The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) is receiving research papers for its XXI International Conference on Public Policy and Management. The theme of the conference is Atmanirbhar Bharat.
The conference is scheduled to be held from 2–4 September 2026 at its Bengaluru campus.
This three-day international conference aims to strengthen India’s self-reliance across institutions, industries, technologies, and human capital.
Note: We share CFPs that either have no submission fee or only minimal registration charges.
Conference Theme
The 2026 conference revolves around the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India). It emphasizes:
- Strengthening domestic industries and institutions
- Enhancing technological innovation (including AI-driven governance)
- Improving supply chain resilience
- Boosting human capital and labour markets
- Advancing digital public infrastructure
- Promoting climate-resilient and sustainable development
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Submission Opens | 1 January 2026 |
| Submission Deadline | 31 May 2026 |
| Acceptance Notification | 30 June 2026 |
| Conference Dates | 2–4 September 2026 |
Registration Fees
| Category | Registration Fee |
|---|---|
| Sponsored Doctoral Student Presenters | INR 0 |
| Non-Sponsored Doctoral Students | INR 1,000 |
| Non-Student Paper Presenters | INR 2,000 |
| Academic Participants | INR 2,000 |
Registration fees will be applicable after paper acceptance.
Travel Grant and Accommodation
Travel & accommodation support will be provided to 15 selected PhD scholars.
Paper Submission
Researchers can access conference details and submit their papers through the following links:
- Conference Details: https://www.iimb.ac.in/index.php/call-papers-cpp-xxi-2026
- Paper Submission Link: https://cpp2026.iimb.scholarit.net/
Conference Venue
The conference will take place at:
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB)
Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru – 560076, India