Guidelines – ICBMSI 2026, Pune

International Conference on Business Management and Social Innovation

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Conference date

9 Dec 2026

Pune, India

Paper deadline: 19 Nov 2026
Registration closes: 24 Nov 2026

Everything authors, presenters and delegates of ICBMSI 2026 need, in three parts: author guidelines, presentation guidelines and registration guidelines.

Author guidelines

Author guidelines for ICBMSI 2026

Everything authors need to prepare a paper that is ready for review.

Manuscript preparation

Write in clear academic English. The work must be original and must not be published elsewhere before or after the conference.
Use the official WRFER double-column template (DOC or DOCX). Do not change the template’s layout or styles.
Length: 6 pages including title, abstract, figures, tables and references. Extra pages are charged per page.
Abstract: 150–250 words, stating the research question, method and main findings.
List every author with a full, correct affiliation, and mark the corresponding author with an email address.
Cite sources consistently and get permission for any third-party figures or images.

Ethics and review

All submissions are checked with plagiarism-detection software; papers that fail are returned for revision.
Each paper is reviewed by two internal or external WRFER reviewers.
Camera-ready changes are accepted only until the last date of registration.
On registration, authors sign the copyright transfer included in the registration form.

Presentation guidelines

How to present at ICBMSI 2026

Papers can be presented orally, as a poster, or live online.

Oral presentation

Bring PowerPoint or other PC files on USB, CD or DVD and load them in the speakers’ ready room at least 1 hour before your session (Microsoft Office 2010 or newer).
Using your own laptop? Make sure it has VGA output or an adapter, and test it in the hall during a break at least 30 minutes before your session.
Test embedded videos in advance and be ready for questions right after your talk.

Poster presentation

Prepare the poster in English and put it up on the board with your assigned number; materials are available at the conference office.
Stay with your poster during the poster session and remove it at the end. Posters left behind are not kept or posted.

Online presentation

Use a laptop or desktop with webcam, microphone and an up-to-date Chrome browser.
Join the technical test run held shortly before the conference; connection details are emailed.
Pause antivirus software that may block the webcam, and present from a bright, quiet space with a professional background.
Soft copies of the certificate and proceedings are sent after the conference.

Registration guidelines

How to register for ICBMSI 2026

Four steps once your paper is accepted. At least one author of each accepted paper must register.

1
Pay the registration fee
Choose your category in the fee table and pay online before 24 November 2026. The first paper pays the full fee; further papers of the same author get 20% off.
2
Send the registration form
Email the filled registration form (copyright transfer) and the payment proof to [email protected].
3
Send the camera-ready paper
Format your paper in the WRFER double-column template (sample paper) and send it as DOC or DOCX. Changes are possible only until the last date of registration.
4
Get your confirmation
You receive the registration confirmation within 2 working days. Check the final schedule and venue details before you travel.

One registration fee includes

Welcome reception
Delegate ID card
Conference folder or bag
Participation in the technical programme
Printed participation and presentation certificate
Printed or online proceedings with ISBN
Online journal publication after the conference
Coffee breaks and lunch on the presentation day

Payment

Online payment by credit or debit card
Offline or bank transfer if the online payment fails: contact us for the details
Cannot pay in US dollars? Pay in euros: 1 euro = 1.25 US$

The official receipt is given at the registration desk at the venue. Need it earlier? Email [email protected].

Attending the conference

Show your original identity card at the venue, or you may not be allowed to attend.
No other person can attend without prior permission from the organiser by email.
Reach the venue within the reporting time.
A laptop and other audio visuals are provided for the presentations.
Keep in touch with the conference convener for updates on the venue and timing.

Cancellation and refund

If you cancel your registration (in person or virtual), the registration fee is not refunded.
No refund after an official conference invitation letter or visa invitation letter has been issued.
Conferences are held in a hybrid format: no refund if the event format changes.
The organiser is not responsible for ticket or booking losses if the conference is cancelled, moved or rescheduled.

Full rules and regulations

Visa information: WRFER does not contact embassies or consulates on behalf of participants. The invitation letter supports a visa application but does not guarantee it, and WRFER is not responsible for visa refusals, delays or related costs. Invitation letter · FAQ

WRFER is a registered unit of Unified Research Library and Publishing (URLP), registered under the Govt. of India under the Indian Partnership Act, 1932. WRFER is an independent, non-profit, private body that promotes scientific and research activities, and is not affiliated to any university.