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Srinivas University Hosts International Conference on

Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Social Transformation

in the Digital Era (ICIESD – 2025)

Mangaluru: Srinivas University, through its Institute of Management and Commerce (IMC)

and Institute of Port, Shipping and Logistics Management (IPSLM), Department of MBA,

successfully hosted the International Conference on Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Social

Transformation in the Digital Era (ICIESD–2025) on 12th and 13th December 2025 at its

City Campus (Old Building), Pandeshwar, Mangaluru.

The conference was organized in association with Maaref University of Applied Sciences,

reflecting a strong international academic partnership and a shared commitment to global

knowledge exchange. The event aimed to bring together international scholars, academicians,

researchers, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and students to deliberate on

emerging trends, opportunities, and challenges in an increasingly digital world.

The inaugural session was graced by Shri P. B. Ahmed Mudassar, President of the Kanara

Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), who emphasized the critical role of

entrepreneurship, innovation, and creativity in achieving sustainable economic growth. Dr.

Anjay Kumar Mishra, Professor and Dean, Madhesh University, highlighted the

transformative societal impact of education in the contemporary digital era.

Addressing the gathering, Dr. Satyanarayana Reddy, Vice-Chancellor, Srinivas University,

underscored the growing importance of digital innovation and entrepreneurship in driving

economic development and social progress. Dr. Preveen B. M., Research Director, extended

his best wishes and appreciated the relevance of the conference theme in the present digital

landscape. He noted that such academic platforms play a vital role in promoting high-quality

research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and meaningful knowledge sharing among scholars,

practitioners, and industry experts, and commended the organizing committee for

successfully attracting participants from India and abroad.

The inaugural session was attended by Dr. Venkatesh Amin, Dean, IMC & IPSLM; Dr.

Shailashri V. T., Research Coordinator, IMC; Dr. Kavyashree K., Head, Department of

MBA; Dr. Venkatesh B. M., Conference Convener; and Dr. Nikshitha Shetty, Conference

Co-convener, along with several other distinguished delegates from across the globe.

Participation and Engagement

The hybrid mode of the conference enabled wider participation, allowing delegates from

different regions and countries to join online, while offline participants benefited from direct

interaction, networking, and collaborative discussions. Students actively participated as

presenters, volunteers, and audience members, gaining confidence, academic exposure, and

motivation for future research.

Conclusion

The two-day international conference concluded on a successful note, achieving its objectives

of knowledge dissemination, academic collaboration, and intellectual exchange. The

deliberations underscored the critical role of innovation and entrepreneurship in driving

social transformation in the digital era. The conference provided a meaningful platform for

fostering a strong research culture, enhancing industry–academia collaboration, and

promoting global engagement. Overall, the event was well organized and highly appreciated

by participants, contributing significantly to academic enrichment and societal development.


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