Call for Cases
The International Case Conference (ICC 2027) invites original, unpublished cases with teaching notes from academicians, research scholars, and practitioners.
Cases are invited under the following themes:
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Contemporary Business Practices
Strategy and governance; marketing and customer-centric innovation; finance, accounting and fintech; business valuation and corporate finance; human resource management and organisational behaviour; operations, logistics and supply chain; sustainability, ESG and the circular economy; entrepreneurship, startups and family business; public policy. -
Contemporary Policy Implemented by GOI and Its Impact
PSU transformation and public enterprise reform; Digital India, Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat; priority-sector lending and financial inclusion; regulatory reform across sectors; impact assessment of government schemes on business and society. -
Application of AI in Contemporary Business Decision Making
Application of AI in marketing, finance, HR and operations; business analytics, big data and machine learning; ethical AI, governance and data privacy; ML, IoT, AR/VR, metaverse, blockchain and cloud; AI-assisted case discussion and simulation-based pedagogy. -
Globalising Indian Business Strategy
Indian firms going global; cross-border acquisitions and strategic alliances; global supply chain integration; internationalisation of startups and SMEs; branding Indian businesses globally; globalising Indian value-based management practices.
Note: Only cases accompanied by teaching notes will be considered for review.
Presentation Tracks
Every accepted case is presented within one of ten dedicated tracks, so that each functional discipline receives dedicated review and discussion. Authors should nominate a preferred track at the time of submission.
| No. | Track / Theme |
|---|---|
| 01 | Strategy, Governance & General Management |
| 02 | Marketing & Customer-Centric Innovation |
| 03 | Finance, Accounting & Fintech |
| 04 | Human Resource Management & Organisational Behaviour |
| 05 | Operations, Logistics & Supply Chain Management |
| 06 | Sustainability, ESG & Circular Economy |
| 07 | Public Policy, Governance & PSU Transformation |
| 08 | Digital Transformation, AI & Emerging Technologies |
| 09 | Entrepreneurship, Startups & Family Business |
| 10 | Humanities, Liberal Arts & Communication in Management |
Submission Guidelines
| Category | Eligibility | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Full Case | Faculty, researchers, PhD Scholars, practitioners, and policymakers | 4,000–7,000 words |
| Industry / Policy Case | Practitioners and policymakers | 2,500–4,000 words |
Format
MS Word (.doc/.docx), Times New Roman 12 pt, 1.5-line spacing. Word counts exclude exhibits and references.
Structure
Case title; abstract of 200–300 words; three to five keywords; case body including a decision dilemma, exhibits withsources; references in APA style.
Category Eligibility
An Industry/Policy Case qualifies only if every author and co-author is a practitioner and/or policymaker, with no academician among them. Any submission that includes an academician as a co-author is classified as a Full Case, requiring a Teaching Note.
Teaching Note
The Teaching Note must cover the abstract and learning objectives, target audience, teaching strategy and session plan, theoretical grounding, discussion questions with indicative answers, and suggested readings. It is mandatory for all Full Cases. For Industry/Policy Cases, it is preferred but not mandatory.
Review
All submissions undergo double-blind peer review, with structured reviewer feedback provided before acceptance.
Case Competition & Awards
All accepted cases with teaching notes will automatically compete for the following cash prizes.
| Awards | Prize |
|---|---|
| Best Case Award In each of the presentation tracks | ₹5,000 each |
| Overall Best Case – 1st Prize | ₹15,000 |
| Overall Best Case – 2nd Prize | ₹10,000 |
| Overall Best Case – 3rd Prize | ₹7,000 |
Certificates
Certificates for presenting the case will be issued in the name of the author(s) who register for the conference.
Important Dates
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Case Submission Deadline | November 30, 2026 |
| Early Registration Till | November 30, 2026 |
| Registration Till | December 31, 2026 |
| Pre-Conference Workshops | January 29, 2027 |
| Conference Dates | January 30–31, 2027 |
Online Presentation
Domestic Participants
In exceptional circumstances, domestic participants may be permitted to present online upon prior intimation and confirmation from the organising committee via email at icc2027@iimraipur.ac.in .
Foreign Participants
Foreign nationals are allowed to present online upon prior intimation and confirmation from the organising committee via email at icc2027@iimraipur.ac.in .
Invitation
We warmly invite delegates, case writers, and case experts from across the globe to participate in ICC 2027. We kindly request you to circulate this call among your colleagues and professional networks.
Together, let us make ICC 2027 a grand success.