The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB), through its Supply Chain Management Centre (SCMC), is hosting the 9th Biennial Supply Chain Management Conference on December 11–12, 2025. The Biennial Conference is SCMC’s flagship academic and practitioner-focused event, bringing together academia, industry practitioners, researchers, policymakers, and technology innovators to engage in rigorous discussions on emerging themes shaping global supply chains.
Conference Theme – “Geopolitics, Sustainability, and GenAI: Navigating the New Age of Supply Chain”
In an era marked by geopolitical uncertainty, intensifying sustainability pressures, and the rapid emergence of generative AI, global supply chains are undergoing a historic transformation. The conference will explore these forces and their implications for businesses, governments, and society. It provides a robust platform for dialogue on building supply chains that are resilient, sustainable, technologically advanced, and adaptive to global shocks. Participants will gain insights into AI-enabled operations, decarbonisation pathways, sustainable procurement, supply chain risk, and resilience amid global disruptions.
Key Highlights and Programme Details
Interactive Keynotes: Leaders including Ajay Nair (PwC India), Prof. Sarang Deo (Indian School of Business), and Dr. Surendra Ahirwar (Ministry of Railways) will share perspectives on future-ready supply chains.
Panel Discussions: Experts will deliberate on AI-human collaboration, decarbonizing global value chains, and navigating geopolitical shocks.
Best Practices and Paper Sessions: Presentations of innovative solutions, academic research, and practical applications across parallel tracks.
Networking Opportunities: Participants will engage with senior executives, policymakers, emerging scholars, and industry innovators.
Conference Schedule Overview – December 11–12, 2025
Day 1: Opening ceremony, keynote addresses, panel discussions on AI-human collaboration, best practices presentations, breakout sessions on digital transformation, sustainability, and geopolitical resilience, followed by parallel paper presentations.
Day 2: Keynote sessions, panel discussions on decarbonization and global risk management, and parallel paper presentations. Evening networking and interactions provide opportunities to forge collaborations.
Industry and Academic Participation
The conference will attract faculty from leading management schools, senior supply chain professionals, industry leaders, and emerging scholars. Attendees will gain insights from organizations including TVS Supply Chain Solutions, Shadowfax, ABFRL, Phitons Bioengineering, Manhattan Associates, and OpenSupply Hub.
About SCMC and IIM Bangalore
The Supply Chain Management Centre (SCMC) at IIMB is dedicated to advancing research, education, and practice in supply chain and logistics management. Through initiatives such as the Biennial Conference, SCMC fosters collaboration between academia, industry, and policymakers to address the complex challenges of modern supply chains.
For further information, please contact: scmc.conf2025@iimb.ac.in
