Universiti Putra Malaysia, Saint Louis College of San Fernando, St. Claret College (Autonomous) Bengaluru and Synergy University logos
Conference dates
27 & 28 April 2027
Hybrid · Online & offline

The Future of Sustainable Businesses: Emerging Technologies and New Frontiers in Building Global Economies

ICFSB 2027 · Organised by the School of Commerce and Management, St. Claret College (Autonomous), Bengaluru, in association with UPM Malaysia, Saint Louis College of San Fernando (Philippines) and Synergy University (Russia & Dubai)

📍 St. Claret College (Autonomous), Bengaluru
Conference dates27 & 28 April 2027
ModeHybrid · Online & offline
Organised bySchool of Commerce & Management
Full paper deadline26 February 2027
All important dates
01 ICFSB 2027

About the conference

The International Conference on “The Future of Sustainable Businesses: Emerging Technologies and New Frontiers in Building Global Economies” (ICFSB 2027) is organised by the School of Commerce and Management, St. Claret College (Autonomous), Bengaluru, in collaboration with University Putra Malaysia (UPM), Saint Louis College of San Fernando, Philippines, and Synergy University, Russia and Dubai. The conference brings together academicians, researchers, industry leaders, policymakers and students to examine how emerging technologies are reshaping business, finance, marketing, work and tourism, while advancing sustainability and inclusive global growth.

The deliberations at ICFSB 2027 will encompass five key thematic areas: Marketing in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, Human Resource Management, Finance, Entrepreneurship, and Tourism in the era of digitalization. The discussions will explore emerging opportunities and challenges, including AI-driven business transformation, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) with the Sustainable Development Goals. Through cross-border dialogue, interdisciplinary exchange, and collaborative engagement, ICFSB 2027 aspires to generate meaningful research acumens and actionable solutions that contribute to building resilient, responsible, inclusive, and technology-driven global economies.

About St. Claret College (Autonomous)

St. Claret College Autonomous was established in 2005 by the international Missionary Congregation of Claretians who manage two universities and over 150 educational institutions in 70 countries around the world. The Bengaluru campus is managed by Claretian Society for Integral Human Development established with the aim of providing holistic and quality education to the people in and around Bangalore. Apart from St. Claret College, the campus shelters three other educational institutions: St. Claret School, Anthony Claret (AC) School and St. Claret Pre-University College. Moved by the spiritual genius of St. Anthony Mary Claret, its patron, and supported by the robust Christian intellectual tradition, St. Claret College offers value-based education to transform students to be enlightened leaders and networkers who bring about a civilization of love and harmony. St. Claret College is recognized by UGC and permanently affiliated to Bangalore University. approved by AICTE and is accredited by NAAC with A+ Grade. In 2024, UGC granted St. Claret College the Autonomous Status.

About the School of Commerce and Management

The School of Commerce and Management at St. Claret College (Autonomous), Bengaluru, brings together undergraduate programmes in Commerce, Management, and Tourism and Travel Management with postgraduate programmes in M.Com and MBA. Established in 2005, the School has grown into one of North Bengaluru’s most respected centres for business education, with several university rank holders and graduates placed at leading firms such as PwC, Deloitte and EY. Industry-integrated certifications, internships, research mentoring and student-led clubs ensure that learning extends well beyond the classroom.

Rooted in the Claretian Catholic tradition, the School is committed to nurturing professionally competent, ethically grounded and socially responsible leaders for a global economy. Its curriculum blends academic rigour with practical exposure through certifications in analytics, finance, digital skills and emerging technologies, supported by workshops, industry visits, community engagement and experienced faculty mentorship. By balancing conceptual depth with real-world application, the School prepares graduates to pursue careers, higher studies and entrepreneurship with confidence, integrity and a strong sense of purpose.

02 Global partners

International collaboration

ICFSB 2027
Saint Louis College of San Fernando logo

Saint Louis College of San Fernando

La Union, Philippines
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) logo

Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)

Malaysia
Synergy University logo

Synergy University

Russia & Dubai

Keynote speakers & session chair

Rev. Fr. Roderick G. Villamar
Keynote Speaker 1

Rev. Fr. Roderick G. Villamar, CICM, PhD

President, Saint Louis College of San Fernando, La Union, Philippines

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sudesh Prabhakaran
Keynote Speaker 2

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sudesh Prabhakaran

Deputy Director (Professional Development & Consultancy), Centre for Industry Relations & Network (CiRNeT), Universiti Putra Malaysia

