FCIII 2026 Conference
FCIII 2026
11th & 12th June 2026 Bengaluru, India

About the Conference

The International Conference on Future Chains: Intelligence, Innovation and Integration (FCIII 2026) focuses on transforming supply chains through emerging technologies. This conference gathers researchers, practitioners, industry leaders, and innovators to explore how AI, IoT, blockchain, and advanced analytics are reshaping supply chain ecosystems, highlighting intelligent integration across procurement, production, logistics, and customer engagement.

Through keynote sessions, panel discussions, and case studies, participants will gain insights into predictive analytics, real-time visibility, risk management, and digital transformation strategies — fostering collaboration to build smart, resilient, transparent and sustainable supply chains for the future.

About the Institution

JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) is ranked among the top universities in India and is a cerebral destination for students across the world. It offers a great environment for learning and is known for its focus on education, entrepreneurship, research and sports. Some of the best minds in India including entrepreneurs and sports persons are alumni of this esteemed University.

It has been accredited with A++ with a cumulative grade point of 3.71 by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and is ranked 62nd nationally in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), Government of India, in 2025. JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) has been conferred the prestigious Khel Protsahan Rashtriya Puraskar 2023, by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Govt. of India, in the category of 'Identification and Nurturing of Budding/Young Talent'.

CMS Business School, an integral part of JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), is India's leading Business School with an international perspective. It is a place where ideas are born, theories are debated and business is done. Much more than a source of knowledge, it is a catalyst that can make a difference to the career and personal progression of students. Our MBA Program has a strong foundation in academic research, yet is designed to tackle the genuine issues that face today's international business community.

JU-CMS Business School is ranked 73rd in the NIRF ranking in 2025. The MBA Program of the Business School is accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA). The Business School is also an esteemed member institution of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), USA and the Business Graduates Association (BGA), UK, an international membership and quality assurance body. BGA is part of the same organization as the Association of MBAs (AMBA). CMS Business School is ranked 21st in the top 100 Business Schools and 10th among the top 40 Private Universities in India in the Times B School Ranking 2024.

Vision & Mission

Our Vision

To advance and apply management education, research and entrepreneurial spirit amongst students.

Mission 01

To offer relevant management education through innovative teaching-learning practices.

Mission 02

To equip human capital with industry-relevant skills while fostering research culture.

Mission 03

To encourage entrepreneurial mind-set for ethical and socially responsible leaders.

Knowledge Partners

Sharda University, Uzbekistan (SUUz)
Knowledge Partners
Sharda University, Uzbekistan (SUUz)

Sharda University, Uzbekistan (SUUz), established in 2019 in Andijan under a special Presidential Decree, is the first fully independent, private international university in Uzbekistan.

Advanced Institute for Supply Chain Research
Knowledge Partners
Advanced Institute for Supply Chain Research

Advanced Institute for Supply Chain Research (AISCR) is a pan-African, independent, non-profit institute advancing excellence in supply chain research, education, and innovation.

Indian Foundation for Quality Management (IFQM)
Knowledge Partners
Indian Foundation for Quality Management (IFQM)

The Indian Foundation for Quality Management (IFQM) is a premier non-profit organisation dedicated to advancing the culture of quality, excellence, and continuous improvement across industries and institutions in India and beyond.

Brest Business School (BBS)
Knowledge Partners
Brest Business School (BBS)

Brest Business School (BBS), located in Brest, France, is a dynamic and forward-thinking institution of higher management education, renowned for its strong emphasis on innovation, entrepreneurship, and international business.

Publication Partners

Scopus

Committee 

CHIEF PATRON
Dr. Chenraj Roychand

Chancellor,
JAIN (Deemed-to-be University)
Bangalore, India

PATRON
Dr. Jitendra Kumar Mishra

Vice Chancellor (I/C) and Registrar
JAIN (Deemed-to-be University)
Bengaluru, India

KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dr. S S Appado

Head of Supply Chain
Asper School of Business, Manitoba University,
Manitoba, Canada

  • Sri. Ravindra Bhandary - Vice President - JGI Group
  • Dr. N Sundararajan - Member - JGI Steering Board
  • Dr. N V H Krishnan - Chancellor's Advisory Board
  • Prof. K Sridhara Murthi - Chancellor's Advisory Board
  • Ms. Aparna Prasad - Director - Communications, HR & Student Fee Services
  • Mr. M S Paraswanath - Director - Projects & Facilities
  • Dr. Shradha Kanwar - Chief Academic Officer
  • Mr. M S Santhosh - Joint Registrar
  • Prof. N S Manjunath - Controller of Examinations
  • Dr. Krishna Koppa - Deputy Director - CMS Business School & HOD - Department of Management Studies

