IIM Indore’s CERE 2027: Sustainability and Value Creation: A Quest for Future-Ready Organisations
1. About the Conference
CERE 2027: The 17th International Conference on Excellence in Research and Education hosted by the Indian Institute of Management Indore (IIM Indore) focuses on the theme “Sustainability and Value Creation: A Quest for Future-Ready Organisations”. The conference provides a global platform for scholars, educators, and practitioners to exchange ideas, present research, and discuss strategies for building sustainable and future-ready organizations.
- Event Classification: International Academic & Research Conference
- Conference Dates: 30 April – 02 May 2027
- Participation Mode: Physical / On-Campus
- Host Location: Indian Institute of Management Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Inquiry Email: cere@iimidr.ac.in
2. Areas of Research & Scope
Submissions are invited across multiple management and multidisciplinary research domains:
- Accounting and Finance: Fintech, algorithmic trading, risk analytics, forensic accounting, sustainable finance, blockchain applications, and financial resilience.
- Economics and Public Policy: Behavioural economics, sustainability, digital economies, financial inclusion, and resource allocation.
- Business Policy and Strategic Management: Innovation, sustainability, dynamic capabilities, long-term value creation, and competitive advantage.
- Communication: Digital platforms, AI-driven messaging, media strategies, virtual collaboration, and persuasive communication.
- Marketing: Consumer behavior, brand management, neuromarketing, digital consumer engagement, and AI-powered analytics.
- Humanities and Social Sciences: Workplace culture, social transformation, and ethical implications of AI and automation in business and society.
3. Important Milestones & Schedule
| Conference Milestone Description | Scheduled Date |
|---|---|
| Extended Abstract Submission Starts | 25 October 2026 |
| Extended Abstract Submission Ends | 25 December 2026 |
| Notification of Acceptance | 15 January 2027 |
| Registration and Payment Deadline | 20 February 2027 |
| CERE 2027 Conference Dates | 30 April – 02 May 2027 |
4. Submission Guidelines & Requirements
Participants must adhere to the following guidelines when submitting their work:
- Original Work: Submissions must contain original research that has not been previously published, presented, or under active review elsewhere.
- Extended Abstract Format: Maximum 1200 words in PDF format containing relevant literature, methodology, study hypotheses, results, and implications for theory and practice.
- Abstract Text: A short abstract (150–200 words) with 3 to 5 keywords must be pasted as text on the EasyChair submission page.
- Submission Limit: One participant can submit a maximum of two papers under a single registration fee payment.
5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q1: What is the theme of CERE 2027?
Ans: Sustainability and Value Creation: A Quest for Future-Ready Organisations. - Q2: What is the deadline for submitting extended abstracts?
Ans: Extended abstract submission closes on December 25, 2026. - Q3: Where can authors submit their extended abstracts?
Ans: Submissions are handled via the EasyChair portal. - Q4: Who should I contact for inquiries?
Ans: You can reach out via email at cere@iimidr.ac.in.