National level Students‘ Research & Innovation Conference 2025-26

“Empowering Young Minds: Research and Innovation for Tomorrow”

Date: 20 December, 2025

Mode of Conference: Hybrid (Online + Offline)

About the Conference

The National Students Research & Innovation Conference aims to create a dynamic platform exclusively for students, researchers, and young innovators to showcase their research, exchange ideas, and explore cutting-edge innovations. This conference will bring together undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students to present their work, network with peers, and gain valuable feedback from experienced academicians and industry experts. The event emphasizes fostering a culture of research, innovation, and entrepreneurial thinking among the student community, preparing them to address real-world challenges through evidence-based solutions and creative problem-solving.

Conference Objectives

To provide a platform for students to present their research findings and innovative ideas
To encourage interdisciplinary collaboration among students from various fields
To foster critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills among young researchers
To facilitate networking opportunities between students, academicians, and industry professionals
To recognize and reward outstanding student research and innovation projects
To inspire students to pursue research careers and contribute to societal development

Conference Tracks

1. Marketing & Digital Innovation

Social media marketing and consumer behavior
E-commerce and digital business models
AI in marketing and customer analytics
Brand management in digital age
Influencer marketing and content strategies

2. Technology & Artificial Intelligence

Machine Learning and Deep Learning applications
Internet of Things (IoT) innovations
Blockchain and cryptocurrency
Cloud computing and cybersecurity
Mobile app development and user experience

3. Data Science & Analytics

Big Data analytics and visualization
Predictive modeling and forecasting
Business intelligence tools
Data mining techniques
Natural Language Processing

4. Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Startup ecosystems and incubation
Social entrepreneurship
Business model innovation
Funding and venture capital
Innovation management

5. Sustainability & Green Technology

Renewable energy solutions
Sustainable business practices
Environmental management
Green computing
Circular economy models

6. Finance & FinTech

Digital payment systems
Financial inclusion initiatives
Investment strategies and portfolio management
Behavioral finance
Insurance technology

7. HR & Organizational Behavior

Employee engagement and wellness
HR analytics and workforce planning
Leadership development
Diversity and inclusion
Remote work and hybrid models

8. Operations & Supply Chain

Supply chain optimization
Quality management systems
Lean and agile methodologies
Logistics and distribution
Industry 4.0 applications

Note: Contributors may also submit papers in other related areas not covered in this list.

Who Should Attend

Undergraduate Students
Postgraduate Students
Ph.D. Scholars
Young Researchers
Faculty Members
Industry Professionals
Innovation Enthusiasts
Startup Founders

Important Dates

Event	Date
Abstract Submission	December 10, 2025
Acceptance of Abstract	December 10, 2025
Full Paper Submission	December 15, 2025
Last Date of Registration	December 18, 2025
Conference Date	December 20, 2025

Submission Guidelines

Manuscripts should follow these guidelines:

Authors must submit their papers electronically via email at conference@aesimr.org
Include a separate title page with: title, author names, affiliations, institute/organization address, email IDs, and contact numbers
Do NOT indicate author names or affiliations in the manuscript body (blind review)
Abstract: 100-300 words followed by 5-6 keywords in alphabetical order
Manuscript length: 1500-3000 words (excluding tables, graphs, charts)
Formatting: 1.5 line spacing, 1-inch margins, A4 size, Times New Roman font, size 12
Charts, graphs, pictures should be clearly drawn and labeled in MS Word
References: Alphabetical order, APA format required
All manuscripts will be checked for plagiarism

Maximum of 4 student authors and 1 teacher author per paper.

Minimum 3 pages, maximum 15 pages

Author Guidelines

Manuscript must be original and should not have been published previously/elsewhere
Manuscript must be written in English using MS-Word (doc or docx format)
Manuscript should contain minimum 3 pages to maximum of 15 pages
Maximum of FOUR authors are allowed per paper
The font should be “Times New Roman”
Be sure to include Index terms or Keywords
The Manuscript should be in a single column Format
Follow the straightforward steps for prompt publication

Plagiarism Policy

IMPORTANT: Whether intentional or not, plagiarism is a serious violation. Plagiarism is the copying of ideas, text, data and other creative work (e.g. tables, figures and graphs) and presenting it as original research without proper citation.

Acceptable plagiarism limits: below 15% for journals and below 20% for conference proceedings.

Review Process

Each manuscript will be primarily examined by the editor, and then forwarded to two referees for blind review. The research paper shall be published subject to recommendation of referees.
The review process may take up to a week to one month (Maximum two months in extraordinary circumstances).
The authors shall be informed about the selection/rejection of the article/paper by e-mail only. However, the journal shall publish the articles/papers of the authors completing the formalities in due time mentioned in the selection letter. The rejected papers shall not be returned.
In case of acceptance of the article and completion of publication formalities by the author, journal reserves the right of making amendments in the final draft of the research paper to suit the journal’s requirements.

How to Submit

Please submit your extended abstract and full paper to conference@aesimr.org

Publication Opportunities

All accepted papers will be published in the Conference Proceedings with an ISBN: 978-81-995561-8-8.
Selected outstanding papers may be published in the peer-reviewed ISSN journal Abhinav Multidisciplinary Research Journal (Print ISSN: 3049-2866) after a blind review process and subject to maintaining plagiarism below 15%. A publication fee of Rs. 500/- will be applicable for journal publication.

Registration Fee – Rs. 300/- per paper includes e-participation certificate and E-ISBN conference proceeding

Note: No TA/DA will be provided to any participant

Registration Includes

Conference access for the day
E-copy of proceedings with ISBN
Participation certificate

Payment Details (NEFT/RTGS/UPI)

Details	Information
Beneficiary	Abhijeet Kaiwade, Director, Abhinav Education Society’s Institute of Management & Research
Bank Name	Bank of Maharashtra
Account No	68000022869
IFSC Code	MAHB0000040
Branch	Mangalwarpeth, Pune

Patron

Hon. Shri. Rajeev Jagtap        – Founder President, AES, Pune
Hon. Sau. Sunita Jagtap          – Secretary, AES, Pune
Mr. Dhruv Jagtap                    – Treasurer, AES, Pune
Dr. Savita Shinde                     – Co-ordinator, AES, Pune
Dr. Abhijeet Kaiwade             – Director, AESIMR, Pune

Organizing Committee

Dr. Sanjay Kandekar – Dean MCA

Dr. Neeta Bendre – HOD MBA
Prof. Suraj Hingane – HOD MCA

Prof. Nikita Kurde – Librarian
Dr. Sharmila Ghongade – Assistant Professor

Dr. Abhijit Tarawade – Associate Professor

Dr. Yogesh Ghorpade – Associate Professor

Prof. Dilip Jadhav – Assistant Professor

Prof. Titus Swamidos – Assistant Professor

Prof. Sampada Likhite – Assistant Professor

Prof. Prajakta Gavhale – Assistant Professor

Contact Us

Dr. Neeta Bendre, HOD MBA – 9763151718

Prof. Suraj Hingane, HOD MCA – 97664 71071

Email: conference@aesimr.org
Website: https://aesimr.org/