GLOGIFT 2027 — 27th Global Conference on Flexible Systems Management: International Conference on AI-Driven Solutions in Management. Call for papers, 25–27 February 2027, IIM Sambalpur, Odisha, India.
About GLOGIFT 27
The International Conference on AI-Driven Solutions in Management: Flexibility, Digitalisation & Decarbonization (GLOGIFT 27) is jointly organised by the Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur and the GIFT Society — Global Institute of Flexible Systems Management — at IIM Sambalpur, Odisha, from 25 to 27 February 2027. GLOGIFT 2027 is an international academic management conference in the GLOGIFT series, hosted in India in hybrid (in-person and online) mode.
The theme joins three forces reshaping management at once. Flexibility is the capacity of organisations to absorb shocks and reconfigure quickly — the founding concern of flexible systems management. Digitalisation is the movement of intelligence into the operating core of the firm, from algorithmic finance to digital twins on the factory floor. Decarbonization is the obligation now shaping investment, supply chains and public policy alike.
GLOGIFT 27 asks how artificial intelligence connects the three: whether AI-enabled management systems can make enterprises more flexible and more sustainable at the same time, rather than trading one against the other. The conference brings together academicians, researchers, practitioners, policymakers, entrepreneurs and students to examine that question across finance, operations, marketing, governance and public policy — in the context of Industry 5.0 and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Papers are submitted, reviewed and managed through the GLOGIFT 27 Submission Portal — about the portal and signing in.
The objective of the conference is to
Advance AI-driven management research
Bridge academia and industry
Accelerate decarbonisation and sustainability
Shape responsible AI governance
Publish and disseminate scholarship
Conference attractions
Publishing outlets — Springer journals & Scopus-indexed series
Global Journal of Flexible Systems Management
Selected best papers fast-tracked after further peer review and revision.
FIIB Business Review
Selected best papers fast-tracked after further peer review and revision.
International Journal of Global Business & Competitiveness
Selected best papers fast-tracked after further peer review and revision.
International Journal of Accounting, Business and Finance
Selected best papers fast-tracked after further peer review and revision.
Book Series on Flexible Systems Management
Selected best papers fast-tracked as book chapters.
Review of Management Literature
Selected best papers fast-tracked as book chapters.
GLOGIFT 27 Conference Proceedings
All accepted and presented papers appear in a dedicated proceedings volume.
Best Paper Awards
Judged across all submissions to the conference — three prizes in total, not one per track — for work of exceptional scholarly quality and real contribution to the field. Open to Pathway B papers only — a Pathway A paper is presented on the accepted abstract, so there is no manuscript to judge.
Special sessions & panels
AI Leadership Forum
Doctoral Colloquium for Emerging Researchers
Directors’ Panel on Leadership in an AI-Driven Economy
Talk with Editors of Top-Tier Journals
Call for papers & submissions
We invite original, unpublished research from academicians, doctoral scholars and practitioners across the ten conference tracks. Begin by submitting a 500-word abstract under the most relevant track. Interdisciplinary, practice-based and policy-oriented work is welcome.
Authors whose abstracts are accepted for Pathway B should prepare a double-anonymous full paper using the Full Paper Submission Guidelines, Author Details Worksheet and Blinded Manuscript Template. Requirements vary by target journal and must be checked before submission.
AI in Finance, Accounting, FinTech & Digital Assets
Risk assessment, portfolio management, algorithmic trading, fraud detection, generative AI, digital banking, blockchain, CBDCs, tokenisation
AI for Operations, Supply Chain & Industry 5.0
Intelligent manufacturing, smart factories, predictive maintenance, digital twins, warehouse automation, demand forecasting
Digital Transformation & Intelligent Business
Digital business models, cloud computing, IoT, process automation, digital governance
Sustainable Finance & Decarbonization
Green finance, ESG investing, carbon accounting, climate finance, green bonds, circular economy, SDGs
AI in Marketing: Consumer Insights, Branding & Customer Engagement
Consumer behaviour, brand management, personalisation, generative AI in advertising, marketing analytics
Governance, Ethics & Responsible AI
Responsible and ethical AI, data privacy, AI regulation, corporate governance
Analytics, Big Data & Intelligent Systems
Business and predictive analytics, deep learning, NLP, business intelligence, real-time decision systems
Human Capital & Leadership
AI in HRM, future of work, talent analytics, knowledge management
Strategy, Innovation & Emerging Business Models
Strategic innovation, firm competitiveness, AI in product and technology management, AI startups, platform economies, digital entrepreneurship, venture capital
Inclusive Growth & Global Transformation
Financial inclusion, smart cities, AI for public policy, healthcare analytics, economic resilience
Submission guidelines
Step 1
Stage 1 — Abstract (mandatory)
Submit a 500-word abstract through the portal, naming the track it belongs to. State your intended Stage 2 pathway — Pathway A or Pathway B — at this point.
