Event: International Conference - Innovate, Adapt, Lead, and Sustain (IALS 2.0): Shaping the Future of Business
Subtitle: Bridging Borders: A Doctoral Research Exchange
Dates: February 20-21, 2026
Format: Online (Microsoft Teams)
Registration: Free of Cost
Important Deadlines:
- Full Paper Submission: January 20, 2026
- Notification of Acceptance: January 25, 2026
- Camera Ready Paper & Registration: January 30, 2026
- Final Presentation Submission: February 5, 2026
International Executive School, Strasbourg, France, and Sharda School of Business Studies, Sharda University, India, are pleased to announce a call for papers for the International Conference: Innovate, Adapt, Lead, and Sustain (IALS 2.0): Shaping the Future of Business - Bridging Borders: A Doctoral Research Exchange.
This collaborative virtual conference will be held February 21-22, 2026, via Microsoft Teams, bringing together doctoral scholars, academicians, and researchers from around the world to share insights and build international research networks.
The conference welcomes original research papers from doctoral scholars, postdoctoral researchers, academicians, industry experts, and early-stage researchers across Management and Social and Behavioral Sciences disciplines. This platform emphasizes cross-cultural learning, interdisciplinary approaches, and collaborative research practices that address complex global challenges.
Submission Guidelines: Papers should not exceed 4,000 words and must be original, unpublished work following APA 7th edition formatting. All submissions undergo double-blind peer review. Papers must include title page, abstract with keywords, introduction, literature review, methodology, results, discussion, conclusion, and references. Plagiarism checks will be conducted, with submissions exceeding 10% similarity disqualified.
Key Benefits: Participants gain international exposure, constructive feedback from peers and faculty, opportunities to refine research communication skills, and access to global academic networking. Selected papers may be considered for Scopus-indexed publication in edited volumes, conference proceedings, or partner journals.
Registration is free of cost. Papers should be submitted via the official Google Form by January 20, 2026. Notification of acceptance will be communicated by January 25, 2026.
This initiative reflects both institutions' commitment to internationalization in higher education and fostering vibrant communities of emerging researchers. The conference promotes meaningful academic exchange while developing essential competencies in research communication, critical analysis, and global collaboration.
For complete submission guidelines, conference details, and registration information, visit the official registration link.
Registration & Paper Submission Link: https://forms.gle/RQH53u87nApAp4ts6
For more information about International Executive School: https://www.ies.education