It is with immense pleasure and great enthusiasm that we welcome you to the International Conference on Innovative Research Practices in Social Sciences (IRPSS 2026). This prestigious international platform is being organized by the Institute of Engineering & Management (IEM) – School of University of Engineering And Management (UEM), in association with Bentham Science, the Indian Economic Association, and SMART Society.

IRPSS 2026 is envisioned as a vibrant forum for academicians, researchers, scholars, industry professionals, policymakers, and students to engage in meaningful dialogue and exchange innovative ideas concerning contemporary developments and emerging research practices in the social sciences. In an era characterized by rapid technological transformation, evolving business environments, and complex socio-economic challenges, the need for creative, interdisciplinary, and methodologically robust research has become increasingly significant.

The conference aims to explore salient issues related to innovative and creative research practices while fostering the concepts, perspectives, and techniques that enable competent researchers to enhance the quality, relevance, and impact of the social sciences research process. Through scholarly deliberations, knowledge sharing, and collaborative engagement, IRPSS 2026 seeks to encourage research that contributes meaningfully to academic advancement, organizational development, public policy, and societal well-being.

The conference encompasses a wide range of contemporary sub-themes, including Marketing, Finance and Accounting, Human Resource Management, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Social Issues and Public Policies, General Management, Business Analytics, and Emerging Technologies in Business, such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, the Internet of Things, Blockchain, Cybersecurity, and Robotics. This broad thematic scope reflects the interdisciplinary nature of modern research and provides opportunities for diverse perspectives to converge.

Selected scholarly contributions will be considered for publication in an edited book and conference proceedings, subject to a rigorous double-blind peer-review process. These publication opportunities are intended to promote high-quality research and facilitate the dissemination of valuable scholarly insights among a wider academic and professional community.

As we gather at the IEM Ashram Campus, Salt Lake, Kolkata, we look forward to an intellectually enriching and collaborative experience. We warmly welcome all participants to contribute their knowledge, perspectives, and research insights and join us in making IRPSS 2026 a meaningful celebration of innovation, creativity, and excellence in social sciences research.

We look forward to your valuable participation and wish you a rewarding and memorable experience at IRPSS 2026.