BVDU Presents MINDS 2025: A Global Dialogue on Business Transformations

Jan 15, 2025

The Department of Management Studies at BV University in collaboration with Southern Cross University Australia is organizing an International Conference and Doctoral Colloquium on 4TH and 5TH April 2025 on Inflection Points in the Changing Business Landscape. All this will be part of MINDS 2025 (Management Insights and Network of Department of Management Studies).

MINDS 2025 (Management Insights and Network of Department of Management Studies)

Hosted by the Department of Management Studies (DMS), MINDS 2025 (Management Insights and Network of Department of Management Studies) is an intellectual confluence of grand scale. To participate in deep reflections on the intriguing theme: 'Inflection Points in the Changing Business Landscape’, this historic event hopes to collect a constellation of luminaries comprising eminent experts, creative innovators, and visionary thought leaders.

MINDS 2025 stands as a lighthouse of intellectual inquiry in an era marked by constant technological innovation and industry evolution. Combining this esteemed conference with a Doctoral Colloquium provides a lively forum for exploring the subtleties of spotting inflection points—those turning points that signal dramatic changes in the way. It also looks at the fundamental metamorphoses businesses are doing to fit, innovate, and rise to the occasion of tackling the many global issues of the day.

By means of immersive dialogues, insightful presentations, and cooperative interactions, the event explores how companies reinterpret their operational systems and create routes of sustainable development. MINDS 2025 seeks to inspire strategies that go beyond traditional limits, therefore promoting resilience and creativity in an ever-changing environment by highlighting the ways in which businesses can combat disturbance and rethink paradigms.

This unique conference is more than just a celebration; it's a movement towards knowledge and mastery of the art of negotiating turning moments, therefore opening the path for a future dominated by flexibility and creativity.

Doctoral Colloquium

Designed for PhD, DBA, and M. Phil students, this interactive event allows them to showcase their work-in-progress to a larger audience of academics, get scholarly panel opinions, and network with other doctorates and academics. This conference will provide them with a stage to improve the theoretical and empirical bases of their theory. Keynote Presentations, Fireside Chats, Pre-conference Workshops, and Interactive Sessions will be providing Attendees with a unique opportunity to Network with 500+ Delegates

Publication Opportunity

The conference extends the opportunity to publish with various Scopus-indexed, Web-of-Science, UGC Care, ABDC Class, and EBSCO journals. However, please note, that the decision to publish will be based solely on the journal's peer-review process. Academic Processing Charges are applicable as per the Journal's policy. Following is the indicative list of journals:

Journal of Information and Optimization Sciences (Indexed in WoS & ABDC) Conference - Special Issue - ISSN: 0252-26671 E-ISSN: 2169-0103
COLLNET Journal of Scientometrics & Information Management ) Indexed in WOS & Ebsco) ISSN: 0973-77661 E-ISSN: 2168-930X
Journal of Infrastructure Policy and Development (Indexed in Scopus) ISSN: 2572-7923 | E-ISSN: 2572-7931
Journal of Harbin Engineering University (Indexed in Scopus) ISSN: 1006 -7043.

Awards

Best Research Paper Award
Rs. 1OOOO/-only

Emerging Doctoral

Scholar Award
Rs. 10000/- only

Best Research Paper Award

(For UG/PG students)

Rs.5OOO/- only

Our Patrons

Hon'ble Prof. Dr. Shivajirao Kadam Chancellor

Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pune

Hon'ble Dr. Vishwajit Kadam

Secretary- Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pro Vice-Chancellor Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pune

Hon'ble Prof. Dr. Vivek Saoji

Vice Chancellor Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pune

Ms. Swapnall Kadam

Chairperson Bharati Vidyapeeth Rabindranath Tagore School of Excellence

Dr. Vilasrao Kadam Director

Bharati Vidyapeeth's Educational Complex, Navi Mumbai

Keynote Speakers

Dr. Hippu Salk Kristle Nathan, Professor, Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA), Gujarat

Dr. Parijat Upadhyay, Associate Professor, Information Systems and Analytics Area, Indian Institute of Management, Shillong

Mr. Luke Gracias, Managing Director/CEO Xtrac Tech Pty Ltd., Australia

Prof. Darshana Sedera, Associate Dean, (International & Engagement) - Southern Cross University. Australia

Mr. Sanjay Ral, Global Head, Harman International - A Samsung Company, Healthcare, and Lifesciences | Technology Strategy & Leadership | Large P&L Ownership, Bangalore

Conference Chair

Dr. Premasish Roy

Dean - FMS, Professor & Director Department of Management Studies (Off-Campus), Navi Mumbai Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pune

Conference Chair

Prof. Darshana Sedera, Associate Dean, (International & Engagement)- Southern Cross University. Australia

Conference Convenor

Dr. Mona Sinha, Professor & HOD, Department of Management Studies (Off-Campus) Navi Mumbai Bharati Vidyapeeth

