For ICC 2026 IIM Raipur is inviting scholars, researchers, practitioners and students to submit unique unpublished teaching instances. December 31, 2025 is the last date of the submission process.

IIM Raipur has remained research-oriented all along with learning-driven pedagogy and societal relevance.Since its start two years ago its Case House (CHIRP) has been creating case studies tailored to India that illustrate actual business difficulties. ICC 2026 is an extension of this effort aimed at strengthening case-based learning and promoting collaboration between academia and industry worldwide.

Prof. Sanjeev Prashar who is the Director-in-charge of IIM Raipur and Conference Chief Patron said that case pedagogy is more than just a teaching tool it bridges the gap between theory and practice. Through CHIRP IIM Raipur has been curating cases that reflect Indian business realities while staying globally relevant. The first Case Conference will provide a platform for academicians, researchers and industry experts to co-create knowledge. The conference will cover key topics such as strategy, sustainability, entrepreneurship and digital transformation creating opportunities for collaboration and innovation in management education.

Aligned with IIM Raipur’s vision of “Building Business Owners” ICC 2026 will focus on case-based learning, industry-academia partnerships and inclusive business development models. Selected high-quality cases will be published in a special issue, giving international exposure to Indian research and fostering collaboration with global publishers.

The conference will focus on three key themes - 

• Modern Business Practices – including strategy, marketing, fintech, human resources, operations, supply chain, sustainability, entrepreneurship and public policy.

• Integration of AI in Business – adopting AI-driven operations, HR analytics, business analytics, machine learning, digital transformation, ethical AI and governance.

• Globalising Indian Business Strategy – responding to the opportunities and challenges of going global with Indian businesses such as cross-border partnerships, branding, supply chain alignment and emerging and developed market comparisons.

ICC 2026 will also feature workshops on case writing and teaching, thematic tracks on AI integration, sustainability and policy implementation and a Mini-Case Competition for MBA/PGP students. Best Case Awards will be given to outstanding contributions and selected cases will be published in the prestigious Emerging Markets Case Studies journal by Emerald Publishing which is indexed in Scopus and ranked by AJG.

Through this initiative, IIM Raipur aims to promote innovation, inclusivity and global collaboration in management education while preparing the next generation of socially responsible business leaders.