India Strategy Conference - 2025
India Strategy Conference - 2025
- Overview
- Submission Tracks
- Proposal Submission
- Presentation Guidelines
- Workshops and Panels
- Important Timelines
- Speakers
- Schedule
- Awards
- Conference Administration
- Doctoral Consortium
- Registration
- Venue and Accommodation
Technology, Geopolitics, and Competitive Advantage: Strategy in the New Global Order
Global trade and supply chains are being fundamentally changed by increasing geopolitical risks, economic nationalism, and new technological trends. The increasing use of AI by firms, increases in the global competition for key resources, and policy-induced shifts in the geographic distribution of talent have created new challenges for firms and altered the industry and competitive dynamics. Consequently, companies need new capabilities to sense, seize, and reconfigure to sustain their competitive advantage amidst greater uncertainty. The convergence of alternative to traditional non-market strategies, reorganization of global value chains, and new institutional complexities, exacerbated by the spread of Artificial Intelligence and digital systems, requires a deeper insight into how firms can orchestrate internal and external resources across national and supranational borders to bolster their competitive advantage. Moreover, as AI modifies coordination methods, decision-making processes, and the allocation of strategic capabilities, businesses must reconsider how they blend technological, human, and other tangible and intangible resources and capabilities in a variety of institutional contexts.
The Indian School of Business (ISB), Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA), and Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) host the India Strategy Conference (ISC) annually at their respective campuses. ISC 2025, hosted at ISB, will focus on addressing critical challenges in strategic management and international business, particularly regarding these emerging issues. This event seeks to provide a platform for discussing the strategic implications associated with global supply chain management, trade policies, and the impact of nationalism on the trade of goods, services, and factors.
Submission Tracks
Track 1: Strategic Adaptation, dynamic capabilities, non-market, and technology strategies for a fragmented world
Track 2: AI, strategic decision-making, and strategic management
Track 3: Strategic Human Capital and Orchestrating talent and knowledge across borders
Track 4: Strategic management of platforms and ecosystems
Track 5: Strategic entrepreneurship in turbulent environments
Track 6: Strategic innovation for competitive advantage in a fragmented world
Track 7: Trust and Inter-Organizational Relationships in a new world
Track 8: Stakeholder Strategy, ESG, and Sustainable Competitive Advantage
Track 9: Strategic Leadership and Corporate Governance in a Complex World
Track 10: Organization Design for Strategic Agility and Global Integration
Track 11: Competitive and Cooperative Strategy
Track 12: Corporate and International Strategy
Proposal Submission
Registration Instructions for Delegates:
- Create an Account: Please register on the website to create your account.
- Receive Credentials: Upon successful registration, you will receive a username and password.
- Track Submission Status: With your credentials, you can check the status of your submissions at any time.
- Fee Payment: You can also pay the registration fee anytime before the conference, as per the specified timelines.
Proposal Guidelines
- Length: Maximum of 7 pages or 4000 words.
- Formatting: Single spacing, minimum 10-point font, APA style references.
- Content: Title (max 100 characters), abstract (max 125 words), and no author names for confidentiality.
The paper submission window has closed. To attend the conference, please register.
- Each Presentation will be given 15 minutes, followed by 4-5 minutes Q&A.
- Please prepare your presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Please email your ppt file to your respective track chair with a cc to: ISC2025@isb.edu by 15th Dec and bring the file in a pen drive to your session.
- Material used for the Poster
ISC 2025 prefers posters to be large single sheet of paper or flex material that can be rolled and carried in a tube. However, if you do not have facilities for making a single sheet, then making your poster using several sheets of normal A4 or any stationary is acceptable. - Orientation and Size
The maximum size of your poster should be A0 format or 84.cm tall x 118 cm wide (Landscape). Do not exceed these size limits, as the poster board will be of this size. - Track Name
The name of the Track to which your proposal was submitted should be at the top of your poster. The Track name should be in letters at least 1 inch high. The Track name should be in black letters on white background. - Poster Title
Place this under the Track Name. It should be the same as the title of your proposal. It should be in black letters on a yellow background band to distinguish it from the Track title. - Author Names & Affiliations
The names and institutions of the authors should be displayed below the Poster Title in a small font. - General Poster Design Tips
Other than the above Requirements for Track name, Poster Title, and Author Names & Affiliations, ISC 2025 does not impose any restrictions on the formatting of your poster. We encourage you to be creative.However, do keep in mind that:
- Your poster should be legible from a distance of 3 feet.
