ICEPBM 2026 is the International Conference hosted by Department of Management Studies, Saveetha Engineering College, India on May 15 - 16th, 2026 and will be a hybrid event. This conference is on the comprehensive theme “Smart Regeneration: Business Models and Sustainable Value Creation” (SDG- 8&12). This Conference theme emphasis on smart regeneration as a forward-looking approach that integrates digital intelligence, sustainability principles, and regenerative thinking to redesign business models for long-term value creation. Smart regeneration is the restoration of natural and social capital while ensuring economic resilience. SDG 8 theme Decent Work and Economic Growth, this theme highlights the role of regenerative business models in fostering inclusive growth, productive employment, and human-centric workplaces. Technology-enabled regeneration—through artificial intelligence, data analytics, Industry 4.0/5.0, and digital platforms—can enhance productivity while promoting decent work, skills development, and equitable economic opportunities. SDG-12 theme Responsible Consumption and Production, advocating for business models that optimize resource use, minimize waste, and adopt circular and regenerative practices. Smart regenerative models leverage innovation and data-driven decision-making to shift from linear “take–make–dispose” systems toward sustainable value networks that balance economic performance with environmental stewardship.

This conference theme invites scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and industry leaders to explore how smart, regenerative business models can enable sustainable value creation across sectors. By bridging technology, sustainability, and governance, the conference seeks to contribute to actionable knowledge that supports resilient economies, responsible production systems, and inclusive growth pathways in a rapidly evolving global context.

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Conference Objectives:

1. To explore smart and regenerative business models that promote sustainable value creation while supporting decent work and inclusive economic growth.

2. To examine the role of digital technologies, including AI, data analytics, and Industry.

3. To analyze sustainability and regeneration metrics used to assess economic, social, and environmental performance of businesses and organizations.

4. To encourage interdisciplinary research and dialogue among academia, industry, policymakers, and practitioners on smart regeneration strategies.