Conference Committee 

  • Dr. Santhosh Venugopal - Professor, Brest Business School, France
  • Dr. K Sankar Ganesh - Registrar, Sharda University, Uzbekistan
  • Mr. Ankur Gandotra - Head Industry Academia Partnerships, Indian Foundation for Quality Management
  • Mr. R K Shenoy - Head Digital and Academia Connect, Indian Foundation for Quality Management
  • Mr. M S Santhosh - Joint Registrar, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University)
  • Dr. Shradha Kanwar - Chief Academic Officer, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University)
  • Dr. Krishna Koppa - Deputy Director, CMS Business School & HOD, Department of Management Studies
  • Dr. Ravichandran K - Professor, CMS Business School, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University)
  • Dr. Vijaya G S - Professor & Area Chair, CMS Business School, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University)

  • Mr. Veekshith Ravikumar - Global Sea Logistics Technology Specialist, Kuehne + Nagel (AG & Co.) KG, Germany
  • Dr. Sandeep Poddar - Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research & Innovation), Lincoln University College, Malaysia
  • Dr. Gamal Khalifa - Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), AAF, Abu Dhabi, UAE
  • Dr. Ben Williams - Executive Director, Davis School of Business, Colorado Mesa University, USA
  • Dr. S. Yavana Rani - Professor, CMS Business School, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University)
  • Dr. Vinoth Kumar V - Associate Professor, CMS Business School, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University)
  • Dr. Shrinivas Patil - Professor, CMS Business School, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University)

  • Dr. Shrinivas Patil - Professor
  • Dr. Trupti Dandekar Humnekar - Professor
  • Dr. Ravishankar S Ulle - Associate Professor
  • Dr. Smita M Gaikwad - Associate Professor
  • Dr. Shakeela Banu C - Adjunct Faculty
  • Dr. Pujari Sudharsana Reddy - Assistant Professor
  • Dr. Shipra Agrawal - Assistant Professor
  • Dr. Tejaswini S - Assistant Professor
  • Ms. Ishita Gopi - Assistant Professor
  • Ms. Jyothi M - Teaching Assistant
  • Ms. Varalakshmi R C - Teaching Assistant
  • Ms. Umme Rumani - Admin Executive

  • Dr. S. Yavana Rani - Professor

  • Dr. G. S. Vijaya - Professor
  • Dr. Vinoth Kumar V - Associate Professor

  • Prof. Marcus Ambe - Founder & President of AISCR, Professor of Supply Chain Management, Jackson State University, USA
  • Dr. S S Appado - Head of Supply Chain, Asper School of Business, Manitoba University, Manitoba, Canada
  • Dr. Kaup Mohamed - Vice Chancellor, London American University College, Zambia
  • Dr. Emanuel Auwor - Professor of Decision Sciences, University of Kenya, Nairobi
  • Mr. Prantik Chakraborty - Global Manager, Sustainability, New Cold Group, Netherlands

  • Mr. Prithviraj

Conference Theme 

FCIII 2026 explores the transformation of global supply chains through advanced digital technologies and intelligent ecosystem integration. As supply networks respond to geopolitical shifts, sustainability demands, digital disruption, and changing consumer expectations, building resilient and adaptive systems has become vital. The conference highlights the role of AI, IoT, blockchain, digital twins, generative AI, and cognitive control towers in enhancing decision-making across procurement, logistics, finance, marketing, and customer engagement.

Bringing together researchers, practitioners, industry leaders, and policymakers, FCIII 2026 promotes discussions on smart logistics, circular economy models, supply chain innovation, and human–AI collaboration, aiming to bridge theory and practice for sustainable, future-ready solutions.

Sub-Themes 

Track 1: Smart Logistics, IoT & Hyper-Local Networks

  • IoT and Sensor-Driven Logistics for End-to-End Visibility
  • Hyper-Local Fulfilment and Urban Last-Mile Optimisation
  • Cold Chain Monitoring and Quality Assurance Systems
  • Blockchain-Enabled Logistics Transparency
  • Logistics Cost Optimisation & Freight Finance

Track 2: Digital Twins, Control Towers & Resilient Networks

  • Digital Twin Technology for Supply Chain Resilience
  • Cognitive Control Towers for Real-Time Decision Support
  • Geopolitical Risk Modelling and Reshoring Strategies
  • Risk Analytics and Financial Stress in Global Supply Chains
  • Scenario Planning and Demand-Driven Risk Hedging

Track 3: Smart Warehousing, Robotics & Operational Innovation

  • Robotics & Autonomous Systems in Smart Warehousing
  • Edge AI for Inventory Optimisation
  • Gamification in Warehouse Management
  • Warehouse Cost Accounting & Financial Performance Metrics
  • Customer Service Enhancement through Fulfilment Innovation

Track 4: Sustainable & Circular Supply Chains

  • Sustainable Branding & Consumer Trust in Green Supply Chains
  • Circular Economy Models & Reverse Logistics
  • Carbon Accounting & Green Financial Instruments
  • ESG Reporting and Investor-Driven Supply Chain Governance
  • Sustainability Metrics & Green Supply Chain Innovation

Track 5: Blockchain, FinTech & Supply Chain Finance

  • Blockchain for Transparent Supply Chain Ecosystems
  • FinTech and Supply Chain Finance Models
  • Smart Contracts & Trade Finance Automation
  • Working Capital Optimisation using AI
  • Financial Risk Analytics in Multi-Tier Supplier Networks

