
(Autonomous) • Bengaluru
12 & 13 February 2027
Organized by
St. Joseph's College of Commerce (Autonomous), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Seattle University
University of Economics and Finance
XBHEI
St. Xavier's College
(Autonomous)
ISDC
Miles Education
St. Joseph's College of Commerce (SJCC), formerly part of St. Joseph's College (Estd. 1882), is managed by the Bengaluru Jesuit Educational Society (BJES). The Commerce Department, started in 1949, became an independent college with its own building on Brigade Road in 1972.
The college has earned NAAC accreditation across four cycles — 'Five Stars' (2000), 'A' grade (2007 and 2012), and 'A++' (February 2021). SJCC is among the few institutions in India, and the first college in Karnataka, to secure A++ in the fourth cycle. It has featured in NIRF's top 100 colleges every year since the rankings began in 2017. In 2011, SJCC was recognised as a research centre by Bengaluru City University.
The college offers fourteen undergraduate and eight postgraduate programmes across Commerce and Accounting, Business Administration and Entrepreneurship, Economics and Data Analytics, and English, Psychology and Communication.
The conference is held in collaboration with the following academic institutions and international organisations.
Seattle University is a leading Jesuit, Catholic university in Seattle, Washington, founded in 1891, renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, holistic education, and the formation of ethical leaders dedicated to creating a more just and humane world. With over 140 academic programmes and a strong emphasis on experiential learning, the university prepares students to address global challenges with competence and compassion.
Seattle University shares a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with St. Joseph's College of Commerce (SJCC), fostering academic collaboration through guest lectures, faculty interaction, and opportunities for global engagement. The partnership is especially meaningful as both institutions are rooted in the Jesuit tradition, sharing a common ethos of academic excellence, service, and the development of socially responsible leaders committed to the common good.
University of Economics and Finance (UEF), Vietnam, UEF is one of Vietnam’s prominent private universities with a strong international orientation, offering a broad portfolio spanning Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, International Business, Digital Economics, Information Technology, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity.
With its modern campuses in Ho Chi Minh City and a growing network of international academic and industry partnerships, UEF has established itself as a dynamic and globally focused institution.UEF is part of a large and established higher education group in Vietnam, which also includes Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HUTECH), a prominent multidisciplinary technology university with strong capabilities in Technology, Engineering, IT and emerging technologies. This reflects the scale and breadth of the group’s higher education ecosystem.
The Xavier Board of Higher Education in India (XBHEI), established in 1951, is the primary national association for Catholic higher education institutions in India. It connects over 400 member colleges, universities, and technical institutions to promote academic excellence, leadership, and gospel values.
It’s an Indian organ of International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU) with headquarter in Paris. It plays a pivotal role in offering inclusive and accessible education across India, spanning from rural areas to metropolitan regions.
Established in 1860 by the Society of Jesus ( Jesuits), St. Xavier's College (Autonomous), Kolkata is a premier institution committed to academic excellence, holistic education, and social responsibility. Guided by its motto, Nihil Ultra ("Nothing Beyond"), the College fosters intellectual growth and ethical leadership.
Accredited with NAAC A++ (4th Cycle), recognized as a College of Excellence, and granted UGC Special Heritage Status, it continues its 165-year legacy of excellence in education, research, and innovation.
ISDC (International Skill Development Corporation) is a leading international education and skill development organization headquartered in London, with major operations in India. It partners with universities and professional bodies to offer globally recognized qualifications, such as ACCA and CMA.
The organization operates across several verticals and offers programs embedded with professional bodies like ACCA and CMA. ISDC Works with various colleges to integrate international skill-based certifications into undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.
ISDC is a leading international education and skill development organization headquartered in London, partnering with universities to offer globally recognized qualifications such as ACCA and CMA.
The organization collaborates with higher education institutions to integrate international skill-based certifications into undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs.
The International Conference brings together a multidisciplinary platform of researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and industry professionals to explore pathways toward sustainable futures. It spans business, economics, technology, culture, and governance, focusing on migration, environmental degradation, and social transformation. The conference examines how sustainability trends drive environmental concerns, encourage equity, ethical governance, and responsible innovation and democratic resilience. Hosted in Bengaluru — the world's multicultural technology hub — it brings together diverse perspectives through keynote addresses, plenary sessions, and panel discussions to envision responsible enterprises, regenerative economies, humane technologies, and sustainable global futures grounded in ethical practice.
Today, businesses shape global orders through supply chains, trade, healthcare, and governance, while economies face the challenge of balancing growth with resource constraints amid rising protectionism. Simultaneously, technology — particularly Artificial Intelligence — is transforming labor, education, and governance, expanding opportunities while raising concerns about inequality, surveillance, and democratic values. Literature and the humanities remain vital in fostering critical thinking, empathy, and alternative imaginaries for more inclusive futures.
