MDC 2026 · VGSoM, IIT Kharagpur

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About VGSoM

VGSOM,

IIT Kharagpur

Vinod Gupta School of Management (VGSoM), Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, was established in 1993 as the first business school to be set up in the IIT system. It is reputed for integrating management education with technology and innovation. In line with its commitment to advancing cutting-edge research, VGSoM annually hosts the Management Doctoral Colloquium, which serves as a noteworthy forum for researchers across the country and abroad to showcase their work. This event provides an invaluable opportunity for participants to exchange ideas with students and faculty, and seek feedback from and collaborate with experts in a diversity of fields related to management, further spawning an environment of academic ingenuity, dynamism, and excellence.

Theme: Resilient and Responsible Business in a Complex Global Landscape

In an era of unprecedented global disruption, economic volatility, climate change, geopolitical frictions, and rapid technological advancements, organizations must rethink how they create value, manage risks, and uphold their responsibilities toward society and the environment. MDC 2026 provides a platform to explore how resilience and responsibility can drive sustainable business growth amid uncertainty, digital transformation, and environmental challenges. It brings together academicians, industry leaders, and policymakers to discuss strategies that foster innovation, ethical leadership, and inclusive development. Join us as we reimagine the future of business — one that is adaptive, ethical, and sustainable in a rapidly evolving global landscape.

Important Dates

Submission Opens: Oct 22 2025
Submission Deadline: Nov 15 2025
Acceptance Notification: Nov 30 2025
Early Registration: Dec 15 2025
Late Registration: Jan 15 2025

Tracks

Corporate Social Responsibility and Business Ethics

Economics

Entrepreneurship

Finance and Accounting s

General Management

Marketing Research

Organizational Behaviour

Productions and Operations Management

Quantitative Methods

Registration Fees

(Fee does not include applicable GST or boarding and lodging charges)

Category	Early	Late
Indian/SAARC Student	₹3000+18% GST	₹3500+18% GST
Indian/SAARC Faculty	₹4000+18% GST	₹5000+18% GST
Industry Professionals	₹5000+18% GST	₹6000+18% GST

Note* Boarding and Lodging may be arranged for participants on additional payment

Organizing Committee

Prof. Suman Chakraborty

Director, IIT Kharagpur

Profile

Prof. Chakraborty is an eminent scientist with outstanding contributions to fluid dynamics and engineering research. Recipient of multiple national awards and leader in research-led education.