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XLRI, Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur to host

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International Conference on

Reimagination in Business and Leadership

In Partnership with

Heider College of Business, Creighton University, Omaha, USA
Institute of Business Ethics and Sustainability, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, USA
Center for Ethical and Socially Responsible Leadership, Eli Broad College of Business, Michigan State University, USA
Theologische Fakultät, University of Innsbruck, Austria
Hekima University College, Nairobi, Kenya
Frank W. Considine Chair in Applied Ethics, Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago
Macau Ricci Institute, University of St. Joseph, Macau

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ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

We are at a threshold moment in history. Business-as-usual no longer works. Institutions built for an industrial past now struggle to serve a planetary future. At this critical juncture, we must reimagine — with ethics at the center and futures in view.

IC 2026 invites a global community of thinkers and doers to reflect, co-create, and build the next wave of leadership and enterprise. From climate action and AI governance to ethical capitalism and inclusive pedagogy, this conference aims to shape a collective response rooted in imagination, conscience, and commitment.

Join us to shape tomorrow — differently.

Conference Theme:
Reimagination in Business and Leadership
Re-envisioning institutions to reflect planetary ethics, intergenerational equity, and democratic voice.Reimagination in Business and Leadership
Re-envisioning institutions to reflect planetary ethics, intergenerational equity, and democratic voice.
Organiser:
JRD Tata Foundation for Business Ethics, XLRI-Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur

ABOUT XLRI

XLRI - Xavier School of Management is a private business school run by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India. XLRI was founded in 1949 in the steel city of Jamshedpur and is the oldest business school in India. The institute, currently in its 74th year, will be celebrating its Platinum Jubilee in 2024.

XLRI is the recipient of two international accreditations, AACSB and AMBA. XLRI is recognized among the best management institutes in India and is ranked ninth in the NIRF 2023 ranking. It is also the first institution to conceive and create a technology-enabled and interactive online executive education program. Over the years, XLRI has developed a distinct identity for itself. The hallmark of this identity is not to walk on the beaten path, but to strife and strike new routes; not to benchmark, but to be benchmarked; to be second to none, but to be the first to respond to the needs of the people and the nation; taking up tasks that are bold, but necessary, that which nobody has hitherto taken up. This enterprising and pioneering spirit can be witnessed throughout the history of XLRI. XLRI has always had and maintains a global outlook.

XLRI offers a wide range of academic programs in the field of management education. These include Post Graduate Programmes in Business Management\Human Resource Management, XLRI - RBS Double Master’s Programme in Supply Chain Management & Supply Chain Analytics, Fellow Programme in Management, Executive Fellow Programme in Management, and Executive PG Programmes for working executives. In addition, XLRI actively is involved in training practitioners and academicians through Management Development Programmes, Faculty Development Programmes and so on.

For further details on XLRI please visit https://xlri.ac.in

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CALL FOR PAPERS

Theme: Reimagination in Business and Leadership
Re-envisioning institutions to reflect planetary ethics, intergenerational equity, and democratic voice.

We invite original, rigorous, and imaginative contributions that address the ethical, philosophical, practical, and pedagogical dimensions of reimagining business and leadership for the 21st century.

You may submit:

  • Academic Papers (Empirical, Conceptual, Theoretical)
  • Practice-Oriented Case Studies
  • Reflective Essays or Dialogues
  • Short Films, Installations, or Performances
  • Panel Proposals and Workshops

We invite submissions on the following themes:

  • Leadership for a Planet in Crisis
  • Business Beyond Profit
  • Ethics-Driven Management Education
  • Institutional Renewal and Governance
  • AI, Technology, and Human Futures
  • Post-growth and Regenerative Models
  • Arts, Aesthetics, and Storytelling in Business

We are pleased to announce the International Conference on Respect in Business and Leadership, hosted by XLRI, Jamshedpur. The two-day conference, from 9:00 am on January 09, Friday to 4:00 pm on January 11, Saturday, 2026, will be conducted through in-person presentations on XLRI campus in Jamshedpur. Submissions should articulate how moral imagination contributes to transforming institutions toward justice, sustainability, and care.