Step 2
Stage 2 — Choose your pathway#
Pathway A: present an accepted abstract without a full paper. Pathway B: prepare a double-anonymous manuscript using the published Full Paper Submission Guidelines and templates, following any target-journal requirements.
Step 3
Review
The abstract is reviewed by the Track Editor, who may seek reviewers or decide directly — this is the complete review for Pathway A. Pathway B full papers additionally undergo double-blind peer review by the Scientific Committee.
Step 4
Notification
You are told of acceptance, rejection or required revisions, with feedback.
Step 5
Your place is secured by the abstract
If a Pathway B full paper is not accepted, you may still register, attend and present on the strength of the accepted abstract under Pathway A.
Step 6
Registration and final formatting
Accepted authors register. Pathway B authors submit their final formatted full paper. Pathway A authors present on the accepted abstract — no full paper and no presentation materials are submitted.
# Choosing Pathway B keeps you in the Pathway A (abstract) phase until your abstract is accepted. Even after acceptance, the corresponding author may still return to Pathway A and present on the accepted abstract, or continue to submit the full manuscript under Pathway B.
Be part of GLOGIFT 27 — submit a 500-word abstract across ten tracks.
We look forward to hosting you on campus, 25–27 February 2027.
Registration fees
Fees include the conference kit, certificates, working lunches, refreshments and the conference dinner. GST extra; travel and accommodation are not included. We would love to welcome you on campus — the kit, printed certificates and meals can be availed only on site. Virtual delegates receive e-certificates of attendance instead; the Book of Abstracts and the Conference Proceedings with ISBN reach every participant in digital format.
Certificate eligibility
Certificates are issued in the name of each registered, fee-paid participant. A registered author who attends and presents receives the attendance/participation certificate and the presentation certificate. Registration is individual, not per paper.
Example: If Author A is the corresponding author and Author B is a co-author, both authors must register and pay the applicable registration fee if both require certificates. If only Author B registers, pays, attends and presents, the certificates are issued only to Author B; unregistered Author A receives no certificate.
Per delegate
| Category | Indian participants (INR) | Foreign delegates (USD) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early birdOn or before 20 Dec 2026 | RegularOn or before 24 Jan 2027 | Early birdOn or before 20 Dec 2026 | RegularOn or before 24 Jan 2027 | |
| Academicians (Faculty) | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 | $300 | $350 |
| Industry Professionals | ₹14,000 | ₹16,000 | $425 | $450 |
| PhD / Research Scholars | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 | $150 | $200 |
| Students (UG/PG, full-time) | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 | $90 | $100 |
GIFT Society members can avail a 20% discount on registration fees only, by applying the coupon code shared by the conference organizers or the GIFT Society at the time of registration check-out.
On-campus rooms include meals and Wi-Fi, at ₹1,800 / $19 per night twin-sharing and ₹3,600 / $38 per night for a single room, with 18% GST charged extra. The same rates apply to accompanying spouses, relatives and guests. Rooms are limited and allotted on a first-come, first-served basis; off-campus hotel options will be shared on the conference website.
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Important dates & submission deadlines
7 Aug 2026
Open for abstract submission
21 Sept 2026
Registration opens
23 Nov 2026
Abstract submission closes
All authors30 Nov 2026
Abstract decisions announced
All authors8 Dec 2026
Full paper submission closes
Pathway B15 Dec 2026
Full paper decisions announced*
Pathway B20 Dec 2026
Early bird registration closes
24 Jan 2027
Regular registration closes
25 Feb 2027
Conference, 25–27 February
IIM SambalpurBoth pathways run identically through the abstract stage — a Pathway B author is on Pathway A until the abstract is accepted (30 Nov 2026). Only then does the faded full-paper stretch begin, which Pathway A skips; at that point a Pathway B author may either continue with the full manuscript or return to Pathway A and present on the accepted abstract. Both pathways rejoin to register and present.