Track 6: Marketing Intelligence & Demand-Driven Supply Integration

  • AI-Driven Demand Creation & Predictive Market Sensing
  • Marketing–Supply Chain Integration for Revenue Intelligence
  • Omnichannel Experience & Intelligent Fulfillment as Brand Strategy
  • Data-Driven Sales, Marketing & Operations Integration
  • Smart Supply Chains as Competitive Market Advantage

Track 7: Human-AI Collaboration & Talent Transformation

  • Human-AI Collaboration in Supply Chain Decision-Making
  • Generative AI & LLMs for Automated Supply Chain Orchestration
  • Digital Talent Development & Workforce Reskilling
  • AI Governance, Ethics & Cybersecurity Frameworks
  • Agile Supply Chain Teams: HR & Change Perspectives

Track 8: Entrepreneurial, Service & Platform-Based Supply Chains

  • Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS) Models
  • Entrepreneurial Strategy in Digital Supply Networks
  • Startup-Led Supply Chain Disruption & Innovation Models
  • AI-Enabled Platform Ecosystems & Digital Marketplaces
  • Start-Up Innovation in AI-Enabled Logistics

Call for Papers 

International Conference on Future Chains Intelligence, Innovation & Integration: Shaping Smart Supply Chains with AI, IoT & Beyond (FCIII 2026) is fervent to create a platform for presenting cutting-edge studies, facilitating interdisciplinary collaborations, and integrating diverse perspectives from thought leaders. Full papers are invited for the conference from academicians as well as industry persons. The submissions will be peer-reviewed and evaluated based on originality, technical and/or research depth, accuracy, and relevance with the theme of the conference.

Submission Guidelines

The papers submitted must be original and unpublished. All submitted papers shall be subjected to peer review and plagiarism check. The research paper should be submitted in the format given below:

  • Abstract: Maximum 300 words with 4–5 keywords
  • Full Paper: 4,000–6,000 words (APA / Harvard referencing style)
  • Format: MS Word document; Times New Roman, 12-pt, 1.5 spacing
  • All figures must be 300 DPI; tables should be submitted in Excel format
  • Maximum of four authors per paper is permitted; all must register individually
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8 Best Paper

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Important Dates 

Abstract Submission Deadline 25th May, 2026
Notification of Acceptance 05th May, 2026
Full Paper Submission & Registration 15th May, 2026
Early Bird Registration 15th - 20th May, 2026
Regular Registration 21st - 31st May, 2026

Registration Details 

Sl. No. Category Early Bird Registration Regular Fees Registration
India (₹) SAARC & Africa (USD) Other Countries (USD) India (₹) SAARC & Africa (USD) Other Countries (USD)
1 Industry Professionals ₹3,500.00 $125.00 $175.00 ₹4,000.00 $150.00 $200.00
2 Academia ₹2,500.00 $50.00 $75.00 ₹3,000.00 $75.00 $100.00
3 Research Scholars and Students ₹1,500.00 $40.00 $40.00 ₹2,000.00 $50.00 $50.00
4 Each Additional Author ₹1,000.00 $25.00 $25.00 ₹1,200.00 $30.00 $30.00
Bank Account Details:
Account No 60143268072
Name of the Account Holder JAIN UNIVERSITY
Name of the Bank Bank of Maharashtra
Branch Name J P Nagar 6th Phase
IFSC Code MAHB0001155
MICR Code 560014013
SWIFT Code MAHBINBBBGL

  • High Tea
  • Conference Kit
  • Conference Lunch
  • E-certificates
  • Paper presentation & entry to all the sessions
  • Conference Certificate

Following the conference, all submitted full papers will undergo a double-blind peer review process. Selected quality papers will be considered for publication in the Taylor & Francis Conference Proceedings (subject to approval; APC charges apply) and subsequently submitted to relevant indexing platforms.

All accepted paper abstracts will be published with a unique ISBN.

Based on the quality and relevance of the submitted work, authors will also be informed about additional publication options in reputed journals, as listed below:

  • Business Research Quarterly (Scopus Q1, Open Access Regular Issue – No APC)
  • ABDC-indexed journals (APC charges may apply)
  • Advancement in Management and Technology (AMT) (Peer-reviewed journal – APC charges apply)
  • International Journal of Management and Human Science (IJMHS) (Peer-reviewed journal – APC charges apply)
  • International Journal on Recent Trends in Business and Tourism (IJRTBT) (Peer-reviewed journal – APC charges apply)

Note: Journal selection, acceptance, and the review process are entirely at the discretion of the respective journals.

Registration Fee

All participants are required to register and pay the applicable fees before attending the conference.

Contact Us 

If you have any questions or inquiries, feel free to get in touch with us.

Dr. G.S. Vijaya
+91 9902532047
Dr. S. Yavana Rani
+91 94865 72737
Dr. Vinoth Kumar V
+91 95445 83577
Mr. Neeraj Kumar
+91 99994 39021
[email protected]

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