INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE ON MINDFULNESS 2026
- Call for Papers
- Registration Fees
- Important Dates
- Organizing Committee
- Conference Schedule
- Paper Submission Details
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).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)
*Selected papers will be considered for publication in ABDC-ranked, Scopus, and Web of Science journals/special issues. Note: Journal Policy Applicable.
REGISTRATION FEES
| INDIAN PARTICIPANTS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Workshop Fee (+GST) | Conference Fee (+GST) | Both (+GST) |
| Industry | ₹1500 | ₹7000 | ₹8000 |
| Academics | ₹1000 | ₹5000 | ₹5500 |
| Students | ₹750 | ₹3500 | ₹4000 |
| INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPANTS (USD) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Workshop Fee (+GST) | Conference Fee (+GST) | Both (+GST) |
| Industry | $ 45 | $ 125 | $ 150 |
| Academics | $ 35 | $ 100 | $ 125 |
| Students | $ 25 | $ 75 | $ 90 |
IMPORTANT DATES
| Call Opens: | 25th July 2025 |
| Submission Deadline : | 15th November 2025 |
| Registration Opens: | 15th 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
Full Paper - Min 4000 words, Max 8000 words, including keywords, tables, and references
SUBMISSION FORMAT
PAPER SUBMISSION LINK:
All submissions will be collected through Google Forms. Follow the link below to upload your file. Submit Your Work Here: https://forms.gle/pQ3hLPGiyHQwEkrd6
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 |
