About IBS Hyderabad

IBS Hyderabad is a constituent of the ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education. Established in the year 1995, IBS Hyderabad offers high-quality programs in different areas of management to a variety of students, executives and professionals across India. The institute has a reputation for innovative program design and delivery, quality courseware, personalized instruction, strong industry interface, research, consultancy and publications. It is the only institute in India to get the coveted AACSB accreditation for BBA, MBA and Ph.D. programs. IBS Hyderabad is one of the consistently top ranked business schools in India which has been re-accredited by South Asian Quality Standards (SAQS), rated A*** by CRISIL, EB2 IN by ICRA and 39th rank by NIRF in 2024. The institute has more than 200 experienced regular, visiting and guest faculties having national and international exposure from varied organizations. It also has a dedicated research and development center which offers its premier case collections under the brands IBS Center for Management Research (ICMR) and IBS Case Development Center (IBSCDC).

Since its establishment, IBS Hyderabad has grown impressively and achieved widespread recognition from business and industry, academic circles, and professional bodies. The institute seeks to provide a high quality learning experience in an adaptive environment with a focus on relevance, rigor and research. The mission of IBS Hyderabad is to develop bright and ethically-grounded professional managers who can add value to the organizations and communities to which they belong.

About the Department of Operations and IT

The Department of Operations and Information Technology came into existence in 1995. The department is a part of IBS Hyderabad, the Faculty of Management of the University. The department has two major areas of focus - Operations and Information Technology. The department has forty four faculty members involved in teaching, research and administration. Apart from offering various courses in the BBA, MBA and Ph.D. programs, the department also academically contributes to the Workshops and FDPs/MDPs of the Centre for Management Development of the University. The major thrust areas in which research activities are being pursued are Sustainable Development, Energy Policy, Generative AI, Decision Support Systems, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Information Security and Healthcare Management. Faculty members of the department have been regularly publishing research papers in ABDC, Scopus and UGC Care journals of high repute. The department has also been organizing international conferences on a regular basis.

About the Conference

The business fraternity is ever-evolving and shaping into a primary pillar of infrastructural development, with the help of emerging technologies in a sustainable environment. With every passing year, the impact of these technologies keeps intensifying, from accelerating productivity to improving efficiency, and their contributions to sustainability cannot be overlooked. Technological advancements now play a crucial role in reducing environmental footprints, promoting resource efficiency, and supporting sustainable business practices.

To further explore these dimensions, the International Conference on Emerging Technologies, Analytics, and Operations (ICETAO) is being organized by the Department of Operations and IT, IBS Hyderabad on March 7-8, 2025. This conference aims to provide a global platform for academicians, doctoral scholars, research professionals, students, and industry practitioners to present their ideas about the applications of emerging technologies in the fields of analytics and operations. The conference is designed to disseminate the latest advancements and research work, emphasizing the integration of sustainability with technological innovation. It seeks to expand the horizons of budding researchers and facilitate learning from industry experts about how emerging technologies can drive both operational excellence and sustainable development.

The papers for this conference may fall under the following broad categories:

• Conceptual Papers/ Empirical Papers/ Theoretical Papers
• Case Studies/White Papers/Practice Papers
• Doctoral Thesis/ Proposals/Perspectives

Conference Theme

The theme of the conference is “Deriving a sustainable future with advanced technologies and intelligence: Innovations and strategies for a better tomorrow.” This broad theme encompasses a range of subthemes, including but not limited to the following:

• Sustainable Green Technologies
• Smart Grids & Prosumer-Based Community
• Green & Agile Operations
• Sustainable Products & Services
• Smart Workplace & Healthy Environments
• Sustainable Energy Systems
• Carbon Neutrality, Sustainability & Circular Economy
• Environmental Policies for Sustainability
• Climate Change Strategies & Management
• Global Supply Chain Crisis, Disaster Prevention & Management
• Industry 5.0 & Agriculture 5.0
• IoT, Cloud Computing, AI/ML & Blockchain for Sustainable Solutions
• Generative AI & Disruptive Technologies
• Big Data Analytics
• Digital Twins, Smart Technologies & Sustainability
• Transfer Learning, Deep Learning & Data-Driven Approaches
• Business Analytics
• Emerging Issues on Production & Operations Management
• Management of Innovation, Change & Transition
• New Product Development
• Healthcare Operations Management
• Risk in Operations Management
• Building Resilient Operations
• Human-Focused & People-Centric Approach
• Data-Driven Operations Management
• Adaptive Pricing & Profit Optimization
• Digital Economy & Green Finance
• Interface Between Operations Management & Allied Groups

Paper Submission Guidelines

Authors are invited to submit their extended abstracts of up to 1000 words or their full papers. All submissions, following the provided guidelines, will undergo a double-blind review process. Full papers must include an abstract of up to 300 words, covering the following aspects: Purpose of the research, Motivation, Methodology, Main Results, and Practical Implications. For practice papers, authors may instead include the business context, analytical problem, proposed solution, and insights.

Authors should specify the theme under which they want their paper to be considered. Conceptual Papers, Empirical Papers, and Theoretical Papers should be between 4000-9000 words, while Case Studies, White Papers, and Practice Papers should range from 1500-3000 words.

Submissions should use Times New Roman, font size 12, in MS-Word, with 1.5 line spacing. The title/cover page must include the paper title, author(s), affiliation(s), and contact details (email ID and phone number). Authors should indicate whether they are full-time faculty members, research scholars, or practitioners in their affiliation. Author has to register after receiving acceptance confirmation of the Extended Abstract / Full Paper for the conference.

Authors are requested to submit their Extended Abstract / Full Paper by using the Google form link (https://forms.gle/6nnQZDKQ63tU1YYB6) or by email to icetao2025@ibsindia.org .