- Use bullet points.
- Avoid rows of closely spaced text. You should prefer to explain details verbally rather than expect visitors to read small text on the poster boards.
- Colours should be used wherever possible to establish differences.
- Charts and diagrams are very useful.
Workshops and Panels
- Doctoral Consortium: From India to Abroad, and Abroad to India
- Deans’ Panel: Current agendas for advancing scholarship in India
- Industry Panel: Policy trade and doing business in the new global order
- Opening and Closing Keynotes
Important Timelines
- Submission System Opens: July 15, 2025
- Proposal Submission Deadline: September 15, 2025
- Notification of Acceptance: October 10, 2025
- Conference Dates: December 15-17, 2025
Keynote Speakers
Time |
Session |
Venue |
| 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Doctoral (and Junior Scholar) Consortium | MOEC LT 07 |
| 12:00 PM - 01:15 PM | Lunch | Atrium |
| 01:15 PM - 04:45 PM | Doctoral (and Junior Scholar) Consortium | MOEC LT 07 |
| 05:00 PM - 05:30 PM | Tea/Coffee Break | Outside the LT |
| 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM |
Panel Discussion on Policy Trade and Doing Business in the New Global Order
|
Townhall, MOEC |
| 07:00 PM | Dinner | Bajaj Dining Hall |
Time |
Session |
Venue |
| 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Paper Presentation Track 3: Strategic Human Capital, Interorganizational Trust, and Organisational Design
|
MOEC LT 07 |
|
Track 4: Strategic Management of Platforms and Ecosystems
|
MOEC LT 08 |
|
| 11:30 AM - 01:30 PM |
Paper Presentation Track 5: Strategic Entrepreneurship in Turbulent Environments
|
MOEC LT 07 |
|
Track 6: Strategic Innovation for Competitive Advantage in a Fragmented World
|
MOEC LT 08 |
|
| 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM | Lunch | Atrium |
| 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM |
Paper Presentation Track 7: Stakeholder Strategy, ESG, and Sustainable Competitive Advantage
|
MOEC LT 07 |
|
Track 8: Strategic Leadership and Corporate Governance in a Complex World
|
MOEC LT 08 |
|
| 04:30 PM - 05:00 PM | Tea Break | Outside the LTs |
| 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM |
Paper Presentation Track 9: Competitive and Cooperative Strategy
|
MOEC LT 07 |
|
Track 10: Corporate and International Strategy
|
MOEC LT 08 |
|
| 07:00 PM | Dinner | Bajaj Dining Hall |
Time |
Session |
Venue |
| 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Paper Presentation Track 1: Strategic Adaptation, Dynamic Capabilities, Non-Market, and Technology Strategies for a Fragmented World
|
MOEC LT 07 |
|
Track 2: AI, Strategic Decision-Making, and Strategic Management
|
MOEC LT 08 |
|
| 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Tea/Coffee Break | Outside the LTs |
| 11:30 AM - 01:30 PM | Poster Presentation | Atrium |
| 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM | Lunch | Atrium |
| 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM | Keynote Address by Harbir Singh, Professor of Management and Co-Director, Mack Institute for Innovation Management, University of Pennsylvania | Townhall, MOEC |
| 03:30 PM - 03:45 PM | Closing remarks by Madan Pillutla, Dean and Professor, Organisational Behaviour, Indian School of Business | Townhall, MOEC |
| 03:45 PM - 05:00 PM | Announcement of Awards | Townhall, MOEC |
| 05:00 PM - 05:30 PM | Tea/Coffee Break | MOEC |
| 05:30 PM - 06:00 PM | Optional Campus Tour | Campus Grounds |
| 06:00 PM | Gala Dinner | EH Mirror Pool |
Awards
- Strategic Management (STR) a Division of the Academy of Management (AOM) awards STR Global Scholarships. These scholarships provide $600 to support travel to the AOM annual conference along with a registration waiver request to AOM.
- Sage Best Paper Award – 1.5 Lakh
- Sage Best Paper Award Runner-up – 0.5 Lakh
- ISB Emerging Scholar Award – 2 Lakh
Conference Administration
Secretariat: isc2025@isb.edu
Professor Seung Hoon Lee, ISB
Email ID: seunghoon_lee@isb.edu
Professor Anand Nandkumar, ISB
Email ID: anand_nandkumar@isb.edu
Professor Chitra Singla, IIMA
Email ID: chitras@iima.ac.in
Doctoral Consortium
The ISC Doctoral Consortium is intended for students who are in the dissertation proposal stage (typically 3rd year of the PhD program) or later in their PhD programs. The objective of the consortium is to support doctoral students as they shape their dissertations and job market papers.
