2nd Cybersecurity Management Conference
Theme: Cybersecurity and Data Governance in an AI-Era
17 March 2026 | IIM Nagpur
About the Conference
IIM Nagpur will organize the 2nd Cybersecurity Management Conference on 17 March 2026 under the theme “Cybersecurity and Data Governance in an AI-Era.” Rapid advances in AI systems, GenAI models, cloud-based architectures, and cyber-physical systems are redefining how organizations function, make decisions, and manage risks. As digital dependence expands across sectors, the challenges related to cybersecurity, data governance, and enterprise resilience have become significantly more complex and strategically critical for businesses and governments alike.
The conference brings together global experts, industry leaders, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to deliberate on the shifting threat landscape and the governance mechanisms required to ensure security and trust in AI-driven environments. Discussions will focus on strengthening cyber readiness, safeguarding digital and data assets, and shaping resilient, AI-enabled enterprise infrastructures that can withstand emerging disruptions.
India is rapidly advancing as a major digital economy, therefore, the development of robust cybersecurity management and responsible AI governance frameworks is essential. This conference aims to foster meaningful dialogue, share leading practices, and co-create actionable insights that support secure, compliant, and trustworthy digital transformation across industries.
Programme Structure
The conference will feature:
- Keynote Addresses by leading industry practitioners and thought leaders.
- Panel Discussions on cybersecurity governance, AI risk management, and enterprise resilience.
- Short Paper and Poster Presentations by selected researchers and industry professionals.
Conference Objectives
- To provide a platform to exchange insights on Cybersecurity and Data Governance in AI-enabled ecosystems.
- To facilitate collaboration among industry, academia, and policymakers on handling cybersecurity risks, AI-borne threats, and digital disruptions.
Call for Extended Abstracts
Participants are required to submit an extended abstract (minimum 1200 words) in Word format. The abstract should clearly outline:
- Background of the problem
- Proposed model, framework, or solution
- Key findings and managerial or technical insights
- Challenges, limitations, or research gaps
The conference welcomes submissions from industry professionals, consultants, researchers, students, and faculty members.
Extended Abstract Template: Click here
Tracks
- AI, Generative AI, and Agentic AI in Enterprise Cybersecurity Strategy
- AI-Driven Risk Assessment, Threat Prediction, and Decision Intelligence
- Cybersecurity Governance, Regulatory Compliance, and Responsible AI Frameworks
- Data Governance, Privacy-Preserving AI, and Trustworthy Data Ecosystems
- Emerging Technologies and Business Models in Cybersecurity Management
- Cloud Security, Zero-Trust Principles, and Secure Digital Transformation
- Managing Security Across Modern IT Infrastructure: Network, Cloud, Applications, Mobile
- Human Factors, AI-Generated Content Risks, and Cybersecurity Awareness Programs
- Sector-Specific Security, Compliance, and AI Governance Cases: Banking, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Public Sector
- Any theme related to cybersecurity management, AI governance, digital resilience, and secure enterprise strategy
Instructions to Authors
- Submissions must be a single file either as a MS Word document or a PDF
- A minimum of 1200 words need to be in the extended abstract
- Author details (Name, Affiliation, Email-ids) need to be included below the Title
- At least one author must register for the Conference and present the paper
- Authors need to follow Harvard Publishing guidelines for referencing
- All submissions will be subject to plagiarism check and hence authors need to take responsibility of following standard academic practice
- AI-generated content should be avoided
Deadlines
- Deadline for submitting Extended Abstract: 10 March 2026
- Confirmation of Acceptance of Abstract:12th March 2026
- Conference at IIM Nagpur, MIHAN, Nagpur: 17th March 2026
Registration
To be held in IIM Nagpur’s state-of-the-art campus in MIHAN, Nagpur, this Conference requires at least one author of a selected paper to register for participation in the event on 17th March 2026.
All participants who wish to submit a paper must register for the event.
- Registration Fee for IIM Nagpur Alumni & PhD scholars from reputed universities/institutes: ₹2000
- Registration Fee for other participants from academia and industry: ₹4000
On-campus accommodation is limited; participants are advised to book early.
