Global Business Research Conference (GBRC) 2026
Why in News?
The Global Business Research Conference (GBRC) 2026 is in the news because it was officially inaugurated on June 3–4, 2026, by Shri Jitin Prasada, the Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) campus in New Delhi with focused deliberations on managing global business amidst geopolitical turbulence, AI, and trade challenges.
Host Institution & Core Theme
- Organiser: Hosted by the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), a premier Deemed-to-be University under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
- Central Theme: The official theme is “Managing Business Amidst Worldwide Turbulence”.
- Core Objective: To focus heavily on risk management, digital adaptation, economic resilience, and innovation during times of global geopolitical and trade uncertainties.
Major Event Highlights & Tracks
- Directors’ Conclaves: Special forums were held targeting the internationalisation of business schools and the integration of AI into modern management education.
- Geopolitical Discussions: A standout session titled “BRICS Amid Geopolitical Turbulence in a Multipolar World” explicitly examined how changing trade architectures impact emerging market economies.
- Academic Disciplines Covered: Research papers presented spanned multiple tracks, including:
- Global trade and business competitiveness
- Finance, marketing, and strategic management
- Operations, logistics, and supply chain management
- Information technology, public policy, and governance
- Doctoral Colloquium: A dedicated segment designed specifically for advanced Ph.D. scholars to receive direct mentorship and evaluations from domain experts.
Key Takeaways & Industry Sign points
- AI & Semiconductor Push: Deliberations underscored that India's future trade leverage depends directly on upgrading indigenous technological infrastructure.
- Evidence-Based Policymaking: Speakers like IIFT Vice-Chancellor Prof. Rakesh Mohan Joshi emphasized that navigating shifting trade patterns requires rigorous, research-backed evidence over speculative economic models.
- Global Recognition: Outstanding research contributions across all technical tracks are being recognized with official Best Paper and Best Poster presentation awards.
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