Addressing these interconnected challenges requires dialogue across disciplines. Sustainability extends beyond environmental concerns to encompass equity, ethical governance, and democratic resilience — themes the conference brings together across business, technology, human rights, and sustainable global practice.
The conference recognizes that the pursuit of sustainable global order demands collaborative action among academia, industry, and civil society, and international organizations. As the world confronts accelerating climate change, widening socio-economic inequalities, and geopolitical uncertainties, evidence-based research and policy solutions that transcend disciplinary boundaries are essential. By fostering meaningful dialogue across business, economics, literature, technology, and society, the conference seeks to generate actionable insights that contribute to resilient institutions, inclusive development, ethical technological advancement, and the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The conference aspires to cultivate a shared vision of sustainable global order.
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Scopus-indexed proceedings & partner journals.
To maintain the integrity and credibility of the research work, all Authors are expected to adhere to the following ethical guidelines:
Publication EthicsDownload the templates below and prepare your manuscript to the specifications given.
Transforming Commerce and Management in the Age of Technology, Innovation, and Social Transformation
Global Economic Challenges and Opportunities: Rethinking Growth, Governance, and Development
Mapping Emerging Imaginaries and Sustainability in the Humanities
Data-Driven Innovation and Emerging Technologies for a Sustainable Digital Society
Disclaimer: The sub-themes listed above are indicative and not exhaustive; papers on any related area within the broad theme of the conference are also welcome.
Papers accepted for presentation at the conference will be considered for publication in Scopus-indexed conference proceedings and/or partner journals, subject to the respective publisher's editorial review, peer-review process, and indexing policies.
On or before 15 September 2026
On or before 25 September 2026
On or before 25 October 2026
On or before 15 November 2026
31 December 2026
12 & 13 February 2027
Note: All authors must register, and certificates will be issued only to the registered authors. The conference fee includes a Conference kit, lunch, and refreshments for both days of the conference.
Accommodation: Accommodation can be arranged for outstation and international delegates on request, at an additional cost. Delegates requiring accommodation may write to internationalconference@sjcc.edu.in at the time of registration.
| CATEGORY | Indian Nationals | Foreign Nationals |
|---|---|---|
| Industry Professionals | ₹10,000 | $300 |
| Faculty / Academicians | ₹8,000 | $150 |
| Research Scholars / PG Students | ₹7,000 | $100 |
| Co-Author | ₹4,000 | $80 |
| Participant | ₹2,000 | $50 |
Renowned Speakers confirmed for the Conference
Chairman, Manipal Global Education Services, Aarin Capital & Aarin Capital, India
Global Commercial Director, Institute of Analytics, United Kingdom
Professor, Department of Economics; Howard J. Bosanko Professor of International Economics and Finance, Seattle University, United States
Founder, Anklesaria Group, Inc., Del Mar, California, United States
Senior Academic & International Business Consultant; Professor of Management Consulting, Lauder Business School, Vienna, Austria
Former President, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) & Senior Partner, K. Raghu & Co., India
Co-founder, Incorp Advisory Services Pvt. Ltd.; Senior Partner, Vinay & Keshava LLP; Treasurer, Karnataka State Cricket Association, India
Author, Independent Director & Passionate Student of Corporate Governance and Sustainability, India
Academician, writer, and cultural critic
Professor, Department of Economics
University of Kerala
Director, Gulati Institute of Finance and Taxation (GIFT)
Department of Economics & Statistics University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Former HoD CUSAT, Fellow IIAS, Government of India
Assistant Professor, People University, US
Adjunct Professor of AI Governance
BITS Law School, Thane
| Dr. Daniel Fernandes, SJ
Vice President, BJES |
| Dr. Charles Lasrado, SJ
Principal, SJCC |
| Fr. Joel Fernandes, SJ
Finance Officer |
| Mr. Raj A. Sadhwani
Registrar |
| Dr. Rathi David
Vice Principal (Shift 1) |
| Mr. Vinay Kambipura
Vice Principal (Shift 2) |
| Dr. Ruqsana Anjum
Convenor |
| Dr. Jincy Mathew M
Co-Convenor |
Details of the workshop and plenary sessions will be announced shortly.
Please check back, or write to us to be notified.
St. Joseph's College of Commerce (Autonomous),
163, Brigade Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka – 560025
1. Dr. Jincy Mathew M +91 87620 54317
2. Mr. Sanjay Prajapat +91 96941 52363
3. Dr. Danish Khan +91 78696 09958