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1st UN PRME Conference · 2026

1st UN PRME Conference 2026

"Creating Value Beyond Profit: Responsible Business in a Changing World"

A platform for academicians, researchers, industry professionals, policymakers, students, social entrepreneurs, and development practitioners to exchange ideas on responsible management, sustainable development, ethical leadership, and inclusive business practices.

Organized by the School of Management Studies (SMS), Swami Rama Himalayan University, in association with the Rural Development Institute (RDI).
Call for Papers Registration
About the Conference

Responsible business for a changing world

Businesses today are expected to create value not only for shareholders but also for society, communities, and the environment. Rapid technological advancement, climate change, social inequalities, changing consumer expectations, and evolving regulatory frameworks have made responsible business practices essential for long-term success.

The conference seeks to explore how organizations can move beyond profit-centred approaches and integrate sustainability, ethics, social responsibility, and inclusive development into their strategies and operations.

Aligned with the principles of the United Nations Principles for Responsible Management Education (UN PRME) and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the conference aims to encourage meaningful dialogue, interdisciplinary research, and practical solutions for building responsible and resilient organizations.

Conference discussion
Goals

Conference Objectives

  • Promote responsible management education and ethical business practices.
  • Explore sustainable and inclusive models of value creation.
  • Strengthen collaboration between academia, industry, government, and society.
  • Encourage research addressing contemporary business and societal challenges.
  • Highlight the contribution of businesses towards achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
  • Provide researchers and professionals with a platform to present innovative ideas, practices, and case studies.
  • Encourage responsible leadership and community-centred development.
Impact

Expected Outcomes

  • Generate actionable ideas for responsible and sustainable business.
  • Promote interdisciplinary and industry-oriented research.
  • Strengthen networks among academia, industry, government, and development organizations.
  • Encourage the integration of UN PRME principles and SDGs into management education.
  • Identify responsible business practices capable of creating economic, social, and environmental value.
Call for Contributions

Conference Themes

Research papers, conceptual papers, case studies, and practitioner perspectives are invited in the following areas.

  • Ethical leadership and corporate governance
  • Responsible management education
  • Values-based decision-making
  • Leadership for sustainable development
  • Stakeholder-oriented business strategies
  • Corporate accountability and transparency

  • Sustainable business models
  • Circular economy and resource efficiency
  • Climate-responsive business practices
  • Green supply chain management
  • Sustainable production and consumption
  • Environmental, Social and Governance practices

  • Corporate social responsibility
  • Business at the Bottom of the Pyramid
  • Social entrepreneurship and social innovation
  • Rural development and community engagement
  • Inclusive business and livelihood creation
  • Women-led enterprises and empowerment
  • Responsible business practices in emerging economies

  • Artificial intelligence and business ethics
  • Digital transformation for sustainable development
  • Responsible innovation and entrepreneurship
  • Data privacy, cybersecurity, and digital responsibility
  • Financial technology and financial inclusion
  • Technology-enabled rural development

  • Sustainable and green finance
  • Impact investing
  • Responsible banking and financial inclusion
  • ESG reporting and disclosure
  • Climate finance
  • Socially responsible investment

  • Employee well-being and responsible workplaces
  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Human rights and business
  • Sustainable human resource management
  • Future of work and workforce transformation
  • Organizational culture and responsible behaviour

  • Ethical and responsible marketing
  • Sustainable consumer behaviour
  • Green branding and communication
  • Consumer awareness and protection
  • Social marketing
  • Responsible use of digital and social media

  • Sustainable rural entrepreneurship
  • Community-based business models
  • Rural livelihood development
  • Cooperatives and producer organizations
  • Traditional knowledge and local innovation
  • Healthcare, education, and development interventions

The above themes are indicative and not exhaustive. Submissions related to the broader conference theme are also welcome.

Who Should Participate?

Open To

Academicians & Researchers
Industry Professionals & Business Leaders
Policymakers & Government Representatives
Development-Sector Professionals
Social Entrepreneurs & Start-up Founders
Research Scholars
UG & PG Students
NGO & Community Representatives
Call for Papers

Submit Your Research

Original research papers, conceptual papers, review papers, case studies, and practitioner-based contributions are invited for presentation at the conference.

Authors are encouraged to submit work that offers meaningful theoretical, managerial, policy, or societal implications. Submissions should be original and must not have been published or simultaneously submitted elsewhere.

Submission Guidelines
  • The paper must be relevant to the conference theme or one of its sub-themes.
  • Include paper title, author names, institutional affiliations, email addresses, and keywords.
  • All submissions must follow the prescribed formatting guidelines.
  • Papers are reviewed for relevance, originality, methodological quality, and contribution.
  • At least one author of an accepted paper must register for and present at the conference.
  • Detailed formatting and submission instructions will be provided separately.
Mark Your Calendar

Important Dates

Abstract / Paper Submission Deadline
To be announced
Notification of Acceptance
To be announced
Final Paper Submission
To be announced
Last Date for Registration
To be announced
Conference Date
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Join Us

Registration

All participants and presenting authors are required to complete the registration process.

CategoryFee
Academicians and Industry ProfessionalsTo be announced
Research ScholarsTo be announced
StudentsTo be announced
International ParticipantsTo be announced
Attendees without Paper PresentationTo be announced
Registration fees, inclusions, payment instructions, cancellation terms, and the registration link will be announced here once finalized.
Publication Opportunities

Get Published

Selected papers may be considered for publication in an edited volume, conference proceedings, or associated journal, subject to the applicable review and publication policies. Further information regarding publication opportunities will be announced separately.

Awards & Recognition

Outstanding Contributions

Best Research Paper
Best Student Paper
Best Case Study
Best Paper Presentation
Best Paper on Rural or Community Development
The Organizers

Behind the Conference

School of Management Studies

The School of Management Studies, Swami Rama Himalayan University, is committed to developing competent, ethical, and socially responsible professionals. Through teaching, research, industry interaction, and experiential learning, the School prepares students to address emerging business challenges while contributing positively to society.

Rural Development Institute

The Rural Development Institute, Swami Rama Himalayan University, works closely with rural communities to promote sustainable development, healthcare, education, livelihood enhancement, capacity building, and community empowerment. Its participatory approach connects academic knowledge with grassroots experience and community needs.

Swami Rama Himalayan University

Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU) is a multidisciplinary university located at Swami Ram Nagar, Jolly Grant, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Inspired by the vision of its founder, H.H. Dr. Swami Rama, the University integrates education, healthcare, research, and community service to support individual and societal development.

Snapshot

Conference Details

Conference
1st UN PRME Conference
Theme
Creating Value Beyond Profit: Responsible Business in a Changing World
Organized By
School of Management Studies
In Association With
Rural Development Institute
Institution
Swami Rama Himalayan University
Date
To be announced
Venue
To be announced
Mode
To be announced
Team discussion Conference audience Conference hall Team collaboration
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Contact Us

Conference Convenor
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Conference Coordinator
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Address
School of Management Studies, Swami Rama Himalayan University, Swami Ram Nagar, Jolly Grant, Dehradun, Uttarakhand – 248016, India