Private accommodations nearby can also be explored. A list of recommended accommodations will be made available for easy booking if assistance is requested.
IIM Nagpur Cybersecurity Resilience Conference on 25 February 2025
Cybersecurity Resilience: Safeguarding business and government from cyber threats and disruptions
About the Conference
IIM Nagpur will organize the Cybersecurity Resilience Conference on 25 February 2025. Industry practitioners, researchers and academicians in the Cybersecurity domain from worldwide locations will participate in the conference, which will be an excellent opportunity for them to further hone their research skills and discuss variegated factors associated with Cybersecurity through keynote lectures.
Technology has become fundamental to the manufacturing of products and the delivery of services by both corporations and governments. The role of Cybersecurity becomes quintessential in the current context when there is a fast-growing Industry 5.0, Gen AI Cloud Computing, and fast adoption of Cyber-physical systems almost everywhere. It is India’s decade, and the nation is on the cusp of witnessing accelerated growth in different sectors with a more significant share of Cybersecurity and related technologies. Fast technology adoption will equally provide hackers ample room to penetrate corporate networks globally in one way or the other. Organizations need to plan for and respond to exposures and address vulnerabilities from the perspective of building Cybersecurity Resilience.
About Conference Objectives
The conference intends to achieve the following objectives:
- To provide a platform for exchanging ideas and insights on building Cybersecurity Resilience.
- To facilitate Industry, Academia and Policymakers’ collaboration for deliberating ways organisations can handle Cyberthreats and Disruptions.
Format
The Conference will have invited Keynote Speeches from Industry, panel discussions, and paper presentations by select participants from Industry and Academia.
Invited Extended abstracts
A participant must submit an Extended abstract of not less than 1200 words in Word document or as a Poster in PDF format. The abstract must contain the Study Background of the specific problem, and provide the proposed framework/solution alongside a summary of Key Findings and Challenges.
Few of the submitted abstracts will be invited for a short presentation at the Conference. The Conference is open to Industry Professionals besides Consultants and Academic Researchers, Students and Faculty members.
Extended abstract submission will be through the link : Click here
Use the extended abstract template : Click here for document
Themes
- Emerging Technologies, Trends and Platforms for Cybersecurity domain.
- Challenges of Cybersecurity in various IT infrastructure – Network, Cloud, Application, Mobile, etc.
- Information Security, Data Security, Cloud Security.
- Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity.
- Role of Generative AI/ML in Building Cybersecurity.
- Business Continuity Planning.
- Innovative Approaches to Generate Cybersecurity Awareness.
- Sectoral Case Studies and Challenges in Cybersecurity – Banking, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Public Sector, etc.
- All topics addressing broader areas of Security issues in Cyber-physical systems.
Instructions to Authors
- Submissions must be a single file either as a MS-word document or a PDF.
- A minimum of 1200 words need to be in the extended abstract.
- Author details (Name, Affiliation, Email-ids) need to be included below the Title.
- At least one author must register for the Conference and present the paper.
- Authors need to follow Harvard Publishing guidelines for referencing.
- All submissions will be subject to plagiarism check and hence authors need to take responsibility of following standard academic practice.
- AI generated content should be avoided.
Deadlines
- Deadline for submitting Extended Abstract: 1st February 2025
- Confirmation of Acceptance of Abstract: 5th February 2025
- Conference at IIM Nagpur, MIHAN, Nagpur: 25th February 2025
Registration
To be held in IIM Nagpur’s state-of-the-art campus in MIHAN, Nagpur, this Conference requires at least one author of a selected paper to ensure registration for participation in the event to be held on 25 February 2025.
All participants who want to submit a paper need to register for the event. IIM Nagpur Alumni & PhD scholars from reputed universities/institutes pay a registration fees of INR 2000 and other participants from academia and industry will pay a registration fees of INR 4000 to cover conference lunch, tea, snacks, etc., expenses incurred.
On-campus accommodation is limited; therefore, participants are advised for early bookings. Participants can explore booking private accommodations nearby. The accommodation list will be made available for easy booking confirmation if assistance is requested.