The current decade has become a turning point in redefining how businesses innovate, evolve, and create long-lasting societal value. Rapid advances in technology, shifting market dynamics, environmental urgencies, and evolving consumer expectations are pushing organizations to rethink their growth strategies. Innovation is no longer optional, it is essential. But innovation alone is not enough. It must be sustainable, it must evolve business models, and it must generate positive societal impact.

The 3rd International Conference on Sustainable Business Practices and Innovative Models (ICSBPIM-2026), organized by the School of Business & Management, Christ University (Delhi-NCR), is themed “Leveraging Innovation for Sustainable Growth, Business Model Evolution, and Societal Impact.” The conference will be held from 10-11 March 2026.

The conference aims to bring together thought leaders, industry experts, academicians, policymakers, and emerging entrepreneurs to explore how innovation can be harnessed not just for profit, but for purpose. It will serve as a dynamic platform to share insights, frameworks, and best practices that shape sustainable futures, foster adaptive business models, and drive social progress.

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. 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.

School of Business and Management, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Delhi NCR Campus, is committed to fostering academic excellence and industry relevance through knowledge-sharing platforms. By bridging the gap between scholars, practitioners, and industry experts, the school promotes sustainable and innovative business practices to address the challenges of the 21st century.