Conference Theme: “Business Management Practices and Integration of Technology for Competitive Advantage: Future Prospects and Strategic Pathways”
Dates: 28th–29th November 2025
Venue: SVIMS Campus, Wadala (W), Mumbai
Organisers: Sir M. Visvesvaraya Institute of Management Studies & Research (SVIMS), SVIMS Business School in collaboration with Research Foundation of India (RFI)

Objective: To advance strategic, ethical, and innovative integration of technology in business management for sustainable competitive advantage.

The two-day International Research Conference commenced with an inaugural session and a welcome address delivered by Dr. Purshottam Patil, Director, SVIMS. The first day featured distinguished deliberations by eminent speakers. Mr. Rajagopala Deputy General Manager, Karnataka Bank Ltd,, the Special Invitee, provided insightful perspectives on the banking sector and the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This was followed by Dr. Michele Sagan (CEO, Optimal Insight, Malaysia), who emphasized the proactive and advanced applications of AI in business practices. Subsequently, the Guest of Honour, Dr. Rosana Reis (ISG Paris), highlighted the role of AI in shaping organizational work culture.These sessions collectively attracted more than 100 participants, both in online and offline modes. The conference also received over 50 research paper submissions from diverse geographical locations, including Germany, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and Assam.

On the second day, registered participants presented their research papers across designated thematic tracks. The presentations were systematically evaluated using a structured research matrix by external session chairs, ensuring academic rigor and fairness.

The conference concluded with the announcement of the Best Paper Award, followed by a formal vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Vishwanath Malji, Associate Professor, SVIMS. The event successfully fostered scholarly exchange, interdisciplinary dialogue, and critical engagement with emerging trends in technology-driven business management. The major sponsors of the International conference were Karnataka Bank, Crystal Technologies pvt. ltd.,Canara Bank,Indian Bank,Spacious Book House.