Registration:
Registration fees for the conference will be as follows:
| Participant Type | Early Bird (Before Nov 10, 2025) |
Regular (Before December 10, 2025) |
Onsite (December 15-17, 2025) |
|
Full-time Academics |
INR 25,000 |
INR 30,000 |
INR 35,000 |
|
Full-time Doctoral Students |
INR 10,000 |
INR 15,000 |
INR 20,000 |
+ Taxes (GST @ 18% + card charges if any)
Venue and Accommodation
About Hyderabad
Hyderabad is the capital of southern India's Telangana state. A major center for the technology industry, it's home to many upscale restaurants and shops. Its historic sites include Golconda Fort, a former diamond-trading center that was once the Qutb Shahi dynastic capital. The Charminar, a 16th-century mosque whose 4 arches support towering minarets, is an old city landmark near the long-standing Laad Bazaar.
Connectivity
Hyderabad is well connected to all cities in India by air and rail. Hyderabad's international airport has won awards for design and functionality.
Reaching the venue
ISB Hyderabad campus is 40-45 minutes’ drive from the airport and 1 hour drive from the railway station. For reaching the ISB Hyderabad campus, on landing in the city ask the taxi/auto rickshaw for “ISB/Indian School of Business, Gachibowli”.
Weather
Participants and attendees travelling to Hyderabad can expect the temperature in December to be anywhere between 15°C to 28°C.
On Campus Accommodation
A limited number of rooms are available on ISB campus for delegates attending the India Strategy Conference 2025.
Accommodation will be offered in single and double occupancy options and allotted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Interested delegates are requested to fill out the form linked below to express their interest. The accommodation team will review your request and confirm availability by email.
Click here to submit your accommodation request
Off Campus Accommodation
Discounted room tariffs have been obtained by us from the following hotels near our campus:
| Rooms | Hotel LemonTree Gachibowli |
Hotel LemonTree Hi-Tech City |
Hotel Trunk And Trolley |
Hotel Sheraton |
Hotel Fairfield | Hotel Le Mer Hyd | ||||||
|
Distance from ISB |
3.5 KM |
7.2 KM |
2.5 KM |
2.8 KM |
2.2 KM |
3.1 KM |
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|
With Breakfast |
Without Breakfast |
With Breakfast |
Without Breakfast |
With Breakfast |
Without Breakfast |
With Breakfast |
Without Breakfast |
With Breakfast |
Without Breakfast |
With Breakfast |
Without Breakfast |
|
Single Occupancy |
8,750 |
8,000 |
9,750 |
9,000 |
5,500 |
5,000 |
18,500 |
18,000 |
14,500 |
14,000 |
18,750 |
18,000 |
|
Double Occupancy |
9,750 |
9,000 |
10,750 |
10,000 |
6,000 |
5,500 |
19,500 |
18,500 |
15,500 |
14,500 |
19,750 |
19,000 |
|
Office Transfer |
Included |
Included |
Excluded |
Excluded |
Included |
Included |
Included |
Included |
Included |
Included |
Included |
Included |
|
SPOC Details |
Vivek |
Vivek |
Manish +91-9912254888, +91-9912274888, +91-9912429888 reservations@trunkandtrolley.com, manish@trunkandtrolley.com |
Sindhura Bandi sindhura.bandi@sheraton.com, Sheraton.hyderabad@sheraton.com |
Mohammad Sarvar Pasha |
Neelam Nepali |
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Please note:
- In order to avail the discount, please use the discount code ‘ISC2025-ISB’, while communicating with the hotels.
- All bookings are to be made directly by participants with the respective hotels on a direct payment basis.
- The conference organizers shall have no responsibility or liability for accommodation arrangements, including but not limited to reservations, payments, cancellations, refunds, services, or disputes arising between the participant and the hotel.
- Participants are free to arrange accommodation at any hotel or facility of their choice, and the inclusion of any hotel in the list does not constitute an endorsement or guarantee by the organizers.
- Attendees are advised to verify all details, including rates, facilities, and policies, directly with the hotel prior to booking.