Dr. Leo Esteene L. Galap
Session Chair

Leo Esteene L. Galap, PhD

Director, Global Affairs Office, Saint Louis College of San Fernando, La Union, Inc., Carlatan, City of San Fernando, La Union, Philippines

Conference Themes

01

Marketing in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

5 sub-themes
  • Marketing in the Age of AI and Digital Transformation
  • Precision and Privacy: Marketing Ethics in the Age of Hyper-Personalization
  • Neuromarketing and Consumer Psychology
  • AI-Driven Personalization and Customer Experience
  • Circular Value Chains: AI-Driven Resource Optimization for Global Logistics
02

Human Resource Management

2 sub-themes
  • Algorithmic Leadership: Navigating the Human-AI Synergy
  • The Future of Work: Upskilling, Reskilling, Ethics and DEI in an Automated World
03

Finance

5 sub-themes
  • Green Capital & Quantitative Management: ESG Analytics
  • AI and Machine Learning in Financial Decision-Making
  • Fintech, Financial Risk Management in a Volatile Global Economy
  • Sustainable Finance and ESG Investing
  • Blockchain, Corporate Finance and Value Creation
04

Entrepreneurship

4 sub-themes
  • AI-Enabled Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation
  • Women and Inclusive Entrepreneurship
  • Circular Economy and Sustainable Business Models
  • Industry 5.0 and Sustainable Manufacturing
05

Tourism in the Era of Digitalization

4 sub-themes
  • Smart Tourism, Sustainable, Responsible & Regenerative Tourism
  • Tourism Entrepreneurship, Education & SDGs
  • Climate Change, Biodiversity & Green Tourism
  • Community, Cultural, Inclusive and MICE Tourism

Important dates

15
Jan 2027
Step 1

Abstract submission

31
Jan 2027
Step 2

Abstract acceptance & author registration

26
Feb 2027
Step 3

Full paper submission

27–28
Apr 2027
The conference

ICFSB 2027 · Hybrid mode

Conference dates27 & 28 April 2027
ICFSB 2027 · Hybrid mode (online & offline) · St. Claret College (Autonomous), Bengaluru

Guidelines for submission of papers

  • The ICFSB 2027 will be in Hybrid Mode (both online and offline).
  • Papers should be formatted in MS Word, using Times New Roman, font size 12, with 1.15 line spacing and 1.0-inch margins on all sides.
  • Each paper must include the author(s) name(s), their affiliation, a communication address, a contact number and a valid email ID.
  • The length of each paper should not exceed 3000 words, including title page abstract, content, references, tables, and figures.
  • Authors are required to cite references exclusively using APA-7.
  • Each paper may have maximum of five authors; each author must register separately.
  • Certificates will only be awarded to registered participants.
  • Presenters from Bengaluru must attend the conference venue in person, whereas participants from outside Bengaluru may opt for virtual presentations if desired.
  • Extended Abstract and Full-Paper completed in all respects, should be submitted in MS Word on the Microsoft CMT Weblink: https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/ICFSB2027

Authors must submit their abstracts for ICFSB 2027 by email to scm@claretcollege.edu.in.

Authors should proceed with registration only after receiving confirmation that their abstract has been accepted.

CMT Acknowledgement. The Microsoft CMT service was used for managing the peer-reviewing process for this conference. This service was provided for free by Microsoft and they bore all expenses, including costs for Azure cloud services as well as for software development and support.

Publication ethics & plagiarism

The conference follows the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.

  • Papers must be original and not concurrently submitted to any other conference or journal.
  • The similarity index must not exceed 10% overall and 5% from any single source, as checked by Turnitin and Drillbit.
  • Fabrication, falsification, duplicate submission and unattributed use of others’ work will lead to rejection or retraction.

Publication & indexing

Review process: All submissions will undergo a double-blind peer review process. Authors may be asked to make revisions based on reviewer feedback.

Conference proceedings

Selected and presented papers will be considered for publication in the ICFSB 2027 Conference Proceedings by Scopus or Web of Science, subject to peer review and editorial approval.

VIPAS Nivitta journal

Selected papers will also be invited for submission to VIPAS Nivitta – Journal of Commerce and Management, an in-house publication of St. Claret College Autonomous.

ISBN publication

Remaining papers will be published in ISBN.

Indexing is subject to the publisher’s evaluation and cannot be guaranteed.

Awards

🏆

Best Paper Award

Awarded in each category.

