Theme Of The Year

People, Planet And Prosperity

Sub Themes

• The Spirit of Sustainability
• The Spirit of Sustainability
• Triple P of Sustainability
• Systems approach Towards Sustainability
• Sustainability and Liberal Arts: In Search of the Creative Mind


• The Leaders and Shapers of Sustainable Future
• Leadership for Sustainable Future
• Social Responsiveness of Individuals and Organizations
• Governance and Ethics


• Material and Methods of Sustainable Development
• Science and Technology for Sustainable Development
• Sustainable Livelihood: Alternative Modes of Production and Consumption
• Social Entrepreneurship


• Approaches and Way Forward for Sustaining the Sustainability Movement
• Relationship Between Man and Nature: Perspectives and Practices
• Sustainability: An Interdisciplinary Approach
• Integrating Sustainability in Management Education and Practice
• Public Policy Dialogue on Inclusive Growth and Development


• Regional Challenges and Actions
• Sustainability issues of Emerging Economies
• Sustainability – Regional Issues, Challenges and Way Forward
• Sustainability Issues and Challenges of NE India

Awards for Best Paper

In consonance with our constant focus of Sustainability since inception IIM Shillong happy to announce awards for three best papers for this conference. Selection will be done by the jury comprising of conference committee members in consultation with external experts. The Criteria for selection of the three best award winning papers will include parameters like

• Originality of Ideas
• Depth of Research
• Quality of Analysis and
• Relevance to the overall conference theme.

The prizes will be as follows:

• First Prize Rs 25,000.00
• Second Prize Rs 15,000.00
• Third Prize Rs 10,000.00

Committee Members

• Prof. Swapan. K. Majumdar, Conference Chair
• Prof. Sanjoy Mukherjee
• Prof. Rohit Dwivedi
• Prof. Sanjeeb Kakoty
• Prof. Tapas Giri
• Prof. Rohit Joshi
• Prof. N. Sivasankaran
• Prof. Sonia Nongmaithem
• Prof. Natalie West Khrakongor
• Achyanta K. Sarmah (From June’ 11 and onwards)