Call for Submission: Sixth Human Resources International Conference to be hosted at IIMB from 9th to 11th April 2026
Submissions open and close on 1st May and 4th August 2025, respectively for conference themed on ‘Sustainable Human Resource Management in the Age of Disruption’
4 March, 2025, Bengaluru: Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) will host the 6th Human Resources International Conference (HRIC), to be organized by the Human Resources Division of the Academy of Management (AOM), from 9th to 11th April 2026. The event will be themed on, ‘Sustainable Human Resource Management in the Age of Disruption’. The conference is ideal for academics, practitioners and students who can share their insights, research and expertise. Papers, symposia and professional development workshop submissions, on a range of topics relevant to the conference theme, are invited.
For detailed information on the conference tracks, submission guidelines, formatting guidelines, review process, Doctoral Colloquium and Junior Faculty Development Workshop submissions, and more, please reach out at: hric.2026@iimb.ac.in/080 26993278
Timelines
Submissions open and close on 1st May 2025 and 4th August 2025, respectively. The communication of acceptance will be made on 6th October 2025. The last date for early bird registration is 22nd December 2025. The pre-conference workshops will be held on 8th April 2026. The final submission date for the Doctoral Colloquium and Junior Faculty Development Workshop is 4th August 2025.
Conference Tracks
The conference tracks include Digital Transformation in HRM; Future of Work and HR; Employee Safety, Well-being and Mental Health; Entrepreneurship and HRM; HR Role in Environmental Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR); Talent Management and Succession Planning; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), and Indigenous Knowledge System and HR.
Doctoral Colloquium and Junior Faculty Development Workshop Submissions
A Doctoral Colloquium and a Junior Faculty Development Workshop, providing both feedback on research endeavors and specific workshops that will be valuable to doctoral students, will also be held. The colloquium/workshop will comprise a feedback session with peers and senior academics, a seminar on a topic of relevance to doctoral students, and an interactive panel session focused on publishing. The final submission date is 4th August 2025.
About the Conference
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become the next big landscape, which is evolving at an exponential pace. Its versatility has percolated into the domain of Human Resources, where AI-powered tools are increasingly assisting professionals. However, alongside the promise of this disruption, the needs of the employees are evolving, making it imperative to rethink sustainability in HRM and help them navigate the impact. The 6th HRIC aims to redirect the conversations toward disruption in the industry and explore how HRM can be reimagined to equip employees with the right skills and mindset to navigate the major changes dictated by these disruptions. Previous HRIC conferences have been conducted in China, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand and South Africa.
About IIMB
IIMB is a leading graduate school of management in Asia which features among the top business schools in various rankings, including the FT and QS rankings as well as the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), Government of India. Located in Bangalore, IIMB is in close proximity to some of the leading corporate houses in the country, ranging from information technology to consumer product companies. The institute is accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS). It has a vibrant Student Exchange Programme with several partner universities across North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. It has a deep engagement with the international network, Global Network for Advanced Management, which includes 32 eminent business schools around the world. All these, and a lot more, make it a perfect venue for the 6th HRIC.
Call for Submission: Sixth Human Resources International Conference to be hosted at IIMB from 9th to 11th April 2026
Submissions open and close on 1st May and 4th August 2025, respectively for conference themed on ‘Sustainable Human Resource Management in the Age of Disruption’
4 March, 2025, Bengaluru: Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) will host the 6th Human Resources International Conference (HRIC), to be organized by the Human Resources Division of the Academy of Management (AOM), from 9th to 11th April 2026. The event will be themed on, ‘Sustainable Human Resource Management in the Age of Disruption’. The conference is ideal for academics, practitioners and students who can share their insights, research and expertise. Papers, symposia and professional development workshop submissions, on a range of topics relevant to the conference theme, are invited.
For detailed information on the conference tracks, submission guidelines, formatting guidelines, review process, Doctoral Colloquium and Junior Faculty Development Workshop submissions, and more, please reach out at: hric.2026@iimb.ac.in/080 26993278
Timelines
Submissions open and close on 1st May 2025 and 4th August 2025, respectively. The communication of acceptance will be made on 6th October 2025. The last date for early bird registration is 22nd December 2025. The pre-conference workshops will be held on 8th April 2026. The final submission date for the Doctoral Colloquium and Junior Faculty Development Workshop is 4th August 2025.
Conference Tracks
The conference tracks include Digital Transformation in HRM; Future of Work and HR; Employee Safety, Well-being and Mental Health; Entrepreneurship and HRM; HR Role in Environmental Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR); Talent Management and Succession Planning; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), and Indigenous Knowledge System and HR.
Doctoral Colloquium and Junior Faculty Development Workshop Submissions
A Doctoral Colloquium and a Junior Faculty Development Workshop, providing both feedback on research endeavors and specific workshops that will be valuable to doctoral students, will also be held. The colloquium/workshop will comprise a feedback session with peers and senior academics, a seminar on a topic of relevance to doctoral students, and an interactive panel session focused on publishing. The final submission date is 4th August 2025.
About the Conference
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become the next big landscape, which is evolving at an exponential pace. Its versatility has percolated into the domain of Human Resources, where AI-powered tools are increasingly assisting professionals. However, alongside the promise of this disruption, the needs of the employees are evolving, making it imperative to rethink sustainability in HRM and help them navigate the impact. The 6th HRIC aims to redirect the conversations toward disruption in the industry and explore how HRM can be reimagined to equip employees with the right skills and mindset to navigate the major changes dictated by these disruptions. Previous HRIC conferences have been conducted in China, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand and South Africa.
About IIMB
IIMB is a leading graduate school of management in Asia which features among the top business schools in various rankings, including the FT and QS rankings as well as the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), Government of India. Located in Bangalore, IIMB is in close proximity to some of the leading corporate houses in the country, ranging from information technology to consumer product companies. The institute is accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS). It has a vibrant Student Exchange Programme with several partner universities across North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. It has a deep engagement with the international network, Global Network for Advanced Management, which includes 32 eminent business schools around the world. All these, and a lot more, make it a perfect venue for the 6th HRIC.