The International Conference on Sustainable Business Practices and Innovative Models aims to provide an interactive platform for academicians, corporate executives, practicing managers, and scholars to discuss the latest developments in finance, economics, and business. The focus is on the impact of evolving economic scenarios on business sectors globally. The expected outcome includes strategies and recommendations for future practices in banking, finance, and business.

By fostering dialogue and collaboration, the conference seeks to:

• Accelerate technological advancements that address India's pressing challenges and drive sustainable growth.
• Promote innovative solutions for climate change mitigation and adaptation, resource conservation, and social welfare.
• Integrate SDGs into national policies, business strategies, and community initiatives.
• Build partnerships between government, industry, academia, and civil society to achieve a shared vision of Viksit Bharat.

Through keynote addresses, panel discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities, the conference will delve into critical themes such as:

• Leveraging AI, IoT, blockchain, and big data for sustainable development
• Building smart cities and resilient infrastructure
• Fostering green technologies and renewable energy
• Empowering communities through digital literacy and skill development
• Promoting sustainable agriculture and food security
• Ensuring social equity and inclusive growth

Key Highlights:

• Selected papers will be published in Scopus/UGC-indexed journals.
• All the abstracts will be published in the conference souvenir (ISBN number).
• Best Paper Award in each track.
• Chance to listen to the renowned Keynote Speakers and session chairs' keynote speeches.
• Special track and separate best paper award for students.

CHRIST (Deemed to be University) was born out of the educational vision of St Kuriakose Elias Chavara, an educationalist and social reformer of the nineteenth century in South India. He founded the first Catholic indigenous congregation, Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI), in 1831, which administers CHRIST (Deemed to be University). Established in 1969 as Christ College, it undertook path-breaking initiatives in Indian higher education with the introduction of innovative and modern curricula, insistence on academic discipline, imparting of Holistic Education and adoption of global higher education practices with the support of creative and dedicated staff. The Ministry of Human Resource Development of the Government of India declared the institution a Deemed to be University, in the name and style of Christ University. One of the first institutions in India to be accredited in 1998 by the NAAC, and subsequently in 2004 and 2016, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) has the top grade ‘A+’ Grade. The University is ranked among the top 100 universities in India at 67 in the NIRF India Ranking 2023 of the Ministry of Education, Government of India. The multi-disciplinary University, which focuses on teaching research and service, offers Bachelor to Doctoral programmes in humanities, social sciences, science, commerce, management, engineering, education, and law to over 21000 students.

School of Business and Management, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Delhi-NCR, Ghaziabad offers a multidisciplinary world class business education in various programmes like BBA (General), BBA (Analytics) and MBA. The school focuses on Student Centric Learning through experienced faculty members, industry collaboration, and collaboration with foreign universities.

The School of Business and Management offers MBA in FinTech, Business Analytics, Marketing, Finance and Human Resource Management. The curriculum is designed in such a way that it provides students with the best of opportunities and a launch pad for successful careers. Every student is treated as a budding manager and he is required to go through a wide spectrum of experiences which include Organization Structure Study, Outbound Training, Book Review Competition, Summer Internship, Weekly Presentation on Current Affairs, and Dissertation. It strives to promote all-round development of students by inculcating a spirit of inquiry, discipline and adventure through various academic and co-curricular activities. We not only train the students to become good professionals but also global citizens.

The two-year programme is divided into six trimesters, with a summer internship training of 6 to 8 weeks after the third trimester. The students have to choose specialization area, as in the current scenario, businesses operate in a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous environment. There is a need for business leaders to be trained in multiple knowledge domains and multiple skill sets to solve complex business problems at a broader level. The MBA program aims to:

• Equip the students with a broad professional base
• Make the students more versatile and knowledgeable
• Provide better employment opportunities to the students
• Enable the students to diversify across careers and provide a cushion during a likely career shift

The department provides 100% placement assistance and being in the vicinity of the corporate hub of the National Capital offers the best of placement opportunities to the students.

Kazan Federal University (KFU) traces its legacy to its establishment in 1804, emerging as one of Russia's premier educational institutions. The university has consistently pioneered innovative approaches in Russian higher education through its progressive curricula, academic rigor, and commitment to holistic development of students. The Government of Russia granted it the prestigious Federal University status, marking it as one of the nation's leading centers of education and research. The University holds distinguished accreditations including the highest state accreditation by Rosobrnadzor (Russian Education Supervision Committee) and international recognitions from multiple global accrediting bodies. KFU consistently maintains its position among the top universities globally, ranking in the top 350 in QS World University Rankings and securing prominent positions in subject-specific rankings, particularly in Oil & Gas Engineering and Medicine. The multi-disciplinary university operates through 17 specialized institutes, offering a comprehensive range of programs from Bachelor to Doctoral levels across natural sciences, humanities, social sciences, medicine, engineering, and management. With a vibrant community of over 40,000 students, including 9,000+ international students from 106 countries, KFU stands as a testament to global academic excellence and cultural diversity. The university's commitment to research excellence is evidenced by its state-of-the-art research facilities and over 3,000 annual research publications in prestigious international journals.

Gulf Medical University (GMU) established in 1998 is a leading medical university in the Gulf region. GMU offers Medical and Health Professional Education in the field of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Anesthesia & Surgical Technology, Medical Imaging Sciences, and Business program in Healthcare. GMU offers postgraduate programs in Public Health, Drug discovery development, Clinical Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Medical Laboratory and Business program in Healthcare. In addition, the university also offers Short Term Certificate Courses for Health workforce development and career enhancement. GMU differentiates itself having its own network of hospitals, clinics, and institutes.

PHDCCI has been working as a catalyst for the promotion of Indian industry, trade and entrepreneurship for the past 119 years. It is a forward looking, proactive and dynamic PAN-India apex organization. As a partner in progress with industry and government, PHDCCI works at the grass roots level with strong national and international linkages for propelling progress, harmony and integrated development of the Indian economy. PHDCCI, acting as the “Voice of Industry & Trade” reaching out to more than 1,50,000 large, medium and small industries, has forged ahead leveraging its legacy with the industry knowledge across multiple sectors to take Indian Economy to the next level. At the global level, we have been working with the Embassies and High Commissions in India and overseas to bring in the International Best Practices and Business Opportunities.