ABOUT THE SMF 2025
The Strategic Management Forum (SMF), founded in 1997, is a premier national platform dedicated to advancing the field of strategic management across India. Its mission is to foster collaboration among scholars, industry professionals, and policymakers, promoting research, education, and the exchange of best practices in strategic management. Through conferences, seminars, and workshops, SMF has become a vital body for addressing emerging trends, exploring innovative ideas, and bridging the gap between academic research and practical application. Each year, the SMF convention serves as a key event, drawing thought leaders and experts from around the world to explore critical issues in the evolving business landscape. The 27th SMF Convention, will be hosted by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu in December 2025, will continue this legacy by focusing on the strategies required to thrive in a fast-changing global environment.
The 27th SMF Convention will take place from December 5-7, 2025, in face-to-face mode at the IIM Jammu campus. The conference theme, "Navigating the Future: Innovation, Resilience, and Sustainability in Business," will explore how organisations can thrive amid rapid change by embracing adaptability, ethical innovation, and sustainability. This academic gathering will serve as a platform for researchers to present groundbreaking studies, share forward-thinking theories, and engage in discussions on the evolving landscape of strategic management, entrepreneurship, and responsible business practices.
The convention will feature a series of research paper presentations, where scholars from academia will present their latest findings on strategic management, entrepreneurship, and organizational theory. In addition, specialized research workshops will be held to facilitate deeper engagement with specific strategic topics, providing participants an opportunity to refine their research methodologies and collaborate on new academic ventures. These workshops will focus on addressing the most pressing challenges in the field and will be a critical part of the knowledge exchange at the event.
Moreover, the conference will host a plenary panel discussion with esteemed thought leaders and scholars in the field of strategic management. The panel will discuss overarching themes in dynamic navigation, providing insights into future research directions, and engaging in a stimulating dialogue on how organizations can seize opportunities and overcome challenges in the global context.
By facilitating intellectual exchange and collaboration, the SMF 2025 aims to advance our understanding of strategic management in today’s volatile business environment. The conference will equip academics and practitioners with the knowledge and tools necessary to address complex challenges and refine strategies for sustained organizational success.
IIM Jammu is excited to host this prestigious event, which will bring together policymakers, corporate leaders, researchers, and doctoral scholars to discuss and shape the future of strategic management. The conference promises to be a pivotal moment for advancing the field, fostering collaboration, and inspiring innovative thinking on how organizations can successfully navigate the ever-changing global scenario.