14th International HRM & Leadership Conference 2026
Theme: "Synergizing People, Analytics, and Visionary Governance for the Future of Work"
December 17–18, 2026
Hosted by SDMIMD — Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute of Management Development
Under the aegis of: BCIC (Bangalore Chamber of Industry and Commerce) – SDMIMD Centre for Management Excellence
About the Conference
In an age characterized by shifting workplace dynamics, rapid digital integration, and heightened expectations around environmental and corporate governance, the interplay between strategic human resource management and agile leadership has never been more critical. The modern organization demands a shift from administrative alignment to a forward-looking paradigm where cutting-edge tech capabilities exist in tandem with employee-centric frameworks.
The 14th International HRM and Leadership Conference 2026 provides a global premier platform for thought leaders, academicians, researchers, and corporate practitioners to deliberate on emerging strategies that navigate modern organizational complexity, enhance human capabilities, and establish sustainable, ethics-driven corporate ecosystems.
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Conference Registration
HR Conference Brochure
Opportunities for Publication
Compendium of Papers
All full papers accepted and duly completed through registration will be published digitally in the Compendium of Papers carrying an official ISBN.
Refereed Journal
Select papers vetted through an additional double-blind peer-review process will be considered for publication in the institute's premier refereed publication—SDMIMD Journal of Management (Indexed in EBSCO, J-Gate, ProQuest and complied with the suggestive parameters of UGC).