🎖️

Best Presentation Award

Awarded in each category.

Registration & publication fees

CategoryFee (INR)Fee (USD)
Industry Delegate₹ 1,500$ 15
Academician₹ 1,000$ 10
Student / Research Scholar₹ 750$ 7.5
Participation Only₹ 500$ 5

Account details

Account name
Principal, St. Claret College
Account number
0127053000022302
IFSC code
SIBL0000127
Branch
Yeshwanthpur, Bengaluru – 22

Committee

Patrons

Rev. Dr. Thomas V. Thennadiyil
Rev. Dr. Thomas V. ThennadiyilPrincipal, St. Claret College Autonomous, Bengaluru
Rev. Fr. Joseph S.
Rev. Fr. Joseph S.Vice Principal, St. Claret College Autonomous, Bengaluru
Rev. Fr. Roderick G. Villamar, CICM, PhD
Rev. Fr. Roderick G. Villamar, CICM, PhDPresident, Saint Louis College of San Fernando, La Union, Philippines
YBhg. Prof. Dr. Shamsul Bahri Hj. Md Tamrin
YBhg. Prof. Dr. Shamsul Bahri Hj. Md TamrinDeputy Vice-Chancellor (Industry and Community Relations), Universiti Putra Malaysia

Conference convenors

Dr. Prashanth P.
Dr. Prashanth P.Dean, School of Commerce and Management
Dr. Safeer Pasha
Dr. Safeer PashaHoD, PG Commerce
Dr. Zameer Pasha
Dr. Zameer PashaHoD, UG Management
Mr. Vasu V.
Mr. Vasu V.HoD, UG Commerce
Dr. Sharmila Fernandes
Dr. Sharmila FernandesCoordinator, PG Management
Mr. Rathesh J.
Mr. Rathesh J.Coordinator, Tourism and Travel Management

Conference co-convenors

Dr. Harmeet Matharu
Dr. Harmeet MatharuAssociate Professor, SOCM
Dr. Fatin
Dr. FatinAssociate Professor, SOCM
Dr. Siddalingappa M. P.
Dr. Siddalingappa M. P.Associate Professor, SOCM
Ms. Bindu V.
Ms. Bindu V.Assistant Professor, SOCM
Dr. Robin Brahma
Dr. Robin BrahmaAssistant Professor, SOCM
Dr. Leo Esteene L. Galap, PhD
Dr. Leo Esteene L. Galap, PhDDirector, Global Affairs Office, Saint Louis College of San Fernando, La Union, Philippines

Editors

Dr. Zameer Pasha
Dr. Zameer PashaHead of Department, Department of Management
Dr. Radha T.Associate Professor, Department of Commerce
Dr. Jayanth H.Assistant Professor, PG Department of Management
Ms. Nikitha K.Assistant Professor, Department of Travel and Tourism Management
Mr. Shivakumar R.Assistant Professor, PG Department of Commerce

International advisory committee

Prof. Shelly MeyerSenior Professor, International Business, Plaster College of Business and Entrepreneurship, Lindenwood University, USA
Dr. Renjith Krishnan K.International Luminary Award in Teaching; Faculty and Specialization Coordinator – HRM, University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Oman
Prof. Andreas MunzelProfessor, Vlerick Business School, Belgium
Prof. Dr. Lars Meyer-WaardenProfessor Dr. HDR in Marketing, Toulouse School of Management, France
Prof. Cordula BarzantnyProfessor in International & Intercultural Management, Toulouse Business School, France
Dr. Mani M.S. RajbhandariHead of Research (Social Science & Management), St. Xavier’s College, Maitighar, Nepal
Dr. Kimberly LaCombaDirector, Ph.D. in Global Leadership Program; Associate Professor of Global Leadership, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, USA
Mr. Rajat KhannaAssociate Professor, Freeman School of Business, Tulane University, USA
Leo Esteene L. Galap, PhD
Leo Esteene L. Galap, PhDDirector, Global Affairs Office, Saint Louis College of San Fernando, La Union, Philippines
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sudesh Prabhakaran
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sudesh PrabhakaranDeputy Director (Professional Development & Consultancy), CiRNeT, Universiti Putra Malaysia

Contact

For queries about the conference, please contact the co-convenors, School of Commerce and Management (SOCM), St. Claret College (Autonomous), Bengaluru.

We’d love to hear from you

Questions about paper submission, registration or the programme? Call any of our co-convenors directly.

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