This year’s conference was inaugurated in the distinguished presence of Prof. Bharat Bhasker, Director of the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, who joined as the Chief Guest. His address underscored the enduring importance of case pedagogy in shaping critical and reflective management practitioners.

ICMC 2025 featured two keynote sessions. Ms. Violetta Gallagher, Product & Publishing Director at Ivey Publishing, delivered a session offering deep insights into global expectations for high-quality teaching cases and the pathways for authors to strengthen their scholarly and pedagogical contributions. The conference also welcomed Mr. Rahul Kumar Sharma, Senior Managing Editor at SAGE, whose keynote focused on the evolving landscape of case publishing, editorial expectations, and the emerging opportunities for authors within the expanding domain of practice-driven management scholarship. Together, their reflections helped participants connect global publishing standards with the lived realities of classrooms and organizations.

At ICMC 2025, Prof. Bharat Bhasker said, “This is not just a conference—case study methodology lies at the heart of management education. In today’s volatile corporate environment, it is more essential than ever, because it is through cases that students truly learn what decision-making means.”

At the Conference, Ms. Violetta Gallagher said, “Today’s students care deeply about inclusivity, justice, sustainability, and ethics. As case teachers, we must meet them where they are—understanding their needs and bringing cases that resonate with their lived realities.”

Mr. Rahul Kumar Sharma said, “Integrity is a crucial pillar of publishing today. As academicians and case authors, we must conduct research responsibly and uphold the highest standards of integrity in all our work.”

“For 14 years, ICMC has stood as a testament to BIMTECH’s commitment to meaningful case research and practice-driven management education. The diverse case studies and thoughtful discussions presented this year reflect the evolving realities of business and society, reaffirming the conference’s role as a catalyst for impactful knowledge creation,” said Dr. Prabina Rajib, Director, BIMTECH.

This year’s edition brought together more than 100 case authors and practitioners representing countries such as India, Japan, the USA, Thailand, Lithuania, Finland, and the UAE. Over 70 teaching and research cases were showcased across fourteen thematic tracks covering strategic innovation, sustainability, leadership, human dynamics, and transformational change. Through these presentations, panel discussions, and interactive exchanges, ICMC continued to emphasize the value of cases as a pedagogical bridge between theory and practice.

A notable feature of the conference was the 6th Case Master Development Workshop titled “Advance Your Case Writing with Ivey Publishing.” Conducted on 28 November 2025, the workshop was facilitated by Ms. Gallagher and guided participants through the process of crafting analytically rich and engaging cases and teaching notes. It also demystified Ivey Publishing’s submission and review procedures, offering practical insights and personalized feedback. The workshop drew enthusiastic participation, especially from early-career scholars and first-time case writers, reflecting the growing interest in case-based pedagogy across disciplines.

ICMC 2025 also hosted an enriching “Meet the Editors” forum featuring global editorial leaders such as Dr. Eric Dolansky (Editor-in-Chief, Case Research Journal), Dr. Mike Annett (Associate Editor, The Case Journal, Emerald), Dr. Virginia Bodolica (Editor-in-Chief, Emerging Markets Case Studies, Emerald), and Dr. Anjan Ghosh (Senior Associate Editor, FIIB Review and SAJBMC, Sage). Their candid reflections on what makes a case publishable, the nuances of editorial decision-making, and the future of case scholarship offered invaluable guidance to participants aiming to publish in international outlets.

As part of its commitment to recognizing excellence, ICMC 2025 conferred nine prestigious case awards sponsored by Ivey Publishing, SAGE, and The Case Centre. These awards celebrated creativity, methodological rigor, contextual richness, and real-world impact—qualities that lie at the heart of effective case writing and teaching.

The 14th edition of the International Conference on Management Cases concluded with renewed energy and inspiration, strengthening BIMTECH’s long-standing mission to promote a vibrant global community of case authors and educators. By bringing together diverse voices, emerging scholars, and seasoned experts, ICMC 2025 once again demonstrated how case pedagogy continues to shape managerial thought and practice in meaningful ways.

The 15th edition of ICMC will be held in the first week of December 2026 and will be organised in collaboration with the European Union-funded project KODECET.

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Seventy-five high-potential leaders from across PSEs completed the intensive six-day program, engaging in case-based learning, simulations, and peer collaboration. Participants received certificates in recognition of their professional commitment and contributions to nation-building.

The ceremony was attended by Dr. Alka Mittal, Member (Admin), CBC; Shri K. K. Singh from SAIL; and IIM Ahmedabad faculty members Prof. Biju Varkkey, Prof. Saral Mukherjee, and Prof. Sunil Sharma. Participants expressed appreciation for the program’s relevance and impact on their professional growth.

Conceived by the **Capacity Building Commission (CBC)** in collaboration with **SCOPE**, with **McKinsey & Company** as knowledge partner and **IIM Ahmedabad** as academic partner, DAKSH continues to be a flagship initiative to build visionary, future-ready leaders in India’s public sector.

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Shri Atul Sobti, Director General, SCOPE, lauded the initiative as “a critical step in equipping PSE leaders for the future.” Prof. Bharat Bhasker, Director, IIM Ahmedabad, emphasized the importance of executive education in nation-building, while Dr. Alka Mittal, Member (Admin), CBC, highlighted DAKSH as “a transformative leadership platform.” Prof. Pradyumana Khokle, Chairperson, Executive Education, IIMA, expressed pride in hosting the pioneering batch. The event marked the beginning of a broader rollout, with CBC and SCOPE planning to launch 20 such leadership programs nationwide.

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This six-day immersive educational experience at IIM Ahmedabad features faculty-led sessions, case analyses, interactive discussions, and peer-to-peer learning, exemplifying a robust collaboration between industry and academia. The inaugural batch of DAKSH comprises of around 75 high-potential senior executives from diverse Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs) reflecting the program’s commitment to building future-ready leadership for India’s public sector.

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