Submit your abstracts or proposals by August 15, 2025

For guidelines and templates, visit: https://ic-2026.xlri.ac.in/submissions

Conference Objectives:
To challenge dominant models of business, leadership, and development through alternative imaginaries
To deepen our understanding of ethics as the groundwork for institutional renewal
To promote intergenerational and intercultural dialogue that fosters long-term thinking
To support pedagogical, strategic, and design innovations rooted in compassion and justice
To catalyze global and local networks committed to reimagining the future of work, economy, and life
AWARDS
Three sets of Awards will be given in the categories of Paper, Case Study and Infographics!
CONFERENCE TRACKS
The conference will consist of seven major tracks, each focusing on a different dimension of ethical reimagination. Each track contains thoughtfully curated sub-tracks that can host academic papers, panels, workshops, case studies, and artistic interventions.

Reimagining Leadership for a Planet in Crisis

From control to care, from dominance to dialogue: envisioning leadership rooted in compassion, humility, and planetary responsibility.

  • Ecological and Regenerative Leadership Leading with the logic of restoration and renewalSystems thinking and biomimetic leadership stylesRewilding leadership: nature as teacher and collaborator
  • Feminist, Indigenous, and Decolonial Leadership Models Matriarchal wisdom, relational power, and care ethicsIndigenous knowledge systems and sacred leadershipReclaiming ancestral voices in boardrooms and movements
  • Leadership in the Anthropocene and Climate Emergency Moral leadership in climate-vulnerable contextsEmergency governance, climate activism, and institutional courageResponsibility to future generations as a leadership imperative
  • Contemplative, Transpersonal, and Spiritual Leadership Inner work as outer transformationSilence, presence, and servant-leadership practicesNon-dual awareness and the metaphysics of leadership
  • Navigating Uncertainty and Ethical Decision-Making Leading in volatility, complexity, and ambiguityMoral improvisation in moments of crisisEthical reflexivity under pressure and unpredictability

Reimagining Business Beyond Profit

Envisioning business as a space of meaning, dignity, and solidarity — where value is measured in life-enhancing terms.

  • Post-growth, Wellbeing, and Plural Value Metrics Replacing GDP with Gross National Happiness, wellbeing indicesBuddhist economics, Gandhian trusteeship, and Buen VivirMeasuring flourishing in relational and ecological terms
  • Alternative Enterprises: B Corps, Social Businesses, and Hybrids Mission-first entrepreneurship and stakeholder-centric modelsImpact investing and frugal innovation in emerging economiesNavigating tensions between purpose and scale
  • Corporate Imagination and Moral Innovation Rethinking the firm as a moral actorOrganizational creativity in addressing social-ecological issuesStorytelling, symbolism, and sense-making in corporate cultures
  • Business Strategy with Intergenerational Responsibility Long-term thinking, future design, and temporal ethicsRisk ethics in climate adaptation and AI deploymentLeadership succession and legacy as ethical practice
  • Commons-Based Economies and Democratic Enterprise Worker cooperatives, credit unions, and platform cooperativismGovernance through solidarity and mutualityLearning from the global movement for economic democracy

Reimagining Management Education and Research

Rethinking what we teach, how we learn, and whom we serve — toward a pedagogy of planetary citizenship and ethical leadership.

  • Ethics-Centered Curricula and Pedagogies of Hope Designing education that nurtures conscience and careIntegrating philosophy, ethics, and spiritual traditionsMoral imagination as a core competency
  • Future-Ready Education for Degrowth and Complexity Preparing students for uncertain and post-growth futuresTeaching systems thinking, foresight, and regenerative designMBA reimagined: from career to calling
  • Management Education from the Global South Decentering Euro-American epistemologiesLocal knowledge, lived realities, and community-based schoolsCurriculum rooted in justice, ecology, and indigenous contexts
  • Practice-Led Research and Community Engagement Bridging academic knowledge with social actionAction research, appreciative inquiry, and co-design with stakeholdersEmbedding research in real-world struggle and resilience
  • Creativity, Arts, and Reflective Practice in Classrooms Using theatre, poetry, and narrative to teach leadershipReflective journaling and contemplative inquiry as pedagogyAesthetic engagement as a means to deeper learning

Reimagining Institutions and Governance

Institutional renewal through justice, participation, and care: rethinking governance models for the world to come.