7 Aug 2026
Open for abstract submission
21 Sept 2026
Registration opens
23 Nov 2026
Abstract submission closesAll authors
30 Nov 2026
Abstract decisions announcedAll authors
8 Dec 2026
Full paper submission closesPathway B
15 Dec 2026
Full paper decisions announced*Pathway B
20 Dec 2026
Early bird registration closes
24 Jan 2027
Regular registration closes
25 Feb 2027
Conference, 25–27 FebruaryIIM Sambalpur
A Pathway B author is on Pathway A until the abstract is accepted (30 Nov 2026); only then does the full-paper stage begin. After acceptance, a Pathway B author may continue with the full manuscript or return to Pathway A and present on the accepted abstract.
* Full-paper decisions are targeted for 15 December 2026, and may take up to around 30 days beyond (or even more) this depending on how early the author submits the full paper, reviewer acceptance, and the time the Track Editor takes to reach a decision. The organisers make every effort to decide by 15 December 2026. Pathway B authors are therefore advised to submit at the earliest and to begin preparing their full paper as soon as they choose Pathway B.
Conference advisory
Conference Patron
Prof (Dr) Mahadeo Jaiswal
Director, IIM Sambalpur
GIFT Founder President
Prof (Dr) Sushil
GIFT Society · Emeritus Professor, IIT Delhi · Editor-in-Chief, Global Journal of Flexible Systems Management
Conference Convenor
Prof (Dr) Seema Gupta
Associate Professor, IIM Sambalpur
Conference Co-Convenor
Prof (Dr) Saumyaranjan Sahoo
Assistant Professor, IIM Sambalpur
Advisory Board
Prof (Dr) Abhijit Majumdar
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Prof (Dr) Abid Haleem
Professor, Mechanical Engineering · Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Jamia Millia Islamia
Prof (Dr) Anand Jha
Chair, Department of Finance · Mike Ilitch School of Business, Wayne State University
Prof (Dr) Arpan Kumar Kar
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Prof (Dr) Idiano D'Adamo
Full Professor of Management Engineering · Sapienza University of Rome
Prof (Dr) Kirankumar S. Momaya
Chair Professor, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay · Editor-in-Chief, International Journal of Global Business and Competitiveness
Prof (Dr) M. P. Gupta
Director, Indian Institute of Management Lucknow
Prof (Dr) Neetu Yadav
Associate Professor, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
Prof (Dr) P. K. Suri
Professor, Delhi School of Management, DTU
Prof (Dr) Ramesh Anbanandam
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Prof (Dr) Sanjay Dhir
Fellow, IIM Lucknow · Professor, DMS, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Prof (Dr) Santosh Rangnekar
Professor, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Prof (Dr) Shubham Singhania
FORE School of Management, New Delhi · Editor, Review of Management Literature
Prof (Dr) Shveta Singh
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Prof (Dr) Sudhir Rana
College of Business, Liwa University · Editor-in-Chief, FIIB Business Review and Review of Management Literature
Join the Advisory Board
We welcome editors and senior academics to the board — and journals to join the conference’s publishing outlets, so selected papers can be fast-tracked to them.
Write to the Convener →Conference committee — Faculty (IIM Sambalpur)
Prof (Dr) A. Manish Kumar
Prof (Dr) Aarti Singh
Prof (Dr) Aqueeb Sohail Shaik
Prof (Dr) Atul Prashar
Prof (Dr) Dharen Kumar Pandey
Editor-in-Chief, International Journal of Accounting, Business and Finance
Prof (Dr) Hemachandra Padhan
Prof (Dr) Prasanta Kumar Chopdhar
Prof (Dr) Ramakrushna Padhy
Conference committee — Post doctoral (IIM Sambalpur)
Dr Jayjit Chakraborty
Dr Jogeshwar Mahato
Conference committee — Staff (IIM Sambalpur)
Ms Sasmita Mohanty
Ms Sunita Sahu
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Organising institution
Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur
Basantpur, Sambalpur, Odisha, India
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