CF-2025: Circular Futures: Innovative Strategies for E-Waste Management and Resource Recovery International Management Institute (IMI) New Delhi, India, August 29, 2025

Conference Theme

Viksit Bharat@2047 with a special focus on Circular Futures: Innovative Strategies for E-Waste Management and Resource Recovery

Conference Aim

The one-day conference on “Circular Futures: Innovative Strategies for E-Waste Management and Resource Recovery” is being organized as part of the prestigious Vision Viksit Bharat@2047 initiative, which envisions a sustainable, inclusive, and developed India by its centenary year of independence. This conference aims to bring together leading scholars, policymakers, industry experts, and practitioners to deliberate on innovative, actionable strategies for managing electronic waste (WEEE) and fostering circular economy practices. The core objective is to explore cutting-edge technological, regulatory, and social interventions that can convert e-waste into economic opportunity, promote environmental sustainability, and strengthen institutional capacity. By facilitating interdisciplinary dialogue and encouraging high-quality research, the conference seeks to support India’s transition towards a resource-efficient, green economy in line with the aspirations of Viksit Bharat @2047.

Submission Guidelines

A maximum of 25 high-quality research papers will be selected for presentation. Participants must submit their full papers, with 3,000–6,000 words word limit, font type: Times New Roman, font size: 12 and line spacing: 1.5. The paper should follow APA 7th edition format. All papers must be original, unpublished and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. The following paper Sub-Themes/Tracks (not limited to) are welcome:

1). Policy Innovations for WEEE Management 

• Regulatory frameworks
• Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
• Public-private partnerships in e-waste governance

2). Technological Innovations in E-Waste Recycling and Upcycling

• AI, robotics, and IoT for e-waste sorting
• Sustainable recycling technologies
• Energy recovery from e-waste

3). Circular Economy Models in the Electronics Sector

• Case studies
• Design for disassembly and reuse
• Reverse logistics frameworks

4). Behavioural and Social Aspects of E-Waste Handling

• Consumer awareness and behaviour
• Informal vs formal sector dynamics
• Gender and labour issues in e-waste recycling

5). Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Startups in E-Waste

• Green business models
• Case studies of startups turning waste into value
• Investment and incubation support for circular startups

6). Educational and Institutional Roles in E-Waste Awareness

• Role of academic institutions in sensitizing youth
• Curriculum design for sustainability and waste management
• Research and innovation hubs in universities

7). Digital Technologies for Monitoring and Managing WEEE

• Blockchain and traceability
• Data analytics for e-waste management
• Smart city integration and e-waste tracking systems

Committees

Program Committee

• Chief Patron: Dr. Himadri Das, Director General, IMI New Delhi
• Patron: Dr. Pinaki Dasgupta, Professor, IMI New Delhi; and Dr. Richa Sharma, Deputy Director (Research), ICSSR 
• Convener: Dr. Nitika Sharma, Assistant Professor, IMI New Delhi 

Organizing committee

Publication Oppportunity

1). After review, selected papers will be published in an edited book (with ISBN) supported by ICSSR

2). An ICSSR representative will be a part of the Editorial Board to ensure quality andalignment with Vision Viksit Bharat @2047.

Venue

The conference will be held at International Management Institute (IMI), New Delhi in Hybrid Mode.

Address: B 10, Tara Crescent, Block B, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi, Delhi - 110016

Contact

All questions about submissions should be emailed to shreya.singhal@imi.edu

Sponsors

The Conference is sponsored by Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR).

Important Dates

1). Last Date of Paper Submission: 24 August 2025 (Sunday)

2). Paper Acceptance Notification: 26 August 2025 (Tuesday)

3). Last Date of Registration: 28 August 2025 (Thursday)

4). Conference Date: 29 August 2025 (Friday)