  • Deliberative Democracy and Participatory Governance Inclusive institutional design and co-decision-makingCitizen assemblies, social audits, and ethical policymakingEmbedding dialogue and dissent in organizational life
  • Technology, AI Ethics, and Algorithmic Governance Human oversight in algorithmic systemsPublic interest design in digital infrastructureOpen-source ethics and decentralized power
  • Voices from the Margins: Decolonizing Institutions Dismantling systems of privilege, extraction, and epistemic violenceAffirmative action, cultural pluralism, and radical inclusionReimagining justice through caste, race, gender, and indigeneity
  • Faith-Based and Spiritually-Inspired Institutions Religious traditions as resources for institutional ethicsLove, mercy, and stewardship as governance principlesInterfaith models of service and reconciliation
  • Crisis-Responsive and Adaptive Systems Institutional design for resilience and agilityLearning from disasters: ethical memory and reformLeading change in liminality and breakdown

AI, Technology, and Human Futures

Exploring how emerging technologies — particularly artificial intelligence — can be aligned with ethical imagination, human dignity, and democratic oversight.

  • Ethics of AI and Algorithmic Accountability Bias, fairness, and transparency in algorithmic decision-makingThe moral limits of machine autonomyResponsible AI governance and global regulatory frameworks
  • Digital Transformation and the Future of Work Tech-enabled workspaces and ethical labour futuresAutomation, job displacement, and re-skilling with dignityHuman flourishing in AI-augmented organizations
  • Techno-spirituality and the Digital Sacred The spiritual implications of digital immersionMindfulness, silence, and attention in the age of distractionDesigning tech for human interiority and meaning
  • Surveillance, Privacy, and Democratic Voice Platform capitalism, data extraction, and institutional trustEthics of surveillance in corporate and public spacesDigital resistance and the right to opacity
  • AI for Social Good and Planetary Ethics Tech for climate resilience and ecological intelligenceAI in healthcare, agriculture, and human developmentCommunity-based innovation and inclusive design

Post-growth and Regenerative Models

Imagining business and economies beyond growth: toward sufficiency, reciprocity, and planetary well-being.

  • Degrowth, Doughnut Economics, and Ethical Limits to Growth Reframing economic success beyond GDPEcological ceilings and social foundationsIndigenous, Gandhian, and local economic wisdom
  • Regenerative Business and Biomimicry Design inspired by nature’s systemsSoil-to-soil supply chains and circular economiesCorporate models that restore rather than deplete
  • Capitalism Reimagined: Beyond Extraction Steady-state and sufficiency economiesOwnership alternatives: cooperatives, commons, and public trustsBusiness models rooted in reciprocity and relationality
  • Finance with a Future: Ethical Investment and Risk Sharing Slow capital, patient investment, and intergenerational fundsIslamic finance, ethical banking, and climate investingFinancing local, frugal, and inclusive innovation
  • Living with Less: Simplicity, Frugality, and Abundance Moral imagination for minimalism and de-consumptionSpiritual and cultural dimensions of sufficiencyBusiness strategies aligned with low-consumption futures

Arts, Aesthetics, and Storytelling in Business

Harnessing the power of narrative, beauty, and cultural expression to reshape business imagination and leadership ethics.

  • Narrative Ethics and the Moral Power of Story Storytelling as sense-making in organizationsCorporate mythology, lived narratives, and moral identityUsing fiction, autobiography, and folklore in business teaching
  • Aesthetics of Leadership and Institutional Culture The role of design, space, and ritual in ethical institutionsBeauty, empathy, and intuition in leadership formationVisual, sonic, and performative expressions of value systems
  • Creative Practices in Business Education Theatre-based pedagogy and organizational role playPoetry, music, and film in MBA classroomsJournaling, sketching, and contemplative inquiry as learning tools
  • Cultural Heritage, Indigenous Expression, and Enterprise Traditional arts as sites of resistance and innovationCultural entrepreneurship and ethical commodificationStorytelling for sustaining craft and community enterprises
  • Imagination as Praxis: From Art to Action Artists as change agents in business and societyCross-disciplinary collaborations for systems changeThe aesthetics of hope in post-crisis futures
For detailed submission guidelines and important dates, please visit the conference website:xlri.ac.in/ethics
Join us at the International Conference on Respect in Business and Leadership, to be part of this transformative discourse. Let us collectively shape a future where businesses thrive by embodying ethics, responsibility, and excellence.

