INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE ON MINDFULNESS 2026
- Call for Papers
- Brochure Download
- Conference updates
- Keynote Speakers
- Workshop Trainers
- Registration Fees
- Important Dates
- Organizing Committee
- Conference Schedule
- Paper Submission Guidelines
- Publication Opportunities
- Registration Information
- Hotels Details @Bodh Gaya
CALL FOR PAPERS
Theme: Business, Mindfulness, and Society
IIM Bodh Gaya invites management practitioners, faculty members, and research scholars to submit and present their research papers at the 3rd International Research Conference on Mindfulness (IRCM 2026).
Pre-conference Workshops (Hybrid mode) :13th February 2026
Conference Presentations (Hybrid mode) :
14th – 15th February 2026
SUB-THEMES
- Mindfulness and Artificial Intelligence / Technology
- Mindfulness and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
- Mindfulness and the Business World
- Mindfulness and Emerging Markets
- Mindfulness and Operations
- Mindfulness and Finance
- Mindfulness and Moral Values, Ethics, and Governance
- Mindfulness and Global Knowledge Systems (GKS)
- Mindfulness and the VUCA/BANI World
- Mindfulness and Positive Psychology
- Mindfulness and Society
- Mindfulness and Education
- Mindfulness and Health
- Mindfulness and Sustainability
- Mindfulness and Marketing
- Mindfulness and Human Resources (HR)
- Mindfulness and neurodiversity
- Mindfulness and tourism
*Selected papers will be considered for publication in ABDC-ranked, Scopus, and Web of Science journals/special issues. Note: Journal Policy Applicable.
BROCHURE DOWNLOAD
CONFERENCE UPDATES
UPDATES : 3rd International Research Conference on Mindfulness (IRCM 2026)
Theme: Business, Mindfulness, and Society
IRCM 2026 Track Schedule (Offline) Click Here
IRCM 2026 Track Schedule (Online) Click Here
IRCM 2026 complete conference schedule Click Here
Keynote Speakers
Dr Oleg MedvedevEditor,
Mindfulness Journal
University of Waikato,New Zealand
Dr. Jyoti BachaniFull Professor,
Saint Mary’s College of California, US
Dr. Vishal GuptaProfessor,
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
Dr. Ramya Tarakad VenkateswaranProfessor,
Indian Institute of Management Calcutta
Dr Yanki HartijastiAssociate Professor,
University of Indonesia
Dr Prachi ThakurDiversity Strategist, World Women Tourism
Faculty, JAGSoM -India Sunway University- Malaysia,
Workshop Trainers
Mr Shishir AryaFounder @HEAL Labs
Visiting Faculty (Happiness Courses) @ IIMA, IITR, IIMBG
Dr Surbhi DayalFaculty,
Indian Institute of Management, Indore
Ms Lakshmi BhatiaMindfulness Coach, Strategic Advisor, Business and Human Rights
REGISTRATION FEES
| INDIAN PARTICIPANTS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Workshop Fee (+ 18% GST) | Conference Fee (+18% GST) | Both (+ 18%GST) |
| Industry | ₹1770 | ₹8260 | ₹9440 |
| Academics | ₹1180 | ₹5900 | ₹6490 |
| Students | ₹885 | ₹4130 | ₹4720 |
| INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPANTS (USD) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Workshop Fee (+ 18% GST) | Conference Fee (+ 18% GST) | Both (+ 18% GST) |
| Industry | $ 53.10 | $ 147.50 | $ 177 |
| Academics | $ 41.30 | $ 118 | $ 147.50 |
| Students | $ 29.50 | $ 88.50 | $ 106.20 |
IMPORTANT DATES
| Call Opens: | 25th July 2025 |
| Submission Deadline : | 31st December 2025 |
| Registration Opens: | 30th November 2025 |
| Registration Closes: | 15th January 2026 |
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Patron
Dr. Vinita S. Sahay
Director, IIM Bodhgaya
CONFERENCE CONVENERS
Dr. Teena Bharti
- Assistant Professor, Chairperson-Alumni Relations IIM Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India.
- teena.b@iimbg.ac.in
Dr. Remya Lathabhavan
- Associate Professor, Chairperson-Mental Health & Wellbeing Committee, IIM Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India.
- remya.l@iimbg.ac.in
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
- Pre-conference Workshops: 13th February 2026
- Conference Presentations: 14th – 15th February 2026
PAPER SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
TYPES OF SUBMISSIONS- Research papers
- Review papers
- Empirical papers
- Case studies
- Opinion papers
- Viewpoint
Full Paper - Min 4000 words, Max 8000 words, including keywords, tables, and references
SUBMISSION FORMAT
| Paper Structure | Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Literature Review, Theoretical Framework, Methodology, Findings, Implications, Conclusion, References, Appendices |
| Font | Times New Roman, 12-point |
| Reference Style | APA |
| Paragraph Spacing | Single |
| Margin | Normal |
| Layout | Single Column, Portrait |
| Page Numbers | Bottom Centered |
| File Format | PDF file |
PUBLICATION OPPORTUNITIES
BMC Psychology
Global Clinical Engineering journal
Traditional Mindfulness Vs AI-Powered Mindfulness: A comparative analysis (Book)
Artificial Intelligence in Neurodegenerative Disease Research and Therapy (Book)
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
National ParticipantsURL: https://www.onlinesbi.sbi/sbicollect/icollecthome.htm?corpID=299364
Select: Educational Institute
Select: IIM Bodh Gaya.
Payment Category*: IRCM 26
Designation *: Student/Academics/Industry (Note: Please choose from the three categories mentioned here.)
| INDIAN PARTICIPANTS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Workshop Fee (+ 18% GST) | Conference Fee (+18% GST) | Both (+ 18%GST) |
| Industry | ₹1770 | ₹8260 | ₹9440 |
| Academics | ₹1180 | ₹5900 | ₹6490 |
| Students | ₹885 | ₹4130 | ₹4720 |
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Registration Fees
| INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPANTS (USD) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Workshop Fee (+ 18% GST) | Conference Fee (+ 18% GST) | Both (+ 18% GST) |
| Industry | $ 53.10 | $ 147.50 | $ 177 |
| Academics | $ 41.30 | $ 118 | $ 147.50 |
| Students | $ 29.50 | $ 88.50 | $ 106.20 |
