submit to PRISM 2026?Why Submit to PRISM 2026?

PRISM has emerged as a leading interdisciplinary international conference that brings together researchers, academicians, practitioners, and policymakers to exchange ideas and showcase impactful research.

Hosted by the School of Leadership and Management (SLM), MRIIRS, PRISM 2024 culminated in the publication of 96 peer-reviewed book chapters in the Scopus-indexed Taylor & Francis (Routledge) edited volume Organizational Resilience and Leadership Issues in the Dynamic Era (DOI: 10.4324/9781003725084).

Building on this success, PRISM 2026 aims to provide high-quality publication opportunities for accepted papers, subject to the respective publisher's and journal's peer-review and editorial policies.

Conference Tracks

Leadership, Management & Society

• Global Leadership in the AI Era
• Future of Work and Human Capital
• Inclusive Growth and Social Equity
• Higher Education and Future Leadership
• Public Policy and Governance
• Corporate Governance and Responsible Business
• Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management
• Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Nation Building

Technology & Innovation

• Human-AI Collaboration and Decision-Making
• Ethical AI and Governance
• Business Analytics and Big Data
• Digital Transformation and Organizational Resilience
• Marketing, Digital Marketing and Innovation
• Smart Cities and Urban Innovation
• Technology-enabled Business Transformation
• Future Skills and Workforce Readiness

Business, Economy & Sustainability

• Sustainable Development and Innovation
• ESG and Corporate Sustainability
• Sustainable Supply Chains
• Green Technology and Energy Transition
• FinTech and Financial Inclusion
• Global Trade and Competitiveness
• Circular Economy and Sustainable Business Models
• Geopolitics, Technology and Global Cooperation

Submission Guidelines

Authors are invited to submit either:

• Full Research Paper (4,000-6,000 words), or
• Extended Abstract (800-1000 words)

Submission requirements:

• Manuscripts must present original and unpublished work.
• Papers must not be under consideration elsewhere at the time of submission.
• Full papers should follow the APA 7th Edition referencing style.
• The Similarity Index must be below 10%.
• The use of generative AI tools must comply with accepted academic integrity guidelines and appropriate disclosure requirements, where applicable.
• All submissions will undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process.

Publication Opportunities

Selected high-quality papers will be considered for publication, subject to peer review and the respective publisher's and journal's editorial policies, in the following publication outlets:

• Taylor & Francis (Routledge) Scopus-indexed Edited Book
• Selected Scopus, Web of Science (WoS), and ABDC indexed journals

The conference particularly encourages submissions aligned with the SDGs, including responsible leadership, sustainability, ethical AI, digital transformation, and inclusive innovation.

Awards

• Pritam Singh Memorial Best Paper Award (INR 10,000)
• Pritam Singh Memorial Young Scholar Award (INR 10,000)

Registration Fee

• Industry: Early Bird: INR 4,720 | Regular: INR 5,900
• Academicians (India/SAARC): Early Bird: INR 2,950 | Regular: INR 3,776
• Research Scholars / Students: Early Bird: INR 1,416 | Regular: INR 1,770
• International Delegates: Early Bird: USD 175 | Regular: USD 225

Important Dates

Conference Website

https://manavrachna.edu.in/slm/prism/conference

For detailed submission guidelines, registration information, and conference updates, please visit the conference website.

Venue

The conference will be held at the School of Leadership and Management (SLM), Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies (MRIIRS), Manav Rachna Campus, Sector 43, Aravalli Hills, Delhi-Surajkund Road, Faridabad 121004, Haryana, India.

Contact

For all queries regarding paper submission, registration, or the conference, please contact:

PRISM 2026 Organizing Committee
Email: prism2026@mriu.edu.in

For further information, please contact: Dr. Bhakti Pawar – 8897901055 | Dr. Ridhi Khattar – 9873603388