For inquiries and submissions, please contact our organizing committee at: ic2026@xlri.ac.in

We look forward to your participation and a fruitful exchange of ideas.
CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
The International Conference on Respect in Business and Leadership offers a comprehensive and engaging program designed to explore the evolving role of respect in business, society, and academia. Key highlights include:

Keynote Addresses:

Hear from globally recognized experts in ethics, leadership, and business.

Paper Presentations:

Engage with cutting-edge research and innovative ideas.

Panel Discussions:

Participate in lively debates on respect in business and leadership.

Workshops:

Develop practical skills through interactive, expert-led sessions.

Networking Opportunities:

Connect with professionals, scholars, and leaders to foster collaboration.

Awards and Publications:

Compete for Best Paper Awards and explore publication opportunities.
The conference provides a unique platform for exchange of knowledge, innovative thinking, and collaborative endeavors. We invite you to be part of this transformative event, contributing to the advancement of ethical business practices and responsible leadership in our globalized world. Join us in envisioning a future where ethics, integrity, and excellence drive sustainable and responsible business practices.

REGISTRATION FEE*

Industry Professionals
Early Bird Registration (Till Sept 1, 2025)
₹8000(Inclusive 18% GST)
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Academics
Early Bird Registration (Till Sept 1, 2025)
₹4000(Inclusive 18% GST)
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Research Scholars/Students
Early Bird Registration (Till Sept 1, 2025)
₹750(Inclusive 18% GST)
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Industry professionals
Regular Registration (Dec 15, 2025)
₹10000(Inclusive 18% GST)
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Academics
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₹7000(Inclusive 18% GST)
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Research Scholars/Students
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₹1500(Inclusive 18% GST)
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PAYMENT METHOD

  • For overseas participants, the exact amount of the registration fee will be computed based on the exchange rate on the date of the transaction.
  • Only online payment is accepted. Cash and cheque payments are not accepted.
IMPORTANT DATES
August 15, 2025:
Abstract Submission Deadline
August 20, 2025:
Notification of Acceptance
December 10, 2025:
Full Paper/Presentation Due
December 15, 2025:
Registration Closes

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION

All abstracts need to be sent directly to the below mentioned e-mail address: ic2026@xlri.ac.in. Please upload the details on the Link

ABSTRACT FORMAT

  • Title
  • Author's name and Affiliation
  • Abstract (500 words)
  • Keywords (3-6 words)

FULL PAPER SUBMISSION

Full paper (Quantitative/Qualitative/Empirical or Theoretical), Case Studies or Posters/Infographics can be uploaded to the Link and sent directly to e-mail ID: ethics2024@xlri.ac.in

FULL PAPER FORMAT

  • Title with subtitle
  • Author's name and Affiliation (including ORCID)
  • Abstract
  • Keywords
  • Introduction
  • Sections/Sub-sections
  • Conclusion

INFOGRAPHICS/POSTERS

Participants are also encouraged to present Infographics/Posters related to the above themes. Posters should follow any of the themes mentioned above and give a creative presentation on the same.

Abstracts of up to 500 words should be submitted no later than November 10, 2024. Full papers will be reviewed by a committee of academics and practitioners, and selected papers will be considered for publication in the conference proceedings. Join us as we explore the transformative power of Respect in business and leadership, and contribute to shaping the future of ethical business practices in a globalized world.

YOU ARE INVITED!
Join us at the International Conference on Ethics as we delve into the complexities of these intertwined concepts in the workplace, share insights, and collectively pave the way for a more responsible and ethical global village. The Conference invites:
  • Faculty members
  • Research scholars
  • Industry practitioners
  • Case writers
  • Infographics/Poster Designers
Your contributions and perspectives are invaluable in shaping a future that is both sustainable and equitable.
For inquiries and submission guidelines, please visitxlri.ac.in/ethics
We look forward to your participation in this intellectually stimulating and transformative event!
For more details write to:iec2024@xlri.ac.in |ethics2024@xlri.ac.in |www.xlri.ac.in |businessEthics.in
Local Coordination by RAISE: Responsible, Accelerated, Innovative, Sustainable and Equitable Business and PEACE

CONFERENCE STEERING COMMITTEE

CONFERENCE CHAIR

Fr Kuruvilla Pandikattu SJ

Chair Professor of JRD Tata Foundation on Business Ethics at XLRI

CONFERENCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

PROGRAMME COMMITTEE

SCIENTIFIC REVIEW COMMITTEE

CONFERENCE SECRETARIES

CONFERENCE TEAM

PEACE Team

PEACE, which stands for People for Environmental Awareness & Conservation of Ecosystems, is a student group which aims to build responsible business leaders by imbibing sustainability. PEACE works under the guidance of Fr Arrupe Center for Ecology & Sustainability (FACES). PEACE activities are centred around Awareness, Action & Impact Assessment via quizzes, articles, campaigns & much more.

