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INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON
INNOVATIVE TRENDS IN BUSINESS PRACTICES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
7th January, 2016
Organised By
Department of Commerce
University of Madras
Chepauk, Chennai 600005
Tamil Nadu, India
Conference Venue
Le Royal Meridian
1, GST Road, St. Thomas Mount,
Chennai-600 016
Associate Partners
individual demand simultaneously (Consumers & Brands), where energy systems power our economy without
increasing global temperatures beyond 2C (Energy & Climate), where liberalized trading systems are truly free, fair
and sustainable (Globalization), where natural resources and systems are preserved and renewed (Resources &
Ecosystems), and where clear goals and the promise of value creation help companies to navigate the sustainability
journey (Strategy & Innovation).
CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES
Innovation and Sustainable Business Practices facilitates companies to gain competitive edge, increase their market
share and enhance their capabilities to boost shareholders value. This International Conference aims to focus on the
impact of innovation on sustainable growth in the functional areas of business. It also provides an interdisciplinary
forum for the Academician, Practitioners, Industry People, Researchers, Research Scholars and educators to
exchange and share their expertise and also gives an opportunity to present most recent innovations, trends, and
concerns, practical challenges encountered and the solutions adopted in the field of Business Sustainability.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Academicians, Practitioners, Researchers, Research scholars, Policymakers, Leaders, Business Consultant,
Entrepreneurs, Investors, Managers and Professionals from Public & Private Sectors i.e. Energy, Tourism,
Agriculture and Services Industry Sectors: Banking, Investment, Insurance, Risk Management, Advertising/
Branding, Marketing, Legal, Transportation, etc., as well those who involved in CSR Activities, Resource Efficiency
and Green & Blue Projects.
CONFERENCE THEMES
All the authors are kindly encouraged to contribute their original and unpublished work in the areas of Business
Sustainability and innovative trends of various sectors such as Agriculture, Manufacturing, Energy, Commerce,
Transport, Healthcare, Banking, Retail, Education, Services etc. and are cordially invited for presentation at the
conference. Papers are also invited on the following sub themes and other related topics
Business Sustainability Issues and Challenges
Environmental Sustainability Issues and Challenges
Sustainable Business Model - SMEs
Sustainability for Next Business Wave
Sustainable Supply Chain Management
Sustainable Business Environment
Market Opportunities
Resource Sustainability
Entrepreneurship
Human and Institutional Capacity for Sustainability
Remodelling of Growth on Sustainable Development Principles
Indiscriminate Growth: Undermining Natures Economy
Corporate Governance and Sustainability -Challenges, Issues and a Road Ahead
CSR and Sustainable Development Models
Creation of New Sustainable Industries
Technological Innovations
ICT
Government Perspectives on Sustainability
Business Ethics
Social Audit/ Social Economy
Total Quality Management
Education and Research Opportunities in Sustainable Business Practices
Risk Management
Green Technology
Sustainable Consumption and Production
Energy Conservation and Efficiency for sustainable Development
Sustainability Impact on Consumerism
All accepted full papers will be published in Conference Proceeding having ISBN and that will be released on the
day of conference.
GUIDELINES FOR PAPER SUBMISSION
REGISTRATION FEE
The Registration fee is payable by each author and co- authors of the paper individually and separately as detailed
below:
Early Bird
Registration on or
before 25/11/2015
USD 100
Rs.2500
Rs.1500
Registration fee on
or after 26/11/2015
Foreign Authors
USD 150
Delegates from Industry
Rs.3000
Academicians, Research Scholars & Students
Rs.2000
For Non- Paper Presenters
Rs.1000
Rs.1250
Academician/Research Scholars
Rs.800
Rs.1000
Student Participants (UG/PG)
For Extra Copies of Conference Proceeding
Rs.1000
*For paper presenters registration fee includes conference proceeding and Non-Paper Presenters will get
book with additional payment of Rs.1000.
*Papers in absentia also accepted upon request. The registration fee and dates will remain the same.
Registration fees shall be paid by means of Demand Draft favouring The Registrar, University of Madras,
payable at Chennai. Delegates are requested to write their details on the reverse side of the Demand Draft.
Registration fees once paid will not be refunded. It includes registration for the conference, High Tea and Lunch,
Conference kit and conference book with ISBN. The participants are requested to make arrangement for
accommodation at their own cost. Registration fee can be paid through Internet Banking. Detailed information will
be sent once based on the acceptance of Abstract/Paper. The Abstract and Full Paper must be submitted to
itbsd2016@gmail.com .
IMPORTANT DATES
Conference Date
Last date of Abstract Submission
Notification for Acceptance of Abstract
Last date for Early Bird Registration
Last date for Submission of Full paper & Payment of Registration Fee
January 7, 2016
November 15, 2015
November 18, 2015
November 25, 2015
December 5, 2015
Prof.R.Thandavan, Vice-Chancellor
Dr.S.Gurusamy, Professor and Head
Dr.R.Shanthi, Assistant Professor
Dr.P.S.Buvaneswari, Assistant Professor
Dr.R.Rangarajan, Professor
Dr.N.Ragavan, Associate Professor
Dr.S.Yuvaraj, Assistant Professor
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON
INNOVATIVE TRENDS IN BUSINESS PRACTICES FOR SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
7th January, 2016
Organised By
Department of Commerce, University of Madras
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Demand Draft should be taken in favour of The Registrar, University of Madras, Payable at Chennai
The early bird registration fees along with duly filled Registration form must reach the Conference
Director on or before 25/11/2015.
The registration fees along with duly filled Registration form must reach the Conference Director on or
before 05/12/2015.
Full paper should be sent to the email ID itbsd2016@gmail.com
Dr. R. SHANTHI
Conference Director
Assistant Professor
Department of Commerce
University of Madras
Chepauk, Chennai 05, Tamil Nadu, India.