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NIRMA UNIVERSITY ADVISORY COUNCIL In 1994, Padma Shri Dr. Karsanbhai K. Patel, the founder of the Nirma Group of Industries and Internationally acknowledged Patrons entrepreneur, crystallized his long cherished dream of establishing world class institutions for professional educations in Shri K. K. Patel Dr. Anup K. Singh Gujarat. He founded the Nirma Education and Research Foundation (NERF), which, has established many leading institutions Vice President Director General offering undergraduate, post- graduate and Doctor level programs. Functioning under the aegis of NERF, the university Nirma University. Nirma University. presently includes Institute of Technology, Institute of Management, Institute of Pharmacy, Institute of Law, Institute of Science, (NICOM - 2018) Institute of Architecture, Institute of Commerce and Institute of Design. All these institutions have emerged as centres of excellence in their respective disciplines with a vision to impart high quality of education. The Nirma University was established January 11-13, 2018 under an Act passed by the Legislative Assembly of the State of Gujarat in April 2003. This development witnessed the merging Chairman of all the institutes under the NERF into a single entity of Nirma University. The university has been recognized by the University Dr. M Mallikarjun Grand Commission (UGC) under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act. Director, Institute of Management, Nirma University INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT Mr. Sanjeev Jain Dr. Jaimin Vasa Executive Director – Indian Oil Chairman and Managing Institute of Management was established with a mission to be one of the best B-Schools in the Asia-Pacific region by Corporation Limited, Gujarat Director – promoting excellence in management education. The Institute ranks among the top 25 Business Schools in India. The Vasa Pharmachem Pvt Ltd Institute’s flagship program is the residential two year MBA program. It also offers an MBA in Family Business and Prof. Sanjay Verma Entrepreneurship and a BBA-MBA (5 year integrated) program. A doctoral program in external as well as full-time formats is Professor, Computer and Mr. Thyagrajan K also offered by the institute. In addition, several Executive Diploma Programs, Management Development Programs, In-House Systems– IIM Ahmedabad Founding Board Member, iCreate, Gujarat Training Programs and Consulting Services are also offered by the institute. The Institute has linkages with foreign institutes in Mr. Pankaj Gupta the USA, Germany, Australia, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan and Malaysia. The institute has established close ties with the Senior Vice President, industry through its various programmes as well as consulting and training interface. Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services, Gujarat ABOUT AHMEDABAD Ahmedabad was founded in 1411 AD and derives its nickname from the founder Sultan Ahmad Shah. Situated on the banks of river Sabarmati, Ahmedabad is known for its beautiful monuments of historical and archeological importance. The city CONFERENCE CHAIRPERSONS embraces the traditional culture and heritage as well as modernization and industrial growth. Dr. Nityesh Bhatt Dr. Shahir Bhatt Ahmedabad, also known as Karnavati, is famous as the Land of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi and now as the land Prof. Balakrishnan Unny of the new Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi. The city is known for its vibrance and liveliness. The largest city of Gujarat and the sixth largest city of India, it has a population of more than 7 million. It is a major industrial and service center in India and is called “Manchester of the East”. It is the economic capital of the state of Gujarat. Ahmedabad is the only city in India declared as a heritage city by UNESCO. Ahmedabad offers something to celebrate all year round that ranges from celebrations of 'Deepawali' and 'Dushehra' to the all night long folk dances of 'Raas-garba' and fun during 'Kite Festival'. The city has places like Science City, 'Akshardham' temple, Gandhi Asharam and 'Adalaj Vaav' (stepwell). The weather in January is pleasant with temperature around 14-20'C. Several nearby tourist spots like Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary (80kms), Lothal: of 4500 year old Harappan settlement (85kms), Sun Temple of Modhera (99 kms), Dakor, a place famous for Randchodrai Temple (49kms) are also worth a visit. REACHING NIRMA UNIVERSITY Ahmedabad is well connected with all metropolises in India by air and road. The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport serves both domestic and international traffic. The airport connects the city with destinations across India, Middle East, the Far East and select destinations in Western Europe. There are multiple flights on a daily