VENUE AND ACCOMODATION

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Conference will be organized at the beautiful campus of Xavier School of Management (XLRI), Jamshedpur.

Details: XLRI C. H. Area (East) Jamshedpur - 831001 Jharkhand, India Phone : +91 657 665 3333 Fax: +91-657-2227814

There are large number hotels available in the Jamshedpur city and nearby XLRI. In addition to these hotels limited number of accommodations is also available at XLRI Jamshedpur Guest House.

For booking accommodation one needs to forward their request to the conference committee. The available rooms will be allotted on First Come Firsts Serve basis. We are negotiating to make the accomodation available at the most economic price available.

The Conference will take care of the venue and accomodation of regular student participation. Check again this site to find the price for others, including industry practitioners, academic scholars and research students.

LOCAL INFORMATION

Jamshedpur or Tatanagar is the largest and most populous city in Jharkhand and the first planned industrial city in India. It is a Notified Area Council and Municipal Corporation and also the headquarter of the East Singhbhum district. It is a popular tourist destination known for its forests, ancient temples and royal palaces. It was founded by Jamsetji Tata, founder of the Tata Group, and was named after him. It was established in 1919.

Jamshedpur was ranked as the cleanest city of India in 2020 by Swach Survekshan. The city is also ranked as 2nd in India in terms of quality of life. Jamshedpur is the 84th fastest growing city in the world according to City Mayors Foundation. It is the headquarters of the East Singhbhum district of Jharkhand and is the 36th – largest urban agglomeration and 72nd largest city in India by population. It is one of the first Smart Cities in India along with Naya Raipur.

Jamshedpur has a number of popular tourist destinations, including Jubilee Park, Dalma Wild Life Sanctuary Dimna Lake,Tata Steel Zoological Park, JRD Tata Sports Complex, and The Russi Modi Centre of Excellence.

For more on Tourist attraction around Jamshedpur, please refer to following website

https://jamshedpur.nic.in/tourist-places-2/tourist-places/
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HOW TO REACH

The Railway Station at Jamshedpur is known as Tatanagar and is well connected by Trains from Alleppy, Bangalore, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati, Kolkata (Howrah), Mumbai, Patna and Pune. The nearest airports to Jamshedpur are Kolkata and Ranchi. The Journey will take approximately 3.5 hours to 4 hours to reach Jamshedpur from Kolkata by train and 2.5 hours to 3 hours from Ranchi by road.

XLRI Campus is about 7 kms from the Tatanagar Railway Station and can safely be reached by auto - rickshaws or taxis round-the-clock at a reasonable charge of Rs. 120/- and Rs. 200/- respectively (approximate rates). XLRI is located near the Jubliee Park in the Circuit House Area (East). The campus has two gates - one opens to the Marine Drive and the other to CH Area. XLRI campus can be approached from either of the gates.

JUBILEE CELEBRATION

The XLRI-Xavier School of Management, a pioneer in ethics education since its inception in 1949, is proud to announce the upcoming International Conference on “Enabling Social and Business Responsibility.” This conference, part of XLRI’s Platinum Jubilee, aims to serve as a platform for scholars, practitioners, and industry experts from various disciplines to deliberate on the pressing issues related to ethics and responsibility in both social and business contexts.
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CONTACT

Prof Kuruvilla Pandikattu

Conference Chair

Partnership Queries

kuru@xlri.ac.in

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Address

XLRI Xavier School of Management
C. H. Area (East)
Jamshedpur - 831001
Jharkhand
India
Phone: +91 657 665 3333
Fax: +91-657-2227814

ethics2024@xlri.ac.in (Paper related queries)
iec2024@xlri.ac.in (General queries)

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