(Deemed to be University), Pune

Registration Fees

Students Rs 200 (Online) 500 (In-Presence)

International Participants - 30$ (Online) 35$ (In Presence)

Research Scholars Rs 1500 (Online) 2000 (In Presence)

International Participants - 30$ (Online) 35$ (In Presence)

Industry Professionals - Rs 2500 (Online) 3000 (In Presence)

International Participants - 60$ (Online) 65$ (In Presence)

Academicians - Rs 1000 (Online) 1500 (In Presence)

International Participants - 60$ (Online) 65$ (In Presence)

Accommodation

Accommodation support will be provided if required. The outstation participants may contact the Accommodation & Transport In Charge for accommodation on or before 15th March 2025. However, the concerned participant (s) will have to bear the entire expense of accommodation.

How to Register

Net banking details below:-

Account Number - OO8OO23OOO38648
Name of Beneficiary - BVDU DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
Bank Name - BHARATI SAHAKARI BANK LIMITED, PUNE
Name of Branch - NAVI MUMBAI
Account Type - Savings
MICR Code - 4OO355OO2
IFSC Code - SVCBOO1OOO8
City - NAVI MUMBAI.

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Note: Please mention MINDS 2025 in remarks along with your name while making online payments.

Important Dates

Free Pre-Conference workshop 17th Jan
Abstract Submission - 30th Jan. 2025
Abstract Acceptance - 15th Feb
Date of Registration - 28th Feb.
Last Date of Full Paper Submission - 15th March.

Please submit your abstracts and full papers at [email protected]

Organising Team

Dr. Pawan Koul
Dr. Anjali Dadhich
Dr. Adveta Gharat
Dr. Madhuri Kadam
Prof. Archana Sakure
Prof. Roshal Vinu
Prof. Ujwala Kawade
Prof. Sheetal Patil
Prof. Ankita Jangid
Prof. Rikhi Yadav &
Prof. Alok Shah.

Conference Co-Convenors

Dr. Neha Sharma

Assistant Professor & Chairperson - MDP & Consultancy Department of Management Studies (Off-Campus) Navi Mumbai Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pune

Dr. Ramchandra Patil

Associate Professor Department of Management Studies (Off-Campus) Navi Mumbai

Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pune

Dr. Evelina Brajesh

Assistant Professor Department of Management Studies (Off-Campus) Navi Mumbai

Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pune

Dr. Rupall Taru

Assistant Professor Department of Management Studies (Off-Campus) Navi Mumbai

Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pune

Bharati Vidyapeeth( Deemed to be University),

Department of Management Studies (Off-Campus) Navi Mumbai

Proudly standing as a modern-day Gurukul of Management and Executive Education—a lively melting pot of cultures, nationalities, creative ideas, and diversified talent—the Department of Management Studies (Off-Campus) at Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) is where students and professionals come together, live together, and work together to create a bright future for the global corporate scenario by harmonizing tradition with modernism.

Reflecting the age-old values of a Gurukul, this esteemed university maintains the conviction that every student, or 'Shisya,' is unique and deserves individualized mentoring from the 'Guru.' The foundation of the learning process is one-on-one attention, which ensures that individual potential is tapped and realized to its best. The institution is dedicated to promoting not only intellectual brilliance but also holistic development, guiding young people to become outstanding professionals carrying the torch of invention and excellence. Apart from technical and managerial knowledge, the department lays constant focus on developing morally conscious people with values beyond the business sector.

In its quest for academic synergy and global standards, the Department also develops close relationships with internationally recognized universities such as Southern Cross University, Australia, enhancing the learning process from a global standpoint. This alliance represents the department's relentless dedication to providing its students with a global stage so that they may flourish as leaders in a linked and ever-changing environment.

Southern Cross University, Australia

Renowned for its academic brilliance, creativity, and dedication to research, Southern Cross University, Australia is a public university. This prestigious institution is an epitome of knowledge, guiding future leaders and pioneers across many fields from dynamic campuses strategically placed in Lismore and Coffs Harbour in northern New South Wales as well as Coolangatta.

The Times Higher Education World University Rankings showed Southern Cross University rightfully ranking among the top 100 young universities globally in 2019. This honor is evidence of its constant commitment to supporting innovative research, providing top-notch education, and having a forward-looking attitude fit for the changing needs of the current society.

The academic ecology of the institution depends on a strong research-intensive structure including several fields and faculties. From the domains of business and law to the enriching fields of arts and social sciences, and from the precision-driven fields of environment, science, and engineering to the compassionate arenas of health and education, Southern Cross University creates a comprehensive and multidisciplinary learning environment.

Emphasizing innovation and a global perspective, Southern Cross University gives its students the skills they need to succeed in their chosen disciplines, therefore reflecting the attitude of development and significantly influencing society at large.