Department of Management
Faculty of Business Studies · University of DhakaAcademic Excellence 2026
International Conference on Building Resilient Supply Chains & Sustainable Management
Conference Date
18-19 Dec 2026
Event Schedule
10am - 8pm
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WELCOME TO INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON BUILDING RESILIENT SUPPLY CHAINS
The International Conference on Building Resilient Supply Chains & Sustainable Management (ICLMBI / DU Conference 2026) offers a premier global forum for exploring how contemporary organizations can anticipate, withstand, and thrive amidst geopolitical disruptions, climate transitions, and digital breakthroughs.
Organized by the Department of Management, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Dhaka, this flagship gathering unites scholars from 15+ countries, corporate CXOs, and public policymakers to dissect cutting-edge research, corporate case studies, and experiential simulations.
GLOBAL NETWORKING
Connect with renowned researchers and industry pioneers from 15+ countries.
PUBLICATIONS
High-impact Scopus proceedings & fast-track OSCM / IJLM review pathways.
ACADEMIC GROWTH
Hands-on SimLab simulation workshops & career-scaling academic roundtables.
DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT · UNIVERSITY OF DHAKA
The founding pillar of business education in Bangladesh since 1922-1923 under Economics and 1970 as an independent department.
Prof. Dr. Mohammad Thoufiqul Islam
Ph.D. (Japan), MIT (South Korea), BBA & MBA (DU)
"Welcome to our international conference. Through our newly inaugurated SimLab (Business Simulation Laboratory) and the World Bank HEAT Project, the Department of Management continues its legacy of experiential management leadership."
Specializing in Human Resource Management, ICT4D, and International Trade, Prof. Islam is a MEXT Scholar with 6 research books and 27+ international publications.
IN-HOUSE LAB
SimLab EXPERIENTIAL LAB
State-of-the-art Business Simulation Laboratory providing cutting-edge computational modeling and dynamic scenario analysis.
WORLD BANK
WORLD BANK HEAT SUB-PROJECT
"Up-Skilling Corporate Leadership" initiative funded under the Higher Education Acceleration and Transformation (HEAT) framework.
THINK TANK
CENTER FOR TRADE & INVESTMENT
Academic think-tank advancing regional input-output modeling, FDI facilitation, and international supply chain analytics.
PROGRAMS
1,170+ SCHOLARS & ALUMNI
Educating top business minds across BBA, MBA, EMBA, MPHRM, M.Phil, Ph.D., and DBA with 50,000+ distinguished alumni.
CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Sustainable business trends, management leadership, and technological evolution in 2026.
SCOPUS INDEXING
Scope for publication in peer-reviewed / Scopus indexed journals & DU Management Journal.
KEYNOTE SCHOLARS
Renowned keynote speakers and scholars from global academia and industry leaders.
INDUSTRY DIALOGUE
Academic-industry discussion, CEO roundtables, and corporate practitioner talks.
POSTER SESSIONS
Opportunities for oral poster presentations for BBA/MBA graduate researchers.
GLOBAL DELEGATES
Attended by international scholars and researchers from over 15+ countries.
KEY DATES & DEADLINES
Early Bird Registration Deadline
10th October, 2026
Regular Registration Deadline
30th November, 2026
Extended Abstract Submission
Till September 30th 2026
Notification of Acceptance
September 30th, 2026
Full Paper Submission
October 30th, 2026
Final Notification
November 10th, 2026
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Structured standards for empirical, conceptual, and case study submissions.
ABSTRACT FORMATTING GUIDELINE
Structured abstracts should be between 500 to 750 words, including Purpose, Design/Methodology, Findings, Theoretical Implications, Practical Implications, and up to 5 keywords.
FULL PAPER FORMATTING GUIDELINE
Full research papers must be between 4,000 to 6,000 words, formatted in Times New Roman 12pt, single-spaced, adhering strictly to APA 7th edition citation style.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Globally recognized luminaries driving groundbreaking research in supply chain resilience and operations.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dr Amrik Sohal
Professor
Monash University, Australia
Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management at Monash Business School. Extensively published in Journal of Operations Management and IJPR, leading global projects in lean operations and agile resilience.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dr. Ravi Shankar
Professor
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, India
Professor of Operations & Supply Chain Management at Department of Management Studies (DMS), IIT Delhi. Renowned pioneer in Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) and supply chain risk intelligence.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dr. Britta Gammelgaard
Professor
Copenhagen Business School / Aarhus University, Denmark
Professor of Supply Chain Management at Copenhagen Business School, Denmark. Former Editor-in-Chief of International Journal of Logistics Management (IJLM) and global scholar in supply chain innovation.
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Distinguished academic patrons and chairpersons guiding the conference mission.
Prof. Dr. Niaz Ahmed Khan
Vice-Chancellor
Vice-Chancellor, University of Dhaka. Renowned academic leader driving transdisciplinary research, global institutional linkages, and educational transformation.
Prof. Dr. Mahmood Osman Imam
Dean, Faculty of Business Studies (FBS)
Dean, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Dhaka. Championing experiential pedagogy, industry-academia synergy, and international research collaborations.
Prof. Dr. Mohammad Thoufiqul Islam
Chairman, Dept of Management
Chairman, Department of Management, University of Dhaka. Ph.D. in Management of Technology (Japan), MIT (South Korea). Directing SimLab and HEAT initiatives.
DEPARTMENT & CAMPUS PHOTO GALLERY
Authentic photographic moments, academic symposiums, international workshops, and world-class laboratory facilities directly from the Department of Management, University of Dhaka.
All photographs copyright © 2026 Department of Management, University of Dhaka. Sourced from www.du.ac.bd/body/MAN.
REGISTRATION FEES & PAYMENT
Transparent registration tiers covering conference kits, meals, certifications, and session access.
International Participant
- Access to all plenary and technical sessions
- Conference bag, proceedings & materials
- Buffet lunch & networking tea breaks
- Official presenter & attendee certificate
Local Participant
- Full access to keynote & track presentations
- Executive conference kit & stationery
- Buffet lunch & refreshment coffee breaks
- Formal institutional certificate of participation
Student Participant
- Access to all oral & poster student sessions
- Student delegate kit & booklet
- Lunch & beverage breaks included
- Certificate of presentation / participation
Local Delegate (Without Paper)
Registration fee: BDT 5,000/=
International Delegate (Without Paper)
Registration fee: USD $100
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VENUE & SECRETARIAT CONTACT
Have questions regarding registration, submission tracks, or travel? Contact our secretariat.
CONFERENCE VENUE
Prof. Dr. Abdullah Farooq Multipurpose Conference Hall
Faculty of Business Studies (FBS), University of Dhaka
Nilkhet Road, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh
management_dept@du.ac.bd · info.management@du.ac.bd
+88 09666 911 463 (Ext: 7839 / 7853)
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