Industry 5.0: Advancing AI-Driven, Human-Centric, Sustainable and Resilient Futures (IC-MGMT-2026) encompasses a forward-looking theme that highlights the transition from automation-centric paradigms to a more human-centric, sustainable, and resilient industrial ecosystem. In the era of Industry 5.0, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not merely a tool for efficiency but a transformative force that harmonizes human creativity with intelligent technologies. This evolving landscape emphasizes collaboration between humans and machines to address complex global challenges such as climate change, resource scarcity, social inequality, and economic disruptions. By integrating advanced technologies with human values, Industry 5.0 promotes inclusive growth, ethical innovation, and sustainable development, thereby ensuring that technological progress benefits society at large.
This conference theme explores how AI-driven systems, when aligned with human-centric approaches, can foster resilient industries and sustainable futures. It underscores the importance of responsible innovation, digital transformation, and adaptive business models that prioritize environmental stewardship, social well-being, and economic stability. The paradigm of Industry 5.0 serves as a catalyst for reimagining production systems, enhancing workforce capabilities, and strengthening the resilience of global economies. Recognizing the significance of these emerging dimensions, Gurugram University aims to provide a dynamic platform to deliberate upon these critical issues through the upcoming edition of this international conference.
Against this backdrop, the two-day International Conference “Industry 5.0: Advancing AI-Driven, Human-Centric, Sustainable and Resilient Futures (IC-MGMT-2026)” is being jointly organized by the Department of Management in collaboration with reputed international academic partners. The conference invites scholars, academicians, industry practitioners, policymakers, and students to engage in meaningful discussions on the convergence of AI, human values, and sustainability. It seeks to encourage the exchange of innovative ideas, research findings, and best practices that contribute towards building resilient and future-ready organizations and societies. Participants are invited to submit original and unpublished research papers and case studies that align with the conference theme and sub-themes.