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IInd Annual International Conference
DISTINCT: Driving Inclusive Sustainability Through Innovation, Culture & Technology. Organized by the Department of Management Studies (DMS) and Department of Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Venture Development (DIEV), NSUT, in collaboration with Central University of Technology (CUT), Free State, South Africa.
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Download NowDriving Inclusive Sustainability Through Innovation, Culture & Technology
BRAIN'26 brings together academicians, researchers, and industry leaders to explore inclusive and sustainable pathways for business and society through innovation, culture and technology.
Jointly organized by the Department of Management Studies (DMS) and Department of Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Venture Development (DIEV), NSUT, in collaboration with Central University of Technology (CUT), Free State, South Africa.
Join us in person at the NSUT campus in New Delhi or participate virtually — BRAIN'26 is being conducted in hybrid mode for wider accessibility.
Selected papers will be considered for publication in reputed indexed journals, with rigorous blind peer review ensuring academic quality.
Conference Theme
Driving Inclusive Sustainability Through Innovation, Culture & Technology
Be part of a truly international, inclusive dialogue on sustainability
Engage with academicians and delegates from NSUT and Central University of Technology, South Africa, in a truly cross-continental hybrid conference.
Get your paper considered for reputed indexed journal publications following a rigorous double-blind peer review process.
Present and learn across eight research tracks spanning marketing, finance, sustainability, entrepreneurship, and sustainable computing.
Compete for the Overall Best Paper awards and Best Paper prizes in each track, with cash rewards up to ₹15,000.
Choose to attend in person at the NSUT campus in New Delhi or participate online from anywhere in the world.
Build lasting partnerships between researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals through dedicated collaboration tracks.
Insights from eminent academicians and industry leaders from India and South Africa
From marketing and finance to sustainability and sustainable computing
21st-22nd December 2026 — attend in person at NSUT or join online
Jointly organized with Central University of Technology, Free State, South Africa
Selected papers considered for publication in reputed indexed journals
Overall Best Paper prizes up to ₹15,000 plus Best Paper awards in each track
Hosted At
BRAIN'26 will be held on the vibrant, well-connected campus of Netaji Subhas University of Technology in Dwarka, New Delhi — with full hybrid access for delegates joining online from anywhere in the world.
Explore the VenueEight research tracks under the theme DISTINCT
Digital marketing, consumer behavior, branding, and sustainable marketing practices
Corporate finance, financial inclusion, accounting standards, and economic policy
ESG practices, circular economy, corporate social responsibility, and green business models
Startups, venture development, industry-academia partnerships, and innovation ecosystems
Workplace transformation, hybrid work models, talent management, and organizational culture
Board effectiveness, ethics, compliance, transparency, and stakeholder accountability
Logistics, operations management, supply chain resilience, and sustainable sourcing
Green IT, digital transformation, AI for sustainability, and responsible technology adoption
Selected papers will be considered for publication in reputed indexed journals
Best papers from each track will be recommended for publication in reputed UGC-CARE / Scopus-indexed journals as per the official conference brochure. The final list of partner journals will be shared with accepted authors.
All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure academic quality and integrity before consideration for publication.
Overall Best Paper & Best Paper (Track-wise) Awards
Overall Best Paper — 1st Prize
Overall Best Paper — 2nd Prize
Overall Best Paper — 3rd Prize
Best Paper Award — Each Track
per Track
World-class experts and thought leaders
PhD and Post Doctorate, Editor-in-Chief, FIIB Business Review, Associate Professor, LIWA University, Abu Dhabi
Dean of the Faculty of Management Sciences, Central University of Technology (CUT), South Africa
Ph.D, Post Doc Fellowship (OWU, USA), Associate Dean: School of Management and Entrepreneurship, ABVSME, JNU
Mark your calendar
18 August 2026
Ongoing1 September 2026
Upcoming25 October 2026
Upcoming1 November 2026
Upcoming26 November 2026
Upcoming21-22 December 2026
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Find answers to common questions
Registration fees vary by category: Students/Research Scholars ₹2,500, Academicians ₹3,000, Industry ₹4,000, Non-Author ₹1,200, and Foreign Delegates $50. Registration is open from 1 September to 26 November 2026.
Visit our Submission page to upload your Full Paper or Extended Abstract in APA 7 format. Submissions open 18 August 2026 and close 25 October 2026. All papers undergo double-blind peer review.
The conference will provide information on partner hotels in New Delhi. Participants can book accommodations directly. We recommend booking early as rooms fill up quickly.
Yes, we offer virtual participation options for international attendees. Virtual registration includes access to live-streamed sessions and digital materials.
Selected papers presented at BRAIN'26 will be considered for publication in reputed indexed journals, subject to rigorous double-blind peer review. Full details are available on the Submission page.
Refunds are available up to 30 days before the conference. Cancellations after December 21, 2026 are not eligible for refunds. A processing fee may apply.
Don't miss this opportunity to be part of an inclusive, sustainability-driven dialogue between India and South Africa. Registration is open from 1 September to 26 November 2026!
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