July 15, 2025 | 09:00 AM
Theme: The Future of Marketing in a Virtual Borderless World
General Information: The upcoming events organized by the Management Development Institute (MDI) Gurgaon include the Doctoral Consortium and the International Marketing Conference. These events aim to provide a platform for researchers, academicians, and industry professionals to share insights, foster collaboration, and enhance knowledge in various management disciplines. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with experts, present their research, and explore publication avenues.
About MDI: The Management Development Institute (MDI) Gurgaon is a leading business school in India, established in 1973. Known for its rigorous academic programs and strong industry connections, MDI offers a range of management courses, including Post Graduate Programs, Executive Programs, and Doctoral Programs. The institute is committed to developing innovative leaders through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application.
About AIM: The Academy of Indian Marketing (AIM), founded in 2009 by Dr. Jagdish Sheth and Prof. Neelamegham, serves as a vital consortium of top management institutions in India, focusing on enhancing marketing education and research. AIM operates as a not-for-profit organization, dedicated to addressing the unique challenges faced in emerging markets through collaborative platforms for scholars and practitioners. It organizes various initiatives such as conferences, workshops, and doctoral consortiums aimed at fostering academic excellence and practical insights in marketing. By bridging the gap between academia and industry, AIM seeks to promote innovative marketing solutions and establish marketing as a positive societal force while expanding its diverse membership base of doctoral students, academicians, faculty, and industry professionals committed to advancing the field of marketing research.
About AMA Sheth Foundation: The American Marketing Association (AMA) Sheth Foundation is dedicated to advancing marketing scholarship and education. It provides support for various initiatives that promote research and professional development within the marketing field. The foundation is known for its commitment to fostering innovation and excellence in marketing education through funding, awards, and collaborative projects.
About the 12th AIM-AMA Sheth Foundation Doctoral Consortium: The Doctoral Consortium is an integral part of the AMA-Sheth Foundation Doctoral Consortium, designed for PhD students and early-career academicians. This event provides a unique opportunity for participants to present their research ideas, receive feedback from experienced scholars, and engage in discussions that refine their academic pursuits. The consortium aims to facilitate networking among emerging researchers and established academics.
Submission for the 12th AIM-AMA Sheth Foundation Doctoral Consortium:
The Doctoral Consortium aims to encourage participation from doctoral scholars enrolled in various Management disciplines at Universities and Institutions, providing an opportunity to present their research ideas/doctoral work/research proposals/doctoral thesis. All submissions for Doctoral Consortium should address different aspects of established Marketing/Management/Social science concepts. The submission should not exceed 2,500 words or 4 pages. The Consortium will offer participants the chance to engage with and receive feedback from senior academics. They will also get to meet editors and members of editorial boards of prominent journals and receive guidance to develop their research.
Awards and Recognition
We are happy to announce that the North American Society for Marketing Education in India (NASMEI)-Dr. Lalita Ajay Manrai Research Awards is sponsoring three prestigious research awards at the 12th AIM-AMA Sheth Foundation Doctoral Consortium and International Marketing Conference 2025 for Indian scholars.
These awards aim to recognize exceptional research contributions and support scholars at different career stages in advancing impactful marketing research.
The awards will be given to outstanding research work, judged on originality, rigor, and contribution to the field. The committee will be deciding the outcomes.
Eligibility: PhD pursuing, post-doctoral candidates and faculty with max. 2 years’ experience (early career) in marketing and cross-disciplinary research in marketing disciplines.
We invite all eligible scholars to participate and take advantage of this prestigious opportunity.
About the International Marketing Conference 2025:
The conference will provide a platform to the participants where they can share their research, ideas and network for developing future work. They get an opportunity to present their work to a wider audience of experts.
Disciplines: Management disciplines including Marketing, International Business, Operations, Information Management and any other related to the theme or the tracks
Submission for International Marketing Conference 2025: The conference invites submissions of extended abstracts (4 pages or 3000 words excluding references and appendices) from academicians and students from Indian and international universities and institutions, as well as industry practitioners and corporate managers. Submissions should relate to, but are not limited to, the specified conference tracks and should clearly outline the research objectives, methods, findings, and implications. Upon submission, authors will be asked if they wish to publish the extended abstract in the conference proceedings.
1. Artificial Intelligence and Technology Adoption
2. Marketing Communications and Omni-Channel Marketing
3. Consumer Behaviour and Neuroscience
4. Digital Marketing and Social-Media
5. Data-Driven Marketing
6. Marketing Analytics, Methods and Modeling
7. Retailing and Cross-Border E-Commerce
8. Product and Brand Management
9. Innovation and New Product Development
10. Service Marketing and Customer Experience
11. Tourism and Cross-culture Marketing
12. Social Marketing and Public Policy
13. B2B marketing and Supply-chain management
14. Marketing in Emerging Countries-Marketing Strategy, Theory and Practice
15. Sustainability and Ethical Marketing
16. The Future of Marketing in the Metaverse
Paper Submission Guidelines: To ensure a smooth submission process, please adhere to the specified guidelines outlined below.
Key Submission Guidelines:
For comprehensive details regarding submission guidelines of proposals and extended abstracts, please visit the following link:
Submission guidelines for Doctoral Consortium
Submission guidelines for International Marketing Conference
Publication Opportunities:
Selected high quality papers will be published in Special Issue Journals (SCOPUS INDEXED) and/or Edited Book with ISBN (Hard copy/Online) by a reputed International Publisher.
All conference papers will be published in conference proceedings which will have an ISBN.
Highlights
Important Dates:
Paper/Proposal submission Opens: 11th November 2024
Proposal submission closes (Doctoral Consortium): 15th April 2025
Paper submission Closes (International Marketing Conference): 31st March 2025
Acceptance Notification Starts: 15th March 2025
Early Bird Registration: 1st February to 14th April 2025
Regular Registration Starts: 15th April 2025
Regular Registration Closes: 30th May 2025
Submission link: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=imcdc2025
Registration Link/Fee Payment link:
Payment link for Indian participants
Payment link for International participants
Registration Fees*:
FOR DOCTORAL CONSORTIUM:
For Indian doctoral (Ph.D.) Scholars / Early Career Academicians: INR 6000 (including Goods and Services Tax/VAT)*
For International Doctoral (Ph.D.) Scholars / Early Career Academicians: $100 (including Goods and Services Tax/VAT)*
*Includes 3 nights’ accommodation on twin sharing basis on campus.
FOR INTERNATIONAL MARKETING CONFERENCE 2025:
For Indian delegates (Scholars/Academician):
Early Bird Registration: INR 2000 (including Goods and Services Tax/VAT)
Regular Registration: INR 3000 (including Goods and Services Tax/VAT)
(Limited Stay facility available on campus on first-cum basis on reduced payment)
For International Delegates (Scholars/Academician):
Early Bird Registration: $40 (including Goods and Services Tax/VAT)
Regular Registration: $50 (including Goods and Services Tax/VAT)
For Participants who are attending both Doctoral Consortium and Marketing conference:
Indian delegates (Scholars/Academician): INR 7500 (including Goods and Services Tax/VAT)
International delegates (Scholars/Academician):$100 (including Goods and Services Tax/VAT)
Mode of Payment:
• Credit Card/Debit Card
• UPI (For Indian delegates only)
• Funds Transfer (NEFT / Wire Transfer)
Conference Brochure
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Kanishka: [email protected]
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