basis to major cities in and out of India. SOCIETAL AND ORGANISATIONAL From the Airport, the distance to Nirma University is about 15 kms and can be covered by road in 30 minutes. From the railway station and bus depot, the distance is about 20 kms and can be travelled in around 40 minutes. The city is well connected to TRANSFORMATION THROUGH other cities in and outside Gujarat by the state transport and private buses as well as trains. STRATEGIC AND For international delegates, it is requested that the process of Visa documents is completed in advance. A “Summit Visa” or NICOM Secretariat “Tourist Visa” can be applied for. For more information, please contact the Indian Embassy in your country. For some countries Institute of Management, Nirma University TECHNOLOGICAL INTERVENTIONS like Japan, Singapore, Vietnam, Philippines, Laos, Finland, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Cambodia, Myanmar and Indonesia, S G Highway, Post Chandlodia, Ahmedabad 382 481, India. there is a facility of Tourist Visa On Arrival (TVOA). The TVOA is granted for a maximum of 30 days with single entry facility by Phone: 91-2717-241900-04. Fax 91-2717 241916 the Immigration Officers at Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata Airports on payment of a fee per passenger (including Email: [email protected] children). Website: www.nirmauni.ac.in/im • http://nicom.org.in/ NICOM - 2018 | 21st Nirma International Conference on Management Papers We invite research papers, case studies and perspectives from academicians, SUBMISSION GUIDELINES researchers, students as well as practitioners on the below mentioned Invited themes and sub-themes: Only original and unpublished research work are sought. Any submission which is identical or substantially (NICOM - 2018) similar to work already published, under review for conference or publication will not be considered. Abstract (not exceeding 250 words) with 5 - 7 key words should reach us latest by October 25, 2017 in soft 21st Nirma International Conference on Management copy to [email protected] Strategic Management • Entrepreneurship and Regional ICT for Business & Governance Selected peer reviewed papers will be published in the conference proceedings book with an ISBN number. A SOCIETAL AND ORGANISATIONAL TRANSFORMATION THROUGH • Strategic Management Process Development • E-Commerce – B2C, B2B, C2C few selected papers from them may be considered for publication in Nirma University Journal of Business and Management Studies. The best paper from the Academicians / Industry and student categories will be awarded STRATEGIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL INTERVENTIONS • Competitive Strategies • Entrepreneurship and • M-Commerce & Social Commerce Governmental Support with a cash prize. • Industry Disruption, Co-creation, • E-Business and E-Commerce and Management Responsiveness • Institutional setup for innovation Security • Entrepreneurial Universities We always overestimate the • Business Models • E-Governance (G2C, G2G, G2B, REGISTRATION FEES change that will occur in the • Organizational Learning • Entrepreneurial Culture G2E) Abstract Submission: All the participants attending the conference are • Entrepreneurship: Issues related to • Mobile Governance next two years and • Capabilities - The Role of Learning October 25, 2017 required to register for the conference. At least one of Sustainability, Gender, Ethnicity, underestimate the change and Knowledge • Social Media and Governance the authors must pre-register for the conference. Minorities that will occur in the next • Organizational Theory and Design • Digital Ecosystem • Social & Rural Entrepreneurship The registration fees are ten. Don't let yourself be • Organic and Inorganic Growth • Digital India Full Papers Submission: • Ecopreneurship TES lulled into inaction. Strategies • Cyber Laws and IT Act November 18, 2017 International Delegates (other than SAARC Countries): • Socio-Psychological Aspects in - Bill Gates • Innovation Strategy Contemporary Issues in ICT $ 125 Entrepreneurship • Intellectual Property • SMAC (Social Media, Mobility, Academician: Rs 3,750 • Entrepreneurship Ethics Deadline for Registration: • Blue Ocean Strategy Analytics, Cloud) Change is the only constant in the world. • Start-up Ecosystem Industry: Rs 5,000 • Cooperative Strategy ANT DA December 02, 2017 Organisations always pass through turbulent • Technology Convergence Functional Level Strategies Students: Rs 1,750 times, with accelerated pace of change and • Network Dynamics • Artificial Intelligence • Marketing Strategy unpredictable environment. In current VUCA • Sense making, and Action • Internet of Things Submission of Camera IMNU Alumnus: Rs 2,500 • Financial Strategy world, there is a growing need to document, Foresight • Big Data and Decision Science Ready Paper: • Intrapreneurship • Operations Strategy Accompanying Guests: Rs 2,500 per person