IMRC 2024

India Management Research Conference (IMRC 2024) — Dec 7–9 @ IIMA, Ahmedabad

More than 800 participants, including 250 PhD scholars from 21 countries, faculty, and industry experts, converged for a vibrant three-day deep-dive into India-centric management research across 11 dynamic tracks. The event opened with inspiring addresses from Prof. Bharat Bhasker (IIMA Director), Dr. V. Anantha Nageswaran (Chief Economic Advisor—urging cross-sector synergy for a resilient economy), and Prof. Noshir Contractor (Northwestern University, challenging attendees to redefine AI’s purpose).

Participants engaged in cutting-edge sessions: hands-on EEG workshops in behavioral science, startup incubation insights, and 80+ poster presentations on real-world issues, from UPI adoption to green tech and ESG. A bustling PhD Networking Forum brought together scholars and representatives from top business schools, sparking ideas, mentorship, and future faculty opportunities. IMRC 2024 celebrated India‑centric management research, emphasized indigenous methodologies and journals, and fostered meaningful academic and industry collaborations.