IMS Unison University to Host ICON-2026 on Digital Transformation and Sustainable Value Creation

 Dehradun, Uttarakhand: The IMS Unison University, through its School of Management and Liberal Arts, has announced the organization of the International Conference 2026 (ICON-2026) on April 10–11, 2026. The conference is centered on the theme “Redefining Value Creation: Digital Transformation for a Sustainable and Human-Centric Economy.”

The two-day international conference aims to provide a robust academic platform for academicians, researchers, industry professionals, and students to deliberate on emerging paradigms in digitalization, innovation, and sustainability. The event seeks to critically examine how digital transformation can be leveraged to build inclusive, sustainable, and human-centric business ecosystems.

Global Academic Collaboration

ICON-2026 is being organized in collaboration with leading international and national institutions, including:

• Gedu College of Business Studies

• CSIBER

• Skyline University Nigeria

• University of West Alabama

• HNB Garhwal University

The conference is further strengthened by the guidance of distinguished members on its Advisory and Editorial Boards from reputed global institutions, including Skyline University (Nigeria), the University of Alabama (USA), the University of Maryland (USA), the University of Illinois Springfield (USA), and the Royal University of Bhutan, alongside eminent academicians from premier Indian universities.

Thematic Focus and Key Tracks

The conference will address contemporary issues under the broader theme of Digitalization, Innovation, and Sustainability in Business, with key tracks including:

• Artificial Intelligence & Industry 5.0

• Sustainability & Green Transformation

• Business Analytics & Decision-Making

• Innovation & Entrepreneurship

• Marketing & Digital Economy

• Human Capital & the Future of Work

Through technical sessions, panel discussions, and research presentations, ICON-2026 aims to generate meaningful scholarly discourse on the future of digital transformation and sustainable development.

Publication and Academic Recognition

Researchers and academicians are invited to submit original research papers aligned with the conference theme and subthemes. Following a rigorous peer-review process, selected papers will be considered for publication in an edited book with an ISBN number or a Scopus-listed journal, ensuring enhanced academic visibility and impact.

The conference will also feature Best Paper Awards, recognizing outstanding scholarly contributions.

Additionally, a pre-conference workshop has been scheduled to enhance participants’ conceptual understanding and facilitate deeper academic engagement during the main conference sessions.

Advancing a Human-Centric Digital Economy

ICON-2026 aspires to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and global networking, emphasizing the integration of digital innovation with sustainability and ethical value creation. By bringing together thought leaders from academia and industry, the conference is expected to contribute significantly to policy discussions and strategic frameworks shaping the future of business in a digitally driven world.

The academic community is encouraged to actively participate in this significant international forum, which promises rigorous deliberations, high-impact publications, and meaningful collaboration across borders.